Volker Wieland does not consider immigration as solution of demographic problem (FAZ, "Frankfurter Rundschau")

Professor Volker Wieland has warned of combining humanitarian and demographic challenges in the refugee debate. The arrival of the refugees does not solve the demographic problems of the member states in the euro area, he said in a speech at the IHK Frankfurt.

The productivity of many persons seeking asylum would be below the minimum wage of 8,50 euros, Wieland said. Integration would be a long and difficult process.

 

Professor Volker Wieland's speech (PDF, 141 KB)

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