Selective Belonging: The Making of the Neoliberal Migrant in Germany

• 발행기관: 건국대학교 모빌리티인문학 연구원, 건국대학교 아시아·디아스포라 연구소
• 저자명: Jaok Kwon
• 간행물 정보: 『International Journal of Diaspora&Cultural Criticism』Vol.15 No.2, 206~244쪽, 전체 39쪽
• 주제분류: 인문학 > 기타인문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.09.30

국문 초록

This article aims to examine the transformation of Germany’s labor immigration policy since the early 2000s, highlighting its increasing alignment with neoliberal rationalities. It discusses how the German state has come to govern labor mobility as an instrument for enhancing national economic performance. The introduction of the Green Card in 2000 marked a pivotal shift, followed by the 2005 Immigration Act, which institutionalized a demand-driven model that links immigration policy to labor market needs. Over time, this policy orientation has evolved into a more comprehensive strategy aimed at managing and optimizing the inflow of labor in response to demographic challenges and sectoral shortages. In this context, the role of the state has shifted from gatekeeping to actively selecting and integrating migrants based on market logic. This article argues that such developments reflect a broader neoliberal transformation in migration governance, wherein the state recalibrates inclusion through mechanisms of control, valuation, and utility. This study contributes to theoretical debates on neoliberal governmentality and the biopolitical hierarchization of migrant life.

목차

1. Introduction

2. The Green Card System: Transition to an Immigration Labor Policy Centered on “(Highly) Skilled Workers”

3. Understanding the Political and Economic Significance of Introducing Green Cards

4. Discussion: The Construction of an “Ideal Immigrant”

5. Conclusion

Works Cited

키워드

Skilled Migration Neoliberalism Green Card Labor Immigration Policy Germany

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