Economy set to feel the strain as German exodus gains momentum

Feature discusses the demographic situation in Germany - which has one of the lowest birthrates in Europeand a decline in immigration. Experts are viewing the growing departure of qualified workers with alarm, while there are less jobs for unqualified workers and an ageing population. This will force Germany to reform its welfare system.

University of Osnabrück: Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS) http://www.imis.uni-osnabrueck.de/e_index.htm

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