Nobody in Europe will be abandoned. Nobody in Europe will be excluded. Europe only succeeds if we work together.
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At the beginning of the 60's our country called the foreign workers to come to Germany and now they live in our country. We kidded ourselves a while, we said: 'They won't stay, sometime they will be gone.' But this isn't reality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the long-term presence of foreign workers in Germany, challenging the initial belief that they would not settle permanently.
Angela Merkel's quote highlights the shift in perception regarding foreign workers who were invited to Germany during the 1960s. Initially seen as temporary visitors, the reality is that many have established themselves and become an integral part of the society, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and embracing this change rather than clinging to outdated beliefs.
Themes
ImmigrationChangeForeign WorkersSocietyDiversity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of diversity in the workplace, one might quote Merkel to underline the lasting contributions of immigrants.
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