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Economy
Economy Would you like to know more about the German economy? On this page, you can learn more about the defining characteristics of Germany’s economic activity. German industry generates high earnings Despite major cyclical fluctuations, earnings have risen in most economic sectors over the past few years. The sectors focussing on export play a crucial role in this. The automotive industry remains the leader: it posted earnings of 564 billion euros in 2023. As an innovation leader, it is an i...
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Politics, democracy, freedom
Politics, democracy, freedom You are moving to Germany and would like to know more about the country’s political system? This page provides you with an overview of the topic. Key facts at a glance Population 83.5 million Form of government Parliamentary democracy Capital Berlin Currency 1 euro (EUR) = 100 cents Democracy Since the German nation state was founded in 1871, Germany has had a long history. There were many challenges, including the world wars and the dictatorship of the national so...
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Immigration
Immigration Immigration plays an important role in the German society. Learn more about the immigration flow in Germany. Germany’s population is growing due to immigration Germany is known for being a good place to live and work in and therefore is more attractive for immigrants than ever. Since 1950 there have only been a few years in which more people emigrated from than immigrated to Germany. German reunification in 1990 paved the way for high immigration figures, which peaked in 1992. The...
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Qualified professionals
Qualified professionals Certain professions in Germany are in high demand. Discover in which industries professionals have great opportunities! Skilled labour shortages in German companies – Which occupations are in demand? Germany currently does not suffer from a shortage of skilled workers on a national scale, however in some occupational fields and regions, there is a scarcity of qualified professionals. Occupations in the sciences, engineering, and in health care are affected the most. The...
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Bienvenidos a Baden-Wuerttemberg: Voluntariados sociales y trabajar en profesiones de sanidad (in Spanish)
Date: 02.07.2025 | Event: Online
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Successful Application and Working in the Stuttgart Region (in English)
Date: 25.06.2025 | Event: Online
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Einbürgern in Deutschland (in German)
Date: 15.05.2025 | Event: Online / Villingen-Schwenningen
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Seminar "Working and Living in Germany" (in English)
Date: 19.11.2025 | Event: Online
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Bienvenidos a Baden-Wuerttemberg: Arbeitsrecht / Sozialversicherung mit Consejería (in Spanish)
Date: 19.11.2025 | Event: Online
Organiser: Welcome Center Baden-Württemberg -
Bienvenidos a Baden-Wuerttemberg: Como buscar empleo y redactar tu currículum+ Entrevista de trabajo (in Spanish)
Date: 15.10.2025 | Event: Online
Organiser: Welcome Center Baden-Württemberg
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