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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's slow bureaucracy impedes hiring of migrant workers
German companies are struggling to hire skilled workers from abroad thanks to bureaucratic bottlenecks.
Germany's Faeser says far-right AfD win may hurt economy
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser made the comments after the anti-immigrant AfD took over a district of Thuringia.
Germany seeks to attract foreign skilled workers
Massive labor shortages are forcing the government to change the country's tough immigration rules.
German parliament reforms skilled work immigration law
Germany will ease immigration of job seekers from countries outside the EU, in a move that has drawn fierce criticism.
Germany to ease immigration law to attract skilled workers
Germany has 2 million jobs to fill. Now it is reforming its immigration laws to help close the gap.
Why is there a shortage of care workers in Germany?
Germany has one of the best health care systems in the world. But the system itself is falling sick.
Is Germany losing its competitive edge?
High energy costs, skilled worker shortages and too much bureaucracy are putting German companies under pressure.
Germany goes on a charm offensive to draw Brazil's nurses
To fill gaps caused by a labor shortage Germany wants to attract migrants from Brazil to work in its health care sector.
Brazil's nurses in Germany: More money, less responsibility
Going abroad for a job is a big step. Three nurses tell DW about the challenges and benefits of working in Germany.
Germany's labor crisis is an economic time bomb
It's one of the most lamented problems in Germany: a lack of skilled workers. Yet the country has record employment.
German firms embrace 'quereinsteiger' amid labor shortage
Employers are hoping local workers looking for a career change could fill gaps in key areas like transportation.
Germany: Hannover Fair to tackle energy and labor shortage
Exhibitors at the world's largest industrial trade fair want to show how AI and the Metaverse can solve major issues.
What skilled workers does Germany really need
More than 2.5 million Germans are looking for work. Why can't they fill in for the 2 million missing skilled workers?
Immigration: Can Germany's new 'green card' deliver?
Faced with a labor shortage, Germany is launching its version of a green card in an attempt to boost immigration.
Germany to change immigration laws to attract skilled labor
Germany's lack of skilled laborers has prompted Berlin to reassess its immigration policy.
Easing labor migration rules threatens wages, unions say
Berlin plans to grant more work visas to people from the Western Balkans. Unions are worried that wages will suffer.
Why Germany isn't attractive for foreign workers
New studies suggest that Germany is becoming less attractive in international comparisons.
Daniela Wysk — A Colombian doctor in Germany
Daniela Wysk left her home in Bogota, Colombia, to train as a specialist doctor in Germany.
Is Germany's skilled-labor shortage a myth?
Whether it's IT specialists, nurses or even hairdressers — Germany is lacking skilled personnel seemingly everywhere.
Shortage of engineers, scientists threatens German industry
To remain an industrial powerhouse, the country is courting skilled labor from other countries.
Germany's schools are running out of teachers
Germany needs tens of thousands more teachers. Can hiring from abroad help to fill the gaps in the education system?
Let me work! - Jobs for employees with disabilities
People with disabilities are still often left on the margins of the economy.
Germany's skilled worker shortage
Indian software developer Ajay Mauray faced many bureaucratic hurdles when he came to Germany.
Opinion: Germany's economy faces huge challenges
Henrik Böhme
Germany's economy is still looking strong. But Henrik Böhme expects 2023 to be challenging.
Is Germany attractive enough for qualified workers?
Germany is urgently seeking workers from abroad. But having to learn German seems to put many off.
Kamila Armatys: Innovation manager from Poland
Kamila Armatys moved from Poland to Berlin and is now an innovation manager. She tells you her story.
Germany plans to relax citizenship rules
The government wants to make getting German citizenship easier but the opposition says the reform is going to far.
Energy prices and global migration
The fossil fuel transition is growing more urgent as energy prices soar. And the major economies needing migrants.
Migration story of a Turkish doctor in Berlin
A Turkish doctor shares some of the highs and lows of living and working in Germany.
Menna Mohab: An IT specialist from Cairo
Menna Mohab from Egypt now lives and works in Berlin, and recommends everyone try a stint abroad.
Why heat pumps are all the rage
Heat pumps are popular and environmentally friendly. But there are a few pitfalls involved.
German businesses are sounding the alarm
A recession is looming in Germany. Employers in Berlin called for more financial aid.
Germany to introduce 'green card'
Germany is planning to tackle its critical shortage of skilled labor making it easier for non-EU nationals to come.
Europe's apprentice powerhouse loses its way
Germany's vocational education system has long been envied globally, but apprentices are increasingly in short supply.
COVID numbers soar causing labor shortage
Most restrictions imposed quickly to combat the COVID pandemic have a measurable effect.
Social class: Germany's forgotten career hurdle
Discrimination due to socioeconomic background often goes overlooked in Germany's attempt to diversify its workforce.
How will Gen Z deal with inflation?
Members of Generation Z are facing record-high inflation for the first time, along with a daunting job market.
Work for Ukraine’s women?
Ukrainian women who have fled the war at home are seeking work in Germany. What are the challenges?
War in Ukraine, Big Changes in Germany
The Ukraine war and its impact on the German economy, energy supplies and labor market.
New medical checks anger foreigners in Russia
From the end of the year, foreigners working in Russia must be tested regularly for syphilis, leprosy and drugs.
German firms in search of foreign talent
A state-funded career network is looking to match small and medium German companies with foreign talent.
Staff as shareholders? Luring skilled workers
A Göttingen firm offers staff more than just good pay and careers — it makes them shareholders.
German elections — is economic prosperity at stake?
Germany is bracing for a new era of leadership, but various challenges lie in wait for the next government.
Germany in desperate need of skilled immigrants
Europe's largest economy has an aging population and low birth rates leaving it short on workers.
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