“Skilled labour immigration is crucial to secure our economic prosperity”
Marc Biadacz MP on the requirements for skilled labour attraction in a modern immigration country
Marc Biadacz, Chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Committee on Labour and Social Affairs calls for more administrative efficiency to keep up with the international competition for talent.
Caroline Schmidt
October 2, 2024
Interviews
ICUnet.AG
“It's not just about attracting, but also about retaining international talents”
Dr. Fritz Audebert on the administrative and intercultural challenges for international professionals coming to Germany
Dr. Fritz Audebert, CEO and founder of the ICUnet.Group gives insights on the assignment and settling-in process of expatriates and their families when moving to Germany.
Caroline Schmidt
October 2, 2024
Interviews
“Employment growth was particularly strong due to third country nationals”
Sarah Pierenkemper on the importance of international skilled workers for the German Mittelstand
Sarah Pierenkemper from the German Economic Institute describes the difficulties small and medium-sized companies face in attracting international talents.
Caroline Schmidt
October 2, 2024
Interviews
Privat
„Trump versus United States“
Interview about consequences for the USA following the Supreme Court ruling of July 1, 2024 with Prof Russell A. Miller (Law School of Washington & Lee University in Virginia, USA)
On July 1, 2024 the Supreme Court delivered his historic judgement. They found that the US-President has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct related to his core constitutional competences. Is the President now above the law, as the critics say? In any case, it particularly strengthens the position of the US President, who is often referred to as “the most powerful person in the world”.
Dr. Franziska Rinke
July 26, 2024
Interviews
S Amelie Walter, stock.adobe.com
„Adaption, that is how to deal with low fertility that just might be here to stay“
Interview with Professor Mikko Myrskylä on birth trends in Europe and possibilities to tackle demographic change
Professor Mikko Myrskylä, Director of Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock explains why birth rates are falling across Europe. Referring to recent study results, he emphasizes the potential of investments in education to cushion the economic challenges of demographic change despite declining fertility rates.
April 5, 2024
Interviews
KAS
Are we doing enough? EU sanctions against Russia - a review
Interview with Prof. Dr. Viktor Winkler LL.M (Harvard)
In 2014, the EU reacted to the illegal annexation of Crimea for the first time with restrictive measures against Russia. The war of aggression and the illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions were followed by further EU sanctions. To date, there are a total of 12 sanctions packages. It is not easy to maintain an overview. Prof. Winkler takes stock of this patchwork of sanctions.
Dr. Franziska Rinke
February 8, 2024
Interviews
"It’s about integration in particular."
Gabriele Baumann talks about Sweden's change in migration policy
Gabriele Baumann, Director of the KAS Regional Program of the Nordic Countries, analyses the reasons for Sweden's new restrictive migration policy and its consolidation. She sheds light on the role of right-wing populists in this policy area.
Caroline Schmidt, Dr. Annette Ranko
January 11, 2024
Interviews
"I don't see a policy change at the moment."
Alexander Throm (MP) talks about Germany's asylum policy
Alexander Throm, spokesperson for domestic affairs of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, argues for a fundamental change in German migration policy focusing on more control over migration, but also showing responsibility for those entitled to protection.
Caroline Schmidt, Dr. Annette Ranko
January 11, 2024
Interviews
"Asylum law is not set in stone."
Professor Daniel Thym talks about the legal framework, limits and opportunities in migration policy
Prof Daniel Thym from the University of Konstanz describes how case law in the field of asylum has developed in Germany and the EU since the fall of the Berlin Wall and how protection claims have been expanded. He points out the legal scope but warns against rushing into action.
Caroline Schmidt, Dr. Annette Ranko
January 11, 2024
Interviews
Stella von Saldern
"The pandemic treaty should be seen as an opportunity".
Hermann Gröhe talks about the WHO negotiations on a pandemic treaty
In light of the current negotiations on a pandemic treaty in the World Health Organization, we had a conversation with our deputy chairman Hermann Gröhe MdB (deputy chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag) about the content and chances of such an accord.
