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“Having said that, people here [in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania] watch the TV. And they hear critics of her policies talk about how more than a million people coming here last year from various war-torn countries and also seeking economic help are going to, like, destroy the fabric of the society.”

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Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson is a seasoned journalist with a career spanning various fields, including international news, political reporting, and conflict coverage. Her reporting work has focused primarily on Latin America and the Middle East, with in-depth coverage of Mexico and Syria in particular. more

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