Posted on 10/06/2015 9:44:48 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
On Saturday, Oct. 3, Germany celebrated 25 years of unification -- but many Germans are finding it difficult to celebrate. Many have lost faith in politics, pensions are in a precarious position, and "concerned citizens" are rendering opinion columns and the streets unsafe.
We asked Germans from the fields of science, politics and economics to identify the most significant problems the country is facing 25 years after unification, and how they think they should be addressed. Here's what they said:
Michael Müller, Governing Mayor of Berlin
"Twenty-five years after unification, the union is no longer marked by problems. On the contrary: both parts of Germany, and Berlin in particular -- which used to be the most visible site of division -- have grown together, and have drawn a lot of strength and positivity from the reunification. Berlin is once again the engine of growth. Our city has become the most open and tolerant capital in Europe, and has become the beloved hometown of people from here and from around the world. I am optimistic. Despite the difficulties and anxieties that confront us in such difficult times, we want to give the great number of people who have fled war and persecution a roof, security and a fighting chance. Berlin's citizens are ready to share the happiness and solidarity we have achieved with others. We are open to integration; we need the same attitude from the arriving refugees. We will resolve these issues together with a range of new ideas, flexibility and willingness to help. We're a rich country; we can, and must, achieve this. And if we can master this task, then we will, I'm quite convinced, ultimately profit from it ourselves."(continued)
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Merkel will be on the skids when her “refugees” start the raping and robbing.
Goodbye Germany. You’re letting millions of reptilians into your country.
As if that is a good thing?
It’s been weirdo central for 100 years.
David Icke?
I like it.
119 German FReepers. Any commentary?
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