Immigration law hailed as a vital turning point in Germany’s attitude to a multi-racial society

Germany's upper house of parliament has approved an immigration bill, July 2004, aimed at bringing in skilled workers while protecting the country from terrorism. This is Germany's first law providing for regulated and planned immigration, as previously immigrants had largely come as guest workers.

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