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Protest Against Ugandan Regime

November 30, -0001 • 12:00 AM

Munich. Activists want to interrupt the meeting of a delegation from Africa with the Minister of Economic Affairs, Martin Zeil. Protesters will try to appeal for the public to join them at Max-Weber-Platz. A warm welcome in a cosmopolitan city with heart - is what the guests from Africa won't be getting. Activists want to intervene a meeting between high ranking delegates from Africa and the Minister of Economic Affairs Martin Zeil (FDP) on Wednesday. Ugandan opposition, who lived as refugees in...

Integration policy - government cut funds

November 30, -0001 • 12:00 AM

Munich. German integration policy has been a hot discussion topic in government recently. Munich Mayor Christian Ude (SPD) has his own opinion about the policy of the federal government; "There is an appalling contradiction between the nice words and actual financial decisions", he stated. The black-yellow government is operating a savings strategy which contradicts the integration of many people with an immigrant background. In Munich alone the government cut the funds for professional training...

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