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According to a July 2018 study by Martina Sauer of the Centre for Turkish Studies and Integration Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen, ethnic Turks in Germany were increasingly viewing themselves only as Turks rather than Germans.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/31/study-turkish-background-germans-closer-bond-turkey-germany/ Study: Turkish Background Germans Increasingly Feel Closer Bond to Turkey Than Germany]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.</ref>

According to a July 2018 study by Martina Sauer of the Centre for Turkish Studies and Integration Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen, ethnic Turks in Germany were increasingly viewing themselves only as Turks rather than Germans.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/31/study-turkish-background-germans-closer-bond-turkey-germany/ Study: Turkish Background Germans Increasingly Feel Closer Bond to Turkey Than Germany]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.</ref>

Some migrants from Islamic Republics have embraced Western [[secularism]] and the Western idea of a [[secular]] civil government and legal system; these migrants, however, tend to be few,<ref>A study by the Univerity of Munster found that more than half of Turkish immigrants put Islam above German law.  [http://www.dw.com/en/study-large-number-of-turks-in-germany-put-islam-above-the-law/a-19336757 Study: Large number of Turks in Germany put Islam above the law], Daniel Pelz, ''Deutsche Welle'', 16 June 2016</ref> as it is considered unlawful for an adherent of Islam to recognize any legal authority other than [[Allah]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=tk8IZ8MM9QsC&pg=PA81&lpg=PA81&dq=he+at+once+excludes+all+other+authority+except+that+God+sovereign&source=bl&ots=kkx0QPA4dU&sig=-b_ok1msaavsAA-gO826_CTW7uM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjCn5vQoa_RAhVKq1QKHc3cCVMQ6AEIIDAD#v=onepage&q=he%20at%20once%20excludes%20all%20other%20authority%20except%20that%20God%20sovereign&f=false Islamic Government], A.H. Qasmi, Gyan Publishing House, Jan 1, 2008, p. 81</ref> To do so, under the laws of Islam, is a serious crime and is punishable by death.<ref>[http://www.loc.gov/law/help/apostasy/#summary Laws Criminalizing Apostasy]. Hanibal Goitom, Library of Congress Global Legal Research Center, MY 2024</ref> Due to the large levels of Islamic immigration into Germany, the number of [[female genital mutilation]] cases that had occurred in the country rose to 60,000.<ref>Hale, Virginia (July 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/19/mass-migration-drives-enormous-rise-60000-cases-fgm/ Mass Migration Drives ‘Enormous’ Rise in FGM Cases to 60,000]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref> Active cases of [[tuberculosis]] rose 30% between 2014 and 2015, with the increase slowing the following year, in line with migration levels.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/26/active-tb-increased-30-percent-in-germany-in-2015-year-of-massive-immigration/ Active TB Increased 30 Percent in Germany In 2015, Year of Massive Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref> It was reported in September 2017 that at least 330 war criminals from Syria and Iraq were included among the asylum seekers that arrived since 2015.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (September 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/04/german-authorities-tipped-off-330-war-criminals-among-asylum-seekers/ German Authorities Tipped off to over 330 War Criminals Among Asylum Seekers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 4, 2017.</ref> That same month it was reported that nearly half of all crimes committed in Berlin were caused by migrants.<ref>Hale, Virginia (September 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/25/almost-half-crimes-berlin-migrants/ Almost Half of Crimes in Berlin Committed by Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2017.</ref> Homelessness in Germany increased 150% between 2014 and 2016 due to the migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/18/germany-440000-migrant-drifters-fuel-surge-in-homelessness/ Germany: 440,000 Migrant Drifters Fuel Surge in Homelessness]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref> Crimes explicitly targeted against Christians also saw massive growth, with nearly 100 such cases in 2017 alone.<ref>Hale, Virginia (February 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/05/alarm-scale-anti-christian-hate-attacks/ German Politicians ‘Alarmed’ at Scale of Anti-Christian Hate Attacks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref> [[Anti-Semitic]] crimes grew 10% in the first half of 2018.<ref>Kent, Simon (August 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/08/14/anti-semitic-crime-in-germany-soars-by-10-percent-over-first-half-of-2018/ Anti-Semitic Crime in Germany Soars by 10 Percent over First Half of 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.</ref> In May 2019, Germany's commissioner on anti-Semitism urged Jews to avoid wearing the kippah "everywhere, all the time" because of anti-Semitism.<ref>Multiple references:

Some migrants from Islamic Republics have embraced Western [[secularism]] and the Western idea of a [[secular]] civil government and legal system; these migrants, however, tend to be few,<ref>A study by the Univerity of Munster found that more than half of Turkish immigrants put Islam above German law.  [http://www.dw.com/en/study-large-number-of-turks-in-germany-put-islam-above-the-law/a-19336757 Study: Large number of Turks in Germany put Islam above the law], Daniel Pelz, ''Deutsche Welle'', 16 June 2016</ref> as it is considered unlawful for an adherent of Islam to recognize any legal authority other than [[Allah]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=tk8IZ8MM9QsC&pg=PA81&lpg=PA81&dq=he+at+once+excludes+all+other+authority+except+that+God+sovereign&source=bl&ots=kkx0QPA4dU&sig=-b_ok1msaavsAA-gO826_CTW7uM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjCn5vQoa_RAhVKq1QKHc3cCVMQ6AEIIDAD#v=onepage&q=he%20at%20once%20excludes%20all%20other%20authority%20except%20that%20God%20sovereign&f=false Islamic Government], A.H. Qasmi, Gyan Publishing House, Jan 1, 2008, p. 81</ref> To do so, under the laws of Islam, is a serious crime and is punishable by death.<ref>[http://www.loc.gov/law/help/apostasy/#summary Laws Criminalizing Apostasy]. Hanibal Goitom, Library of Congress Global Legal Research Center, MY 2024</ref> Due to the large levels of Islamic immigration into Germany, the number of [[female genital mutilation]] cases that had occurred in the country rose to 60,000.<ref>Hale, Virginia (July 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/19/mass-migration-drives-enormous-rise-60000-cases-fgm/ Mass Migration Drives ‘Enormous’ Rise in FGM Cases to 60,000]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref> Active cases of [[tuberculosis]] rose 30% between 2014 and 2015, with the increase slowing the following year, in line with migration levels.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/26/active-tb-increased-30-percent-in-germany-in-2015-year-of-massive-immigration/ Active TB Increased 30 Percent in Germany In 2015, Year of Massive Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref> It was reported in September 2017 that at least 330 war criminals from Syria and Iraq were included among the asylum seekers that arrived since 2015.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (September 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/04/german-authorities-tipped-off-330-war-criminals-among-asylum-seekers/ German Authorities Tipped off to over 330 War Criminals Among Asylum Seekers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 4, 2017.</ref> That same month it was reported that nearly half of all crimes committed in Berlin were caused by migrants.<ref>Hale, Virginia (September 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/25/almost-half-crimes-berlin-migrants/ Almost Half of Crimes in Berlin Committed by Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2017.</ref> Homelessness in Germany increased 150% between 2014 and 2016 due to the migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (November 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/18/germany-440000-migrant-drifters-fuel-surge-in-homelessness/ Germany: 440,000 Migrant Drifters Fuel Surge in Homelessness]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref> Crimes explicitly targeted against Christians also saw massive growth, with nearly 100 such cases in 2017 alone.<ref>Hale, Virginia (February 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/05/alarm-scale-anti-christian-hate-attacks/ German Politicians ‘Alarmed’ at Scale of Anti-Christian Hate Attacks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref> [[Anti-Semitic]] crimes grew 10% in the first half of 2018.<ref>Kent, Simon (August 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/08/14/anti-semitic-crime-in-germany-soars-by-10-percent-over-first-half-of-2018/ Anti-Semitic Crime in Germany Soars by 10 Percent over First Half of 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.</ref> In May 2019, Germany's commissioner on anti-Semitism urged Jews to avoid wearing the kippah "everywhere, all the time" because of anti-Semitism.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bowden, John (May 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/445553-german-official-warns-countrys-jews-against-wearing-kippah-amid-rising German official warns country's Jews against wearing Kippah amid rising anti-Semitism]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.

*Bowden, John (May 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/445553-german-official-warns-countrys-jews-against-wearing-kippah-amid-rising German official warns country's Jews against wearing Kippah amid rising anti-Semitism]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.

*Kent, Simon (May 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/05/26/shocked-israel-president-warns-jews-in-germany-after-kippah-threats/ ‘Shocked’ Israel President Warns Jews in Germany After Kippah Threats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref>

*Kent, Simon (May 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/05/26/shocked-israel-president-warns-jews-in-germany-after-kippah-threats/ ‘Shocked’ Israel President Warns Jews in Germany After Kippah Threats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref>

According to a January 2018 report published by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Merkel's refugee policies were responsible for a massive increase in violent crime in Germany.<ref>Multiple references:

According to a January 2018 report published by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Merkel's refugee policies were responsible for a massive increase in violent crime in Germany.<ref>Multiple references:

*Shaw, Adam (January 3, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/03/refugee-influx-into-germany-fueled-violent-crime-surge-report-finds.html Refugee influx into Germany fueled violent crime surge, report finds]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.

*Shaw, Adam (January 3, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/03/refugee-influx-into-germany-fueled-violent-crime-surge-report-finds.html Refugee influx into Germany fueled violent crime surge, report finds]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.