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Immigrants plug Germany's crucial work shortages from kitchens to hospitals

More than half of cooks in Germany had an immigration background in 2025, as well as about a third of all nurses and dental assistants.

Immigrants plug Germany's crucial work shortages from kitchens to hospitals

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More than half of cooks in Germany had an immigration background in 2025, as well as about a third of all nurses and dental assistants.

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More than half of cooks in Germany had an immigration background in 2025, as well as about a third of all nurses and dental assistants.

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