Created: July 6, 2026 Last updated: July 6, 2026 Editorial Introduction: Germany Wants Migrants — But Has Nowhere to Put Them Germany’s migration reforms are bold. Chancenkarte 2026 opened the door for skilled workers without job offers. Recognition rules were simplified. Visa processing accelerated. The country is finally competing for global talent. But none of this matters if newcomers cannot solve the most brutal, underestimated, and emotionally draining challenge of mi

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