”With the world’s second-oldest population (after Japan) and one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, Germany is facing a demographic bust. Its number of workers is set to drop by 6.5m between now and 2025, the equivalent of losing every worker in Bavaria.” ”Almost 70% of Romanian and Bulgarian migrants are highly qualified, often with university degrees, says Klaus Bade, a migration expert. Migrants from the euro zone’s crisis countries, like Mr Medina, are even more likely to be young and well educated.” ”For younger, well-educated Germans, working with colleagues from abroad comes naturally. Many German graduates have themselves studied elsewhere in Europe, thanks to the EU’s Erasmus scheme which facilitates student exchanges. Georg Fichtner, head of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says it is time to talk about offering apprenticeship exams in English.”
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:41:42 +0000