All articles about: skill shortage 

28. May 2025 | International and Regional Labour Markets

“Xenophobia in Germany’s regions limits the immigration of skilled workers.”

Christiane Keitel , Jutta Winters

Like many other European countries, Germany is experiencing a rise in xenophobic attitudes. Yet within Germany, there are significant regional differences. Business- and political leaders believe ...read more

28. November 2023 | International and Regional Labour Markets

Easy come, easy go: Return migration increases with tax incentives in the home country

Jacopo Bassetto , Guiseppe Ippedico

For many years, Germany has been facing an increasing skills shortage in key occupations and has sought to attract a growing number of highly-skilled immigrants. In striving for this goal, Germany is ...read more