Published: 27 Dec 12 09:57 CET | Print version
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German Economy Minister and Vice Chancellor Philipp Rösler has suggested lifting visa restrictions for Russian and Turkish citizens, as a signal of "welcome and openness," a newspaper reported Thursday.
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Stage two: sell DB to the highest (Russian?) bidder.
Stage three: accept an appointment on the board of the newly privatised railway company, when the FDP is ousted from power?
A very cunning plan!
Ha-ha....whats next?
Who knows the completely TRUE history knows that Europe is like "black hole", because where there have been too many wars in history.
Stage four: Invite China to join the EU. Prop up German banks with Chinese money stored away from overspending Europe on Chinese made German products. This money having been lent out by German banks in the first place.
Please also lift the requirements for Australians.
Many Thanks,
Grinners
He might just agree to do that if australia lifts their requirements. Do we still need a criminal record to be allowed in?
3 to 4% in the polls they are going for broke, the party is really over.
The lunatics have taken over the asylum.
It's a lot easier for a German to live in Australia. Visa requirements are broarder and also employment opportunities far better.
As an Australian in Germany looking for a job (no longer) a working permit under an employer sponsorship can only be granted if:
the position can firstly not be filled by a german; and secondly that due to my heritage I am required for the role.
So long that a german could pos fill the role, it must be first offered to a german.
It seems unless one is ready to either work in top management, have kids or get married (and having kids was strongly recommened by my migration officer), you're buggered.