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Video. Germany takes aim at skilled labour shortage with new legislation

Updated: 24/06/2023 - 0:07 GMT+2

Germany's parliament on Friday approved plans to attract more skilled workers to Europe's biggest economy and help address labour shortages in a growing number of professions.

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