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If you've mastered these eight tricky skills, you're truly now a German

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:34:35 +0200

Some people might say that becoming a German is about taking language classes, going through a citizenship test, and all that official nonsense. But we think the following things are a much better measurement.

Six easy ways to boost your German skills now

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:48:38 +0200

Ali Butt, a student of German at Oxford University, recently spent six months in Berlin. He imparts some pearls of wisdom that'll help your language skills soar.

New law eases job market for immigrants

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:55:00 +0100

A new law designed to force German employers to recognize foreign qualifications passed its final hurdle in the German parliament, the Bundesrat, on Friday.

FDP calls for benefits cuts for older jobseekers

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:13:00 +0200

In the face of a booming jobs market, unemployment benefits for older workers who lose their jobs should be curtailed to stave off “forced early retirement,” the pro-business Free Democrats have said.

Despite skills shortage, many qualified workers remain jobless

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:54:00 +0200

Despite the serious skills shortage facing the German economy, qualified workers are continuing to lose their jobs, a union study has found.

Calling Germany home: The Local's special immigration series

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:39:00 +0100

Immigration has been one of the most fiercely discussed issues of the past year since former central banker Thilo Sarrazin sparked a bitter debate about Muslim integration.

Importing talent for an export-driven future

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:56:00 +0100

A new law should help 300,000 foreigners in Germany have their qualifications recognised. But as David Wroe reports, much more needs to be done to safeguard the German economy from a looming demographic implosion.

Germany seeks better integration of immigrants

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:50:00 +0100

Federal, state and municipal officials met with immigrant associations on Wednesday in Berlin for a national summit on how to improve integration in Germany. This year's focus was the recognition of foreign job qualifications.

Schavan pledges foreign credentials review

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:31:00 +0200

Education Minister Annette Schavan on Monday promised a new law enabling better recognition of foreign credentials would provide 300,000 highly qualified workers for the booming German economy.

Skilled migrants urgently needed, says minister

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:33:00 +0200

With Germany industry facing a looming skills shortage, Economy Minister Rainer Brüderle revealed on Friday he was planning a major recruitment drive to attract skilled migrants.

Berlin mulls measures to attract skilled foreign workers

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:34:00 +0200

Germany plans to adopt measures aimed at plugging a shortage of qualified workers in certain sectors by attracting foreign candidates, an official spokesman said Monday.