Business calls for reforms after AfD election success in Saxony-Anhalt
Verbände warnen vor Abschottung und betonen die Notwendigkeit von Zuwanderung zur Fachkräftesicherung
Quick Look
- After the AfD's electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt, the German economy is calling for reforms.
- Associations such as HDE and VDMA warn against a policy of isolation and emphasize that Germany is dependent on immigration to cover the shortage of skilled workers.
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Why It Matters
Sachsen-Anhalt weist die älteste Bevölkerungsstruktur in Deutschland auf. Der Fachkräftemangel ist ein zentrales Thema für die deutsche Industrie und den Einzelhandel.
Berlin. After the AfD's clear election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the German economy is insisting on quick reforms from the federal government. At the same time, several associations warned on Monday against a policy of isolation. Many companies are already lacking skilled workers.
The HDE trade association announced in Berlin that the economy depends on a functioning EU internal market and freedom of movement. “A policy of isolation and exclusion is misleading,” said HDE President Alexander von Preen. “I fear great damage to Germany as a business location if potential skilled workers from abroad now shy away from coming to us.” The retail sector is dependent on immigration to meet its staffing needs.
The mechanical engineering association VDMA pointed out that Saxony-Anhalt already has the oldest population structure in Germany. “In nine years there will be around twelve percent fewer working people available in the labor market.” Securing skilled workers from abroad is not just a long-term question for the future, but also an acute task to secure the location.
Open Questions
- Wie wird die Bundesregierung auf die Forderungen der Verbände reagieren?
