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How Germany loses potential skilled workers
icon image 19-year-old Mohammad from Afghanistan works on the wiring of a control cabinet at the Siemens Professional Education training center. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Less than half of the school…
Heil presents cornerstones for immigration reform
Labor Minister Hubertus Heil at the cabinet table “Germany needs qualified specialists to remain economically successful.” (Photo: IMAGO/Emmanuele Contini) Berlin The federal government wants to make it easier for foreign…
When is a part-time job worthwhile for pensioners
older workers Even with a mini-job, the statutory pension can be permanently increased. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Finally retired, finally no longer working – that’s what many employees look forward to…
When is a part-time job worthwhile for pensioners
older workers Even with a mini-job, the statutory pension can be permanently increased. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Finally retired, finally no longer working – that’s what many employees look forward to…
When is a part-time job worthwhile for pensioners
older workers Even with a mini-job, the statutory pension can be permanently increased. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Finally retired, finally no longer working – that’s what many employees look forward to…
Covenant must allow creative destruction
If you were to start a survey of how many consumers know the “Kaufhof”, that would certainly be a large majority. On the other hand, if you ask consumers when…
This is how social security benefits from inflation
Almost a year ago, during the coalition negotiations, the SPD, Greens and FDP made it clear that the “social guarantee” issued by the previous government, according to which the total…
The hopes of companies for short-time work are deceptive
Foundry in Hamburg The sharp rise in energy prices is causing many companies financial difficulties. (Photo: imago/photothek) Berlin The news hit the medium-sized textile manufacturer suddenly. His energy supplier announced…
Germany needs to quickly recruit many more skilled workers from abroad
The author Vanessa Ahuja is head of “Benefits and International Affairs” at the Federal Employment Agency. (Photo: BMAS) Skilled workers are becoming increasingly scarce. In 2021, the Federal Employment Agency…
Government revenue is rising sharply – the budget deficit is shrinking
Shopping street in Dusseldorf Especially after the corona pandemic had subsided, people spent more money again – and thus increased tax revenue. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Berlin The sharp increase in…
Wall Street closes in the red – Tesla paper gave way
Twitter on the New York Stock Exchange Elon Musk’s U-turn on his plans to take over Twitter weighed on Tesla. (Photo: AP) Frankfurt After the recent price gains, some US…
Dax Dax extends losses
Frankfurt The recovery rally on the German stock market paused on Wednesday: After the Dax had already started trading in the red, it increased its losses as trading progressed. In…
Dax course currently: Dax starts in the red
Frankfurt The Dax posted slight discounts on Wednesday. In the early afternoon, the stock market barometer was 0.9 percent weaker at 12,661 points. The leading eurozone index, the EuroStoxx 50,…
Federal government largely agree on key points
Refugee in a training workshop Immigrants can help to solve the problem of skilled workers in the trades and other economic sectors. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The cornerstones for a planned…
East German women earn more than men
eye surgeon In the East, a particularly large number of women work in the public sector and in the health sector. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Nuremberg In eastern Germany, female employees…
Current consumer mood: HDE consumption barometer falls to record low
Supermarket in Bavaria During the pandemic, consumers were able to save a lot of money, now they have to draw on the savings. (Photo: imago images/Action Pictures) Dusseldorf Germany’s consumers…
Current consumer mood: HDE consumption barometer falls to record low
Supermarket in Bavaria During the pandemic, consumers were able to save a lot of money, now they have to draw on the savings. (Photo: imago images/Action Pictures) Dusseldorf Germany’s consumers…
Labor market: Number of unemployed falls
Employees at the VW plant in Emden The economic downturn is also slowing down the labor market. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The number of unemployed in Germany fell by 62,000 to…
Why more immigration will not solve the shortage of skilled workers
immigration in Germany “But unlike in Australia, Canada or New Zealand, not only are there no clear targets in this country, there is also a lack of the necessary infrastructure.”…
Handelsblatt Research Institute gives economic forecast
The silhouette of a construction worker According to HRI forecasts, the economy will contract for three consecutive quarters. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The German economy is at the beginning of a…