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Employment
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German Employment Declines Again in February 2026 with 45.5 Million Workers
In February 2026, about 45.5 million people living in Germany were employed. According to provisional estimates from the Federal Statistical…
Economists Identify Three Key Factors to Boost Women’s Employment
According to economists Vanessa Bammert and Claus Michelsen from the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (VFA), female labor…
Germany’s Part‑Time Employment Rate Hits New Record in 2025
In 2025 the share of part‑time workers in Germany reached a new high, rising by 0.4 percentage points…
Germany Employment Slips in January 2026 to 45.5 Million Down 14 000 From Previous Month
In January 2026, about 45.5 million people living in Germany were employed. Destatis’ provisional figures show the seasonally adjusted employment…
Greens Warn Against Deceptive Tactics in Immediate Employment Plan for Asylum Seekers
The Green Party has cautioned that Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s “so‑fort‑in‑work” plan for asylum seekers may be a deceptive…
Germany Employment Slightly Down in Q4 2025 With 46.1 Million Working Individuals
Around 46.1 million people were employed in Germany in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to provisional data from…
County Councils Push Employment Mandate for Basic Income Beneficiaries
In the debate about employing Bürgergeld recipients, the German County Council (DLT) signals support for a compulsory work…
AfD to Probe Family Member Employment as Parliamentary Staff
The AfD intends to review the employment of relatives of its politicians as parliamentary faction staff – a…
Employment Falls Slightly in December as German Workforce Shrinks by 5,000
In December 2025, about 45.9 million people who reside in Germany (domestic concept) were employed. According to provisional calculations from…
Health Sector Employment Rises to 6.2 Million by Year‑End 2024, Up 102 000 (1.7%)
By the end of 2024, about 6.2 million people were employed in the German health sector.That figure represents a…
Economist Urges Employment Law Reform
Germany’s economic stagnation is prompting a significant push for labor market reforms, spearheaded by influential economic advisor Veronika…
Workweek Shortening Boosts Employment
Germany’s labor market is undergoing a complex and potentially transformative shift, defying traditional economic expectations. New data released…
Ukraine Job Scheme Fuels Rapid Employment
A recent study has revealed the significant impact of Germany’s “Jobturbo” initiative, designed to expedite the integration of…
German Employment Steady in July 2025
Germany’s employment figures for July 2025 demonstrate a period of relative stability, according to preliminary calculations from the…
German Employment Holds Steady in Second Quarter
Germany’s employment figures for the second quarter of 2025 show a slight overall increase, though with notable sectoral…
First Decline in Employment in Years
According to a recent study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW Köln), the German retail industry…
Germany’s Employment Continues to Drop in First Quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, approximately 45.8 million people were employed in Germany, according to provisional calculations…
Germany’s Employment Stalls in March Amidst Slight Labor Market Decline
In March 2025, approximately 45.7 million people with a residence in Germany were employed. According to preliminary calculations…