The European Union is switching to Islam? Here's what the latest parks of the future for children in Berlin Berlin look like (VIDEO)

The newly built children's playground in Berlin has caused a lot of controversial mixed reactions

One house to play has a dome on it, some say it is a mosque, while others claim it is simply an "oriental castle."

In a park located in the Berlin municipality of Neukölln, which is famous for its high proportion of immigrant families. The Children's Park was part of a larger project for which the government allocated 220,000 euros.

However, some villagers were surprised to see what looked like a mini version of the mosque, along with a crescent moon and four minarets that spilled across the building fence.

Claiming that this park could have a religious symbolism, some say that taxpayers' money should not be spent on financing such projects.

"Playgrounds are good for children, it's good to invest in social projects. But in my opinion religion, no matter what it was - Christianity, Islam, Judaism - should be private and should not be financed by taxpayer money, "said a Berlin resident for RT.

The Twitter user, apparently upset by the construction, recently published: "Berlin, Neukölln. Allahu Akbar! "

On Friday, the local newspaper BZ, which reported on the playground, published an article titled: "Berlin builds a playground for children and what comes about is hatred, hatred, hatred."

Burkard Dregger, who is a spokesman for the policy of immigrant integration of Angela Merkel's CDU party in Berlin, also expressed his concern. "Probably, an official has conducted this highly questionable project, stating that it will contribute to a better understanding between the people," Dregger said.

Others did not see anything wrong with it. "Many Muslim children live here, so why not. Perhaps people will feel even better integrated into society, instead of feeling excluded, "said a resident of Berlin. "It should not be anything special. When you see a cross somewhere, that does not mean that you want people to turn to Christianity immediately. "

"This mosque design is very good because it represents different cultures, such as Islam here in Berlin. For my children this is great, "said another man, an immigrant from Syria who now lives in Berlin.

The Mayor of Neukölln, Franziska Giffey, argues that the whole debate is simply exaggerated, calling it "absurd." Local authorities claim that the playground has nothing to do with Islam, but follows the theme of the bazaar, with the dome of a stylized Oriental castle. There are several similar places in the area that are inspired by various fairy tales, she told Berliner Zeitung.

• 6 Nov, 2017
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