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Refugee Welcome in Germany Decreases Amidst Rising Xenophobia
A DIW study shows a decline in the sense of welcome among refugees in Germany from 84% in 2017 to 65% in 2023, linked to restrictive migration policies and rising xenophobia; German-born children of refugees also show developmental lags.
- How does the study connect the decline in the sense of welcome among refugees to broader societal changes and political discourse?
- The decreasing sense of welcome correlates with a more restrictive public debate on migration policy and increased visibility of anti-immigration stances. Concerns about xenophobia among refugees rose from 29% in 2017 to 54% in 2023. This reflects a shift in societal climate.
- What is the primary finding of the DIW study regarding the feelings 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. In 2017, 84% felt welcome; this dropped to 78% in 2020 and 65% in 2023. The study, encompassing asylum seekers from 2013-2022, did not include Ukrainians or Turks.
- What are the long-term implications of the developmental disparities observed between German-born children of refugees and other children, and what policy interventions could address these issues?
- The study also highlights developmental disparities between German-born children of refugees and other children. Children of refugees show lags in language, social skills, and motor abilities at ages 2-4, possibly linked to maternal mental health, education, and employment. However, they exhibit better everyday life skills.
Cognitive Concepts
Framing Bias
The headline and introduction directly present the decline in the feeling of welcome among refugees, emphasizing this negative trend. While factually accurate, this framing might overshadow other positive aspects of integration or alternative interpretations of the data.
Bias by Omission
The study omits data from Ukrainian and Turkish refugees, potentially skewing the results and limiting the generalizability of the findings. The reasons for excluding these groups are not explicitly stated, leaving room for questions about the representativeness of the sample.
Sustainable Development Goals
The study reveals a decline in the sense of welcome among refugees in Germany, indicating a worsening societal climate and increased inequality. The rise in refugees worrying about xenophobia and the disparity in development outcomes between refugee children and other children highlight existing inequalities.