The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) is the German government department responsible for labour market policy, employment law and occupational health and safety. BMAS is led by the Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Hubertus Heil.

Central challenges include fighting unemployment and ensuring the pensions system is stable. Issues surrounding migration and integration are also part of the work of BMAS.

Over a quarter of Germany’s entire population have a migratory background. At the same time, the country has consistently recorded a migration surplus in recent years. The share of residents in Germany with a migratory background will continue to increase. Using this demographic potential successfully in responding to economic and societal challenges will also depend above all on the opportunities for participating in the labour market. Integrating migrants into the labour market continues to require the attention and support of the state and society. This task will also bring new challenges with it in coming years that will need to be solved, not least with regard to demographic change and the associated requirement for immigration, in a target-oriented manner and in the interests of all individuals involved.

With the aim of improving the integration of migrants and their descendants into the labour market, BMAS has already developed a variety of concrete measures. These are evaluated and expanded regularly.