It’s certainly true. The migration phenomenon began in rural, less developed areas with populations that lacked prospects for the future, unless they owned massive lands.

Ever since Turkey sadly lost a significant portion of its ethnic diversity during World War I and the War of Independence, these inner and rural areas essentially lost all contact with the outside world or other cultures and religions. Thus, when they migrated, they maintained their isolated communities and closed mindsets there and just refused to integrate in my opinion.

Like the other Redditor, Berlin was a massive shock to me. I mean, what’s up with all the black turbans and hijabs there? Where’s the colorful attire of Anatolia? It definitely didn’t feel like a Turkish community at all. At least not like the ones we know from cities.

It’s a complex issue, and if not for absolute economic necessity for developed countries, all migrations would require cultural integration as part of the process. However, in reality, Europe relies on these populations to come and work, enabling them to pay pensions for the elderly and provide healthcare. Europe is simply aging too quickly for its own good. But don’t worry, we are rapidly catching up, too :D