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Germany's blue card scheme starts today

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August 1, 2012

Germany begins accepting applications for the so-called blue card, a new program designed to bring high skilled workers like engineers to the country. The country's productivity is threatened by a shortage of skilled professionals. But it remains to be seen if people even want to come to Germany to work.