Promote quality work Germany is the goal of one immigration reform law. The proposal, supported by the Chancellor’s government Olaf Scholz, will discuss the obstacles faced by immigrants in the country of the European Union get work and housing.

Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil explained: “Securing our skilled workforce is one of Germany’s biggest economic tasks in the coming decades.”

A study by the Institute for Labor Market Research (IAB) confirms the importance of Heil’s declaration, because it ensures that the labor market will lose seven million people between now and 2035, due to aging employees.

Appeal to the German people “it will not be enough” to overcome the shortage of workersScholz said in parliament early this month.

For this reason, the authorities have chosen to relax their immigration policies and attract foreign workers. “With this we lay the foundation for a new start in immigration policy”, said Economy Minister Christian Lindner.

“Anyone who can contribute to the economic success of the country as a skilled worker is welcome”the official added.

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What will the new immigration policy look like?

The bill proposes three cases in which a foreigner can legally reside and work in Germany.

In addition, immigrants apply for nationality after five or three years of legal residence in Germany, instead of the eight years currently required.

The Council of Ministers also approved a education law that gives young people the right to paid training outside work. As long as this training lasts, the Federal Employment Office pays them 67% of the net salary.