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Saarbrücken Awards a Platform for Dialogue on Integration
Saarbrücken, Germany - The Konrad Adenauer Foundation, in alliance with the Union Foundation, hosted a noteworthy discussion on integration in Germany at the Bel Étage on September 1st. Dr. Ahmad Mansour, a globally recognized psychologist and author in the media sphere, participated in the event, shedding light on countering extremism and fostering integration.
Dr. Karsten Dümmel, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation's representative for the Saarland, set the stage for the discourse, emphasizing the theme "Integration in Germany: Opportunities, Challenges, and Perspectives." Michael Scholl, CEO of the Union Foundation, opened the event to numerous attendees, promising an insightful exchange.
Moderator Michael Schley introduced Dr. Mansour, a German-Israeli psychologist of Arab-Palestinian origin with degrees from Tel Aviv and Berlin. Mansour, who was born in Israel in 1976 and moved to Germany in 2004, is a recognized expert in countering extremism, promoting integration, and combating issues such as radicalization, honor killings, and antisemitism.
During a dialogue with Stephan Toscani, the Saarland chairman of the CDU, various aspects of integration, immigration, and the role of politics, society, and individuals in integration were addressed. The discussion tackled the challenges faced by municipalities with high refugee populations.
The evening's highlight was an opportunity for guests to pose their questions to the speakers, with a significant interest and a diverse range of inquiries.
This exchange at the Bel Étage underscored the intricacies and urgency of the themes of integration and migration in Germany. It represented an encouraging event that fostered cross-cultural exchange and understanding.
The dialogue at the Bel Étage highlighted the significance of policy-and-legislation and politics in addressing migration and integration, as these were key topics discussed during the event. The ensuing Q&A session revealed a general-news interest in understanding the challenges municipalities face with high refugee populations and potential solutions for integration.
