Germany's Immigration Success Story Hides Social Divide
Germany faces a stark reality where millions of immigrants contribute to its prosperity yet remain socially marginalized. Despite proposals for integration and support, many live in precarious jobs, invisible and under social security. Meanwhile, political actors and media benefit from the social divide.
Over 30% of system-relevant jobs are filled by migrants, often underpaid and unrecognized. Institutions like local Integrationsräte, the Forum für Willkommenskultur, and the nexus Institut have proposed integration strategies. However, empathy remains mere rhetoric. Psychologists Rogers and Adler stress that true empathy involves acceptance without judgment.
Germany's birth rate in 2023 was 1.35 children per woman, below replacement level. Supporting families and mothers could address this. The opening of borders in 2015 was economically motivated, with refugees seen as workers rather than people with rights and needs. Despite presenting itself as a moral authority in 2025, Germany struggles with walls of coldness, ignorance, and structural exclusion.
Germany must move beyond treating people functionally and establish empathy as a lived practice. This includes addressing structural discrimination, supporting families, and recognizing the contributions of migrants. Only then can it hope to bridge the social divide and create a truly inclusive society.
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