Book ignites immigration debate in Germany

BERLIN, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- As controversy swirls around a book about immigration in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel says the country must engage in serious debate on the issue. Germany - Immigration - Angela Merkel - Jews - Chancellor Angela Merkel

German Banker's Anti-Immigration Book Riles the Nation

A new anti-immigration book by a director on the board of Germany's central bank has outraged the nation -- and has critics calling for his job

Book Sets Off Painful Immigration Debate in Germany

Thilo Sarrazin, a former official who has been criticized as espousing racist views, has set off a discussion about Germany’s immigration policy.

Germany: Bundesbank calls for dismissal of author

Germany's central bank board wants a member fired for his racially charged writings. read more

Politicians call for serious debate on integration in Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has distanced herself from a recent controversial book on immigration in Germany. But she's also admitted that the country must engage in an open discussion and admit some shortcomings.