Xenophobia in Germany s regions limits the immigration of skilled workers (Interview)

Abstract

"Like many other European countries, Germany is experiencing a rise in xenophobic attitudes. Yet within Germany, there are significant regional differences. Business- and political leaders believe that xenophobic sentiment is already jeopardising the attractiveness of some German regions as a business location. Two studies by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) now show how xenophobic attitudes in the regions affect both intra-German labour mobility and foreign workers’ choice of residence. The IAB Forum editorial team asked Tanja Buch and Carola Burkert about their findings." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Keitel, C. & Winters, J., Buch, T. & Burkert, C. (interviewte Person) (2025): Xenophobia in Germany s regions limits the immigration of skilled workers (Interview). In: IAB-Forum No. 28.05.2025. DOI:10.48720/IAB.FOO.20250528.02