workers
11 Jul 2023
As part of a new immigration bill, the French government is hoping to fill labour shortages with undocumented migrants by offering them a one-year residency permit. But despite President Emmanuel Macron having promised progress in the first fortnight of July, plans for the bill have been overshadowed by the recent riots, while right-wing politicians still disagree over several aspects of the legislation.
7 Jul 2023
Germany is desperate to attract more immigrants to bolster its workforce, but racism in German society and the success of the far-right AfD doesn't make things easier.
29 Jun 2023
Germany has two million jobs to fill. Now it is reforming its immigration laws to help close the gap, and may bring in, and keep, foreign talent.
2 Jun 2023
Some Amazon employees staged a walkout on Wednesday to protest against the e-commerce giant's changes to its climate policy, layoffs and a return-to-office mandate.
26 Apr 2023
The German army has evacuated Goethe-Institut staff from Sudan amid tense fighting. Some 21 local staff members remain in the country.
9 Apr 2023
The biggest hole is for elderly and nursing care workers," she said. In other areas, such as the metal and electrical trades, there is not only a lack of skilled workers there is also a need for more experts and people with university degrees.