New evidence suggests housing is now a key barrier preventing skilled foreign workers from moving to or staying in Germany. But some companies are getting more proactive about offering assistance.
Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 21 May 2026 15:53 CET
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A residential building containing company housing for employees of the German Red Cross (DRK) in Cologne nears completion in early 2019. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Oliver Berg
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