Fri, May 22, 2009 - Page 9 News List

Flag-waving Germans rediscover their sense of patriotism

A recent study shows that Germans see themselves as a nation of poets and philosophers, liking rules and increasingly having strong democratic tendencies

By Madeline Chambers  /  REUTERS , BERLIN

“Turks helped Germans celebrate and gain self confidence,” said Kenan Kolat, head of the Ditib Turkish-Islamic Union. “If a country is self assured, it can have a more open attitude. I hope the new self confidence among Germans will lead to a greater openness toward other cultures.”

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