Summary
Germany’s immigration reforms, introduced last year to address labor shortages, have resulted in a 10% increase in skilled worker visas, with 200,000 expected to be issued by the end of 2024.
The Opportunity Card, a points-based system inspired by Canada, simplifies entry for skilled workers and graduates from non-EU countries.
The reforms also boosted student visas (up 20%) and vocational training visas (up two-thirds).
Despite the progress, critics cite challenges in integrating migrants, while the far-right AfD party leverages immigration concerns ahead of February’s snap elections.
Germany still faces 1.34 million job vacancies.
Why would I work remote to Germany without getting the perks of living there?
Because you want money, and they have a job for you. If you’re employed where you are, this wouldn’t apply to you at all. With the US job market collapsing, Germany could tap into that without needing to find people to relocate. Besides, while the EU has a lot of benefits, Germany itself is having a lot of political issues with the right wing. I’d be happy to work remotely for a German company, but I wouldn’t relocate to Germany.
The US would tax your income while you still pay for german welfare which you wouldn’t benefit from. You’d still have german working conditions which are generally better than the US but the actual money would not be very great.
Well obviously you pay taxes where you live, like any job. And you don’t pay german taxes or welfare. They would probably pay you as an independent contractor. If there was something taken out, you could just file a foreign tax credit.
Because the “perks” of living in Geremany are racism, poor internet and extremely inefficient and slow bureaucracy. If you are brown doctors will not take you seriously most of the time, unless you are in a very bad shape.