Potentials and challenges for the Labor Market

Refugee Migration in Germany

From a quantitative perspective, the 2014–15 refugee migration to Germany is historically unique. The majority of incoming asylum seekers are young: in the first half of 2016, over 70 percent were under the age of 30 (BAMF, 2016). Such a high number of young people can present a potential for the German labor market.

The refugees’ success in entering the labor market largely depends on which qualifications they both bring with them and acquire here in Germany. To this point, estimates have indicated that the proportion of people with no more than a primary education is very high, especially...

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Standard house as refugee accommodation

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