During the past few days I was in Brussels engaging with various stakeholders to discuss the potential of labour #migration and #integration in Germany. Some of these discussions took place within the context of a fantastic event organised by my colleagues at the BDA | Confederation of German Employers' Associations office in Brussels. Three aspects that recurred in my meetings and that I take with me back to Berlin: 👉 There is a significant interest in the legislative developments concerning labour migration in Germany. There seems to be a consensus that the legal framework could serve as a positive example at the EU level. However, the issues related to #bureaucracy and the poor administrative strategies of local offices and the Migrationsverwaltung in general are widespread. Germany stands as a clear example of a multi-layered system that has gone awry. 👉 One problem that is finally being addressed in the debate is the integration of the 27 individual labour markets of each Member State into a unified system. The added #value of the EU is practically non-existent for third-country (skilled) migrants. It is high time to discuss inter-EU #mobility in relation to labour, including for third-country nationals. 👉 Similar to the situation in Germany, at the European level, the strategy is clear: labour migration is not the silver bullet to skills #shortages. However, it is an essential pillar that must be coupled with efforts to promote better #inclusion of young people and women in the labour market. These building blocks require ongoing investments in #skills development and the establishment of a welcoming culture that makes the "customer experience" more attractive than elsewhere.
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#FactOfTheDay The influx of East German workers in West Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall had a heterogeneous effect on the wages of competing West German workers across different segments of the labor market. This effect was negative in segments characterized by more competitive conditions on the product and the labor market, but not under regulations that restricted the entry of firms and provided workers with a strong influence on firms' decision making. Read more in "The Impact of Immigration on Competing Natives' Wages: Evidence from German Reunification", by Susanne Prantl and Deputy Director Alexandra Spitz-Oener in the Review of Economics and Statistics: https://lnkd.in/dQrXn77E
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I am happy to share our paper entitled "Immigrants and trade union membership: Does integration into society and workplace play a moderating role?" in the British Journal of Industrial Relations. This paper examines the immigrant-native gap in unionization for West Germany. We find that first-generation immigrants are significantly less likely to be union members than natives. Most importantly, our estimations show that the size of the unionization gap depends on the integration of immigrants. The immigrant-native unionization gap is smaller for those employees working in firms with a works council and for those immigrants who have social contacts with Germans. Finally, our estimates confirm that the unionization gap is decreasing in the years since arrival in Germany.
Immigrants and trade union membership: Does integration into society and workplace play a moderating role?
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👉 How is Germany forging international partnerships to address its labor shortage? - Germany's delegation, led by migration commissioner Joachim Stamp, visited Colombia to enhance cooperation in migration management. - The visit resulted in the establishment of a "joint steering group" to address irregular migration from Colombia and promote legal labor migration. - Interior minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the importance of attracting skilled workers to address Germany's labor shortages. - Recent legislation in Germany aims to simplify the citizenship application process and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for skilled workers. - Discussions in Colombia also focused on tapping into the potential of young workers from Colombia to fill shortage occupations in Germany. - Efforts will be made to reduce the number of asylum applications from Colombia through concrete measures. - Germany seeks greater cooperation on migration with countries beyond Colombia, including Georgia, Morocco, Kenya, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. 🙌 Know someone who should hear about this? Tag them in the comments! source: https://lnkd.in/eeSqzPYP #Germany #skilledimmigrants #opportunity #talent #diversity
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🌐 Tackling Germany's Labour Shortage: A Bold Step Towards Global Talent Integration We're excited to share insights from Misbah Khan, Member of the Bundestag and 2023 European Young Leader, on Germany's proactive approach to address its substantial labour shortage. In a recent article, Khan discusses the nation's commitment to attracting 400,000 working immigrants annually, outlining key reforms in the new Skilled Immigration Act. 🚀 Key Points: Points-Based Systems: Taking inspiration from successful models in Canada and New Zealand, Germany adopts a points-based system to enhance global visibility and appeal. Progressive Immigration Bill: Germany's Greens lead the charge with a groundbreaking immigration bill, focusing on three pillars: skilled labour, experience, and potential. Human-Centric Approach: Emphasizing human rights and inclusivity, the bill opens avenues for refugees, facilitates family reunification, and eliminates bureaucratic hurdles. Western Balkans Partnership: Building on a successful labor migration scheme with the Western Balkans since 2016, Germany increases the annual contingent, cementing a mutually beneficial partnership. 🌍 Forward-Looking Policies: As Germany strives to establish comprehensive migration policies, this initiative aligns with broader European and international efforts. The goal is to foster sustainable solutions amidst the challenges of our time, promoting inclusivity, reducing bureaucracy, and protecting human rights. Read more about the transformative steps Germany is taking in Misbah Khan's article. https://lnkd.in/dxDvnVSG 🔗 #CriticalThinking #Democracy #GlobalTalent #LabourShortage #ImmigrationReform
Tackling Germany’s labour shortage - Friends of Europe
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The recent decision by the European Council to initiate accession talks with Moldova marks a pivotal moment for the country since gaining independence in 1991. To mark this historic occasion, Eurofound and the European Training Foundation developed Moldova's first working life profile. I'm pleased to have contributed to this initiative, aiming to bridge the knowledge gap between Moldova and the EU. This profile serves as a comprehensive resource on Moldova's actors and institutions governing various aspects of working life, including collective bargaining, employment relations, pay, working time, health and well-being, skills and training, as well as equality and non-discrimination at work. While celebrating this achievement, it's important to recognize the significant work ahead to strengthen the country's labour market, enhance worker skills, and refine its social regulatory framework. Hopefully, this profile can serve as a valuable background for the efforts to align with the acquis communautaire and European practices. https://lnkd.in/ed8RZqi2
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9moSuper interesting, thanks for sharing- did the conversation also come up how to potentially "compete together" and not compete against each other in the race for talent? What incentives could help to move into that direction in times of geopolitics and strive for economic well-being?