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Germany: hiring now

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The number of immigrants in Germany has hit a record high. Nearly 960,000 people settled in Germany last year - 20% more than the year before. They're mostly from the European Union, coming from countries hit by the debt crisis, and they're looking for work. Germany couldn't be happier: there's a real shortage of skilled workers in the country...

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