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On 24 September 2017, Germany headed to the polls and until March 2018 the country was without a government. The Conservatives (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) have formed a new coalition government - but what does this actually mean for immigration?
This overview outlines the key immigration policies and standpoints of the new coalition government. We hope that this summary provides useful information to assist with your immigration strategy planning.
For further information, please contact Axel Boysen, Marius Tollenaere and Nima Sarvari.
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