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Germany Halts Refugee Family Reunifications Amid Labor Shortage

6/28/2025

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Germany's parliament has put a stop to family reunifications for refugees without full asylum status, a move that underscores Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tough immigration policies. This two-year law clashes with the pressing demand for skilled labor, as businesses stress the need to harness available workforce potential amidst growing childcare shortages.

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Germany's parliament has put a stop to family reunifications for refugees without full asylum status, a move that underscores Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tough immigration policies. This two-year law clashes with the pressing demand for skilled labor, as businesses stress the need to harness available workforce potential amidst growing childcare shortages.