New university departments seek to shape Islam in Germany and Austria

Last Updated On: Apr 23 2021 10:41 Gmt+3
In Germany and Austria, migration is primarily viewed from a security policy perspective. As a result, immigration is fundamentally seen as a challenge. Various terrorist attacks in Europe, including attacks on Austrian and German soil, have reinforced this view.
The social, political, and economic potential inherent in migration tends to be neglected in the public’s perception. Yet there are many examples demonstrating this potential, notably the two Germans from an Alevi-Turkish migrant background who developed Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
One reason for the rather constrained perception of migration in Germany and Austria is the historical failure of both countries to advance a national integration policy, as previously argued by this author. As a result, an atmosphere of scepticism toward Islam and Muslims prevails, with the public debate dominated by voices arguing that Islam does not belong in Germany or Austria.

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