https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...inority-groups
Wieler has been quoted by German media as saying the topic was “taboo” for the German government who feared the debate could be seen as racist. He reportedly called it a “huge problem” that had “massive implications” for the government.
Wieler is quoted as saying at the meeting, which took place on 14 February, that he had tried “to approach certain people to discuss it”. He said it was necessary to speak to the heads of religious communities in the hope they could relay the concerns to their congregations.
He is reported to have told the meeting: “These are parallel societies in the heart of our country. If you want to get a message through, it only works with on-the-ground social work in mosques. And we can’t get in there, and that’s bad.”
He is quoted as saying Muslims make up 4.8% of Germany’s population, “but amongst those lying on the intensive care wards, this group makes up considerably more than 50%.”
Wieler is quoted as saying at the meeting, which took place on 14 February, that he had tried “to approach certain people to discuss it”. He said it was necessary to speak to the heads of religious communities in the hope they could relay the concerns to their congregations.
He is reported to have told the meeting: “These are parallel societies in the heart of our country. If you want to get a message through, it only works with on-the-ground social work in mosques. And we can’t get in there, and that’s bad.”
He is quoted as saying Muslims make up 4.8% of Germany’s population, “but amongst those lying on the intensive care wards, this group makes up considerably more than 50%.”
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