German Unemployment Rises Slightly Less than Expected in August
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Despite an improved economic outlook, the number of unemployed people in Germany rose in August. This is 54,000 more than in July and 36,000 more than a year ago.
The number of unemployed in Germany rose slightly in August.
German unemployment rises slightly less than expected in August
»Less dynamics« attests employment agency boss Nahles to the labour market. A little over three million people are registered as unemployed, the rate is 6.5 percent.
There is little movement on the German labour market: the number of unemployed in Germany remained above the three million mark in August. Unemployment rose slightly to 6.5 percent.
Unemployment in Germany rises to 3.061 million in August 2026. Unemployment rises to 6.5 percent. The Federal Employment Agency continues to see little momentum in the German labour market.
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