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German Institute of Economic Research
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German government and insurers address rising stress and s-l
18 clusters · 112 sources · last updated
Latest: AOK Nordost warns of rising sick leave rates
By late August 2026, the debate over rising absenteeism and mental health in Germany has intensified. The government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is moving forward with plans to tighten sick leave regulations. Thes
German labor market and Eastern demographic shifts
8 clusters · 48 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany faces projected shortage of 723,000 skilled workers by 2029
Germany continues to face complex labor and demographic shifts. In Eastern Germany, the Institute of the German Economy warns of a severe demographic crisis; without migration, the working-age population in eastern feder
German economic stagnation and productivity decline
3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany faces productivity slowdown amid rising bureaucracy
Germany continues to face significant economic challenges characterized by stagnation and declining productivity. Recent data indicates that labor productivity has averaged only 0.3 percent annual growth over the last si