Migration und Integration
Bei dem Thema Einwanderung nach Deutschland gilt es auch die Bedingungen einer gelingenden Integration von Zugewanderten in Gesellschaft, Bildung und Arbeit zu untersuchen. Die Arbeitsmarktforschung beschäftigt sich mit der Frage, wie die Integration in das Bildungs- und Ausbildungssystem, der Zugang zum Arbeitsmarkt sowie die Bedingungen der sozialen Teilhabe und kulturellen Integration verbessert werden können.
Aktuelle Studien zeigen zudem, dass Deutschland angesichts seiner demographischen Herausforderungen dringend auf Zuwanderung angewiesen ist. Inwiefern kann Zuwanderung der Schrumpfung und Alterung des Erwerbspersonenpotenzials entgegenwirken? Welche Entwicklungen in der nationalen und europäischen Einwanderungspolitik begünstigen die Einwanderung von Erwerbspersonen und Fachkräften? Die hier zusammengestellte Literatur bietet einen aktuellen und umfassenden Überblick über den Themenkomplex Migration und Integration.
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- Einwanderungspolitik
- Auswirkungen von Migration
- Wanderungsmotivation und Rückwanderung
- Arbeitslosigkeit und Arbeitsmarktpolitik
- Qualifikation, Bildung und Beschäftigung
- Integration und soziale Teilhabe
- internationale Aspekte
- Personengruppen
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The Labor Market Challenges and Coping Strategies of Highly Skilled Second-Generation Immigrants in Europe: A Scoping Review (2025)
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Achouche, Noa (2025): The Labor Market Challenges and Coping Strategies of Highly Skilled Second-Generation Immigrants in Europe: A Scoping Review. In: Societies, Jg. 15, H. 4. DOI:10.3390/soc15040093
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"This scoping review investigates the labor market challenges and coping strategies of highly skilled second-generation immigrants in Europe who, despite their educational and professional accomplishments, face persistent barriers related to ethnic, cultural, and religious identities. Synthesizing existing literature, the review examines obstacles to the economic integration of highly educated children of immigrants, highlighting both their perceptions of these barriers and the adaptive strategies they employ. A systematic search was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, and EBSCOhost to identify studies published between 2010 and 2024. The selection process followed a structured five-stage framework, including defining research questions, identifying and selecting relevant studies, charting the data, and synthesizing findings. A total of 1192 records were initially identified, with 1022 retained after duplicate removal. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 68 studies were included in the review. Findings indicate that hiring discrimination, occupational segregation, and exclusion from elite professional networks remain key barriers, particularly for those of Muslim background. Despite achieving professional success, many continue to encounter symbolic boundaries that limit career advancement. In response, second-generation professionals adopt various coping strategies, including ethnic niche formation, entrepreneurship, and transnational mobility, to navigate labor market disadvantages. Challenging traditional assimilation narratives, findings reveal that professional success does not guarantee societal acceptance, as ethnic and cultural identities continue to pose significant barriers. The review concludes by identifying key research gaps, advocating for further exploration of organizational practices that perpetuate ethnic inequalities within high-skill professions, and examining transnational mobility as a coping strategy for second-generation elites. Future research should explore how gender and ethnicity intersect to shape career trajectories for second-generation women. Additionally, expanding research beyond the predominant focus on Muslim professionals to include other religious and ethnic groups would provide a more comprehensive understanding of how identity markers influence labor market outcomes. Finally, as demographic shifts reshape European labor markets, comparative studies should assess how different institutional and cultural frameworks influence patterns of inclusion and exclusion for highly skilled second-generation professionals." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))
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Do xenophobic attitudes influence migrant workers’ regional location choice? (2025)
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Buch, Tanja, Carola Burkert, Stefan Hell, Annekatrin Niebuhr & Anette Haas (2025): Do xenophobic attitudes influence migrant workers’ regional location choice? In: PLoS ONE, Jg. 20, H. 2, 2024-12-16. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0316627
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"This paper investigates whether xenophobic attitudes, as measured by the regional share of votes for right-wing parties and xenophobic violence, affect migrants’ choices of where to live in Germany. We use a unique panel data set for the period 2004 to 2017 and apply fixed effects regression models and instrumental variable estimation to examine the relationship between anti-immigrant attitudes and immigration. Our results indicate that xenophobic attitudes tend to reduce regional labour immigration. However, evidence seems to be more robust for the support of right-wing parties than for xenophobic violence. Regarding heterogeneous effects across skill groups, the findings are ambiguous. While the immigration of skilled workers seems to be more sensitive to xenophobic violence, evidence is more robust for the share of right-wing votes in the case of low-skilled foreign workers. The strength of the adverse effect of anti-immigrant attitudes tends to increase with the local size of the coethnic community." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku, © PLoS ONE) ((en))
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Buch, Tanja; Haas, Anette; Hell, Stefan; Niebuhr, Annekatrin ; Burkert, Carola ; -
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How introduction programs help and hinder refugee integration: evidence from Norway (2025)
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Bugge, Edit, Sara Wallace Goodman & Marte Nordanger (2025): How introduction programs help and hinder refugee integration: evidence from Norway. In: Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, Jg. 51, H. 17, S. 4320-4339. DOI:10.1080/1369183x.2025.2536702
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"This study examines the impact of immigrant integration programs on low-literate refugees, focusing on the Norwegian Introduction Program (IP). Like other obligatory integration courses across Europe, the IP aims to promote active participation and economic self-reliance, but its effectiveness for vulnerable groups remains debated. Through semi-structured interviews with IP participants, we investigate how these programs both help and hinder integration for low-literate refugees. Our findings reveal that while the IP improves language skills and employment opportunities, it simultaneously impedes other aspects of integration, such as educational advancement and feelings of belonging. Three key hindrances emerge: a hierarchical course structure, arbitrary evaluation practices, and program trade-offs forcing difficult choices between education and employment. These features devalue prior skills, create barriers to early income gains, and reproduce deficit identities and inequalities among vulnerable participants. We conclude with policy recommendations to mitigate the risk of replicating inequalities, suggesting alternative programs and metrics of integration success more suitable for those lacking initial resources. This research contributes to the ongoing debate on the long-term effects of integration programs on low-literate refugees, a critically important yet understudied group." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))
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Does cultural identity influence the probability of employment during economic crises? (2025)
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Buonomo, Alessio, Stefania Capecchi, Francesca Di Iorio & Salvatore Strozza (2025): Does cultural identity influence the probability of employment during economic crises? In: Journal of Population Economics, Jg. 38, H. 3. DOI:10.1007/s00148-025-01116-0
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"This paper examines the relationships between cultural identity and immigrants’ likelihood of finding employment during economic crises. Drawing on Italian data from the Social Condition and Integration of Foreign Citizens (SCIF) survey, we develop a multidimensional measure of cultural identity that incorporates both self-identification and observable factors. The analysis reveals that cultural identity significantly affects employment outcomes, with dual identity (where immigrants maintain both their identity of origin and adopt aspects of the host country’s identity) proving to be the most beneficial for securing employment, even in a labour market constrained by an economic recession. This effect is evident for both men and women, although it is more pronounced among women. Based on these findings, policies that discourage the preservation of one’s original identity are not justified if the goal is to enhance immigrants’ success in the labour market. This studyhighlights the necessity of policies that promote cultural integration while also supporting cultural diversity." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))
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Aus- und Rückwanderung deutscher Arbeitskräfte: Droht eine Verschärfung des Fachkräftemangels? (2025)
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Erlinghagen, Marcel & Lisa Mansfeld (2025): Aus- und Rückwanderung deutscher Arbeitskräfte. Droht eine Verschärfung des Fachkräftemangels? In: WSI-Mitteilungen, Jg. 78, H. 4, S. 304-311. DOI:10.5771/0342-300x-2025-4-304
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"Auf Basis der Daten der German Emigration and Remigration Panel Study (GERPS) untersucht der Beitrag Ausmaß und Folgen der internationalen Migration deutscher Arbeitskräfte. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass es kaum zu dauerhaften Verlusten kommt, sondern die Abwanderung deutscher Fachkräfte ins Ausland vielfach ein temporäres Phänomen ist. Die allermeisten Ausgewanderten kommen nach einigen Jahren zurück. Diese zirkuläre Migration geht häufig einher mit verbesserten Arbeitsbedingungen (Lohn, Aufstiegschancen, Autonomie) im Ausland ebenso wie nach der Rückkehr nach Deutschland. Es ist davon auszugehen, dass die Rückgewanderten neues Wissen und neue Fertigkeiten mit nach Deutschland bringen, wovon auch und gerade Unternehmen profitieren sollten. Allerdings kommt es insgesamt zu einem Nettoverlust von Arbeitskräften, der sich für einzelne Berufsgruppen unterschiedlich darstellt. Gleichwohl ist gemessen am Gesamtvolumen der Berufsgruppen dieser Verlust von untergeordneter Bedeutung. Hier gilt es, in Zukunft stärker die Abwanderung ausländischer Fachkräfte in den Blick der Forschung und des politischen Interesses zu rücken, die quantitativ wesentlich bedeutsamer sein dürfte." (Autorenreferat, IAB-Doku)
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Barriers to humanitarian migration, victimization and integration outcomes: Evidence from Germany (2025)
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Freitas Monteiro, Teresa & Lars Ludolph (2025): Barriers to humanitarian migration, victimization and integration outcomes: Evidence from Germany. In: World Development, Jg. 186, 2024-11-01. DOI:10.1016/j.worlddev.2024.106833
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"Asylum seekers who migrate from developing countries to Europe frequently experience victimization events during their journey. The consequences of these events for their economic integration into destination countries are not yet well explored. In this paper, we analyze how victimization during asylum seekers’ journeys affects their labor market integration in Germany by using survey data collected in the aftermath of the 2015 refugee crisis. Our data allow us to account for the exact timing and geography of migration, such that samples of physically victimized and nonvictimized refugees are balanced along a wide range of characteristics. We find that, compared to nonvictimized refugees, refugees who were physically victimized during their journey to Germany favor joining the labor force and taking up low-income employment rather than investing in host country human capital. To explain these findings, we explore a range of potential mechanisms and find suggestive evidence that experiencing physical victimization in vulnerable situations is not only associated with a decline in mental health but also with a “loss of future orientation” among physically victimized refugees, leading them to discount future payoffs more heavily." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku, © Elsevier) ((en))
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Flucht, Ankommen und sozialer Wandel: Perspektiven für Geflüchtete in der deutschen Aufnahmegesellschaft (2025)
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Glorius, Birgit (2025): Flucht, Ankommen und sozialer Wandel. Perspektiven für Geflüchtete in der deutschen Aufnahmegesellschaft. (Kultur und soziale Praxis), Bielefeld: transcript, 391 S. DOI:10.14361/9783839410264
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"Auch zehn Jahre nach dem »Langen Sommer der Migration« gehören Flucht und die Aufnahme von Geflüchteten zu den politischen Dauerthemen in Deutschland. Basierend auf Interviews mit Geflüchteten und Mitgliedern der Aufnahmegesellschaft zeichnet Birgit Glorius den Prozess des Ankommens und den Start in ein neues Leben in Deutschland nach. Dabei fokussiert sie besonders auf die regionalen Unterschiede von Städten und Regionen Deutschlands hinsichtlich der Offenheit, Neugier, Anteilnahme oder Abwehr in Bezug auf Geflüchtete. Die Ergebnisse bieten Erklärungsansätze für unterschiedliche Integrationsverläufe und zeigen, wie Migration und Integration zur Transformation lokaler Gesellschaften beitragen." (Verlagsangaben, IAB-Doku)
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The effect of health on refugees’ labor market integration: evidence from a natural experiment in Germany (2025)
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Goßner, Laura, Philipp Jaschke & Yuliya Kosyakova (2025): The effect of health on refugees’ labor market integration: evidence from a natural experiment in Germany. (IAB-Discussion Paper 05/2025), Nürnberg, 32 S. DOI:10.48720/IAB.DP.2505
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"Dieses Papier analysiert die Rolle der Gesundheit für die Arbeitsmarktintegration von Geflüchteten in ihrem Zielland. Wir nutzen die quasi-zufällige anfängliche regionale Verteilung von Geflüchteten über Stadt- und Landkreise in Deutschland, um den kausalen Effekt der Gesundheit auf die Beschäftigung zu analysieren. Basierend auf regionaler und zeitlicher Heterogenität bei der Einführung einer Reform, die einen früheren Zugang zu Gesundheitsleistungen durch elektronische Gesundheitskarten (eGKs) ermöglichte, in Kombination mit der regionalen Verfügbarkeit von Gesundheitsdienstleistungen und dem Gesundheitszustand vor der Migration, konstruieren wir Instrumentalvariablen (IVs), die plausibel exogene Variationen im Gesundheitszustand der Geflüchteten nach ihrer Ankunft liefern. Unsere Ergebnisse zeigen, dass ein guter körperlicher Gesundheitszustand (PCS) die Erwerbstätigkeitswahrscheinlichkeit von Männern verbessert. Gleichzeitig erhöht ein guter psychischer Gesundheitszustand (MCS) die Erwerbstätigenquote von Frauen, wobei dieser Effekt aufgrund schwacher Instrumente mit Vorsicht zu betrachten ist. Hinsichtlich möglicher Mechanismen zeigen wir, dass eine bessere Gesundheit die Teilnahme an Sprachkursen und die deutschen Sprachkenntnisse von weiblichen Geflüchteten erhöht." (Autorenreferat, IAB-Doku)
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The Downfall of Assad: Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change (2025)
Hammer, Luisa; Wagner, Simon; Kassam, Kamal; Koch, Theresa; Kosyakova, Yuliya ; Olbrich, Lukas ; Gallegos‑Torres, Katia;Zitatform
Hammer, Luisa, Kamal Kassam, Yuliya Kosyakova, Katia Gallegos‑Torres, Lukas Olbrich, Theresa Koch & Simon Wagner (2025): The Downfall of Assad: Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change. (IAB-Discussion Paper 09/2025), Nürnberg, 31 S. DOI:10.48720/IAB.DP.2509
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"Am 8. Dezember 2024 veränderte der plötzliche Zusammenbruch des Regimes von Bashar al‑Assad die politische Landschaft Syriens und die Rückkehraussichten für Millionen von im Ausland lebenden Syrern abrupt. Wir nutzen diesen unerwarteten Regimewechsel als natürliches Experiment, um die kausalen Auswirkungen der Entwicklungen im Heimatland auf die Ansiedlungs‑und Rückkehrabsichten von Flüchtlingen zu schätzen. Auf der Grundlage neuartiger Umfragedaten aus Deutschland, die nur wenige Tage vor dem Sturz Assads erhoben wurden, stellen wir fest, dass der Zusammenbruch des Regimes die Ansiedlungsabsichten der Syrer in Deutschland erheblich beeinflusste. Befragte, die danach befragt wurden, äußerten eher temporäre Niederlassungsabsichten, gaben eher an, Auswanderungsüberlegungen zu haben, und äußerten eher Unsicherheit über ihre Zukunft in Deutschland. Wir finden jedoch keine Auswirkungen auf konkrete kurzfristige Auswanderungspläne, was darauf hindeutet, dass die erhöhten Rückkehrwünsche eher zukunftsorientierte Absichten als unmittelbare Verhaltensänderungen widerspiegeln. Weitere Analysen zeigen, dass Rechtssicherheit in Deutschland und eine schwächere soziale oder emotionale Integration mit einer stärkeren Präferenz für einen vorübergehenden Aufenthalt korrelieren." (Autorenreferat, IAB-Doku)
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Hammer, Luisa; Wagner, Simon; Kassam, Kamal; Koch, Theresa; Kosyakova, Yuliya ; Olbrich, Lukas ; -
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Cultural distance through the lens of social closeness and individual experiences with diversity (2025)
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Heyne, Stefanie, Jana Kuhlemann & Irena Kogan (2025): Cultural distance through the lens of social closeness and individual experiences with diversity. In: Soziale Welt, Jg. 76, H. 1-2, S. 105-131. DOI:10.5771/0038-6073-2025-1-2-105
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"Aufgrund von Kriegen und politischen Spannungen im Nahen Osten und Europa, hat Deutschland in den letzten Jahren einen starken Anstieg von Geflüchteten, insbesondere aus Syrien und der Ukraine erlebt. Diese Geflüchtete unterscheiden sich nicht nur in ihrer demografischen Zusammensetzung, sondern auch in ihrer kulturellen Ähnlichkeit zu Deutschland. Dieser Artikel untersucht den Einfluss kultureller Distanz auf die Akzeptanz von Immigranten in Deutschland und greift dabei auf theoretische Konzepte in Bezug auf Bedrohungswahrnehmung, soziale Identität und Sozialisation zurück. Die Studie untersucht das Zusammenspiel von kultureller und sozialer Distanz und untersucht, ob der Einfluss der kulturellen Distanz je nach den individuellen sozialen Erfahrungen der Personen variiert. Unter Verwendung von Daten aus einem Faktoriellen Survey-Experiment, das in der 63. Welle des German Internet Panel durchgeführt wurde, untersuchen wir die kulturelle Distanz auf eine multidimensionale Weise. Unsere Analysen bestätigen die signifikante Rolle der kulturellen Distanz und heben einen stärkeren Einfluss der kulturellen Distanz in Interaktionen mit geringerer sozialer Distanz hervor. Darüber hinaus identifizieren wir deutliche Variationen basierend auf der Dimension der kulturellen Distanz sowie unter den Befragten, abhängig von ihrem Bildungsniveau und zwischen den Geburtskohorten." (Autorenreferat, IAB-Doku)
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Labor of Love: Immigrant–Native Intermarriage and Labor Force Outcomes Across European Union Member States (2025)
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Ivory, Tristan & Chuling Adam Huang (2025): Labor of Love: Immigrant–Native Intermarriage and Labor Force Outcomes Across European Union Member States. In: Demography, Jg. 62, H. 2, S. 571-597. DOI:10.1215/00703370-11868529
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"Immigrant–native intermarriage has been shown to improve immigrant labor force outcomes. A parallel line of research demonstrates that immigrant employment outcomes are strongly influenced by the sociopolitical climate and overall reception immigrants receive upon arrival in the host society. Our research spans both strands of literature to address unresolved questions about how the association between immigrant–native intermarriage and foreign-born occupational status changes across host societies on the basis of their national-level polices and views toward outsiders. To assess this, we analyze substantive changes in immigrant occupational attainment across twenty European Union countries from 2008 to 2018 using individual-level, cross-sectional data from the European Union Labor Force Survey on occupational attainment merged with country-level data from the European Social Survey on attitudes toward outsiders and the Migrant Integration Policy Index on integration policies. Our findings show that the association between intermarriage and immigrant occupation status is stronger in countries with more welcoming policies, whereas attitudes toward outsiders do not have a significant effect net of the moderating role of policy. The novel use of occupational status along with the moderating effect of policy provides further evidence that closed societies impede immigrant integration while deepening immigrant marginalization." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku, © Springer-Verlag) ((en))
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Determinants of refugees’ generalised and institutional trust: evidence from Germany (2025)
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Kanas, Agnieszka, Frank van Tubergen & Yuliya Kosyakova (2025): Determinants of refugees’ generalised and institutional trust: evidence from Germany. In: Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, S. 1-20. DOI:10.1080/1369183x.2025.2514800
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"This paper examines the factors shaping refugees’ institutionalized and generalized trust, focusing on three key influences: (1) pre-arrival migration effects, such as experiences of trauma; (2) asylum procedure effects, including the length and outcome of the process and perceptions of fairness; and (3) post-procedure effects, particularly the context of reception. Using data from the IAB-BAMF-SOEP survey of refugees in Germany, we find that the conditions of the asylum process and the reception context are critical determinants of refugees’ trust. Specifically, while the length of the asylum process and living in shared accommodations negatively affect institutional trust, these impacts are largely mediated by other refugee-specific experiences, such as perceptions of procedural and interactional justice. Receiving a positive asylum decision directly enhances refugees ’ trust in German institutions and other people, whereas being trapped in existential limbo severely erodes trust levels. Additionally, refugees subject to residency restrictions exhibit lower institutional and generalized trust levels than those without such limitations. These findings highlight the critical role of short and fair asylum procedures and inclusive reception policies in fostering trust among refugees, with significant implications for improving integration outcomes and social cohesion." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))
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Germany as a stopover? Insights into return and International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa) (2025)
Kosyakova, Yuliya ; Wagner, Simon; Gallegos Torres, Katia ; Hammer, Luisa; Koch, Theresa; Olbrich, Lukas ;Zitatform
Kosyakova, Yuliya, Lukas Olbrich, Katia Gallegos Torres, Luisa Hammer, Theresa Koch & Simon Wagner (2025): Germany as a stopover? Insights into return and International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa). (IAB-Forschungsbericht 15/2025 (en)), Nürnberg, 92 S. DOI:10.48720/IAB.FB.2515en
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"Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising. Between 2014 and 2023, the average emigration rate among foreign nationals ranged from 6 to 11 percent, depending on the data source. At the same time, Germany requires a net annual immigration of around 400,000 people to stabilize its labor force potential. The high mobility propensity among immigrants can challenge this goal - with far-reaching consequences for securing skilled labor, integration, and the long-term viability of the welfare state. To gain robust insights into the causes, patterns, and effects of mobility, the International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa) has been established as a new longitudinal online survey. It includes first-time surveys every two years, complemented by annual follow-up surveys over a four-year period. In the first wave (December 2024 to April 2025), around 50,000 immigrants participated. The first follow-up survey is scheduled for the second half of 2025. Using statistical weighting procedures, the data allow for representative statements about individuals in Germany who immigrated by April 2, 2024, are registered in the data of the Federal Employment Agency (e.g. via employment, benefit receipt, or participation in labor market programs), and are in working age (18 to 65 years). Key findings from the first wave indicate: A narrow majority of immigrants (57 percent, roughly 5.7 million people) plan to stay in Germany permanently. Around 1.2 million (12 percent) aim for a temporary stay, and roughly 3 million (30 percent) remain uncertain. About 2.6 million people (26 percent) reported having considered leaving Germany in the last 12 months; approximately 300,000 (3 percent) already have concrete emigration plans - split roughly equally between return migration and onward migration. Given Germany's structural need for skilled labor, the political priority in migration policy is shifting: not only immigration, but also the long-term retention of immigrants is becoming a key challenge. The data reveal that emigration intentions vary widely. Those intending to return primarily target European countries such as Poland or Romania but also Turkey, while onward migrants tend to prefer Switzerland, the United States, or Spain. Motivations also differ: family reasons dominate returns to the country of origin, while economic opportunities play a key role in onward migration. Main reasons for emigration considerations include political dissatisfaction, personal preferences, tax burdens, and bureaucracy. These motives are present among labor migrants, education- and family-based migrants alike; refugees also frequently cite discrimination as a major reason. Overall, the findings suggest that state measures such as reducing bureaucracy, simplifying administrative procedures, and offering tax incentives could help lower emigration intentions. Regarding sociodemographic and migration-specific factors, the IMPa results highlight their central role in shaping emigration intentions. Men report higher rates of temporary stay intentions, emigration considerations, and concrete migration plans than women. Region of origin and reason for migration significantly influence mobility patterns: refugees and individuals with family reunification backgrounds express considerably lower emigration tendencies, while migrants from EU countries and those who came for work or education show higher mobility. Furthermore, immigrants with permanent residence status or EU/German citizenship are more likely to consider leaving - probably due to broader legal mobility options. The IMPa results highlight that labor market factors and economic integration also play a critical but nuanced role in shaping emigration intentions. Education emerges as a key predictor: highly educated individuals more frequently express thoughts of leaving or make concrete plans than those with lower educational levels. Qualifications obtained in Germany or third countries - as well as foreign qualifications recognized in Germany - are more strongly associated with emigration considerations, likely due to their higher international transferability. Employed individuals are more likely to report temporary stay intentions than those who are not employed or are in training. Sectors where the outmigration risk among immigrants is particularly high-such as IT and technical services-are also those facing significant skilled labor shortages. Furthermore, it is notable that in other sectors vulnerable to labor shortages-such as healthcare, construction, public administration, or retail-, emigration tendencies are not above average, but they are still relevant. Higher incomes are also associated with stronger emigration considerations and plans, which indicates that migrants who are particularly well integrated into the labor market want to leave Germany again. Another important factor is job satisfaction: the less satisfied individuals are with their work, the more frequently they express temporary intentions to stay, thoughts of emigration, and concrete emigration plans. Job satisfaction thus acts as a stabilizing factor. Language skills show differentiated effects: while descriptive findings suggest that individuals with poor German skills have lower intentions to stay permanently and higher mobility plans, multivariate analyses indicate that good German skills are associated with increased mobility. Good English skills also tend to increase emigration intentions, likely due to better international labor market options. Social integration and societal participation are also crucial: family ties in Germany and regular contact with German nationals have a stabilizing effect. A strong emotional attachment to Germany stabilizes the intention to stay, whereas a strong connection to the country of origin increases the likelihood of emigration. A strong subjective sense of welcome and low perceptions of discrimination significantly reduce the probability of emigration considerations and plans. Conversely, perceptions of discrimination - especially in interactions with authorities, police, and at the workplace - greatly increases emigration tendencies. Political dissatisfaction also significantly raises the likelihood of emigration-related thoughts and plans. In summary, emigration intentions do not arise randomly but are the result of a complex interplay of individual characteristics, social integration, economic anchoring, and perceived societal acceptance. One of the central findings of the IMPa survey is that those who came to Germany for work or education, better educated, more economically successful, and more linguistically integrated are the ones most likely to consider leaving or already have concrete plans to do so. In other words: those most urgently needed to secure Germany's future labor supply are also those most inclined to leave. This selective mobility endangers the country's long-term ability to retain skilled labor. It is therefore essential to offer this group a meaningful perspective and to position Germany not only as a place of immigration but as a country in which people want to stay and build their future. This includes faster and more transparent recognition of qualifications, a determined reduction of bureaucratic hurdles, family-friendly integration policies, and targeted measures against everyday and workplace discrimination. Only when immigrants feel like fully included members of society - with real opportunities for participation and professional advancement - are they likely to choose Germany as their long-term home and pursue both personal and professional goals here. So far, only about one fifth of those with emigration plans have taken concrete steps towards leaving. At the same time, roughly one fifth express a long-term wish to return to Germany, one third rule it out, and about half remain undecided. This means that around two thirds of those considering emigration are potentially open to returning in the future. Activating and supporting this return potential could become a valuable component of Germany's strategic labor policy." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))
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Kosyakova, Yuliya ; Wagner, Simon; Gallegos Torres, Katia ; Hammer, Luisa; Koch, Theresa; Olbrich, Lukas ;Ähnliche Treffer
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Determinants of Refugees’ Identification with Country of Origin and Host Country and Their Naturalization Intentions: Evidence from Germany (2025)
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Kosyakova, Yuliya, Frank van Tubergen & Agnieszka Kanas (2025): Determinants of Refugees’ Identification with Country of Origin and Host Country and Their Naturalization Intentions: Evidence from Germany. In: Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies, S. 1-19. DOI:10.1080/15562948.2025.2542775
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"Despite extensive research on immigrants’ identification and its integration implications, a substantial gap remains in understanding the factors and mechanisms underlying refugees’ identification processes. This study addresses this gap by adopting a comprehensive perspective, simultaneously examining their origin-country and host-country identification alongside naturalization intentions among recently arrived refugees in Germany. Drawing on a nationally representative, longitudinal survey of refugees, our findings reveal the importance of refugee-specific and immigrant-generic factors shaping identification processes and citizenship intentions. Factors such as health risks, traumatic experiences, barriers to return, and residency obligations are significantly related to origin-country and host-country identifications and citizenship intentions, highlighting the unique challenges faced by refugees. Refugee identification and citizenship intentions are also influenced by immigrant-generic factors, including welcoming societal context upon arrival, destination language proficiency, contacts with natives, and ties with family and friends in their country of origin. Theoretical insights from our study underscore the presence of distinct mechanisms driving origin-country identification versus host-country identification and citizenship intentions." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku, © Taylor & Francis) ((en))
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Lebenssituation und Teilhabe ukrainischer Geflüchteter in Deutschland: Ergebnisse der IAB-BAMF-SOEP-Befragung (2025)
Kosyakova, Yuliya ; Bartig, Susanne; Gatskova, Kseniia ; Koch, Theresa; Rother, Nina ; Kosyakova, Yuliya ; Biddle, Louise ; Zinn, Sabine ; Cardozo Silva, Adriana; Rother, Nina ; Eckhard, Jan ; Tanis, Kerstin ; Zinn, Sabine ; Süttmann, Felix; Cumming, Philippa; Sommer, Elena; Büsche, Matteo Jacques; Siegert, Manuel ; Marchitto, Andrea; Schwanhäuser, Silvia ;Zitatform
Kosyakova, Yuliya, Nina Rother & Sabine Zinn (Hrsg.); Bartig, Susanne, Louise Biddle, Matteo Jacques Büsche, Adriana Cardozo Silva, Philippa Cumming, Jan Eckhard, Kseniia Gatskova, Theresa Koch, Yuliya Kosyakova, Andrea Marchitto, Silvia Schwanhäuser, Manuel Siegert, Elena Sommer, Felix Süttmann, Kerstin Tanis, Nina Rother & Sabine Zinn (2025): Lebenssituation und Teilhabe ukrainischer Geflüchteter in Deutschland: Ergebnisse der IAB-BAMF-SOEP-Befragung. (Forschungsbericht / Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge 51), Nürnberg, 106 S. DOI:10.48570/bamf.fz.fb.51.d.2025.ukrgefl.1.0
Abstract
"Der gemeinsame Forschungsbericht des Instituts für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB), des Forschungszentrums des Bundesamtes für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF-FZ) und des Sozio-oekonomischen Panels (SOEP) am DIW Berlin gibt einen Überblick über die Lebenssituation und Teilhabe von ukrainischen Geflüchteten in Deutschland. Im Fokus der Studie stehen die familiäre Situation der Geflüchteten, ihre Wohnsituation, ihre Bleibeabsichten, die Entwicklung ihrer Sprachkenntnisse und ihre Arbeitsmarktintegration. Die Analysen basieren auf den Daten der IAB-BAMF-SOEP-Befragung von Geflüchteten in der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres 2023, an der auch rund 3.400 ukrainische Geflüchtete, teilgenommen haben. Im Bericht wird zwischen zwei Zuzugskohorten differenziert: Die erste Kohorte bilden ukrainische Geflüchtete, die kurz nach Kriegsbeginn bis Ende Mai 2022 nach Deutschland eingereist sind, die zweite jene, die ab Juni 2022 angekommen sind. Damit ermöglicht der Bericht eine vergleichende Analyse der Lebensrealitäten derjenigen, die vor, und derjenigen die nach dem Rechtskreiswechsel der ukrainischen Geflüchteten in das SGB II und SGB XII nach Deutschland eingereist sind. Durch Gewichtung liefert die Studie repräsentative Erkenntnisse für alle ukrainischen Geflüchteten in Deutschland." (Autorenreferat, IAB-Doku)
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Kosyakova, Yuliya ; Gatskova, Kseniia ; Koch, Theresa; Kosyakova, Yuliya ; Schwanhäuser, Silvia ;Ähnliche Treffer
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The role of physical leisure activities in refugees’ structural integration (2025)
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Kuhlemann, Jana & Yuliya Kosyakova (2025): The role of physical leisure activities in refugees’ structural integration. (IAB-Discussion Paper 15/2025), Nürnberg, 63 S. DOI:10.48720/IAB.DP.2515
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"Diese Studie untersucht die Rolle von Sport als Freizeitaktivität für die strukturelle Integration von Geflüchteten durch die Erhöhung ihres Sozialkapitals, und der Verbesserung ihrer Sprachkenntnisse der Aufnahmegesellschaft und ihrer Gesundheit. Die durch solche Aktivitäten erworbene körperliche Fitness kann auch für das Arbeiten in körperlich anstrengenden Jobs entscheidend sein. Da Arbeitsmarktbeteiligung die soziale Integration von Geflüchteten erheblich beeinflusst, untersucht diese Forschung speziell die Auswirkungen der Intensität und Regelmäßigkeit sportlicher Betätigung auf den Arbeitsmarkterfolg von Geflüchteten aus der Flüchtingswelle von 2015/16 nach Deutschland. Anhand von Längsschnittdaten der IAB-BAMF-SOEP-Befragung von Geflüchteten zeigen die Ergebnisse, dass eine regelmäßige und intensivere sportliche Betätigung die Chancen von Geflüchteten erhöht, im Folgejahr einer Erwerbstätigkeit nachzugehen und in körperlich anstrengenden Jobs zu arbeiten. Sportliche Betätigung korreliert jedoch nicht mit höherem Berufsprestige, was Geflüchtete möglicherweise an Jobs mit niedrigerem Status bindet. Darüber hinaus zeigt sich für Zeitnutzung in anderen (nicht sportlichen) Freizeitaktivitäten eine leicht negative Assoziation mit Arbeitsmarkterfolg. Dies unterstreicht die einzigartigen Vorteile von Sport für Geflüchtete. Insgesamt weisen die Ergebnisse einerseits darauf hin, dass Sport für Geflüchtete zwar hilfreich beim Einstieg in den deutschen Arbeitsmarkt sein kann, andererseits aber ihren beruflichen Aufstieg einschränken kann." (Autorenreferat, IAB-Doku)
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"Deutschland ist auf qualifizierte Fachkräfte aus dem Ausland angewiesen. Ideal wäre es daher, internationale Studierende zu halten. Dafür muss die neue Bundesregierung die Zahl der Studienplätze erhöhen, Begleitprogramme intensivieren, echte Willkommenskultur schaffen und das Aufenthaltsrecht verbessern." (Autorenreferat, IAB-Doku, © Table.Media)
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Immigrants in the Income Elite in Germany: The Role of Immigrant-Native Households (2025)
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Zimmermann, Florian, Matthias Collischon & Anja Wunder (2025): Immigrants in the Income Elite in Germany: The Role of Immigrant-Native Households. In: The British journal of sociology, Jg. 76, H. 5, S. 1196-1204., 2025-06-23. DOI:10.1111/1468-4446.70007
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"Although studying elites is a growing strand of scholarship in social sciences, the literature is mostly migration-blind. In this research note, we examine the role of household composition for immigrants' pathways to the elite of the household income distribution in Germany. Distinguishing between native-native, immigrant-native, and immigrant-immigrant households, we investigate the propensity of being in the income elite by household composition and whether education and self-employment, two major pathways into the income elite, differ by household composition. We hypothesize that immigrants in immigrant-native households benefit from their native partner's host-country resources and support. Using data from the German Microcensus from 2009 to 2019 covering around three million observations, we show that immigrant-native households have a higher propensity of belonging to the income elite compared to immigrant-immigrant households. Surprisingly, we find no differences between immigrant-native and native-native households. In addition, we demonstrate that the positive association between education, self-employment and elite membership is stronger for immigrant-native households compared to immigrant-immigrant households. Overall, our research note highlights the importance of the household context for immigrants' access to the income elite." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku, © Wiley) ((en))
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International Migration Outlook 2025 (2025)
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(2025): International Migration Outlook 2025. (International migration outlook 49), Paris, 439 S. DOI:10.1787/ae26c893-en
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"This publication constitutes the 49th report of the OECD’s Continuous Reporting System on Migration. The report is divided into six chapters plus a statistical annex. Chapter 1 provides a broad overview of recent trends in international migration flows. It also analyses recent changes on the labour market inclusion of immigrants in OECD countries. Chapter 2 monitors recent changes in migration policies, while Chapter 3 looks at the recent changes in policies that support the integration of immigrants and their children. Chapter 4 looks at the role of firms in immigrant integration. It sheds new light on the role of firms in shaping the immigrant earnings gap using linked employer-employee data for 15 OECD countries. The chapter starts by documenting the immigrant earnings gap at entry in the labour market and the extent to which it is driven by immigrants working disproportionately in lower-paying firms, industries and occupations. It then analyses how the earnings gap evolves as immigrants integrate into the labour market by moving to better-paying firms, industries and occupations. The implications for immigrant integration policy are discussed in the conclusion. Chapter 5 is the result of a co‑operation between the OECD and the WHO in the context of the “Working for Health” programme. It examines the evolution of international migration of health professionals, specifically doctors and nurses, to OECD countries since 2000/01, in the context of growing workforce shortages and increasing global competition for talent. The chapter considers the implications for countries of origin, including the risk of brain drain, and highlights the importance of ethical recruitment practices. Finally, it explores recent changes in migration policies affecting health professionals, as well as developments in the recognition of foreign qualifications and licensing across the OECD. Chapter 6 presents succinct country-specific notes and statistics on developments in international migration movements and policies in OECD and selected non-OECD countries in recent years. Lastly, the statistical annex includes a broad selection of recent and historical statistics on immigrant flows, asylum requests, foreign and foreign-born populations, and naturalisation." (Text excerpt, IAB-Doku) ((en))
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Integration hat hohe Bedeutung für Arbeitsmarkt und Gesellschaft (2024)
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Bellmann, Lutz & Yuliya Kosyakova (2024): Integration hat hohe Bedeutung für Arbeitsmarkt und Gesellschaft. In: IAB-Forum H. 27.12.2024. DOI:10.48720/IAB.FOO.20241227.01
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"Welche individuellen und institutionellen Faktoren können die Arbeitsmarktintegration von Geflüchteten hemmen und welche fördern sie? Antworten auf diese Fragen gab eine gemeinsame Online-Veranstaltung des OECD Berlin Centre und des IAB zum Thema „Wie gut gelingt die Integration von Geflüchteten in den deutschen Arbeitsmarkt?“. Sie fand am 4. Dezember dieses Jahres im Rahmen der Reihe „OECD-Gesellschaftssalon“ statt." (Autorenreferat, IAB-Doku)
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