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In an Istanbul market, I came across an old German phrase book – and a reminder of how not to speak to migrants | Carolin Würfel

Opinion

Opinion | The Guardian•Mar 28

In an Istanbul market, I came across an old German phrase book – and a reminder of how not to speak to migrants | Carolin Würfel

Turkish immigrants to Germany in the 60s were seen as temporary labour, not people. Today’s government in Berlin is at risk of repeating the mistake, says Carolin Würfel, a writer who lives in Berlin and Istanbul.

Rita Süssmuth, trailblazer in German politics, dies aged 88

World

Deutsche Welle•Feb 1

Rita Süssmuth, trailblazer in German politics, dies aged 88

She dared to break taboos, advocated for women's rights and took part in a failed attempt to oust Chancellor Helmut Kohl as chairman of the CDU. Former President of the German Bundestag Rita Süssmuth has died aged 88.