T he G erm an d eb ate ab out th e free mo vem en tofwo rkers fro m
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T he G erm an d eb ate ab out th e free mo vem en tofwo rkers fro m
The German debate about the free movement of workers from Poland and the EU8 Kristin Schwarz FG EU-Integration growing fear in the „old“ member states of a huge number of workers from the EU8 states entering their labor markets most of the EU 15 states enacted restrictions only Great Britain, Ireland and Sweden allowed free access 2+3+2 rules could only be extended in 2009 in the case of severe disturbances in the labor markets A heated discussion was sparked The German debate about the free movement of workers FG EU-Integration on the situation in the labor market on the welfare state on security issues on foreign affairs The impact of immigration Features of German debates on migration issues The German debate about the free movement of workers FG EU-Integration 1) The fear of a mass movement of “cheap” workers from the EU8 to the German labor market 2) The German industry needs immigrants to fill skill shortages Two sets of problems: The economic dimension The German debate about the free movement of workers FG EU-Integration Fear of an aggravation of the social climate if the not well-educated immigrate in large numbers The not well-educated will immigrate into Germany Assumption of the German government : Social issues The German debate about the free movement of workers FG EU-Integration These topics are not obsolete, but they were in focus in conjunction with the discussion about the abolition of the border control Security questions play a minor role: Security Policy issues The German debate about the free movement of workers FG EU-Integration Aggravation of the Polish-German relationship The European Commission recommended to abolish all restrictions Foreign and European dimension The German debate about the free movement of workers FG EU-Integration Which scenario will become reality when Germany finally opens its labor market can not yet be predicted The topics discussed in the current debate are mainly in line with previous discussions Conclusion The German debate about the free movement of workers FG EU-Integration Thank You!