The Elusive Balance of Integration: Lessons from Germany's 10 Year Experiment The German Integration Act, introduced in 2011 amidst high levels of immigration and social unrest, aimed to balance support and challenge for refugees.
On paper, the law seemed a harmonious solution to the polarized mood in Germany. However, its implementation has raised more questions than answers.
Critics argued from the outset that the Integration Act's approach was overly simplistic, providing too much assistance while demanding too little from new arrivals.