Published: 14 Jan 13 15:25 CET | Print version
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Immigration pushed Germany's population higher in 2012, official statistics showed on Monday, the second gain in two years despite the country's rapidly ageing society.
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I attended integration school some years back with a young Chinese guy, he spoke some English so I asked him why he chose Germany, "its the cheapest he said"
With an aging work force ,predicted shortages in skilled labor, these students from outside could help fill the gap.
and tomorrow ecxpecting a nice number from Germany....
So there is a shortage of full time realistically paid jobs would be a closer to the mark statement.