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Germany Lacks 1,500 Food Inspectors, Leading to Fewer Inspections
More than 1,500 food inspectors are missing in Germany. According to the German Association of Food Inspectors (BVLK),…
Germany Ifo Barometer Signals Slower Layoff Plans as Companies Cut Fewer Jobs
Businesses in Germany are increasingly less inclined to reduce staff. The Ifo Employment Barometer climbed to 93.4 points…
German Food Shows Fewer Pesticide Residues
A recent analysis by the German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) reveals a noteworthy…
Police May Handle Fewer Traffic Accidents
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul is advocating for a significant reduction in the workload shouldered by the…
Christmas Markets See Fewer Visitors
Germany’s famed Christmas markets experienced a noticeable dip in attendance this year, signaling a potential shift in consumer…
Fewer Germans Studying Abroad
The number of German students pursuing studies abroad dipped slightly in 2023, marking a potential shift in internationalization…
Germany Sees Fewer Convictions
German courts handed down definitive sentences to approximately 632,100 individuals in 2024 for legal infractions, representing a slight…
Germans Taking Fewer Sick Days
Persistent Sick Leave Rates Signal Underlying Economic and Social Concerns in Germany New data released by Techniker Krankenkasse…
Fewer MPs Higher Bundestag Costs
Despite a reduction in the number of Bundestag representatives by 103, parliamentary expenses are projected to rise significantly.…
Fewer Cookie Banners Coming to EU Websites
The European Commission unveiled a new digital package on Wednesday, aiming to streamline online regulations and ease burdens…
Fewer Students Start School in Germany
Preliminary data released this week by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) paints a concerning picture of demographic shifts…
Fewer Preschoolers Enrolled Signals Shift
Germany is facing a complex and potentially concerning shift in its childcare landscape, revealed by recent data from…
Fewer Road Injuries Mark August
Preliminary data released Friday by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) paints a complex picture of road safety in…
Fewer Deaths Recorded in Germany This Quarter
Demographic Trends and Policy Implications in Germany and Europe Preliminary data released this week by the Federal Statistical…
Fewer Visits Doctors Charge Extra
A new proposal has emerged in the ongoing debate surrounding improved healthcare management and increased patient financial contributions.…
Fewer Asylum Seekers Receive Benefits in Germany
Data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Wednesday indicate that approximately 461,000 individuals in Germany received…
Police Seek Fewer Fines For Minor Offenses
The newly elected state chairman of the German Police Union (Gewerkschaft der Polizei), Patrick Schlüter, has advocated for…
AI Could Boost Productivity With Fewer Workers
Germany’s leading economic advisor, Monika Schnitzer, believes artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for economic growth and potential wage…
Fewer Crashes More Deaths On German Roads
Germany has seen a decrease in reported road traffic accidents during the first six months of 2025, according…
Fewer Students Receiving Aid Than in Two Decades
Data released this week by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals a notable decline in the number of…
Fewer Babies Born Germany’s Fertility Rate Drops
Germany’s birth rate has seen a significant decline between 2021 and 2024, decreasing from 1.58 to 1.35 children…
Fewer Kids in German Childcare Custody
German youth welfare offices (Jugendämter) took protective custody of approximately 69,500 children and adolescents in 2024, representing a…
Fewer Scholars Earn Postdoctoral Qualifications
A total of 1,564 researchers successfully completed their post-doctoral qualification, known as a Habilitation, at German universities and…
TK Chief Calls for Fewer Health Insurers
The head of Germany’s Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), Jens Baas, has advocated for a significant reduction in the number…
Fewer Exams Planned for Students
The Rhineland-Palatinate Education Minister, Sven Teuber, is advocating for a reduction in academic pressure within the state’s schools.…
More Women Working Fewer Hours
In a recent report, the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) revealed that, on average, full-time employees in Germany…
14.4% Fewer Homes Built in 2024
Germany’s Housing Construction Slows in 2024 According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), Germany’s housing construction industry experienced…
Wahltermin-Schock: 1,700 Fewer Candidates, Is the Early Date to Blame?
The Federal Returning Officer, Ruth Brand, attributes the relatively low number of candidates in the upcoming federal election…
Lufthansa’s Grim 2025: Fewer Jobs on the Horizon
Lufthansa to Hire Around 10,000 New Staff in 2025, a Quarter Less than Last Year. The company announced…