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- ↑ European forum for migration studies (19 July 2012)
- ↑ Interview by Prof. Heckmann (19 July 2012)
- ↑ University Centre of the Westfjords (19 July 2012)
- ↑ Lüken-Klaßen, Doris, Heckmann, Friedrich: Intercultural policies in European Cities (19 July 2012)
- ↑ European Economic and Social Committee (19 July 2012)
