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Why are immigrants leaving Germany? New research reveals it’s not one reason—but a mix of family ties, discrimination, bureaucratic hurdles, housing struggles, and language barriers. Younger arrivals, often fluent in English but less confident in German, are most likely to return, either to their home countries or nearby EU nations like Spain or Switzerland. Experts stress that language support and job alignment are critical for retention, while government efforts to streamline immigration processes are hampered by staffing shortages and slow digital progress. Germany’s challenge? Attracting talent isn’t enough—making immigrants feel they truly belong is the real goal.

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