Culture Germany’s foreign workers need more support amid xenophobia fears Lower salary thresholds and expanded Blue Card eligibility aim to attract skilled talent iStock.com/franz12 Image Izzy Wood Reporter Thursday 20 February 2025 Xenophobic attitudes significantly influence regional immigration patterns in Germany, a new study suggests, ahead of a crunch federal election this Sunday. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics Could federal election damage Germany’s appeal to expats? Settlement Support Rising xenophobia risks derailing Germany’s foreign talent drive Work Permits Germany successful with migrant integration, but barriers remain Immigration Germany’s Skilled Migration Act – a year on