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German Health Care Scenario
A shadow of scarcity falls upon the healthcare sectors of several European nations.
Across the European tapestry, a worrying thread emerges - a dearth of skilled hands to mend the ailing. Specialist doctors and dedicated nurses, the very lifeblood of healthcare systems, are vanishing faster than they can be replaced. In a desperate bid to staunch the wound, EU states are resorting to a novel remedy: offering foreigners a streamlined path to work visas, the fabled Schengen gateway.
As the years unfurl and the graying tide of an aging populace washes over Europe, certain nations within the Union find themselves increasingly reliant upon the skilled hands of those born beyond their shores. A quiet desperation for capable workers permeates the air, a silent acknowledgement of the shifting sands of demographics.
Doctors
Germany, like many EU nations, faces a persistent shortage of healthcare professionals. This has led to a growing reliance on foreign doctors. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), 12% of doctors in Germany in 2023 were foreign nationals, a significant increase from 7% a decade prior. This translates to approximately 62,000 foreign doctors working in Germany, up from 29,000 in 2013. Overall, Destatis reports that 115,000 foreign doctors have immigrated to Germany.
Nurses
Germany is grappling with a significant shortage of nurses, prompting them to look towards healthcare professionals from other countries to fill the gap. Latest News highlighted a need for an additional 100,000 nurses by 2025.
In response, German authorities are actively seeking qualified nurses from abroad, including those from Latin America, Morocco, Russia, Africa...This recruitment effort coincides with recent relaxations in immigration policies across some European Union countries, including Germany and Denmark. These changes make it easier for foreign workers, including nurses, to obtain work visas and potentially immigrate.