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Germany is a cosmopolitan country. Nobody minds when people from Austria come to us to look for a better life here. So it's all too understandable when thousands of their barren settlements make their way to us to escape the rule of their provincial governors.

Almost 200,000 Austrians live in Germany today. It is not easy for them to adapt to our society and our practices. Integration is a one-way street: you have to adapt. In order to make this not so difficult for them, they should in the future be cautiously adjusted to the new life in Germany by a method known to them from Austria.

In Lower Austria, the FPÖ Provincial Councilor Gottfried Waldhäusl recently presented "Ten Commandments" for immigrants. In modified form and translated into all Austro dialects, these should be handed out to all Austrians directly upon entry into Germany. In addition, they are designed preventively in every Waldhäusl.

1. Learn the German language

Many of the Austrians who came to us can only make themselves understood in one of their archaic dialects. They must learn the basics of the German language as quickly as possible, without them there can be no access to the German way of life. Remember, these are "potatoes," not "potatoes." It is "the" yoghurt, not "that". And if it tastes, then it is "delicious". Please practice the pronunciation.

2. Follow the German laws

We know that most of you are just looking for a peaceful life and a livelihood for yourself and your families. But the truth also includes: The problem of the crime of crime must not be concealed. In 2017, the police crime statistics count 4787 offenses in which Austrians were suspected of the crime. In the vast majority of cases was stolen, faked and beaten. Do not do that.

3. Recognize the equality of women and men practiced here

They may be used to the fact that women are paid even less for the same job than in Germany. Austria is in the current Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum behind alleged misery countries like Zimbabwe, Uganda or the USA. We are much further ahead and are just behind Rwanda.

4. Orient you and your children's education to German values

We shake hands and no "Busserl". The confinement in cellars in this country is not as a permanent education concept. Skiing your children do not have to be able to, try better with the early sports education in a football club - even if this sport may seem culturally conditioned initially very strange and hardly dominate.

5. Solve conflicts non-violently

The Austrian people have been involved in thirty or more military conflicts in their history, of course this is reflected in the mentality. However, a certain amount of violence is not foreign to us in Germany. So, if it has to be, please note: In this country, do not "scrape" anyone, they "kill" him instead.

6. Pay attention to the religious freedom that applies here

It may be normal for you at home that almost two-thirds of the population belong to the Roman Catholic religion. But please note that this is no longer the case in Germany. Of course, you may continue to be Catholic. In many cities and villages you can even find places of worship and like-minded people.

7. Carry responsibility for the duration of your stay

Please transfer your cherished car toll to the Minister of Transport Andreas Scheuer (CSU) without any request after each trip. For bank details, see website Ministry of Transport.

8. In addition to your rights, perform the duties

We also have rights in Germany, but it may be unusual for you that they are not in the government. There is no obligation in this country.

9. Protect animals from unnecessary suffering

Austrians are accustomed to being driven by so-called "Fiakers" through their inner cities, although this is very damaging to the horses, especially in the summer at high temperatures. In Germany, such activities are generally taken care of by foreign rickshaw chauffeurs. Apply!

10. You should be grateful to Germany

Thanks to Germany, Austria bears no responsibility for the Second World War. Even Adolf Hitler was known to be a German. You only owe the good feeling of historical innocence to us. My pleasure.