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Statement by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on the occasion of the Federal Government’s summit on the shortage of skilled workers
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas issued the following statement today (16 December 2019) on the occasion of the Federal Government’s summit on the shortage of skilled workers:
We, the Federal Government, are today demonstrating that we’re serious about tackling the shortage of skilled workers. In a collaborative effort with industry, we want to give skilled workers swift access to the German labour market with a minimum of red tape. For this, the Federal Foreign Office will increase its visa processing capacity, as well as digitise the relevant procedures.