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Germany's skilled workers shortage
As a severe labor shortage bites, Germany looks to reform its immigration laws.
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Germany approves more professional visas amid labor shortage
The EU's largest economy is set to grant 200,000 visas for skilled job seekers this year following immigration reforms.
Germany relies on immigrants to ease child care crisis
German day care centers are missing some 125,000 skilled workers, forcing some to now rely on professionals from abroad.
Germany's health-care sector hit by skilled labor shortage
Germany stands in urgent need of health-care workers as the population ages, according to a report.
Why are skilled workers from India coming to Germany?
Germany is attracting skilled workers from India. How do they feel about their new home?
Germany, India seek stronger economic ties at Delhi talks
Europe's biggest economy and the world's most populous nation are looking to expand ties in Delhi.
Germany promises India more visas for skilled workers
India and Germany first signed a migration deal two years ago to facilitate mobility for professionals and students.
Netherlands offers tax break scheme for skilled migrants
While Germany is still debating tax breaks for skilled workers, the Netherlands already offers a benefit scheme.
The 77 Percent — The magazine for Africa's youth
What's life like, when you go to study or work in Europe? We meet young Africans in Hamburg.
Labor deal: Kenyan President William Ruto talks to DW
Kenyan President William Ruto spoke to DW in Berlin, highlighting a labor migration deal with Germany.
Germany and Kenya sign skilled labor and migration agreement
Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President William Ruto agreed steps to allow more skilled Kenyan workers move to Germany.
German parliament holds heated debate on migration
German chancellor Olaf Scholz insists there can be no economic growth without migration.
How Rostock recruits foreign health care staff to Germany
The University of Rostock is addressing health care staffing gaps by helping skilled foreigners settle in Germany.
EU countries offering tax relief to foreign skilled workers
Faced with a labor shortage, Germany plans tax rebates for foreign workers. The policy is controversial, but not new.
One mayor's search for skilled workers
Mittweida in Saxony has too few skilled workers. Ralf Schreiber wants to change that
Germany mulls new tax rebates for skilled foreign workers
The German government wants to grant skilled foreign workers tax relief if they take up employment in Germany.
More Climate Protection, More Democracy? Let's go for it!
Toxic ship graveyards in Bangladesh. Democratically-committed youth in Germany. Hugging trees in Uganda.
Meet the Germans: Finding a job in Germany
If you're looking for work in Germany, this video is all you need to prepare for your job hunt!
Kenyan bus drivers boost German workforce
A migration deal aims to provide jobs to Kenyans while curbing skilled-labor shortages in Germany.
German-Brazilian spat on poaching of highly qualified nurses
Brazil is not impressed by Germany's continued recruitment of skilled health care workers until late 2023.
Have the Germans become lazy at work?
Germans have long been known for their diligence, sense of duty, reliability and productivity. Is this just a myth?
Filipino nurses in Germany struggle with the language
Filipino nurses are in high demand in Germany, but struggles learning German make it harder for them to feel at home.
Germany targeting Indian students to address labor shortages
To keep its engineering and IT sectors afloat, Germany is looking to tap into international student talent.
Germany eyes Filipino nurses to ease labor shortage
Will Germany follow the United Kingdom and bring more Filipino nurses into its health care system?
Solving Germany's labor shortage
Workeer is an online job platform that recruits international talent for the German labor market.
Changes to Germany's skilled immigration rules take effect
Rules for immigrants from non-EU countries are being introduced step by step — some coming into effect on March 1, 2024.
Germany: Number of school dropouts is rising
Germany has a particularly high number of young people without a school diploma or any vocational qualifications.
Germany and Nigeria: New advice center for regular migration
Germany and Nigeria have established a new migrant resource center on the outskirts of Abuja.
AI fights labor shortage
The Otto Group is increasingly using AI-controlled robots in its huge logistics centers.
Germany's search for skilled workers amid xenophobic image
Germany desperately needs skilled workers from abroad. But the rise of the far-right worries those who want to come.
Germany explores 4-day workweek amid labor shortage
Less work, same money, greater productivity. Starting on February 1, 45 firms in Germany are testing a 4-day week.
Germany hopes to attract skilled workers from Morocco
Germany and Morocco are working together to support regular migration.
Biao Xiang: An anthropologist from China
Xiang admires the will to innovate in Germany but sees hurdles for young Chinese academics looking to make careers here.
Biao Xiang: An anthropologist from China
Xiang admires the will to innovate in Germany but sees hurdles for young Chinese academics looking to make careers here.
A doctor from Bosnia and Herzegovina in Germany
Working in Germany — it's not only worth it financially. There are many other perks as this doctor tells us.
Daniela Wysk: A Colombian doctor in Germany
Daniela Wysk left her home in Bogota, Colombia, to train as a specialist doctor in Germany.
Kamila Armatys: A Polish innovation manager in Germany
Kamila Armatys moved from Poland to Berlin and is now an innovation manager. She tells you her story.
Innovation for environment and work
Whether with energy, cleaning, production or job applications: whimsical and innovative ideas are in demand.
German immigration policy: What's changing in 2024?
Germany is set to become less attractive for asylum-seekers — but immigration for skilled workers will be made easier.
Germany's new scheme to bridge skilled labor gap
A program in a flood-hit region in Germany aims to convince young jobseekers about the advantages of learning a trade.
Can skilled workers bring their parents to Germany?
Germany’s hoping to attract skilled workers from abroad by allowing their parents and parents-in-law to join them.
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Germany's labor shortage: Lufthansa turns to retirees
Skilled pensioners are returning to work at Lufthansa Technik to help plug a labor gap. It's a win for all concerned.
Germany: How can rural regions attract workers from abroad?
Small companies in Germany's more rural areas face huge challenges as labor shortages affect the countryside, too.
Germany: Trade unions warn of public-sector staff shortages
Some 1.3 million civil servants are due to retire by 2030 and unions warn that the jobs will be difficult to fill.
The Roofing Trainee Challenge
A challenge attracts trainees to the roofing profession. Those who keep their cooll have the advantage.
How much immigration does Germany need?
Germany lacks skilled workers. Experts say 1.5 million immigrants are needed each year to maintain the labor force.
Innovation for environment and work
Whether with energy, cleaning, production or job applications: whimsical and innovative ideas are in demand.
Recruitment success thanks to the Apprentice Challenge
A Berlin business organized an apprentice competition that is a big success and helps it overcome a trainee shortage.
Germany tries to woo foreign students and skilled workers
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil is in India amid an unprecedented labor shortage in Germany.
Rise of Germany's far right may deter skilled workers
Germany is desperate to attract more skilled migrants, but the success of the far-right AfD hasn't made things easy.
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