Even as I am taught about the German credo of tolerance and compassion, the government is betraying it to pander to the far right
I live in a small, quaint old town in north-west Germany, and every day I attend four hours of German and integration lessons. I attend because I am an immigrant: I am South African, and moved to Germany three months ago, along with my German husband and our children. These classes, which will take 700 hours to complete, are a requirement of my staying here for more than a year.
The course takes place at the local Volkshochschule (VHS – “the people’s high school”), a network of about 900 public adult education centres that offers a wide range of courses, including languages and vocational training. The schools are deeply rooted in Germany’s commitment to lifelong learning and social inclusion.
Bonita Dordel is a corporate communications consultant, Nelson Mandela scholar and recent migrant to Germany
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/21/recent-migrant-germany-border-clampdown-far-right
Author : Bonita Dordel
Publish date : 2024-10-21 06:00:08
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