S04E05: WIR SCHAFFEN DAS? Changes to Germany’s “Welcome Policy”

Fractured

In this conversation, Sonia, Rasheed and Daniela Sepehri discuss the evolving refugee policies in Germany, the rise of far-right sentiments, and the implications of new laws on asylum seekers. Daniela highlights the historical context of Angela Merkel's welcoming stance towards refugees, the subsequent shift towards restrictive policies, and the alarming increase in violence against refugees. They also delve into the absurdities of airport procedures that hinder asylum seekers' rights and the government's failure to address these issues adequately. In this conversation, Daniela Sepehri discusses the challenges faced by asylum seekers in Germany, including forced labor laws, welfare cuts, and the impact of deportations. She emphasizes the need for a more humane approach to migration and highlights the potential of refugees to contribute positively to society. The discussion also touches on the perception of refugees and the systemic issues that perpetuate their struggles.

SPECIAL GUEST: Daniela Sepehri: Journalist and Activist

Some articles about the subject:

Are attitudes towards migrants changing in Germany?

https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/52120/are-attitudes-towards-migrants-changing-in-germany

Future of the UE: What is important now in Afghanistan, Poland and Hungary

https://vorwaerts.de/international/zukunft-der-eu-was-afghanistan-polen-und-ungarn-jetzt-wichtig-ist

Public narrative and attitude towards refugees and other migrants

https://odi.org/en/publications/public-narratives-and-attitudes-towards-refugees-and-other-migrants-germany-country-profile/#:~:text=Most%20Germans%20do%20not%20have,moral%20%20obligation%20to%20%20protect%20%20refugees.

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PRODUCTION FAMILY:

Hosts: Rasheed Ghalli, Sonia Nandzik-Herman

Production Family:

Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova

Citizen Journalists:

Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami

Mentorship: Douglas Herman

Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman

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Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound)

Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)

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Allianz Foundation, Choose Love, Aputure, Leave No One Behind, Europe Cares, Parea Center Lesvos

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To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Nazanin Foroghi, Yaser Akbari, Dariia Stepanova, Rada Valchanova, Walker Watson, Eleonora Giacomelli, Joseph Murray, Omer Butt, Wojtek Paluch, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley and Federico Rinaldi.

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