Summary
Germany’s immigration reforms, introduced last year to address labor shortages, have resulted in a 10% increase in skilled worker visas, with 200,000 expected to be issued by the end of 2024.
The Opportunity Card, a points-based system inspired by Canada, simplifies entry for skilled workers and graduates from non-EU countries.
The reforms also boosted student visas (up 20%) and vocational training visas (up two-thirds).
Despite the progress, critics cite challenges in integrating migrants, while the far-right AfD party leverages immigration concerns ahead of February’s snap elections.
Germany still faces 1.34 million job vacancies.
Because the “perks” of living in Geremany are racism, poor internet and extremely inefficient and slow bureaucracy. If you are brown doctors will not take you seriously most of the time, unless you are in a very bad shape.