Summary

Back to: History and Background of Migration in Germany

In this learning unit you have discovered that Germany had been an immigration country long before the so-called „refugee crisis“ and you know how the enormous flow of immigrants affected the country. You are now familiar with terms such as migrants, refugees or asylum seekers and you can distinguish between them. In comparison with other EU countries, Germany was most affected and remains relevant in a worldwide comparison. Looking back on the year 2015, you got to know the most important facts and figures on the subject of migration and asylum and understand the challenges that Germany had to face. In addition, you are able to inform yourself about various topics and reflect critically on the sources.