All posts on: immigration

Ein afrikanischer Arbeiter prüft in einem Neubau mit der Wasserwaage ob eine Wand gerade ist.

July 31, 2025 | Labour Market Policy

Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market

In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work. On the ...read more

Zwei Portraitfotos der IAB-Forscherinnen Tanja Buch und Carola Burkert

May 28, 2025 | Interviews

“Xenophobia in Germany’s regions limits the immigration of skilled workers.”

Christiane Keitel, Jutta Winters

Like many other European countries, Germany is experiencing a rise in xenophobic attitudes. Yet within Germany, there are significant regional differences. Business- and political leaders believe ...read more