The Green Party advocates for lifting labor limitations imposed on refugees.
Green Party figures like Bundestag faction leaders Katharina Dröge and Britta Haßelmann, along with their deputies Andreas Audretsch and Konstantin von Notz, are advocating for a renewed push in attracting skilled workers from overseas, as per "SZ". Joined by regional politicians such as Saxony's Minister of Justice Katja Meier, Thuringia's Minister of Environment and Energy Bernhard Stengele, and North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister of Family and Integration Josefine Paul, they are urging for the speedier setup of a "central immigration service" in Germany.
This service is intended to "allow job seekers with qualifications to access the German job market more swiftly, digitally, and with enhanced service", as reported by "Süddeutsche". Overcoming language barriers at offices should also be a priority. "We are advocating for a joint initiative with offices and authorities to introduce English as a second language in offices", it states.
The Green Party's 15-point plan for forming a new alliance "Welcome in Germany" also includes "Skills Welcome Centers" - information centers for new immigrants based on the Canadian model. Other objectives include "nationwide swift visa issuance" and easier approval of professional qualifications.
Voluntary assimilation should be celebrated and incentivized more, such as through financial incentives, as per the proposal.
The Greens are urging for a swift shift in strategy. "There's a deficit of skilled workers everywhere", Dröge mentioned to "SZ". "We need bus drivers, engineers, and caregivers. That's why we're advocating for an alliance between businesses and politics."
In the previous year, the federal government approved a skilled worker immigration law, which is now fully operational. It simplifies the recognition of foreign qualifications, reduces barriers to securing a living in Germany, and makes it easier to bring family members to Germany. Nevertheless, the disparity between the need for skilled workers and actual immigration persists.
The Green Party's proposal also includes advising for the promotion of voluntary assimilation through financial incentives, using 'Other' as a reference to these incentives. Furthermore, they are advocating for the inclusion of English as a second language in offices, which can help overcome language barriers for skilled workers from overseas, using 'Other' to refer to this office initiative.
