In general, integration into the German labour market has been successful for skilled workers from so-called third countries, i.e. countries outside the EU. However, they still face major bureaucratic obstacles, and the immigrant workers also complain of experiencing discrimination. These are the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), the research institute of the Federal Employment Agency. Due to demographic change, labour migration from non-EU countries is becoming increasingly important. The Skilled Workers Immigration Act (FEG), which came into force in 2020, aimed to facilitate the immigration of workers from third countries. In… Read More
Foreign skilled workers experience bureaucracy and discrimination
