Berlin, indomaritim.com – The Federal Foreign Office of Germany is encouraging skilled workers from all over the world, including Indonesia, to work and live in Germany amid the demographic issues the country is currently experiencing.
“So to keep things simple, we want skilled immigration to Germany and we need skilled immigration to Germany. And we need it really badly,” said Dr. Martin Bergfelder, Special Representative for Skilled Immigration in the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, in Berlin, which was confirmed on Friday.
Bergfelder said that currently Germany is experiencing a major labor shortage.
For some time, the German labor market relied on migration from other European countries, particularly from Eastern Europe in the last 20 to 30 years. However, this trend has ended due to similar demographic issues affecting other Eastern European countries.
Many Eastern European countries are starting to catch up, and many of their people are returning home. Germany is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers as a result of this.
“We want people to come. We need people. There’s a political consensus in Germany about this. Throughout all political parties, skilled immigration is very welcome and is needed,” he said.
Germany is looking not just for those with good qualifications, but also for those who want to pursue vocational training or study abroad. Beyond just working, they are also expected to be able to live and build their lives in Germany.
The Federal Foreign Office and related institutions such as the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Goethe Institute, and German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) continue to promote accurate information about opportunities to work and live in Germany.
The government is making efforts to encourage skilled workers to work in Germany through bilateral relations with countries from around the world, including Indonesia.
Germany also continues to improve its bureaucracy to enhance immigration governance, including through the Work and Stay Agency, which provides a one-stop, digitalized service to simplify bureaucratic procedures and make them faster and more practical.
Basic factors like finding a place to live, finding schools for children, and connecting with social life are also a concern so that people who come to Germany get the support they need to integrate.
Furthermore, besides having beautiful mountains, beaches, big cities, and small towns, Bergfelder also guaranteed that Germany has a strong healthcare and social security system. (Edo)
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