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Germany to Tighten Border Control After Stabbing Incident

Germany to Tighten Border Control After Stabbing Incident
Above: Heavily-armed German police look on as a female colleague checks vehicles arriving from Poland on October 05, 2023 in Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany. Image copyright: Sean Gallup/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

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Right narrative

A clampdown on immigration is a necessary response to the growing challenges posed by illegal migration. As Germany faces increasing pressure to prioritize public interest over Brussels' bureaucratic ideals and end migrant related crime and terror once and for all, these measures aim to restore order and ensure that the country's immigration system is both fair and manageable. By taking a firm stance, Germany is rightfully prioritizing its national security and social stability.

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Clampdowns on immigration perpetuate harmful myths about migrants and crime which are exploited by far-right extremists to push an anti-immigrant agenda, despite evidence showing that immigrants commit fewer crimes than the general population. Such measures only fuel xenophobia and divisiveness, drawing on historical fears of the "other" to justify discrimination. Instead of addressing the root causes of crime or fostering social cohesion, this approach risks deepening societal rifts.

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