5 minutes agoGermany opens doors to 600,000 Balkan professionals, including Kosovo
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Germany has published on Wednesday draft reforms for immigration, skills training and promotion of immigration by Western Balkan countries, an effort by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government to fill the lack of workforce in Europe's largest economy. One of the decisions is the extension of the regulation for job seekers from Kosovo, Albania, [...]
“With this, we are laying the foundation for a new beginning in migration policy,” wrote Finance Minister Christian Linder in Titter after the cabinet approved reforms. “Anyone who can contribute to the country's economic success as a qualified worker is welcome. ”
One of the reforms is the new immigration law aimed at addressing the main obstacles for migrants to Germany, in particular for those coming from outside the EU.
The bill, seen by Reuters, says reform could increase the number of workers from non-EU states for 60 thousand a year.
It offers foreign workers three ways into the country. The first requires professional or university degrees known in Germany and employment contracts. The second requires at least two years of work experience in the respective sector, or graduation or professional formation. The third is a “potential key” for individuals who have no job bids but have the potential to find jobs. This opportunity card follows a system based on points that takes into account language skills, professional experience, connection with Germany, and age.
The cabinet also adopted an education law that gives young people free of charge. Germany's Federal Labour Agency will pay up to 67% of net salary for the duration of training.
Also, the cabinet has decided to extend regulations for job seekers from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, which were earlier expected to end at the end of the year. Germany will be able to recruit up to 50,000 workers annually from these countries.
