A mother came to Germany in 1992. She raised two daughters, survived a violent marriage, worked and did voluntary work. Despite health restrictions, she now lovingly looks after her grandson.
But now she is threatened with deportation - because she doesn't speak enough German.
What does integration actually mean?
Isn't it a lifetime achievement to successfully guide two children through school and work? Helping to shape a community, even if there are language barriers? Why is this work not recognized as a contribution to society?
After more than 30 years, she is to leave.
➡️ Due to an administrative error.
➡️ Because she doesn't pass a naturalization test.
➡️ Because unpaid care work does not count as "integration work".
And what does that mean for their children?
Are their daughters worth more because they are academics?
One is a teacher, the other is studying business law. But why should that justify their place in their home country?
Dealing with people who have only been tolerated for decades shows the next generation that belonging remains conditional.
📢 Let's talk anew about what belonging really means!
Join the discussion - who belongs? And who decides?
