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Jörg Dittrich
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German construction and crafts sector trends
16 clusters · 75 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany housing market faces rising costs and expropriation debates
In the first half of 2026, Germany saw its strongest growth for a first half-year since 2016, with 126,300 residential and non-residential units approved—a 15.1 percent increase over 2025. However, the sector faces econo
Germany debates income tax reform amid economic concerns
5 clusters · 71 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany debates income tax reform amid calls for greater relief
The German federal cabinet has approved a draft for an income tax reform designed to provide relief to millions of households, specifically targeting families and low-to-middle income earners. Proposed by Finance Ministe
German talent retention & skilled labour shortage
28 clusters · 102 sources · last updated
Latest: German vocational training sees success in baking and crafts
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
German apprenticeship shortages and trainee well-being
40 clusters · 156 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany sanitary and heating sector sees 30.5% rise in apprentices
The German vocational sector continues to face structural shifts and regional variations. As the new training season begins, vacancies remain prevalent in crafts, nursing, gastronomy, and technical professions, with expe