WELT: Der Arbeitsminister spricht von „Lahmarschigkeit“ – Wie die Ampel ihre Zuwanderungs-Ziele verfehlt
October 28, 2024

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Trotz der jüngsten Bemühungen Deutschlands, qualifizierte ausländische Arbeitskräfte anzuziehen – einschließlich der Einführung der Chancenkarte– bleiben die Einwanderungsziele des Landes unerreicht. In einem aktuellen WELT Artikel untersucht erläutert Partner Marius Tollenaere, wie administrative Hürden und strenge Qualifizierungsprozesse den Zustrom von Fachkräften nach Deutschland weiterhin einschränken.
Mit der Chancenkarte können Bewerber zwar in das Land einreisen, bevor sie sich einen Arbeitsplatz sichern, jedoch führen das umständliche Visumverfahren und die komplexen Anforderungen für die Anerkennung von Qualifikationen dazu, dass Deutschland hinter seinen Zielen zurückbleibt. Marius betont, dass die Bewältigung des demografischen Wandels und des Arbeitskräftemangels rationalisierte Prozesse und einen stärkeren Migrationsrahmen erfordern, um das Wirtschaftswachstum wirksam zu unterstützen voranzutreiben.
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Despite Germany’s recent efforts to attract skilled foreign workers—including the launch of the Opportunity Card—the nation’s immigration goals remain unmet. In a recent WELT article, Partner Marius Tollenaere examines how administrative hurdles and stringent qualification processes continue to restrict the flow of skilled labour into Germany.
While the Opportunity Card allows applicants to enter the country before securing employment, the cumbersome visa process and complex requirements for credential recognition mean Germany is falling behind its targets. Marius emphasises that addressing demographic shifts and labour shortages will require streamlined processes and a stronger migration framework to effectively support economic growth.
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