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German nationalist party says Islam has no place in Germany
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleMembers of the nationalist Alternative for Germany party have backed a political program that says Islam doesn’t belong in Germany and supports a ban against minarets, muezzin calls and headscarves for women and girls in school.
The party, also known by its acronyms AfD, has been growing in popularity and political influence as it campaigns on an anti-Islam platform. It was holding a conference on Sunday.
An estimated 16 million people — 20 percent of Germany’s population — have an immigrant background with a majority coming from Muslim countries like Turkey, Lebanon or Morocco.
Germany also saw over 1 million asylum-seekers enter last year, many from Syria.
— AP
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