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"We need a strong state."

August 14, 2016

"We need to prevent parallel societies," so we need a strong state that sets limits. And, says Franziska Giffey, showing respect means "extending one's hand to the mayor."

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"We need to prevent parallel societies," so we need a strong state that sets limits. And, says Franziska Giffey, showing respect means "extending one's hand to the mayor." That, she adds, is part of "our German cultural values."