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Luxembourg has listed 20 occupations that face a severe shortage of workers for 2025. The list was published in the official gazette, Memorial B No. 1490, on 27 March 2026, under Article L. 622-4 of the Labour Code.

Fast-track hiring has a specific meaning. When an employer hires for a job on this list, the employer can skip one step. Normally the employer must prove that no suitable local worker was available for the job. For listed jobs, this proof is not needed, so the hiring process moves faster.

Fast-track does not mean a job is guaranteed. You still need a real offer from an employer. You still need the right qualification for the job. And you still need work authorisation to work in Luxembourg.

Two groups on the list are close to IT and systems work. The first is information systems administration. This covers database administrators, server administrators, network administrators, and IT security administrators. The second is IT technical expertise and support. This covers cybersecurity workers, network architects, IT auditors, and penetration testers.

If you work in one of these fields, here is a simple plan. First, find a Luxembourg employer with an open role on the shortage list. Second, apply and get a job offer. Third, complete the work authorisation process together with your employer.

No salary figure is given here. Salary levels change and depend on the exact job, so check the current details on the official Luxembourg government employment portal before you apply.

The official sources are the Luxembourg Memorial gazette and the government employment portal. Always check the official list on the day you apply, because shortage lists are updated and old copies go out of date.

GlobalCareerAlert is a private information portal, not a government website and not a recruitment agent. Never pay anyone for a job offer itself. Always verify on the official government/employer site before applying.

Germany has published a list of 70 shortage occupations. These are jobs where the country needs more workers than it can find at home. The list supports the Skilled Immigration Act, which makes it easier for skilled workers from other countries to come to Germany.

The list covers many fields. These include science and engineering, health professionals, teaching, information and communication technology, and management.

Some examples from the list are engineers, nurses, doctors, and teachers. Software developers, systems analysts, and database and network professionals are also on the list. Managers in manufacturing and construction are included too.

Germany needs many skilled workers every year. A large number of workers are retiring, and there are not enough younger workers to replace them. This is why the country is opening its doors to skilled workers from abroad.

There is also a separate, smaller list of 11 occupations. Workers in these jobs can apply for the EU Blue Card with a lower salary threshold. Salary thresholds change every year, so check the exact current threshold on the official Make it in Germany portal before you apply.

If your job is on the shortage list, follow these steps. First, check if your occupation is on the list. Second, check if your qualification needs official recognition in Germany. Some jobs need this step before you can work. Third, find an employer who wants to hire you. Fourth, apply for the right visa for your situation.

Start with the official sources. The Make it in Germany portal is the official government portal for skilled workers. The Federal Employment Agency also publishes official information about shortage occupations.

GlobalCareerAlert is a private information portal, not a government website and not a recruitment agent. Never pay anyone for a job offer itself. Always verify on the official government/employer site before applying.