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German Refugee Welcome Sentiment Declines Amidst Rising Discrimination
A German study shows that the percentage of refugees feeling welcome in Germany has fallen from 84% in 2017 to 65% in 2023, with increased discrimination and anti-immigrant sentiment cited as potential factors. The study surveyed refugees who applied for asylum between 2013 and 2022, excluding those from Ukraine and Turkey.
- What are the long-term implications of the study's findings for social cohesion and integration efforts in Germany?
- Discrimination, particularly in housing, hinders integration and threatens social cohesion. Despite this, 98% of refugees arriving between 2013 and 2019 intend to become naturalized citizens, highlighting a persistent desire for integration despite negative experiences. The study indicates a need for addressing the societal climate and mitigating discrimination to ensure successful integration.
- How does the study connect the decline in reported feelings of welcome among refugees to broader societal trends and policy changes?
- The decrease in reported feelings of welcome correlates with a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment and restrictive migration policies. In 2023, 54% of respondents worried about xenophobia, up from 29% in 2017. Three in ten refugees reported discrimination in housing, more prevalent in the East than West.
- What is the most significant finding of the DIW study concerning the sense of welcome among refugees in Germany, and what are the immediate implications?
- A recent DIW study reveals a decline in the sense of welcome among refugees in Germany. While 84% felt welcome in 2017, this dropped to 78% in 2020 and 65% in 2023. The study, which surveyed refugees who applied for asylum between 2013 and 2022, did not include Ukrainian or Turkish refugees.
Cognitive Concepts
Framing Bias
The framing emphasizes the decrease in the feeling of welcome among refugees, highlighting the negative trend. While the high desire for naturalization is mentioned, the overall narrative focuses on the challenges and negative experiences. The headline, while factual, could be seen as emphasizing the negative aspect of the study's findings.
Language Bias
The language used is largely neutral and factual. Terms like "restrictive migration policies" and "groups-based hostility" could be considered slightly loaded, but they are used to describe specific policy measures and social phenomena rather than to express subjective opinions. The overall tone is objective, relying on the study's data.
Bias by Omission
The study's analysis omits data from Ukrainian and Turkish refugees, potentially influencing the overall findings and limiting the generalizability of the results. The reasons for this exclusion are not explicitly stated, leaving room for questions about potential bias. While the report mentions this exclusion, the impact on the overall conclusions is not fully discussed.
Sustainable Development Goals
The study reveals a decline in the feeling of welcome among refugees in Germany, from 84% in 2017 to 65% in 2023. This indicates a worsening of societal inclusion and points to increased inequality and discrimination against refugees. The rise in reported discrimination in housing and employment further exacerbates this inequality. The high percentage of refugees (54%) expressing concern about xenophobia highlights the negative impact on their well-being and integration.