German Immigration News

The latest figures from the Institute for Employment Research mark a remarkable turning point: For the first time since the introduction of full freedom of movement for workers in 2011, more Polish nationals are leaving Germany than are immigrating . This trend not only highlights the attractiveness of the German labor market, but also structural challenges that have received too little attention in the migration policy discourse so far. A decade of Polish immigration t

Germany is in an international competition for talent – and is losing. This is demonstrated not only by the latest figures from the Interior Ministry , but also by the federal government's response to a parliamentary inquiry from the Green Party regarding the evaluation of the Skilled Immigration Act . The data reveals a sobering trend: The new federal government under Friedrich Merz is falling far short of its own migration policy goals. In particular, the regulated im

With the publication of the new study "Labor Market and Immigration in Transition," researchers present one of the most comprehensive analyses to date of the current state of the German labor market. The results paint a picture that is as clear as it is alarming: The structural shortage of skilled workers is worsening – despite rising unemployment . The study shows that short-term economic weaknesses are compounded by long-term demographic challenges. Rising unemployment

Laut einer neuen OECD-Studie verliert Deutschland als Ziel von Arbeitnehmermigration an Attraktivität . Der drastische Rückgang der Erwerbsmigration nach Deutschland in den Jahren 2024 und 2025 ist kein Zufall, sondern Ausdruck einer strukturellen Krise. Während Wirtschaft und Politik seit Jahren betonen, wie dringend das Land auf ausländische Fachkräfte  angewiesen ist, hat sich die Realität in eine andere Richtung entwickelt. Die Zahl der Arbeitsmigranten ist um 32 Prozent

The shortage of skilled workers in Germany is no longer an abstract problem; it directly affects the implementation of key political and...

In the context of labor migration to Germany, transparency regarding bureaucratic processes is playing an increasingly important role. For international professionals and companies that work with VISAGUARD, reliable information on processing times has become a crucial factor in planning the start of employment, residence permits, and relocation processes. This is precisely where AllAboutBerlin 's new tool comes in: " Foreigners Office Waiting Times " offers, for the

Ten years after the large-scale refugee influx, migration expert Herbert Brücker from the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) draws...

Since March 1, 2024, Germany has had a new instrument called the Recognition Partnership , which opens up new opportunities for...

The number of naturalizations in North Rhine-Westphalia has increased significantly in recent years . One key reason: Around ten...

In Bremen , the federal state comprising the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven, long waiting times at government offices have long been a source of discontent among many people. The Migration Office is no exception. It has long been known for its long processing times and slow naturalization processes and has been a frequent subject of political debate.   Public voices critical of naturalization in Bremen These primarily revolve around the long processing times. Applic

Immigration of skilled workers and other workers declined noticeably in 2024. While over 71,000 people immigrated directly into the German labor market for the first time in 2023, this number fell to around 54,500 in 2024 – a drop of a full 23 percent . For a labor market that urgently needs international skilled workers , this is a clear warning sign. Although the total number of residence permits for employment purposes, including extensions, rose slightly, this increase

Germany has been discussing the shortage of skilled workers for years . Politicians and business people repeatedly stress the urgent...

The Federal Institute for Vocational Training (BIBB) has published the latest statistics on the Recognition Act for 2024. The figures...

A KOFA study on the shortage of skilled workers is currently attracting attention among experts . The current situation on the German...

Migration from India to Germany is once again the focus of migration sociological research. The migration of Indian skilled workers ...

The new 2025 millionaire migration statistics clearly show: Capital is mobile, and it is seeking the most attractive locations...

Germany has been recruiting nurses from abroad for years to address the shortage of skilled workers in the healthcare sector . For...

The current monitoring of freedom of movement for 2024 reveals a trend that is equally relevant for employers in Germany and for ...

In recent years, India India has become the most important country of origin for skilled migration to Germany. The number of Indian...

The Schleswig-Holstein Welcome Center was intended to be a milestone in the fight against the shortage of skilled workers. Opening in...