Germany: adoption of the bill on the recognition of foreign degrees to combat the shortage in skilled workers

Make Germany more attractive.  Schavan, who wrote the bill, was full praise of the outcome of intense and long dialogue with the social partners, different ministries and experts, opened as early as December 2009.  This bill represents “big progress” and introduces “fundamental change” the conservative (CDU) Minister rejoiced.  It is also a “good sign in favor of better integration” and a possible “answer” to the shortage in skilled workers, to come or already noticeable in many sectors, Schavan added.  “We committed ourselves to a race for the best talents at global level.  This is why we have to tap into the potential of those who live with us” she pointed out, adding that these measures also appealed to skilled foreign workers wanting to come to Germany.
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opened as early as December 2009. This bill represents “big progress” and introduces “fundamental change” the conservative (CDU) Minister rejoiced. It is also a “good sign in favor of better integration” and a possible “answer” to the shortage in skilled workers, to come or already noticeable in many sectors, Schavan added. “We committed ourselves to a race for the best talents at global level. This is why we have to tap into the potential of those who live with us” she pointed out, adding

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