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      German industry expects jobless figure to dip to 18-year low
A German business forecast shows unemployment could fall to its lowest level since the early 1990s. Most firms believe that the effects of the recession are behind them, as growth picks up.  read full story more
 
         
 
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Working in Germany: Germany's job market seems to be back on track / Copyright dpa German labour market on track despite slight rise in unemployment
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Germany Trade: Unemployment figures in Germany continue to drop / copyright dpa - Report Unemployment figures in Germany continue to drop
Unemployment in Germany has fallen to a 12-month low thanks to a modest recovery of Europe's largest economy. The number of Germans registered as unemployed in June dropped by 88,000 from the previous month, according to the German Federal Labour Office.  more
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Working In Germany: A special programme trains teachers for German classrooms / Copyright dpa - Bildfunk To fill teacher gap, foreigners get training for German classrooms
German schools face a severe shortage of tens-of-thousands of math and science teachers. A German foundation is offering special training for non-EU teachers to help fill the gaps.  more
Working In Germany: Freelancers are pooling up resources to share office space / Copyright Colourbox A Desk, a Laptop, a Mobile: Shared Offices are Creative Industry Hothouses
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Working in Germany: A report shows huge rise in social welfare spending in Germany / copyright picture-alliance / maxppp Report shows huge rise in social welfare spending in Germany
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