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German talent retention & skilled labour shortage

33 clusters · 115 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: German regional officials address vocational training and craftsmanship

Germany continues to face a deepening skilled-labour shortage, characterized by a structural shift in the vocational market. While total dual-training contracts fell 2.8% to 461,900 in 2025, international apprenticeships

AI impact discussions in Germany

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Mannheim to host panel on AI and gender equality

Various academic and professional forums in Germany are addressing the societal implications of artificial intelligence. In Bamberg, a panel discussion scheduled for October 9, 2026, focuses on the integration of AI in

Intergenerational economic and labor dialogues in Europe

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: German craft chambers address labor policy and generational leadership

Business leaders and professional organizations in Austria and Germany are increasingly focusing on intergenerational dialogue to manage economic and demographic shifts. In late September 2026, discussions in Vienna add