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February 21, 2025

German startups say ‘soul-crushing’ immigration system is driving talent away: ‘People lose patience’

Founders and tech professionals urge Germany to ease bureaucratic hurdles for international talent

German startups are missing out on foreign tech talent because of the country’s “soul-crushing” immigration system, founders and investors tell Sifted. 

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Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington was a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covered the DACH region and the future of work, and wrote Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup.

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