难民危机背景下的德国社会及其变化

Abstract:Since the outbreak of the refugee crisis，millions of refugees，have poured into Germany，making a profound impact on German society also in 2016. Firstly，the original consensus of the German people to welcome refugees has increasingly been replaced by a division into two camps：one welcoming refugees，the other one opposing the influx. Secondly，the tide of refugees has led to an increase in terrorist attacks in Germany，challenging domestic security. Thirdly，the labeling of terrorism as “Islamic” has resulted in rising hostility against Muslim immigrants and arise of anti-Islamic social movements in Europe. Fourthly，the problem of refugees has boosted populism and led to the success of the far-right party AfD and the internal strife within the ruling Grand Coalition. The refugee problem has evolved from a social to a political issue and has become further politicized. 2017 is an election year，and the government faces a number of challenges：Can it restore the German people’s erstwhile consensus on welcoming refugees？How can it prevent terrorist attacks by religious extremists？How can it ensure domestic security？It needs to confront populism and the rise of a far-right party. Lastly，it also has to ensure the stability and prosperity of German society.

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