Should Germany increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Skilled temporary work visas are usually given to foreign scientists, engineers, programmers, architects, executives, and other positions or fields where demand outpaces supply. Most businesses argue that hiring skilled foreign workers allows them to competitively fill positions which are in high demand. Opponents argue that skilled immigrants decrease middle class wages and job tenure.
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Response rates from 594 Thüringen voters.
57% Increase |
35% Decrease |
55% Increase |
20% Decrease |
3% Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
8% Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
7% Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages |
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Unique answers from Thüringen voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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If companies cannot fill the position with a candidate from the nation, the skilled foreign workers should be sought.
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Increase, but add protections for immigrants
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Increase, but also make sure that companies do not take advantage of this to decrease wages for local workers
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Decrease. Temporary work is bad for the economy due to employee replacement costs. Instead, a smaller number of visas should be given which are permanent. Also, the high temporary quantity harms wages of workers regardless of orign.
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Governments need to adjust such visas based on the need of the country at the time. If a high-skilled laborer is in need, more visas. If the country has such high-skilled laborers less or no visas
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There should be a quota or cap on legal and skilled migration, and a complete ban on illegal migration
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they should be no increase or decrease in immigrant workers, you should be hired base on the work you don and the skills you have
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