Pinning hopes on immigrants - are Germany's immigration mechanisms working? | Made in Germany

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Qualified immigrants are meant to counter the shortage of skilled labour in Germany, but important tools such as the Blue Card have only limited effect. Should the strict requirements for obtaining a Blue Card be relaxed? Made in Germany talks to Holger Schäfer from the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW).
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