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The Compass: Destination Europe: Germany: The Decision Makers

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Germany: The Decision Makers

28/07/2016 GMT

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BBC World Service - The Compass, Destination Europe, Germany: The Decision Makers

How is Germany dealing with hundreds of thousands of new migrants?

Germany was where hundreds of thousands of migrants arrived last year. But the atmosphere is now very different from the ‘welcome culture’ that greeted them. The German government has been accused of losing control. And huge numbers are still waiting to hear whether they will be allowed to stay permanently. So how will Germany deal with this? Chris Bowlby is given a unique insight at a new fast-track government processing centre in Bonn - where individuals and families discover their future in a matter of hours.

(Photo: Migrants and refugees seeking asylum in Germany line up while their asylum applications are processed. Credit: GettyImages)

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As the great migration crisis enters its second year, the BBC World Service examines the long-term impact across five locations.

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