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Migration and the labor market: Why Germany depends on skilled workers!
Find out how migration affects the German economy. Current developments, challenges and perspectives.
Migration and the labor market: Why Germany depends on skilled workers!
The debate about migration and its impact on the economy is gaining momentum in Germany. In a recent column by Mirror It is urgently pointed out that it must be clearly communicated that diversity of origins represents a real benefit for society. There is an urgent need to strengthen inclusive processes for migrants in order to meet the challenges in the labor market.
Demographic change in Germany means that the once stable workforce numbers are coming under increasing pressure. More and more positions remain unfilled, especially in the areas of technology and nursing. A look at the numbers shows that Germany urgently needs workers from abroad in order not to fall behind. Access to the labor market has been made significantly easier by the Skilled Immigration Act of 2019, which makes immigration easier for people from third countries in MINT professions.
Migration in numbers
A look at migration in Germany illustrates the importance of this topic. In June 2020, around 20.8 million people with a migrant background lived in Germany. Of these, 11.2 million were foreigners, with around two thirds of the foreign population coming from Europe. The immigration of Polish, Romanian and Bulgarian citizens in particular has increased significantly since 2013.
- 10 Millionen Ausländer in Deutschland gemeldet
- 4,2 Millionen EU-Bürger in abhängiger Beschäftigung
- 2019: 168.000 EU-Bürger arbeitslos, im Vergleich zu 1,6 Millionen Deutschen
However, long-term unemployment represents a significant problem, which makes it clear that not all immigrants can be integrated into the labor market immediately. The high mobility that many EU citizens bring with them means that many of them return to their home country after losing a job or look for a new job in another EU country.
It depends on the qualifications
However, the challenges of migration not only concern integration into the labor market, but also the recognition of qualifications. The Recognition Act of 2012 was introduced to facilitate the recognition of foreign professional qualifications. This is particularly important as many migrants who come to Germany are qualified but often do not receive recognition of their qualifications. Here it is important to turn the adjustment screws and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
A juicy debate about the role of migrants in German society is becoming increasingly important. It's not just about economic considerations, but also about human aspects. Integration and humanity should be in the foreground in order to promote positive social development. BPB points out that migration can also represent an opportunity for everyone involved.
The call for a clear commitment to migration and diversity is becoming louder. The challenge of actively integrating these people into our society is a task that Germany should tackle together.