German economy grows 0.2% but jobs lag
The German economy grew 0.2% in the third quarter, yet unemployment stays near 3 million. What job seekers need to know.

The German economy grew 0.2% in the third quarter, yet unemployment stays near 3 million. What job seekers need to know.
German unemployment rose past 3 million in July 2026, hitting 6.4 percent, but much of the increase is seasonal.
Germany is fundamentally reforming its Bürgergeld welfare system just two years after launch.