Germany needs people like this Syrian: he learned the language of his host country, respects its culture without denying his own, and he is for the free, democratic basic order. Respect to the citizens who placed their trust in him.

@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage

Ай бұрын

He should work for the government, he has the valuable experience as refugee.

@romeob.8369

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, he belongs to 0,01% of those Arabs who came here. The Arab clans, in Germany etc are the negative example. The main reason are also his parents, his father was agriculture engineer, even his mother was a teacher who didn't wear a Hijab., which causes more social exclusion within European/German society. They were probably non-practicing Muslim or not a Muslim at all in Syria.

@zaale5242e

Ай бұрын

​@@romeob.8369 There are 7000 syrian doctors in Germany.. and about 20% of syrians in Germany have higher in education .. 50% of syrians refugees who came traumatised from war are working and paying taxes... syrians who came for their families and have no safe place elsewhere are just seeking security physically and psychologically.. Though we are arab speaking or arabs in some definition, we are syrians and we have our own charachtaristica.. it really provokes me how "SOME" germans are not even able to identify us and always put us in catagories, which shows they don't understand and don't care about understanding who we are.. anyway we are thankful to Germany for hosting us ❤

@iota_2060

Ай бұрын

Who told you that Syrians do not want democracy? The Syrians wanted democracy to return to Syria after the Assad family destroyed it. In democracy, I certainly have the right to oppose ideas that I do not agree with for religious or humanitarian reasons, in the case of Palestine, and this does not prevent integration, respect for the law, and democracy and defending it is required. You have the right to be an opponent of homosexuality and Israel, while at the same time protecting democracy and the rule of law. Your comment indicates that you believe that all Syrians do not want democracy. The only thing I can believe you about is the language of the country. Any European country has the right to preserve its language. Integration into the culture of any country requires time, even Turkey, which shares a religion, and the Gulf, which shares a language. Every individual needs integration into its society, its laws, and the values of its people, and it is not an exclusive case in Europe.

@bunnystrasse

Ай бұрын

@@zaale5242ethen he should go back to Syria and rebuild

I met a young Syrian woman a few years ago. I saw her learning German all the time. But she didn't dare to speak German. At some point she asked me to help her learn German. I looked at her German lessons, they were legal texts and official German. I looked at her puzzled: "Since when have you been learning German?" "Since a year ago, when I came here!" She had a barely audible accent, and her grammar and pronunciation were better than mine. No one impressed me more than her.🤯

@kashiffiroz6667

Ай бұрын

Hadn't come across something as beautiful as this in a long time. Love & Blessings for you both

@Rdlacveg

Ай бұрын

Not a guarantee if she respects your country's customs and traditions as well. Learning a language is a compulsion to be able to do anything.

@arnodobler1096

Ай бұрын

@@Rdlacveg If someone learns a completely new foreign language on their own initiative, within a year, and speaks and writes it perfectly, they seem to be very motivated! For some, of course, this is still not enough!🙄

@Daisy021

Ай бұрын

If a non German speaker learns German for only one year and her pronunciation and grammar is better than you (which I don’t believe a non German’s pronunciation, after a certain age, could be better than a German who was born in Germany and spoke German since birth) then, I’m sorry but, you should be ashamed of yourself.

@Daisy021

Ай бұрын

@@arnodobler1096After a certain age it’s not possible to Doran a foreign language like a native speaker. It has got nothing to do with learning. After your early teens, the chance of learning to speak a new language without an accent is vanishingly small. Not only the speech sounds but also the rhythm and intonation will give you away. The ability to learn a new language like a native speaker diminishes with age, but the exact age varies among individuals. Generally, the critical period for language acquisition is believed to end around puberty, which is roughly around the age of 12-13. After this age, it becomes more challenging to attain native-like proficiency in a new language, although it is still possible to become highly proficient with dedicated effort and practice, but not the pronunciation.

This isn't only about a refugee becoming a mayor, its also about a populace welcoming and working with him and looking past prejudices. its inspiring story for other countries

@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage

Ай бұрын

It' also about the locals pragmatism. No mater where he's from or what his history was, he'll has the skills for the job. Chapeau!

@mimimi3440

Ай бұрын

well noted.

@user-po1jm1eo6p

Ай бұрын

no its not

His language learning skill alone is just so impressive, no accent at all.

@emptyhad2571

Ай бұрын

Accent is one thing learning the language is it.

@thinkgrowhealthy2137

Ай бұрын

He probably spoke it already.

@Piehu90

Ай бұрын

He born in germany. THIS WHOLE fake story so that migrant go work and pay tax

@arfaouisami2955

Ай бұрын

so u accepting people only if they are just like you ? do u accept different people mister aryan ?

@rollingdownfalling

Ай бұрын

@@arfaouisami2955 I have no idea what you mean? I was just impressed at his language learning skill because German is not easy, it could also be Turkish or Korean, I never knew someone could react so defensively, as if your ethnicity was mocked or something. You must have some kind of esteem issue, or am I getting the meaning wrong.

As a German, his german skills are outstanding and well above the norm 🔥 bravo

@jackdaniels3807

Ай бұрын

Save ur country brthr

@Piehu90

Ай бұрын

He born in germany tgis whole story is altered

I am German and tracking the development in German and over the world actually with sadness and concern. This docu makes me so happy and hopeful I want to cry… This guy seems to be such a beautiful human being, and the fact of being chosen by this small German community to be their major, makes me proud of being a German ❤

@jgonzalez372

Ай бұрын

Bravo, for your open-minded, many immigrants with love our adopted countries many times more in comparison to their own citizens and want to serve our new nations. 🙏🏽❤️

@AlmostStoneHeart

Ай бұрын

Give him your house and money

@himmel2436

Ай бұрын

@@AlmostStoneHeart racist!

@nandangpriatna3031

29 күн бұрын

Awosome ... Bravo Germany ...

It takes a broad-minded and kind-hearted village to raise an inspiring leader ❤ beautiful story! Alles Gute, Germany! 🇩🇪 Danke, DW! 💙

I think I'm in love with Mayor Ryyan Alshebl, what a kind and genuine young man.🥰❤️ He will no doubt serve his community well.

@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage

Ай бұрын

Forget about it, it's our guy. ;)

Congratulations to you Mayor,from refugee to Mayor at 29 yrs in Germany,thank you for sharing,awesome story

Best example of swabian pragmatism: This humble and smart man was the best one for the community. So he got the job. I think his german skills combined with the glimpse of swabian dialect was helpful

This is called democracy. India needs this today. Irrespective of religion, nationality we choose our politicians who will work for the betterment of people.

@iota_2060

Ай бұрын

I hope India changes

@deesiInGermany

Ай бұрын

It already has..... Same here. People from ground can also become PM and President. All democracy are different and have there own issues

@skengene

Ай бұрын

U even been to india lately?

@beingcyrus6821

Ай бұрын

And Muslim countries don’t need this faltu ka gyaan?

@rakhimukerji7937

Ай бұрын

We had muslim presidents in India.

He has at least proven himself: he has learnt another language, adapted to a different culture, opened himself to others and it takes incredible courage to travel to Germany the way he did...not just hopping on a plane. He must have so viel trauma from this journey alone. If I compare him to somebody like Rishi Sunak or Boris Johnson whose lives were always made easy... I also admire the Ostelsheim people for their wonderful pragmatism and fairness! I am impressed by all the people concerned. And then, he has a beautiful smile, smiling eyes.

@ViN-kr3ri

Ай бұрын

The only thing he's proved is he's prepared to abandon his country and family and illegally enter another country to avoid military service. He's a draft dodger, plain and simple. Nothing to be proud of.

What a wonderful young man. Congratulations Mr. Burg Meister, and citizens of Ostelsheim, you did the right thing. Warm regards from Portugal ❤

@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage

Ай бұрын

Language and socialization with locals is key. He learned German very well and worked voluntarily in his community as an administrative assistant . Very nice guy and Ostelsheim has a very committed and intelligent mayor.

Ryan u just proved GOOGLE wrong it says it takes 30 Years to speak like a local speaker..u did it in 8 yrs..unbelievable..🎉 bless u! 🇮🇳

@bibliophile5700

Ай бұрын

He has mukasad

Great story. When I was a student, I helped a little boy from turkey with his homework (paid in Mama's Börek) because he was doing very poorly at school. 35 years later I saw him again, he had three children, a nice family and a good job. It just takes support from everyone and then little plants bloom in secret, where you would never have expected them to be.

This history made me crying! I wish to Ryan all the best in his life. I am an emigrant by myself, in the '90s we Albanians were the Syrians. We had to cross the Adriatic for a better life. 3 years ago I met a Syrian shopper that made Tirana his new home for his family. I hugged him, on his eyes I saw my father! God bless you. We need people like you!

Now I want to visit this town. So hearth warming. ❤I am crying of joy from seeing things like this. Congratulations Mr. mayor.

Imagine a foreigner in any arab country trying to be a mayor, impossible.

@Wenutz

Ай бұрын

Sounds like you are vers happy about this refugee becoming a mayor!

@arnodobler1096

Ай бұрын

There are hardly any really democratic countries there, unfortunately.

@emmanuilushka

Ай бұрын

LOL first mayor of Jordan capital Amman was a migrant from Circassia

@annepoitrineau5650

Ай бұрын

No....but we invaded and colonised them for centuries (European knights held Syria). At least, he was elected, people were free not to vote for him. We took it by force. A lot of Arabic countries are not countries where you can actually vote freely, so the argument is not valid yet.

@yelenashishkina8804

Ай бұрын

@@emmanuilushka Circassia is same as Jordan culturally and religiously 🤨

My heart fills with joy as I am watching this. Such an inspiration. It's just incredible. ❤

Ryyan is such an inspirational person. Hes so humble This story makes me believe there's still so much good in this world.

The person has a gentle and pleasant personality. I can see him being impressionable. I have never been to Germany but find Germans in general quite cold in countries I have met. Hence I must say, his perseverance to overcome such obstacles, admirable.

@visitmichschannel

Ай бұрын

@@unatwomey7112 It's absolutely true. The most of my really best Friends are all Germans. Greetings from Poland.

@arnodobler1096

Ай бұрын

We Germans are direct and don't like small talk, which may come across as rude. Hard shell, soft core.

@romeob.8369

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, he belongs to 0,01% of those Arabs who came here. The Arab clans, in Germany etc are the negative example. The main reason are also his parents, his father was agriculture engineer, even his mother was a teacher who didn't wear a Hijab., which causes more social exclusion within European/German society. They were probably non-practicing Muslim or not a Muslim at all in Syria.

@AAGul

Ай бұрын

​@@romeob.8369Well he said he is druze and The Druze are an ethnoreligious group concentrated in Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine with around one million adherents worldwide and they are not muslims , so I don't think your racism works in this case buddy😒

Very inspiring story 🙌👏👏🫂, l wish him well...Germans have offered him a chance and their kindness for him to truly do the job bravo 👏👏

@rakhimukerji7937

Ай бұрын

Inspiring after hearing abuse by Syrians of German ladies

Master a language in 8 years, incredible! God bless Germany, Syria and Ryyan!

I am so happy for my beloved Syrian Ryyan may he be blessed

He is so open and honest. i think that why he is admired. Such a big achievement.

Excellent documentary! I love it! What a beautiful story. 🌷

@DWDocumentary

Ай бұрын

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@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage

Ай бұрын

@@DWDocumentary Thanks for reemission old stuff.

Life is unpredictable, you don't know what future hold ahead of you, this young man story is inspiring so many ways Mr Ryyan.

DW - great job. We need more stories like this. Make them local. We learn through examples. ❤️ The fact that you learned of this, and took the time to document this…. Kudos. Great job.

@DWDocumentary

Ай бұрын

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Congratulations. Very nice, heart-warming story. All the best and good luck to the newly elected mayor.

It's a wonderful documentary about someone becoming a mayor and wagering elections competition ... good luck to everyone serving people in faithfulness and sufficient capability... thanks for sharing

I really appreciate all the childhood memories he shares throughout the documentary.

Very inspiring, great work done by the German people and Mayor Ryyan Alshebl :)

Am stunned to see that Germany is that open to let a refugee be its Mayor❤. Thumps to the Voters. We all Brothers & Sisters❤

This is indeed a great example of "tolerance, openness and cooperation". Way to go Germany!

@wussrestbrook1200

25 күн бұрын

An example of turning Germany into Brazil 🇧🇷 Germany was great because it was full of Germans that’s it

So inspiring! Congratulations! Work hard and succeed!

This is the face of success. Adapt, mingle, stay positive, respect local culture, absorb positive aspects of the environment above all perseverance, feeling of oneness with countrymen.

I am impressed by his language skills.

This is the beauty of democracy which countries like Syria, Iran, Venezuela, North Korea fail to understand. Had he been in his ancestral land in Syria, he would have been persecuted by this time. One thing is important-where you live, get go with the local culture, be one of them. Really inspirational...

@sorinjasoncnd5560

Ай бұрын

Agreed

@ViN-kr3ri

Ай бұрын

As a draft dodger he would likely have faced a firing squad.

@livinghope1561

Ай бұрын

And India.

@korchageen

29 күн бұрын

No Islamic nation understands democracy. Not even a single.

@JosephHoggang-bk4bk

11 күн бұрын

You should include China and Russia

Germany can be the country of opportunities, well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Proud of his courage, go on dear Ryyan, wishing you the best future for you and for people of your town, Hope you listen the needy one and help them with Kind heart.💜💜💜💜

Thank you for this!!

@DWDocumentary

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

How i wish all refugees are like him who easily adopt the environment they’re living in. Being a mayor is not an easy job but he still chose to serve the people and the country that gave him home and new life. BRAVO!

Excited to see him work, i am going to follow this man, very inspiring story

as an immigrant this gives me hope.

I am in tears , it’s so beautiful story. I am very happy for Him and for Germany people as well. He is very good inspiration for others refugees, how to live and to learn in new hosts countries . Again congratulations and well done. Keep going for your right, for the people, for new country. Greeting from Sweden

DW you always bring exceptional heart touching documentaries.

eine wunderbare doku.

What a beautiful story congratulations ryyan!!

What a beautiful story of this gentleman Ryyan. It only proves where there is a will there is always a way!! Thanks also to the local people in having that open mindedness of accepting and giving an opportunity to a person who is not originally from their place but believing in his vision and good intentions to make a change for a better future of the local people.I wish this gentleman all the very best for his future and also thank him for living an inspiring story to share with the world. God bless good people who wish to keep this world a better place

So inspiring

Alshebl sounds 100% like a name in the local dialect!

@annepoitrineau5650

Ай бұрын

Ya, das habe ich auch gedacht. Aehnlich Obama's name in Irland, who sie ihn mit viel Waerme O'Bama nannten!!

This is so great to see. A good example of what dedication and hardwork can do. Congratulations to Rayan, I hope he does a great job as the mayor. Wish him all the best. Huge Respect for the former Mayor who helped Rayan, first get in the school and that literally get elected. Also I have big respect for everyone who help refugees settle in and build a new life for themselves, they are the real heroes 👏

The people of Ostelsheim trusted in him, and yet some random weirdos online doesn't? Btw, congratulations to Ryyan!

@RoyRuman-uv1bx

Ай бұрын

Hopefully he'll be profoundly respectful and committed to the position he's been voted and trusted with by your people. Ostersheim is an wonderful city with many nicest people I've met.

@Ukie88

Ай бұрын

Typical online anonymity and ignorant behaviour. That’s on line for you.

@thiphan264

Ай бұрын

He is single and has more chance than the men with families to be voted for. It is the same effect like singers, actors. They get more fans if people in the world think that they are singles.

@arnodobler1096

Ай бұрын

@@thiphan264 In politics, that's not really the case.

@thiphan264

Ай бұрын

@@arnodobler1096 The other candidates have qualification too and they are true Germans, but married. He is younger, good looking and single, has time for politics.

beautiful story. :)

So beautiful, keep going

Inspiring!

Great job DW as always! Well done to the German village community who puts their trust on this amazing guy(refugee) as Mayor and I’m sure that he will not disappoint them✌🏽. I know some Syrian guys personally and they are very good people and serious about their jobs. Good luck to you Sir🤞🏽✌🏽!!!

@DWDocumentary

15 күн бұрын

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I‘m so inspired and motivated by this young Man, now Mayor to strive even more and give back more to the society. German language is not easy and we celebrate you, it can be quite challenging especially if the locals don’t welcome you or if you also isolate from the locals. Togetherness and tolerance makes life easier and interesting because we’re all from different backgrounds. You can see this young man values and respects both cultures. Proud of him🎉. I’m also integrated and just finished my 3 year Nursing Training, it wasn’t easy but worth it ❤️🙏🏾

Ein toller Mann, großartig, was er geleistet hat. Ich hoffe, seiner Familie in Syrien geht es gut.

People in the comments saying He looks white, need to realize He looks Mediterranean. Keep your American definition of race for yourself. Mediterranean people come in many shades. Divided by nationality, united by olive oil ❤

Human beings are the most valuable resource a country can have. It's all about how we nurture and develop them.

@deeznutz8320

Ай бұрын

Ugh

Ive watched this documentary months ago in german, and since my German is not really good i might've missed the conversations. It's nice to watch it again with english voice over. 😅 Congratulations Mayor!

By the optics, Ryyan looks really humble and kind. Understandable as how he was chosen as a leader.

I’m watching the entire video - great job! And I mean it.

What a beautiful story ,indeed a good people given opportunity they will do an amazing job no one can believe it

Well done bro❤

What a great documentary! I have the belief that if you believe in yourself, you are capable of doing anything! Dream big! I have for the longest time, had the desire to write a book. But not just one, but two! Writing from my heart. I believe that some day, I will! After watching this entire documentary, I can understand now, why it wasn’t Ryyan’s desire to go to war for his country. He knew deep inside, he had SO MUCH to give! This town in Germany is blessed to have him! From Mary..an old woman in the US🇺🇸

@DWDocumentary

Ай бұрын

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Amazing story 🙌👏

Good story! Good man!

It's amazing. Congratulations to him and to the people who elected him.

Yet another quality film on this channel, beautiful artwork included! Also, compared to how the Brits are plotting to send refugees off to Rwanda, this surely is a story of inspiration, hope, the residents' pragmatism and the new mayor's passion and desire, among many other of his qualities. Really wish it will be a success story.

@thiphan264

Ай бұрын

There is a party on the rise in Germany. The name of this party is AFD. The leaders and members of this party are against the immigration of foreigners.

@thiphan264

Ай бұрын

There is a refugee from Syrie, who dies because of German police. Not every people have luck in Germany. If someone meets the persons who are against them, it could be end in a tragic way.

Very inspirational!

Have meet some really wonderful people from Syria! This seems to be another great man!

Hat off Germany, DW that is inspiring, pls do more documentaries like this...we need one about the Syrian drs in Germany, they are doing a very good job as well

@DWDocumentary

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your positive feedback. 😊

Incredible story

Im always surprised that people don't know Syria is multicultural more than Europe ever was in most of its history. Yes we do have Kurdish, Armenian, Turkmen, Circassian and Greek mayors. When Turkey commited genocide against Armenians we took them in and never mentioned it. Its our duty to help those in need and we don't keep talking about it. We also took Italian and Greek refugees. We still have Greek speaking towns today in 2024 in the middle east so people should quit asking if someone from Europe would be elected in Syria, because it already happens and we are not a liberal democracy even.

@mimimi3440

Ай бұрын

yeah but he is in Germany now right? I mean what is your point exactly?

@eli_lama

Ай бұрын

@@mimimi3440 my point is that comments saying this wouldn't have happened in Syria show how ignorant the commentators are because just like Germany took refugees, Syria also took refugees w during ww2 and even before.

@ViN-kr3ri

Ай бұрын

And what's been the consequence of Syrias multiculturalism? Centuries of war and bloodshed. Unfortunately Europe is heading the same way thanks to open borders.

@neoinitiative

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@neoinitiative

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Proud of you ❤

I love this channel! Mary from🇺🇸❤️🥰🙏👍

It is also greatness of that country .talent without opportunities is waste

What a wonderful story ❤so thankful that this really happened. This makes our world really to a better place. A lot of greetings to you all out there.

i loved this!

@honestyfirst2165

Ай бұрын

Due to Islamiphobia, being practising muslim would have diminished his chances of becoming a mayor, even with fluent Germany and Caucasian appearance. For me, as a practising muslim, I would rather retain my Islamic faith and core practices. But wish him the best in serving his community.

Inspirational!

Very nice!

Congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thanks for this uplifting story. In these days of political animosity, it's great to see an example of democracy at its best. Congratulations to Ryyan and the people of Ostelsheim..

Amazing story

A good example, but a rare and exceptional one. In many parts of germany, the people tent to fall back to the mid 30's of the last century.

This is very inspiring to all the immigrants in Germany. Hats off to the Mr Alshebl and hats off to the people of the town.

That's really cool actually

Nice guy, very special in striving for higher goals and overcoming obstacles. However, his caucasian appearance, the very good German he speaks, and his ability to integrate his 'identity' into the German culture, are the key facts so he could become mayor. Any of these components changed or left out and the herd turns against him. Growing up not far from there, I know this mentality so well. If he is clever, he uses the plasma to learn about life in this country whilst finding his own true path.

@annepoitrineau5650

Ай бұрын

yes but... It also shows that we should let go of our prejudices regarding the way Arabs look. In my experience (having taught refugees and asylum seekers for 12 years), a lot of people have looks that will not make them stand out at all.

@annepoitrineau5650

Ай бұрын

He is clever, and I am sure that he is fully aware that it is his commitment to German culture that got him the job! We have mayors of African (Mahgreb or sub-saharan) origin in France, but so far, no refugee. Well done Germany!!

He is from Syria but very white with blue eyes, if he is a bit brown, black eyes, bit curly hair Arabian looking the story will be different even with the same skills and ability😊

@hmvollbanane1259

Ай бұрын

He looks like a typical Mediterranean. Tanned skin, curly black hair and a very Arab nose. To me he looks quite typical for the other Syrians I have met so far here in Germany

@scottwebb4722

19 күн бұрын

@@hmvollbanane1259 very Arab nose?

Ich komme aus Israel und ich finde es ist wunderbar!! ich wuensche dem jungen Mann alles gute und gutes Gelingen im Amt.

Wish him all the best!

I love this guy

Could you kindly include me in your prayers as I face upcoming challenges, seeking patience, wisdom, and strength? Additionally, I humbly request prayers for my father, who was battling health issues and was hospitalized. Thank you for your support. Jazak Allah khayran

This has to be said: whilst unregulated migration is a problem, migration is and always will be, and its good, we need people like this man!

At the same time, there is a German who is the mayor of Timisoara, Transylvania, Romania. Dominic Samuel Fritz (born 28 December 1983) is a German-born politician who has been serving as the mayor of Timișoara since 2020, following the latest Romanian local elections. A member of the Save Romania Union, he is the only mayor in Romania without Romanian citizenship. This should be normal everywhere, supporting good people who want to do a good job instead of supporting someone who's got the connections, the right religion etc...

There is no such thing as a perfect country but you must admit that Germany is way ahead in many areas.

Nice adventure even with some struggles

Respect