The minister noted that many other EU states already offer reduced taxes to qualified workers from abroad. Among them, for example, the Netherlands. The authorities of this country provide a refund of 30% of taxes to highly qualified immigrants holding certain positions during the first 20 months of work. In the next 20 months, the amount refunded is reduced to 20%, and in the final 20 months of grace - up to 10%.
According to Lindner, although Germany is an attractive state for immigrants, it is not good enough when it comes to taxes and duties, the education system, infrastructure and digitalization of government.
At the end of November 2023, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry reported that it was difficult for half of the companies in Germany to fill vacant positions due to a shortage of employees. One of the sectors most affected in this sense is the health sector: by 2025, Germany will need at least 150,000 nurses to prevent the collapse of the system. Authorities are already targeting nurses from countries such as Mexico and Brazil to solve the problem.
From March 1, 2024, the second stage of the implementation of the Law on Immigration of Qualified Workers is underway in Germany. It provides many opportunities and benefits for foreigners:
- People with 2 years or more of work experience in their field, as well as with a professional or university education, are eligible to get a job in Germany.
- Qualified workers can bring their parents and in-laws with them to Germany.
- Many specialists will be able to start the qualification recognition process after arriving in the country.
- Nurses from non-EU countries who have completed regulated nursing training lasting less than three years will be able to work in the health and care sector.
- Students will now be allowed to earn extra money even before enrolling in a university.
Recently, in Germany, the final a new law on citizenship has been adopted, which will speed up the receipt of a country's passport by immigrants. It will come into force on June 26, 2024.
Source: shengenvisainfo
