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tünews INTERNATIONAL: Almost like the FAZ for refugees

By Wolfgang Sannwald “So this is practically a national newspaper, like the FAZ.” Baden-Württemberg’s Minister President Winfried Kretschmann did not shy away from big names during his editorial visit to tünews INTERNATIONAL on 16 August 2022, drawing a comparison with the renowned German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. With so much flattery, I could only smile: “Yes, exactly the right comparison, Mr Kretschmann …” However, six more follow-up questions from the head of the Baden-Württemberg government conveyed that we need to explain tünews INTERNATIONAL better. What makes tünews INTERNATIONAL tick cannot simply be described by comparisons, not even by a comparison with… Read More

Current Judgments on Identity Clarification

If refugees don’t have valid passports, it is usually difficult to clarify their identity when a residence permit or settlement permit is issued. In two judgments issued this year, German administrative courts upheld refugees’ claims and ordered the competent foreign authorities to grant them residence rights. These cases are reported by the Refugee Council of Baden-Württemberg in its newsletter (e-mail newsletter no. 232 (mjt.lu). On February 16, 2022, the Sigmaringen administrative court ruled that an Eritrean should be granted a settlement permit despite the lack of a passport. “Obtaining a passport through the influence and power of the state whose… Read More

Zakat—the obligatory donation in Islam

By Oula Mahfouz Paying Zakat to the needy is an Islamic religious obligation. The rules of zakat are derived directly from the Quran. Muslims who live in Germany after fleeing from war and following the Quran rules also practice this duty for God and a right for the poor. Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. Therefore, failing to comply with Zakat is considered a serious offense and a sin. The word “Zakat” has both the meaning of “purify” and “growth” derived from the explanation of Muslim scholars: “Whoever pays zakat, Allah purifies and increases his wealth.” Muslims… Read More

Quick help from the Internet: The Germany4Ukraine website

Germany4Ukraine is the German government’s central portal for supporting refugees from Ukraine. Here you can find answers to the most important questions. In addition to the website, there is also a Germany4Ukraine app. The platform helps people find their way around Germany: It offers Ukrainians an up-to-date overview of entry, registration, medical care, social support, accommodation and residence. Information is available in Ukrainian, Russian, English and German. The app is available throughout Europe, making it possible to prepare for entry into Germany. The website is being further developed, with plans to integrate the services of immigration authorities, health offices and… Read More

Abortion in Germany

In Germany, abortion is punishable for all parties involved under Section 218 of the Criminal Code (StGB). However, there are the following exemptions from punishment: The women concerned attend counselling at a recognised counselling centre. Another exception applies if there is medical evidence (indication) of a strong danger to physical or mental health. Another important reason is if the pregnancy occurred due to rape (criminological indication). The costs in the case of a medical or criminological indication are covered by the health insurance. This also applies to women who are socially needy. Important: In the case of an abortion after… Read More

The minimum wage rises to twelve euros

More than six million people— that is 22 per cent of all employees—in Germany will get more money: the statutory minimum wage per hour will be twelve euros from 1 October—a good ten per cent more than the previously applicable 10.45 euros. In addition, the earnings threshold for mini-jobbers will rise to 520 euros. More at https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/suche/12-euro-mindestlohn-2006858 tun22091303 www.tuenews.de Die Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) in Reutlingen. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Martin Klaus.      

Refugees with Swabian totally there

“Nothing is more surprising than hearing a dialect spoken by a migrant.” This is how Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann responded when he was asked if he recommended that refugees learn Swabian during his visit to the editorial team of tünews INTERNATIONAL on August 16, 2022, in the Tübingen district office. Kretschmann narrated his own experiences as a child of a family that had fled from the Soviet Armed Forces to West Germany in 1945. According to him, migration is not just a word “that you hear and that only affects others. I’ve already had some vivid experiences with it.” His… Read More

Rights and obligations: the German constitution

The Basic Law has regulated the coexistence of people in Germany since 1949. The constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany since reunification in 1990 has also applied to the federal states of the former German Democratic Republic. The Basic Law regulates not only the rights but also the duties of all people in Germany. Moreover, The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has published a brochure on the Basic Law. In this brochure, people who have immigrated to Germany express what the constitution means to them. It is about human rights, gender equality, freedom of belief, freedom of opinion,… Read More

Incorrect bill from the energy supplier—what to do?

A shocking bill arrived from the energy provider: they wanted an additional payment of more than 850 euros and increased the monthly payment by 75 euros for electricity, gas, and water. What to do? The Consumer Advice Centre recommends checking the bill thoroughly first. According to the list for this year, water consumption has increased more than fivefold over last year. A customer advisor from the energy supplier said on the phone that an error could have happened. He asked for the email with the name, address, contract account, and a photo of the current status of the water meter.… Read More

Vaccinated against Corona with Sputnik: here’s what happens next

A new Corona vaccination campaign has started in Germany. The Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) recommends that all people over 60 years of age or with an underlying disease receive a second booster vaccination against Covid-19. The Stiko has drawn up special recommendations for refugees—for example from Ukraine—who were immunized in their home countries with vaccines that are not licensed in the European Union. This concerns the vaccines CoronaVac (Sinovac), Covilo (Sinopharm), Covaxin (Bharat Biotech International) and Sputnik V (Gamaleja). Those who have been immunized at least twice with one of these vaccines should be vaccinated at least once more… Read More

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