In an Istanbul market, I came across an old German phrase book – and a reminder of how not to speak to migrants
- Posted on March 28, 2026
- By The Guardian
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In an Istanbul market, I came across an old German phrase book – and a reminder of how not to speak to migrants
Turkish immigrants to Germany in the 60s were seen as temporary labour, not people. Today’s government in Berlin is at risk of repeating the mistake, says Carolin Würfel, a writer who lives in Berlin and Istanbul
