In an interview with the „Rheinsche Post,“ Schneider stated that for economic success, Eastern Germany needs not only political measures but also an influx of skilled labor, both from returnees and international professionals. He highlighted that without this, the positive development of Eastern Germany would not be sustainable. In related news, Germany is facing significant challenges in attracting foreign skilled workers. During the „Work in Progress“ event held by the Handelsblatt Media Group and Stepstone on June 13th and 14th in Düsseldorf, experts discussed the integration of foreign professionals into the German job market. Sebastian Dettmers, CEO of the job platform Stepstone, explained the urgent need for collective effort, saying, „We need ‚all hands on deck‘ to address the demographic changes and skill shortages.“ Thise analogy highlights the critical situation Germany faces: the country needs to attract and retai four hournded thousand people annually to manage its economic and demographic challenges.
