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Federal Ministry of the Interior

Alt-Moabit 101
D 10559 Berlin / Germany
Tel.:+49-(0)30 18 681-0
Fax:+49-(0)30 18 681-2926
Mail: poststelle@bmi.bund.de

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Graurheindorfer Str. 198
D 53117 Bonn / Germany
Tel.:+49-(0)228-99 681-0

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Federal Minister of the Interior Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble

Social integration: Is multiculturalism working in Germany?


Speech by Federal Minister Dr Wolfgang Schäuble delivered in Berlin on 27 June 2006 at the symposium organised by the Freedom and Responsibility initiative set up by leading private-sector associations in Germany
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Integration of foreigners living in Germany


Integration is a long-term process intended to ensure that all lawful and permanent residents are included in German society. Immigrants should be able to take part in all areas of society, as fully and as equally as possible. Immigrants are obligated to learn German and to be familiar with Germany’s constitution and laws and to respect and abide by them. At the same time, immigrants must have the chance to participate in as many areas of society as possible, on as equal a footing as possible. The federal, state and local governments all share responsibility for this task. However, this task is not the responsibility of government alone; integration also requires a major effort on the part of society. more...Integration of foreigners living in Germany
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Overview of federal policy on integration


The coalition agreement of 11 November 2006 makes integration the centrepiece of the Federal Government’s immigration policy. Federal policy on integration is grounded in the Immigration Act, which sets a minimum framework of integration measures to be offered and requires the Federal Government to develop a nation-wide integration programme. more...Overview of federal policy on integration
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Promoting integration – preventing early school-leaving


The multi-national initiative “INNOschool” includes collecting projects which promote integration and prevent young people from dropping out of school. These projects are being publicized across the EU in order to encourage others to follow their example. more...Promoting integration – preventing early school-leaving
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