Why migrants come to Germany for work and then leave again
5 hours ago
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- Migrants leave Germany due to a combination of factors, including family reasons, discrimination, bureaucracy, housing issues, and language barriers.
- Emigrants are typically younger, spent less time in Germany, have family abroad, lack German proficiency but often know English, with 60% returning home and 40% moving to other European countries.
- Bureaucratic hurdles like slow processing of visas, high fees, and lack of career support hinder long-term planning and sense of belonging, affecting decisions to stay.
- Learning German is crucial for integration; inadequate language support leads to high return rates, while good preparation increases retention.
- Germany faces competition for skilled workers, with demand high in elderly care, and migrants often work below their qualifications, leading to dissatisfaction.
- Policy improvements include faster centralized systems and plans for a 'Work and Stay' agency, but staff shortages and slow digitalization remain challenges.