Germany's Far-Right Threatens Skilled Worker Influx

The rise of Germany's far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), may deter skilled workers from immigrating to the country, exacerbating the impending demographic gap in the workforce. While concerns about racism and xenophobia in Germany do play a role in people's decision to migrate, other factors such as potential income, professional prospects, and quality of life also come into play. Germany's slow bureaucracy and the AfD's anti-immigration stance pose challenges to attracting skilled workers, as the party's populism and xenophobic rhetoric hinder the country's economy. However, Germany's management of the COVID-19 pandemic and its ethical approach to addressing its past, such as teaching about Nazi history in schools, still make it an attractive destination for some immigrants.