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German Chancellor Merkel has called the coronavirus pandemic the biggest challenge to her nation since World War II and is receiving praise around the world for her government's handling of the crisis. But is that praise deserved?
A new law will go into effect on March 1: the Skilled Immigration Act. Why is Germany in need of skilled workers from non-EU countries and is Germany ready to welcome them?
What are the big challenges facing Germany in 2020? This week on Studio Berlin, host Sumi Somaskanda discusses the crucial questions of German domestic and foreign policy with Siobhán Dowling, editor at the Berlin Policy Journal, and Andreas Kluth, writer and editor at Bloomberg Opinion.
Germany's homeless population has increased by more than 4% over the previous year. What's the reason behind it and what can authorities do to address the issue? Studio Berlin host Sumi Somaskanda takes a closer look at homelessness and poverty in Germany and Berlin. She is joined by Jutta Allmedinger, president of the WZB Berlin Social Science center and Wilhelm Nadolny from the Berliner Stadtmission, or Berlin City Mission.
Migration to Europe is rising again. In September alone, more than 12,000 refugees arrived in Greece. This week on Studio Berlin: how is Europe tackling this challenge? And why can't European countries seem to agree on a common approach to migration?
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