( Observer Network ) The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has prompted more than 3 million refugees to flee Ukraine, and European countries such as Germany have also "opened their doors" to Ukrainian refugees. But as more and more young refugees enter the country, Germany and Ukraine have diverged again on the issue of "cultural integration".
Comprehensive German " Daily Mirror " and "Berlin Daily" reported on March 16 that Ukrainian Consul General in Germany Iryna Tybinka recently attended a joint meeting of cultural and educational ministers of various German states that Ukrainian students who have entered Germany should not accept German school curriculum arrangements, and Germany's "integrated education" may "damage the national identity of Ukrainian students."
reported that Tipinka received a direct suggestion issued by the Ukrainian Ministry of Education. She told German officials that these Ukrainian refugees were only temporarily staying in Germany, so they should continue to follow the Ukrainian education system arrangement and use Ukrainian to attend classes.
Screenshot of the Daily Mirror report
Tipinka raised questions about the "integration class" held by Germany for refugees at the meeting. She claimed that Ukraine has a "million-year history" and "the largest territory in Europe", but these points are not reflected in German school textbooks. So she worried that if Ukrainian students take Germany's "integration class" course, their national identity with Ukraine may be shaken.
"The so-called fusion class will build a 'confused wall' for young people and children in Ukraine, bringing them a sense of inferiority and lack of social protection." Tibinka said. She suggested that according to Ukrainian curriculum arrangements, teach Ukrainian students through an online platform with the participation of Ukrainian teachers who fled to Germany.
The Ukrainian diplomat also slammed Germany's existing textbook outline, claiming that it was full of "Russia and Russian imperialism", which led to "many people favor Russia and are afraid of offending Russia."
Ukrainian refugee in Berlin, Germany Picture from Pengpai Image
These remarks quickly caused controversy in the German political circle. Thorsten Weiss, a MP from Germany, believes that Tipinka's opinion makes sense: "Refugees from Ukraine only stayed in Germany during the war, so teaching in their native language and courses is necessary. This is different from the previous immigration crisis. Ukrainians seek protection, not wanting to join our social system."
, a German Social Democratic Party, has been opposing it. She posted on social media: "From the statements of Ukrainian diplomats, it can be seen how difficult it is to let go and accept the new environment. It takes a long time to overcome the 'beautification' of the country of origin and get close to our system."
Lasic stressed that any assumption that “refugees can return home soon” has never been confirmed, so setting up an integrative class can “prepare for students’ arrival at the linguistic and social level.”
German media added that Lasic himself was a refugee who fled to Germany during the Yugoslavia civil war. He received high school and university education in Germany, and obtained the title of biochemistry Ph.D. Later, he entered politics and became a member of parliament.
The Daily Mirror pointed out that although the Ukrainian authorities have their own ideas about the refugee issue, the German education community is still trying to let Ukrainian students who take refuge in the asylum learn German as soon as possible to integrate into German society when "the situation in Ukraine is still unclear." Based on this purpose, many local Ukrainians from Germany have begun to participate in education.
But Tipbinka's opinion was also recognized by German officials. The Berlin Daily said that Karin Prien, chairman of the Joint Conference of Ministers of Culture and Education, said after the meeting that he would adopt some of Tibinka's opinions and consider providing Ukrainian students with hours of Ukrainian language courses every day.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, the number of refugees fleeing Ukraine continues. According to statistics from the United Nations Refugee Agency, as of the 16th local time, the number of refugees in Ukraine has exceeded 3.169 million.German media quoted figures released by the German Ministry of Interior, saying that about 147,000 refugees registered and fled from Ukraine have arrived in Germany.
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