This week's discussion includes Germany's new coalition pact initiated by Friedrich Merz's centre-right CDU/CSU and the centre-left SPD, emphasizing key policy changes. Notably, the pact retains some citizenship reforms but abolishes the 'turbo' three-year naturalization, extending the wait for foreigners to five years. However, it maintains dual nationality rights. A digital agency will streamline skilled labor immigration and promise fast-track recognition of foreign qualifications. The agreement also outlines support for struggling households through tax relief and increased benefits, while jobseekers may face stricter requirements.
New coalition pact presented by Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU and SPD focuses on citizenship reforms, skilled labor immigration, tax relief, and economic measures for households.
Citizenship reforms remain mixed; the 'turbo' path to naturalization scrapped, meaning foreigners must now wait five years, with dual nationality retained.
Plans to establish a digital agency for skilled labor aimed at streamlining immigration and recognizing foreign qualifications in eight weeks showed forward-thinking.
Policies also target struggling households, giving tax relief, cheaper electricity, and increased Elterngeld, although tougher measures are introduced for jobseekers.
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