A DECADE AFTER THE REFUGEE CRISIS THAT SHOOK EUROPE, A SYRIAN FAMILY BECOMES GERMAN
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✍️ A Syrian refugee family, who fled their war-torn country nearly a decade ago, has successfully integrated into German society, but faces challenges and xenophobic resentment.
👉 Nearly 1 million asylum-seekers arrived in Germany in 2015, straining the country's resources and leading to the rise of far-right anti-immigration parties. 👉 The Wahbeh family, who fled Syria's civil war, has successfully integrated into German society, becoming citizens and buying a house with a nice garden. 👉 The family has faced challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and hostility from some Germans, particularly those who wear the hijab. 👉 Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party has capitalized on anti-immigration sentiment, promising to restrict immigration and deport rejected asylum-seekers. 👉 Despite the challenges, the Wahbeh family is grateful for Germany's hospitality and has no plans to return to Syria, where they still feel homesick. 👉 Germany's integration efforts, including welcome classes and community support, have been praised by experts, but the country still struggles with xenophobia and anti-immigration sentiment.
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