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On Germany’s electoral architecture | Explained

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On Germany’s electoral architecture | Explained

A general view of the empty plenary of the Bundestag prior the start of a session in Berlin in 2022. | Photo Credit: AFP The story so far: On July 30, Germany’s federal constitutional court upheld the government’s move to downsize the lower house of parliament, with effect from the 2025 federal elections. The present … Read more

German parliament approves immigration law in bid to attract skilled workers

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German parliament approves immigration law in bid to attract skilled workers

More than half of Germany’s companies were struggling to fill vacancies due to a lack of skilled workers. File image for representation. | Photo Credit: AP The German parliament on Friday approved a new immigration law designed to attract skilled workers to the country, which is suffering from an unprecedented labour shortage that is belabouring … Read more