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Germany professional driver shortage response

Overview

Germany has implemented new regulations to combat a critical shortage of professional truck and bus drivers, with over 120,000 positions currently unfilled. To address this, the mandatory Code 95 professional qualification exam can now be taken in multiple languages, including Turkish, English, Arabic, and several others.

This change specifically targets the accelerated basic qualification exam for commercial drivers rather than the general German driver's license theoretical exam. Candidates are required to complete 140 hours of training and pass a 90-minute theoretical test. The shortage is attributed to an aging workforce, as annual retirements outpace the number of new drivers entering the profession. Following the policy change, there has been a significant surge in applications from Turkey.

Entities

Turkey · Chambers of Industry and Commerce · Blue Card Turkey · Mehmet Özer · Salih Er

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] A new regulation allowing the mandatory Code 95 professional qualification exam to be taken in Turkish entered into force on August 18. www.gazetepencere.com · www.milligazete.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Gross monthly salaries for truck drivers in Germany can reach up to 4,500 euros. www.gazetepencere.com · www.milligazete.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Germany faces a shortage of over 120,000 truck drivers. www.gazetepencere.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Code 95 exam can now be administered in Turkish, Albanian, English, Arabic, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, and Ukrainian. www.gazetepencere.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Over 3,000 drivers from Turkey are currently waiting to begin their application processes for Germany. www.gazetepencere.com · www.milligazete.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] Drivers must complete 140 hours of mandatory training, including 10 hours of practical vehicle use. www.milligazete.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The language accommodation applies specifically to the Code 95 professional qualification test, not the general driver's license theory exam. www.milligazete.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Applicants over the age of 45 must demonstrate an annual income of at least 55,770 euros or provide proof of a secure retirement plan. www.milligazete.com.tr

Timeline

11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Germany introduces Turkish-language exams to address driver shortage
Germany has introduced Turkish-language options for the Code 95 professional driver exam to combat a shortage of 120,000 truck and bus drivers.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 25 sources
Turkey reforms driver's license exams with new free route system
Turkey's Ministry of National Education is replacing fixed driver's license exam courses with a free route system, testing candidates in real traffic and increasing training hours to 24.

Sources

aksam.com.tr · bolgegazetesivan.com · bursahakimiyet.com.tr · cumhuriyet.com.tr · demagog.cz · dunya.com · egemengazetesi.com · gazetearena.com · gazetepencere.com · gazeterize.com · gercekgundem.com · guneydoguekspres.com · gzt.com · haber7.com · haberdenizli.com · haberport.com · hamlegazetesi.com.tr · m.haberturk.com · marasbugun.com.tr · milligazete.com.tr · onedio.com · risalehaber.com · sehrivangazetesi.com · sonbasin.com · sondakika.com · sonhaber.nl · sonsoz.com.tr · tigrishaber.com · viaggioneltempo.com · yenicizgihaber.com · yenikonya.com.tr