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Central station in Berlin: figures for migrant arrivals will be available in February (Photo: svenwerk)

Germany sets up panel on migrant welfare

The German government is setting up a special panel on labour migration and possible welfare abuse, comprising of state secretaries from almost all ministries in response to calls by local municipalities and the Bavarian Conservatives to curb 'social benefits tourism.'

"Migration and freedom of movement - both are expressly welcome and wanted by the German government. The panel will probe if and what operational and legislative measures can be taken or proposed by the ministries to prev...

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Central station in Berlin: figures for migrant arrivals will be available in February (Photo: svenwerk)

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