VIDEO: Germany’s winning refugee welcome formula

Many Germans are rolling out a cheering; red carpet welcome for refugees that few could doubt is genuine.

To the many thousands fleeing war, who wanted more than anywhere to end up here, Germany is returning the compliment, saying ‘we want you, too’.

But there is a political pragmatism in play. Europe’s foremost economy needs capable hands and brains. The unemployment rate is just 6.4%, and the population is ageing, overall.