Policy Brief: Bilateral Labour Recruitment Agreement: Germany – Syria

by Jamil Alyou

A Policy Framework to Address Germany’s Skilled Labour Shortages and Syria’s Reconstruction Needs

Germany faces a critical labour shortage due to an ageing population and years of strong economic demand. At the same time, Syria is emerging from over a decade of conflict that devastated its economy. While Syria’s domestic economy struggles to absorb workers, many Syrian nationals (including refugees abroad) have acquired education and skills that could be utilised more efficiently. This situation presents an opportunity for a mutually beneficial labour mobility partnership.

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