Welche Rolle sollte Deutschland Ihrer Meinung nach auf der internationalen Bühne spielen? Seit die Wiedervereinigung Deutschlands steht das Land für die ganze Welt ein wirtschaftliches Modell. In der Tat ist Deutschland die zweite größte Machtwirtschaft der EU, und sie stellt über zwanzig Prozent des Bruttoproduktinlands der EU-28. Allerdings gilt Deutschland als „einen wirtschaftlichen Riesen und einen politischen Zwerg“. Welche Rolle sollte Deutschland auf der internationalen Bühne spielen? Zunächst meine ich, dass die deutsche Regierung sollte ihre Stimme auf der internationalen Bühne behaupten. In der Tat ist Deutschland heute eine Machtwirtschaft, und ich denke, dass der zweite Schritt um eine grösser Macht ist, eine politische Macht zu werden. Zum Beispiel sollte Deutschland ihren Platz als Vorsitzender innerhalb den Vereinigten Unionen. Außerdem finde ich, dass Deutschland die mehr legitime Macht ist, um die europäische Union zu führen. In der Tat hat sie Kontakt mit den Osten Ländern (z.B. Polen, Leittönen) geknüpft, und sie gehört zu der europäischen Union seit dem Anfang des Aufbaus. Deshalb sollte Deutschland eine wichtigere Rolle in der europäischen Union spielen. Zum Schluss meine ich, dass Deutschland sollte ein Vorbild für den Umweltschutz sein: seit einigen Monaten haben vielen Bürgern gegen den Klimawandel demonstriert, und die Regierung hat den Kohleausstieg bis 2038 beschlossen. Ich denke, dass Deutschland sollte den ökologischen Impuls führen.

To what extend can the United States still be considered a “land of opportunity” for immigrants? Arguably one of the most relevant examples justifying how much the United States does still represent a “land of opportunity” is the strong wish of the 2018 Venezuelan caravan to settle the country. Indeed, thousand people are walking to the United States hoping for better living standards. Believe in the “American Dream” still exists, what are the reasons for? First, American society is based on protestant roots which consist in favouring people who deserve to succeed whatever their social backgrounds or nationalities. Immigrants who are looking for achievements thus consider the United States as a “land of opportunity” for they could play a part in American wealth. In addition, the United States is worldwide renown for its education. Indeed, universities such as Yale, Harvard attract a lot of foreign students who aim to get an American degree. These students mean that it is the better way to start their adult life. Moreover, immigrants are looking for higher salaries than in their country. Each day, a lot of Mexican people are crossing the border between San Diego and Tijuana in order to earn more money. Indeed, under Obama’s presidency, the minimum salary has been raised to 15$ which is much more than in Mexico. This economic aspect is considered as a potent advantage, particularly for immigrants coming from Southern countries. As a result, the United States is still considered a “land of opportunity” for its economy, education, and social mobility which attract people all around the world. Moreover, it is seen as the country of liberties and multiculturalism; American society seems to welcome everyone who could boost its wealth

To what extend can the United States still be considered a “land of opportunity” for immigrants? To what extend can the United States still be considered a “land of opportunity” for immigrants? Justify your answer with relevant examples. Arguably one of the most relevant examples justifying how much the United States does still represent a “land of opportunity” is the strong wish of the 2018 Venezuelan caravan to settle the country. Indeed, thousand people are walking to the United States hoping for better living standards. Believe in the “American Dream” still exists, what are the reasons for? First, American society is based on protestant roots which consist in favouring people who deserve to succeed whatever their social backgrounds or nationalities. Immigrants who are looking for achievements thus consider the United States as a “land of opportunity” for they could play a part in American wealth. In addition, the United States is worldwide renown for its education. Indeed, universities such as Yale, Harvard attract a lot of foreign students who aim to get an American degree. These students mean that it is the better way to start their adult life. Moreover, immigrants are looking for higher salaries than in their country. Each day, a lot of Mexican people are crossing the border between San Diego and Tijuana in order to earn more money. Indeed, under Obama’s presidency, the minimum salary has been raised to 15$ which is much more than in Mexico. This economic aspect is considered as a potent advantage, particularly for immigrants coming from Southern countries. As a result, the United States is still considered a “land of opportunity” for its economy, education, and social mobility which attract people all around the world. Moreover, it is seen as the country of liberties and multiculturalism; American society seems to welcome everyone who could boost its wealth.

To what extent can disseminating information obtained illegally be justifiable? Arguably one of the most relevant events of this kind of situation during the last year is the Snowden’s case. Indeed, in 2013, Edward Snowden revealed that the NASA has been gathering a lot of data on American citizen without having the right of doing it. The disclosures have been seen such a huge scandal and fostered the following question : to what extent can disseminating information obtained illegally be justifiable? First of all, I think that disseminating information obtained illegally can be justifiable in the case of threat for a group of people. Indeed it is a way to make people aware that they are endangered and to prevent a plausible huge catastrophe such as terrorist attack. As a result, it could be justifiable to reveal information obtained illegally if they directly concern a lot of people. Then disseminating information obtained illegally can’t be justifiable if the organism which broadcast them has the only aim of making a profit on it. For example, paparazzi are often mentioned in this kind of situation because they use famous people’s private life to earn money.

According to you, why is there such a special connection between religion and politics in the US? In 2017, the election of Donald Trump showed how much religion is connected with politics in the US. Indeed, he succeeded in gathering a huge number of White Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASP), who represents the biggest part of his supporters. Why is there such a special connection between religion and politics in the US? First, I think that the first main reason is American history. During the 17th century, the Pilgrim Fathers, who were puritans, settled by the May Flower in America and then, in 1776, the American nation was built. In 1845, O’Sullivan announced the theory of “Manifest Destiny” : the Americans have been chosen by God to broadcast values such as liberty, goodness and also democracy. Thus, the link between politics and religion is mainly based on history. In addition, the US politics has been built on economic liberalism which results from Protestantism: American political measures foster competitiveness, profitability and productivity whereas foreign catholic government prioritize standards livings and social aspects. Moreover, religion is considered as a political winner by the American parties : most of Americans believe in God and this is why they are likely to endorse the Party which defends religious interests. Furthermore, there is a strong lobbying by the church in US which have a clout in political decisions. As a result, I think the special connection between religion and politics in the US is due to historical reasons, thus religion is considered as a political winner.

WELCHE ROLLE HAT DIE RELIGION UND BESONDERS DER ISLAM IN DEUTSCHLAND? Die Religion ist eines Hauptthema in aller Gesellschaften, und besonders in Deutschland, denn die Trennung von Staat und Kirche ist nicht immer offensichtlich. In der Tat besteht die Mehrheit der deutschen Regierung in der Christliche Demokratische Union und in der Christliche Sozialistische Union Außerdem im Jahre 2013 haben ungefähr 70 Prozent Deutschen bestätigt, dass sie an Gott glauben. Obgleich das Christentum die hauptsächliche Religion in Deutschland, der Islam hat eine große Rolle auch. In der Tat gibt es 4 Millionen Anhängern, die mehrheitlich türkischstämmige Sunniten sind. Sie sind die Töchter und Söhne, der so genannten „Gastarbeiter“. Der Islam entwickelt langsam sich als eine „Hinterhof-Religion“ in Deutschland. Allerdings wird er wichtiger, insbesondere dank des Baus von mehreren Moschen in den großen Metropolen. Außerdem ist der Islam eine Quelle von Konflikt in Deutschland. In der Tat bleibt das Probleme der Integration der Muslimen in der deutschen Gesellschaft, und islamistischen Gruppierungen wie der 2001 verbotene „Kalifastaat“ in Deutschland bestehen. Außerdem vermutet die deutsche Regierung, dass der türkische Präsident Erdogan nützt der Islam, um eine politische Einflussnahme zu üben. Schließlich bewirkt der Islam eine Abteilung innerhalb der Union. In der Tat behauptet See Hofer, dass der Islam gehört nicht zu Deutschland, während Angela Merkel, dass es nicht richtig ist. Es zeigt, dass der Islam ein wichtiges politisches Thema ist.