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In ageing Germany, refugees are seen as tomorrow's skilled workers
Published Thu, Sep 10, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Berlin
WHILE many European countries say asylum seekers could damage their economies if they let in too many, Germany is counting on the record numbers pouring across its borders to save its own.
Berlin estimates its working age population will shrink by six million people by 2030 as the number of deaths outstrips births, making it hard to keep the economy growing.
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