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202641 minPGdocumentary

Der Runde Tisch

202641 minPGdocumentary

The opening of a new asylum seekers' center in the small Swiss village of Menzingen sparks significant local debate and community response.

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Benjamin Bucher,

Juliette Menthonnex

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The opening of a new asylum seekers' center in the small Swiss village of Menzingen sparks significant local debate and community response.

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Benjamin Bucherdirector

Juliette Menthonnexdirector

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The announcement of the opening of a centre for asylum seekers causes a stir in a small Swiss village.

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