Greens call for immigration agency and English as an official language
Greens call for immigration agency and English as an official language
In a new position paper, the green ambitious reforms proposed to make Germany more attractive for specialists as an immigration country. Among other things, they call for the creation of a central immigration agency and the faster exhibition of Visa. These measures are intended to help reduce language barriers by introducing English as an official language.
Berlin. - The Greens have set themselves the goal of making Germany a more attractive location for qualified workers. In a paper published by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, leading politicians of the party propose the establishment of a central immigration agency. This agency is intended to make it easier for qualified workers to enter the German labor market faster and more efficiently. A central point is the reduction of language barriers, especially by introducing English as a second language in authorities.
establishment of a central immigration agency
In order to make Germany more attractive for international specialists, the Greens also want to introduce so-called specialists-welcome centers based on Canadian model. Such centers should serve as central information and contact points for immigrants and make it easier for them to start in Germany. In addition to faster visa allocation and the easier recognition of foreign professional qualifications, the Greens also call for the abolition of work bans for refugees
Katharina Dröge, leader of the Greens faction, emphasizes the urgency of these measures. She told the Süddeutsche Zeitung: "We lack specialists everywhere. That is why we are promoting an alliance between companies and politics to noticeably improve the conditions for life and work in Germany." Despite the reform of the specialist immigration law that has already been decided, there is still a gap between the need for specialists and actual immigration. The Greens therefore see urgent need for action to establish Germany as a competitive country of immigration and to promote the integration of specialists.
Matthias Helferich from the AfD, however, contradict these plans. According to him, Germany does not need a new immigration agency. "There are already so -called integration of points at the job centers, which are intended to serve to integrate foreigners into the labor market. In my hometown Dortmund, the success rate is rather low," Helferich told of course. He believes that a remigration agency would be much more important.
competitiveness on the global labor market
The Greens emphasize the need to make Germany more competitive on the global labor market. This is essential to counteract the shortage of skilled workers and to secure economic growth. The proposed introduction of English as an administrative language is intended to help reduce bureaucratic hurdles for international specialists and to make Germany more attractive as a location.
Another important aspect of the Green reforms includes faster visa methods. This is a step that is particularly important for applicants from non-EU countries, since they are often faced with lengthy bureaucratic processes. Faster and simplified visa allocation should help to enter the German labor market without unnecessary delays.
The proposed recognition of foreign professional qualifications is also a central point of the position paper. The employment of qualified workers from abroad is often blocked by long -term recognition procedures of their degrees. By simplification of this process, foreign specialists should be able to work faster and easily in Germany.
The Greens put great hopes in these reforms and see them as a crucial step to position Germany as an attractive country of immigration. However, it remains to be seen whether these measures achieve the desired effects and the skilled workers will actually conclude. The political debate should not be ended.
historical parallels: Canada's immigration model as a model
A look into the past shows that Canada is often mentioned as a prime example of a successful immigration policy. As early as the 1960s, the country used a points system to attract qualified immigrants. This system was based on criteria such as education, professional experience and language skills and aimed to meet the need for the labor market. Germany's proposal The "Welcome Center" could be understood as a modern adaptation of this model.
Nevertheless, the starting layers of the two countries differ. While Canada is traditionally an immigration country with a culturally diverse population, Germany has pursued a rather restrictive immigration policy in recent decades. These cultural and historical differences could influence the implementation and acceptance of the proposed reforms in Germany.
background information: The German labor market and shortage of skilled workers
The shortage of skilled workers in Germany is not a new phenomenon. Companies and business associations have been reporting difficulties to find qualified workers since the 2000s. The MINT professions (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology), the health industry and the craft are particularly affected. According to a study by the Institute of German Economy (IW), up to 3 million specialists could be missing by 2030.
The existing legislation, such as the Specialist Immigration Act, is to remedy the situation, but has not yet shown the hoped -for effect. Complex procedures and long waiting times for visas as well as the recognition of foreign degrees continue to represent high hurdles. Here, the Greens start with their demand for faster visa procedures and a central immigration agency in order to reduce the bureaucratic obstacles and to facilitate access to the labor market.
statistics and data: Immigration needs in numbers
An investigation by the Federal Statistical Office shows that around 1.8 million people immigrated to Germany in 2021, while 1.2 million left the country. The net immigration was therefore around 600,000 people. Despite these figures, the demand for qualified specialists remains high. A survey by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) showed that 55% of companies report bottlenecks when filling skilled workers.
According to the data, particularly small and medium -sized companies (SMEs) are affected, which often do not have the resources in order to actively search for specialists internationally. A centralized immigration agency could help these companies in particular by conveying international specialists and simplifying administrative processes.Potential Advantages of multilingual authority communication
The introduction of English as a second language in authorities could also bring significant advantages. According to a survey by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), many immigrants feel linguistic barriers as the greatest obstacle in their integration. A multilingual administration could therefore significantly improve the accessibility and efficiency of authorities and thus accelerate the integration process.
Casting similar conclusions in other countries such as Sweden and the Netherlands, which have introduced extensive multilingual services. They showed that this not only increased the satisfaction among immigrants, but also shortened the processing times for applications.
Further information on current statistics and immigration policy can be found on the websites of Federal Statistical Office and Federal Office for Migration and Refugees .
- Nag