Yep, Leipzig is awesome. In general. But some neighbourhoods are clearly more awesome than others. Today I want to to tell you about Schleußig, which I think is one of Leipzig’s most amazing areas. No, that is not just because I live there, but as you’ll see, Schleußig arguably has more to offer than any
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The offensive-countering by either side is reminiscent of a playground battle. Any statement which is followed by a 'but' can be forgotten. Blame-shifting means no responsibility to change is required by either side.
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This is the real problem: The desire (or lack thereof) to be engaged in a process of integration is tempered by the prospect of people who look different from us, who are non-European and have a different religion.
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Using German legalese and quotes from the constitution to argue for charges to be pressed against Merkel for "people smuggling", the AfD wanted to communicate to their frustrated supporters that this party is a party of deeds. Why this "deed" at this time?
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"In America, Donald Trump has climbed to the top of the early polls for the Republican nomination. And in Germany a sizeable but still minority portion of the population has xenophobic or racist tendencies. The question is if the Pegida or the Trump strategies have long-term staying power or if their impact is only temporary
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