Germany is urgently seeking workers from abroad — at least 400,000 each year. But is it an attractive destination for highly qualified foreigners? For some, it seems, having to learn the German language puts them off.
The easing of restrictions on income threshold, language requirements and dual citizenship are just a few of the new perks for hopeful individuals wishing to move to Germany in the near future under a new points-based immigration system.
53% of agricultural firms in Italy's Tuscany region employ migrant workers, a new study shows. The growing request for foreign labor is due to their "higher level of flexibility and availability compared to Italians," according to the report.
The number of migrants and refugees in Italy who have found work increased in 2021. However, the number of foreign households living below the poverty line also went up. That's according to a new government report.
Close to one in four start-up founders in Germany have a migration background, according to a study. This underscores the importance of migrants as an economic force. But key challenges, especially in the areas of collaboration, financing and growth, continue to hold many of them back.
To meet its demands in the construction sector, Balkan state Bosnia and Herzegovina has started recruiting migrant workers from Bangladesh. Many are going with the hopes of earning enough to send money back to their families.
From heavy industry to healthcare to household maintenance, the German economy is facing a shortage of workers. Immigration reform may be on the table to attract more foreign labor.
A project has been activated in the town of Bronte on the Italian island of Sicily focusing on integrating foreigners in the agricultural sector to counter labor exploitation in the sector.
A new app in Italy aims to match Ukrainian nationals with businesses that are seeking employees. The "Mygrants for Ukraine" app will be launched on June 20 as part of World Refugee Day.
Italian farmers' association Coldiretti warns that Italy needs at least 100,000 seasonal migrant farmworkers to guarantee the fruit and vegetable harvest during the upcoming summer season.
Six million refugees have poured out of Ukraine as they flee Russia's invasion, according to estimates. Their welcome in Central Europe has been generous and genuine, and some hosts are also eyeing potential benefits.
Italian Labor and Social Policies Minister Andrea Orlando has stressed the need to integrate migrants to fill voids in the country's labor market. He said that legal pathways of immigration must be built in Italy.