All articles for: immigration

July 31, 2025 | Labour Market Policy

Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market

Herbert Brücker

In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on... Read more

May 28, 2025 | International and Regional Labour Markets

“Xenophobia in Germany’s regions limits the immigration of skilled workers.”

Christiane Keitel, Jutta Winters

Like many other European countries, Germany is experiencing a rise in xenophobic attitudes. Yet within Germany, there are significant regional differences. Business- and... Read more

March 23, 2018 | Groups of Persons

Low Wage Growth in Germany? – Don’t Blame the Migrants!

Sabine Klinger, Enzo Weber

The German labour market follows a fascinating employment trend since the year 2005. In contrast, wage growth remained weak until 2010 and although... Read more