Migration

Germany: Study - Restrictions on refugee healthcare cost more than free access to services

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EurActiv (03.08.2015) Asylum seekers in Germany only have limited access to medical care, an attempt by the state to keep costs low, but a new study shows health-related costs are much lower when refugees can freely access health services.

Regions / Country
germany
Topics
Health insurance
Migration

Peruanos residentes en cinco países pueden acceder a seguro social y pensiones

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Andina (31.05.2015) Los peruanos que residen en España, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile y Ecuador pueden acceder a la seguridad social y al cobro de sus pensiones de jubilación, gracias a los convenios suscritos por nuestras autoridades y las de esos países.

Regions / Country
latin america
Topics
Migration
International agreements

Immigrants boost Germany's skilled labour force

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EurActiv (22.05.2015) The number of workers in so-called MINT jobs is rising in Germany, thanks to immigration from other EU countries. However, companies are suffering from a latent lack of skilled workers, partly due to xenophobia in eastern German states

Regions / Country
germany
Topics
Employment
Migration