Immigrant+Assimilation

[|New York Times - Sweden's Lightning Rod in a Storm Over Assimilation] This article from 2007 focuses on Nyamko Sabuni, Sweden's minister for integration and gender equality at that time, and the views of her opponents. An African immigrant who came to Sweden from Congo when she was 12, she believes that immigrants should try harder to fit into the culture of their new country. **

[|Jews Leave Swedish City After Sharp Rise in Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes] This article from the Telegraph in 2010 focuses on social tensions in Malmo, Sweden, between Jews and Muslims. The actions of the mayor are examined, as well as the possible influence of the Israeli government.

[|BBC News - In Depth - Muslims in Europe] This Web page is a collection of links to BBC articles on Muslims in Europe, covering Muslim populations throughout Europe, culture, different countries' reactions to immigrant populations, and viewpoints of European Muslims.

[|NYT Magazine - The Integrationist] This article from 2010 takes a look at Job Cohen, the Jewish former mayor of Amsterdam and leader of the Dutch Labor party who made great strides during his term to reach out to the Muslim community and take their viewpoints into consideration.

[|New York Times Magazine - Islam on the Outskirts of the Welfare State] This article from 2005 takes a look at one Swedish housing project, Bergsjon, where the majority of the population is made up of first- or second-generation immigrants. It documents the history of immigration in Sweden from WWII and takes a look at the issues facing immigrants to Sweden now, including employment, education, and public opinion.

[|New York Times - Assimilation's Failure, Terrorism's Rise] This article from 2011 focuses on the July 7, 2005, suicide bombings in London's transit system and examines immigration issues throughout the UK and Europe, historically and currently.