ER Editor: A two-fer on Germany from Remix News and RT below. See this we published on May 22 —
“We Have Imported Knife Violence” – Wave Of Attacks Shakes Germany Once Again
See this BBC report about the latest stabbing in Germany on Friday night —
Eighteen injured in Hamburg knife attack as woman arrested
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1 In 4 People In Germany Now Has Migrant Background, Data Shows
Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News
Germany’s migrant population is surging, with new data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) revealing that more than one in four people now living in the country has a migration background.
In 2024, the number of residents with an immigration background rose by 4 percent, or 873,000 people, compared to the previous year, reaching a record 21.2 million. This represents 25.6 percent of the total population, up from 24.7 percent in 2023.
The term “migration background” includes both those who have immigrated themselves (first-generation migrants) and those born in Germany to two immigrant parents (second-generation). Nearly 16.1 million people — 19.4 percent of the population — were immigrants themselves, while an additional 5.2 million, or 6.3 percent, were born in Germany to two foreign-born parents.
In contrast, the native-born population without any migration history fell by 1 percent (734,000 people) to 57.4 million, now comprising 69.3 percent of the country.
The youth of Germany’s migrant population stands out. Among people aged 20 to 39, more than one in three (34 percent) had a migration background in 2024. Among those over 65, that figure drops to 14 percent. The average age of someone with a migration background is 38.2 years, nearly a decade younger than those without one, who average 47.4 years. Those with only one immigrant parent had the youngest average age of all groups at 25.1.
Migration since 2015 has played a major role in these shifts, with nearly 6.5 million people living in Germany in 2024 immigrating after 2015.
Between 2015 and 2021, the largest groups came from Syria (716,000), Romania (300,000), and Poland (230,000). From 2022 to 2024, Ukraine dominated the figures, with 843,000 arrivals, followed by Syria (124,000) and Turkey (112,000).
The main reasons cited for migrating to Germany since 2015 were to seek asylum (31 percent), employment (23 percent), and family reunification (21 percent). Among women, family reunification was especially significant, cited by 26 percent alongside 30 percent who cited flight. Among men, 32 percent cited flight and 28 percent employment.
The new figures confirm that Germany’s migrant population is growing rapidly, leading to demographic pressures and concerns over integration.
Furthermore, the common claim among left-wing politicians that migration is fuelling Germany’s workforce does not stand up to scrutiny, with fewer than a quarter of newcomers citing employment as their reason for the move.
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Most Germans would like to leave country – poll
Migration and economic issues were the most commonly cited reasons, according to a YouGov survey
RT
More than half of Germans would consider moving abroad, Die Welt has reported, citing a new survey by YouGov. Respondents pointed to migration and economic challenges as the main reasons for wanting to leave the country.
According to the poll, 31% of those surveyed said they would “definitely” move abroad if they were entirely free to choose, without constraints related to work, personal life, or finances. Another 27% said they would “probably” leave. In contrast, 22% responded “probably not,” and 15% said they would “definitely not” consider relocating.
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Among those who said they could generally or potentially imagine moving abroad, 36% noted that the thought of leaving Germany had crossed their minds more frequently in recent months.
Within this group, 61% identified the country’s immigrant situation as a major factor. In addition, 41% cited Germany’s ongoing recession as a reason to consider emigration. Political concerns were also reflected in the responses, with 29% pointing to the rise of the right-wing AfD party and 22% mentioning the perceived military threat from Russia.
Twelve percent of respondents expressed concern over a possible decline in US protection of Europe due to Donald Trump’s presidency, while 36% cited “other reasons” for wanting to leave.
According to the survey, respondents who would consider emigration most frequently named other German-speaking countries as preferred destinations. Switzerland topped the list with 30%, followed by Austria at 23%. Spain (22%) and Canada (17%) were also among the most popular choices.
Germany remains the only G7 country to record no economic growth over the past two years, making economic recovery a key focus for the new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The International Monetary Fund projects that Germany will continue to lag behind its G7 peers in 2025, with expected growth of just 0.1%.
Despite its economic slowdown, Germany remains the EU’s leading destination for asylum seekers. In 2024, the country received over 237,000 applications – more than a quarter of all claims filed across the bloc’s 27 member states.
Earlier this month, Berlin implemented stricter border controls to curb the number of asylum seekers entering the country, reversing the open-border policy adopted by Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2015.
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Featured image source, airport: https://lovespace.co.uk/blogs/temporarily-leaving-country-6-top-tips-prepare/
Featured image source, police: https://www.reflector.com/news/national/a-stabbing-at-hamburgs-central-train-station-causes-multiple-injuries-a-woman-is-arrested/article_60a4ca9c-68ff-50eb-93a5-aedfd8abde3a.html
Featured image source, flag with migrants: https://germanculture.com.ua/germany-facts/asylum-seekers-in-germany/
Featured image source, police arrest man: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-31/germany-stabbings-police-shoot-assailant-mannheim-rally/103922054
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