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Immigration to Germany 'Better Qualified than the Domestic Population'

In recent years, Germany has begun attracting large numbers of highly qualified immigrants. Demographics expert Reiner Klingholz says that the development could be vital to the country's future, despite ongoing problems with integration. Von Maximilian Popp

'Better Qualified than the Domestic Population' - Henning Kaiser/ dpa

Contentment Ranking Northern Germans Are the Happiest

According to a new report, the divide in happiness between people in the former East and West Germany is growing. Though experts don't know why, residents of the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein are the most content, while the saddest live in economically depressed Brandenburg.

Northern Germans Are the Happiest - DPA

Democracy's Dropouts The Quixotic Rise of German Non-Voters

With the help of intellectuals and celebrities, not voting has recently become de rigueur in Germany. But declining voter turnout harms democratic legitimacy, bolsters the power of those who prompted discontent and could sway Sunday's election. Von Nicola Abé, Melanie Amann und Markus Feldenkirchen

The Quixotic Rise of German Non-Voters - Armin Weigel/ dpa

Detroit, Germany Study Warns of Ongoing Depopulation Trend

Rents in many large German cities are too high, but in some towns vacancies are rampant. A new study warns that if these developments continue, many cities could end up looking like Detroit. Von David Böcking

Study Warns of Ongoing Depopulation Trend - MICHAEL DALDER/ REUTERS

Aging Together A New Way to Avoid Late-Life Loneliness

Getting old often means getting lonely. Five pensioners from Hamburg tried to improve their lives by moving into a shared apartment. SPIEGEL journalist Barbara Hardinghaus, seeking options for her own parents, explored how they fared. She found that old age and happiness can go together. Von Barbara Hardinghaus

Birth Rate Boon? Germany Promises Daycare for All

A new law went into effect in Germany on Thursday guaranteeing every child over 12 months of age a slot at a daycare facility. The government hopes the policy will help reverse one of Europe's lowest birth rates. Von Friederike Heine

Germany Promises Daycare for All - MICHAELA REHLE/ REUTERS

Fudged Results Family Minister Accused of Twisting Truth

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants to score points this election season with family policy, but her minister in charge of the issue is being criticized for playing fast and loose with the numbers. Researchers are incensed. Von SPIEGEL ONLINE Staff

Family Minister Accused of Twisting Truth - DPA

Demographic Corrections Census Downsizes German Population

For the first time since reunification more than two decades ago, census data was released in Germany on Friday. Among the more surprising findings were that there are fewer Germans and foreigners than previously thought, not to mention hundreds of thousands of homes without toilets, showers or heaters.

Census Downsizes German Population - Daniel Bockwoldt/ dpa

Coming to Germany Spanish Workers Look for a Future in Bavaria

Youth unemployment in Spain is enormously high, yet some companies in Germany can't find the skilled labor they need. Now, a program in Bavaria is trying to kill two birds with one stone. It has been overwhelmed with applications and the first Spanish newcomers have begun arriving. Von Andrew Bowen

Spanish Workers Look for a Future in Bavaria - Andrew Bowen

Help Wanted Will Dearth of Experts Starve German Economy?

The success of Germany's economy has long been driven by small and mid-sized companies dependent on skilled labor. But a developing shortage of experts represents a threat to the country's economic future. With babies in short supply, immigration could be the answer. Von Charles Hawley

Will Dearth of Experts Starve German Economy? - Adam Berry/ Getty Images

Volunteers Wanted Locals Help Save Germany's Shrinking Towns

While a graying population affects all of Germany, small rural towns have been hit the hardest. To counteract the demographic trend and make up for lacking resources, many communities are asking citizens to pitch in -- for free. Von Sigrid Lupieri

Locals Help Save Germany's Shrinking Towns - Stadt Altena

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