Germany: Between Security Concerns and the Rise of Racism and Extremism

In early May, the United States classified travel to Germany as security level two, which means taking security precautions against potential terrorist attacks in tourist areas. The Sylt scandal, which involved racist and Nazi slogans during a celebration by a group of young men and women, shocked the German public, but not me. I see racism living among us, walking in the streets, existing in workplaces, and even accompanying us on the phone.

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