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(The Indian Express)The migrant in Germany, caught between nativist politics and an open policy

Release Date
2026-10-05
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The Indian Express
Summary
Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has made major electoral gains, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with economic stagnation and immigration. Although the AfD distinguishes between irregular migrants and skilled legal workers, its rise is pushing mainstream parties toward tougher migration policies and contributing to a less welcoming political and social climate for foreigners.

This creates a fundamental contradiction for Germany. Its ageing population, low birth rate and severe labour shortages mean that the country remains heavily dependent on immigration. Indian nationals have become particularly important, with their population in Germany rising from about 86,000 in 2015 to 280,000 in 2025. Around 138,000 Indians work in skilled sectors such as IT, STEM and healthcare, while Germany may need roughly 400,000 new immigrants annually to meet future labour demand.

The growing influence of the AfD is unlikely to immediately dismantle Germany’s legal migration framework or its Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement with India. However, tougher rhetoric, rising hate crimes and restrictive political pressures could discourage skilled Indians from viewing Germany as a long-term destination. Some may instead see it as a temporary stepping stone before moving elsewhere.

The central challenge for Germany is therefore to reconcile its political demand for tighter migration control with its economic need for foreign talent. How it manages this tension will affect not only Germany’s position as Europe’s industrial powerhouse but also Indo-German cooperation in areas such as research, digitalisation and artificial intelligence.
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