Germany faces challenges in retaining skilled immigrant workers
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Institute for Employment Research (IAB)
Germany
April 2025
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Many skilled workers are leaving Germany due to bureaucratic hurdles, housing issues, and lack of career support. The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) reports that family reasons and discrimination also drive emigration. Germany is competing with other European nations for talent, necessitating better administrative and integration policies.
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