Germany Can’t Afford to Turn Its Back on Migrants: Chris Bryant

Germany became a magnet for those escaping conflict over the past decade. Now it needs to become a beacon for highly skilled professionals. Increasing public discomfort with immigration and the rise of the far-right could prevent the country rising to the challenge.

The nation’s future prosperity depends on attracting millions of economic migrants to fill gaps left by retiring baby boomers. But the domestic mood is grim following a spate of violent crimes allegedly perpetrated by foreigners. Last week, three people were killed and eight injured in a knife attack; the suspect was a Syrian asylum seeker and member of the Islamic ...