Care crisis in Saxony: Greens demand immediate integration of foreign forces!

Care crisis in Saxony: Greens demand immediate integration of foreign forces!

Whether in politics or in everyday life – sometimes it is important to focus on what is important. Those responsible in Saxony are currently facing a challenge that is also familiar to daycare and school children: the search for skilled workers, especially in the care sector. By 2035, there will be a shortage of 5,000 nursing professionals in this country. These alarming figures have been known for two years, and yet far too little has been done to address them. MDR reports that Franziska Schubert, a member of the state parliament from the Green Party, asked the state government about the integration of foreign nursing staff and received sobering answers.

The Greens are calling for urgent improvements in the integration of foreign nursing staff. Schubert sharply criticizes the black-red ruling minority government for its inaction and calls for a structured concept for the integration of these skilled workers from third countries. At a time when nursing staff from abroad are more important than ever, she accuses the state government of lacking essential data that would be necessary for a targeted strategy. Without information about residence permits or processing times, it is difficult to identify bottlenecks.

Political responsibility and need for action

Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) said that the state government could not provide details about applications for residence permits because this would endanger the administration's ability to work. However, she also emphasizes that the responsibility for integration lies primarily with employers and the social environment. A way out of the misery could be a faster recognition process for foreign qualifications, but without endangering patient safety.

Schubert is calling for additional government support in expanding language courses and finding housing for nursing staff in order to make their integration easier. It seems as if the pressure is increasing on the responsible politicians to seriously address the shortage of skilled workers and the associated challenges.

Another topic of concern is the difficulties people in care face in accessing needed resources, such as language courses. In times when the world is becoming more and more global, it is essential to create the appropriate infrastructure for foreign skilled workers.

The situation in Saxony is an alarm signal. If politicians do not act soon, the shortage of skilled workers could become a serious problem in the next few years, affecting not only health care but also trust in the political system. Now is the moment when a good hand is needed to develop a viable solution.

The road to recovery is long, but with a clear strategy, progress can be made. The responsibility now lies with the decision-makers to set the course for the future. And perhaps they can use the existing potential to make Saxony an attractive place for nursing staff from abroad - a key resource for the health sector.