Assessment of the Relation Between the Aging German Population and Increasing Immigrant Needs: Rising Racism, Xenophobia, and Discrimination

Discussion about migration became one of the main subjects on the political agenda in Germany, especially in 2015 when the country experienced an intense flux of immigrants. There was a general election in 2017, and far-right parties gained votes at a high level. During the election campaign, central parties took advantage of xenophobic discourse and commitment, and as such they were in compliance with the political atmosphere. Is Germany indeed an immigrant country or does Germany need to accept immigrants from a rational perspective? The reality of having an aging population and the growing scarcity of qualified/ unqualified staffs are often emphasized by some politicians and bureaucrats. By considering a possible scenario and using quantitative research methods, this study reveals how the German population would be considered in the future and whether Germany is an immigrant country. The increase in the aging population triggered the need for a young population because well-trained young immigrants were leaving the country. Unfavorable news about immigrants is generally at the top of the country’s agenda, and their contribution to the country is often downplayed. Germany as a country of immigrants has completely been forgotten. This study examines the increasing demand for immigrants in context of demographic transformation as well as corresponding to xenophobia, escalation of racism, and a tendency to commit violence, which have been on the rise in the last several years. The study also discusses possible results