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German public confidence in government and political parties
4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany faces economic and political tension over social reform debates
Public doubt regarding the stability and effectiveness of the German federal government remains high. Recent INSA polling indicates that 57% of respondents expect the current coalition to collapse before its 2029 term en
German talent retention & skilled labour shortage
20 clusters · 84 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany addresses vocational training and skilled labor shortages
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, driven by a 6% decline in Ger
Germany pension reform, social welfare & early child pension
195 clusters · 417 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany real wages rise 1.5% in Q2 2026 amid pension adjustments
As of July 2026, German pensions increased by 4.24%, with the pension value rising to €42.52. The standard pension after 45 years of contributions reached approximately €1,913 gross per month. Concurrently, the ‘Grundsic
German wages, emigration, pensions, and labor regulations
15 clusters · 88 sources · last updated
Latest: North Rhine-Westphalia retail workers reach wage agreement
In 2026, German authorities processed approximately 1.24 million pensions for retirees in EU neighbors, primarily Italy, Spain, and Austria. While pensions to EU/EEA or bilateral partners are paid in full, those in count
German youth employment and labor market trends
2 clusters · 88 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany youth NEET rate rises to 10% amid regional labor shifts
The German labor market continues to face challenges regarding youth employment and vocational training. Data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) confirms that the NEET rate (those not in employment, education