| Banished by Communists, and Seeking a Fuller Life Steriana Balan, a Romanian immigrant exiled by Ceausescu’s government in 1981, had seen her quest for citizenship lost in bureaucratic limbo. nytimes.com |
European Blue Card to help ease skills shortages In late spring of this year, the European Parliament adopted a measure to help deal with the problem of an aging population and declining hghly skilled workforce; the so-called Blue Card. Following the example of Countries in other parts of the World, Europe wants skilled immigrants to help alleviate shortages in its labor market.... workpermit.com |
Whither the Dream No federal law prohibits illegal immigrants from attending college in the United States, but illegal students still face numerous barriers to higher education. nytimes.com |
The Limits of Policy The influence of governmental policy is largely a matter of its effect on cultural fabric and social bonds. nytimes.com |
Germany: Bank Board Member Will Not Quit Over Remarks About Minorities A member of Germany’s central bank board, whose disparaging remarks about Jews and Muslims have created a public outcry, brushed aside calls for his dismissal. nytimes.com |