Germany faces a significant skilled labor shortage, needing about 400,000 foreign workers yearly. Despite this pressing need, election campaigns have often seen anti-immigration rhetoric, primarily targeting asylum seekers. However, many industries rely heavily on workers with an immigration background. A recent study by the Federal Statistical Office revealed that in key labor sectors, immigrants constitute a large percentage of the workforce, illustrating their vital importance to the economy, particularly in construction and food production. Medical facilities have voiced concern over staffing impacts due to anti-immigrant sentiment, emphasizing the need for a more humane approach to immigration policies.
In so-called 'bottleneck sectors', the proportion of people with a history of immigration is above average, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
Clinics in Germany have highlighted their reliance on staff with a migration background, urging citizens to vote 'for humanity' as their staffing levels depend on immigration.
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