Economic Policy > German Labor Market

Tracking since May 19, 2026 · Latest signal Sep 1, 2026 · 5 matched data points

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The part-time employment rate in Germany has reached a new record high of 40.3%.

Parent: Economic PolicyEntity: German Labor MarketImpact: positiveDate: Sep 1, 2026Target: Part-time employment rate in Germany3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

Millions of unemployed individuals in Germany are not actively seeking employment and are therefore not being counted in official unemployment statistics.

Parent: Economic PolicyEntity: German Labor MarketImpact: negativeDate: May 6, 2026Target: The inclusion of 'silent reserve' unemployed individuals in official labor market statistics.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear