But they may not have a choice. Germany s population is aging steadily while birth rates are declining, a fact that will lead to a dramatic upturn in the country s demographics in about 30 years. This aging process and accompanying decrease of young voices could result in less willingness for innovation and reform. More striking yet, however, is the forecast that the majority of people will depend on and tap into a social system financed by a minority of the population. A report released by the United Nations earlier this year calculates a need of 48,000 foreigners per year to halt Germany s slide toward labor shortages and a failing pension system.
Foreigners are also the first to lose their jobs when the unemployment rate rises.
Thus, twice as many foreigners as Germans are scouring the Help-Wanted pages. Some also contend that thousands of people have come to Germany from Eastern Europe or Asia, applied for political asylum, were denied and stayed on anyway - costing German tax payers millions. This is yet another falsehood. It is apparent that Germany s social system will collapse in a few years time if it refuses entrance to help from beyond its borders. It is becoming apparent that Germany s economic system will suffer if it refrains from clamping down on right-wing violence and discrimination within its borders.