Berlin Mayor Advocates for Easing Refugee Work Restrictions

Mayor Kai Wegner emphasizes the importance of early employment for refugees to aid integration and address labor shortages.

Mayor Kai Wegner calls for the reduction of legal barriers preventing refugees from accessing the job market in Germany.
Wegner highlights that integration is best achieved through prompt employment and language acquisition.
Current policies allow refugees to work after six months in initial reception centers, down from nine months previously.
He urges the federal government to allocate more resources for language and integration courses.
Wegner also suggests expanding opportunities for asylum seekers to engage in community service work.