Raed Saleh Warns of Growing Polarization Threatening Germany's Social Cohesion

The Commission for Social Cohesion leader calls for systemic reforms to integrate migrants, combat discrimination, and counter divisive rhetoric.

Raed Saleh, chair of Germany's Commission for Social Cohesion, emphasizes the urgent need to address societal polarization and strengthen unity.
Saleh advocates for easier labor market access for migrants, particularly in critical sectors like healthcare, to sustain Germany's economic prosperity.
He criticizes systemic barriers that have historically kept migrants in dependency despite their willingness to work, warning that these mistakes are being repeated.
Saleh highlights the dangers of framing migration as a societal problem, which he argues exacerbates insecurity and division in Germany.
The 24-member Commission, led by Saleh, is tasked with promoting social cohesion and tackling discrimination, including antisemitism, racism, and Islamophobia.