Although it was more More than 60 years since their settlement in turkish germany community The Turkish ambassador to Berlin said on Tuesday that he still faces threats and confronts issues such as racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia and discrimination.
While attending the iftar dinner on the occasion of the break of newspaper fast During Ramadan organized by the Association of Independent Industrialists and Businessmen (MÜSİAD Berlin) in Ambassador Ahmet Pasar Şen, the German capital, confirmed that Turks make up the majority of Muslim population living in Germany.
turkish german community with a population of over 3.5 million, he is the most important human network Shen stressed that linking Turkey and Germany community It is the most powerful ingredient of The deep-rooted friendship and partnership between the two countries countries.
Şen also Highlight that Turkish community made valuable Contributions to reconstruction and development of Germany.
“If Germany is among the economists and technologists giants of The world Today, I got to this position thanks to the efforts of for us peoplethey children and grandchildren who I came here 60 years ago. On the other hand, despite all these years, the threats and problems Such as racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia and discrimination faced by Turkish society in Unfortunately, this country continues. Hanau attack Two years ago is the most painful example of This is amazing.”
On February 19, 2020, a 43-year-old striker attacked two cafes in Hanau, killing nine young people and wounding five others. All victims were of immigrant background.
Before the attack of the far-right extremist posted Videos on The Internet detailed his xenophobic views, after which he was killed mother and the same.
Germany experienced a rise in Racism and Islamophobia in Last few years. Germany home to 84 million people and hosts second- the biggest muslim population in Western Europe after France. Among the nearly 5 million Muslims in the country, there are at least 3 million Muslims of Turkish origin.
Turkish community in Europe concerned with The rising direction of Islamophobia and Turkophobia in western countries has called on European countries to escalate measures against Hate crimes.
Turkish officials, including President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have often urged Europeans decisionMakers and politicians take a stand against Racism and other types of Discrimination that threatens lives of millions of people Living within the boundaries of the block.
