University representatives and business leaders have urged the German government to enhance efforts to attract and retain international students, emphasizing the need to speed up visa processing.  

In a joint letter, three prominent organizations highlighted the importance of providing more opportunities for international students, who are trained to meet the needs of the German job market amidst critical labor shortages.  

The letter, signed by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA), and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), seeks to push the government towards better support for international students and talent retention.

Germany’s economy needs highly qualified specialists in order to remain competitive in innovation and development. The recommendations will hopefully encourage stakeholders in government, enterprises and universities to intensify their efforts to improve the integration of international students. 
--HRK Spokesperson

As the HRK spokesperson told Times Higher Education, the German job market is more convenient for international students as these individuals have a recognised university degree, already have a basic knowledge of the language, and are integrated into society to some extent.

Universities and Industry Must Unite for Better Opportunities for International Students

Universities and business should work together more closely to ensure that overseas graduates have a smooth transition to the German labour market. This includes providing career guidance during their studies and expanding the number of training programs available both before and after graduation.