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taz: Now the CDU also seems to have discovered the issue of former guest workers. Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at an anniversary celebration for the recruitment agreement, and North Rhine-Westphalia Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst traveled to Turkey to praise the achievements of the first generation. What do you say to that?
Sicilia: What we have managed as a union is to offer people a safe place. For us, it is not origin that brings people together, but rather solidarity and a sense of belonging. As an organization, we also managed to make people feel like they belonged in the companies. Through co-determination there is an issue that we can fight for together. And there is another big factor.