Why skilled immigrants stay in Germany (it’s not just for the jobs!) | DW News

DW News July 31, 2025
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Many immigrants complain about Germany’s high taxes, housing crisis, bureaucracy and lack of digitalization. And some say they don’t find Germans welcoming. And yet, many still choose to stay. Why? Here’s a look at what makes Germany appealing to skilled immigrants despite some of the challenges and drawbacks associated with living in Europe’s biggest economy. Chapters: 00:00 The heated debate over immigration 02:12 Meet the immigrants 06:08 What foreign workers earn on average 07:07 Working in Europe’s “big leagues” 09:17 A safety net for workers 11:36 The struggles of immigrant spouses 13:13 Parental leave 15:10 Childcare costs 16:40 Managing expectations 18:35 Fears and hopes #Germany #Immigration #LivingInGermany For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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