Government negotiations - Ampel wants to make it easier for foreigners to take up employment
In their negotiations on the federal budget 2025, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), Economy Minister Robert Habeck (Greens), and Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) have agreed to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for the employment of foreigners.
Habeck stated that the competence of foreigners' offices for approvals should be reversed. In the future, it should apply: "If they do not object within 14 days, then the work of foreigners is considered approved."
If more refugees and other foreigners could be integrated into the labor market, this would be a "lever for more growth," emphasized Habeck. He often encounters craftsmen who tell him they want to hire someone but fail due to bureaucratic obstacles.
Further details about their proposal have not been disclosed by Habeck, Scholz, and Lindner yet.
Christian Lindner, representing the FDP, expressed his support for the initiatives, highlighting the importance of attracting skilled workers to Germany. This move could potentially alleviate the country's labor shortages in certain industries.
In Berlin, Christian Lindner's party, the Free Democrats (FDP), has been advocating for more flexible work permit regulations to attract and retain skilled migrant workers.
Olaf Scholz, the SPD leader, acknowledges the need for action, stating that Germany should tap into the potential of migration for its economic growth. He also encourages businesses to explore the possibility of employing skilled workers from foreign backgrounds.
Robert Habeck, from the Green Party, believes that the simplification of employment regulations for foreigners would not only boost the German economy but also help integrating refugees into the labor market.
The proposed changes in employment regulations for foreigners are expected to attract more talent to Germany, benefiting various sectors, especially those facing worker shortages.
