EU's green light to Blue Card for highly-skilled foreign workers
On Monday, 25th May, the European Union approved the Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for third-country citizens for the purpose of highly qualified employment in Europe.
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Germany says more green jobs can help fight recession
Boosting investment in the renewable energy sector and raising state spending on environmental protection could help Europe's largest economy shake off the recession, the German government said on Tuesday, 24th February.
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Riding out the economic storm with short-time work
Short-time work is the right answer, when suddenly order books are empty and every effort is to be made to save jobs. The second recovery package simplifies the conditions and steps up financial assistance.
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The German working world is changing dramatically
Germany's population is noticeably shrinking. By the year 2050, there will be 10 million fewer people in the country then there are today – with dramatic consequences for the working world.
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Migrants to Europe prefer Germany
A report by the International Organization for Migration shows that Germany is the number one country of destination for migrants to Europe. The search for employment is at the heart of most movement in the 21st century.
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Blue cards for skilled migrants in Europe
European Union officials agreed to develop a so-called Blue Card, a fast-track work visa they hope will attract skilled migrant workers from developing countries. Engineers and health care workers are in high demand.
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Germany and India sign Social Security Agreement
On Wednesday, 8th October 2008 Germany and India signed a bilateral agreement on Social Security, which will exempt professionals working on short-term contracts from social security contributions in the host country. The Agreement is the result of intensified cooperation between India and Germany on social security issues.
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Germany eases restrictions on skilled foreign workers
The German cabinet on Wednesday made it easier for highly-skilled workers from new EU countries to fill yawning gaps in the German labour market. But others will find it more difficult to get work visas for Germany.
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How about a career in Germany?
Starting a career in Germany has never been as easy before. The German government has introduced schemes to make it easier for non-European citizens to follow their careers in Germany.
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Climate change mitigation boosts employment
By 2020, climate change mitigation efforts will have created around half a million new jobs in Germany. This could bring the number of unemployed down to below the three million mark. These figures come from a study commissioned by the German Environment Ministry.
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