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Jobs, salaries, labor rights and finding work in Germany.
Thousands rallied outside Germany's parliament against planned cuts to renewable energy subsidies. Here is what the protests mean for workers in the sector.
A Berlin AI startup shows it is possible to succeed globally from Germany, but many companies still face obstacles. Here's what expat founders should know.
Germany's parental allowance is generous but complicated for freelancers. Here's what self-employed expats need to know before applying for Elterngeld.
Beyond holidays and sick leave, German workers have the right to paid time off for several special situations. Here's what expats need to know.
Germany's coalition wants more flexible working hours, but SPD grassroots are demanding collective agreements as a safeguard. Here's what it means for employees.
East Germany has space for new factories and industrial jobs, but skilled workers are in short supply. Economists say this creates real chances for qualified professionals.
36 years after reunification, East Germans are still rarely found in top leadership positions in Germany. Sociologist Hartmann sees little progress and calls for quotas.
Wednesday's Germany news in brief: AfD eyes Saxony-Anhalt state government, Amazon plans to hire 13,000 seasonal workers in Germany, and Berlin's Philharmonie is set for a major upgrade.
Volkswagen has terminated most of its collective wage agreements in Germany in a cost-cutting move that may reignite disputes with employee representatives.
VW management has cancelled multiple collective bargaining agreements, triggering strong union resistance and raising concerns for workers — including foreign nationals — across the company.
AI and economic shifts are pushing many internationals in Germany to rethink their careers. An expert shares practical advice on how to switch successfully.
New figures show entry-level positions are shrinking in some sectors in Germany — here's what this means for international professionals, students and expat families.
Germany is rewriting rules to attract AI and data center investment, aiming to double capacity — but local communities are growing skeptical of the expansion.
2025 data shows over half of cooks and about a third of nurses and dental assistants in Germany have an immigration background, highlighting real work opportunities.
Germany's top car manufacturers are cutting jobs as the electric vehicle transition speeds up. Workers face uncertainty, but new opportunities may be emerging in the sector.
Germany's IG Metall union is demanding 5% pay rises for key industry workers, even as manufacturing faces a long downturn. Here's what it means for you.
Volkswagen is stepping up its cost-cutting program despite worker protests. Here's what this could mean for employees and the wider German job market.
Germany holds 9th place globally for gender parity in the WEF's 2026 report, even as worldwide progress stalls. What this means for expats, especially women, in Germany.
German carmakers want staff to work 40 hours instead of 35 with no extra pay. Unions are fighting back. Here's what this means for workers in Germany.
The European Commission has proposed new rules to simplify recognition of professional qualifications for non-EU citizens — a major hurdle for many expats working in Germany.
Workplace discrimination is reportedly rising in Germany. Here's what expats and immigrants need to know about their rights and the steps to take if it happens to them.
New research shows that one in three international students who study in Germany stay and build long-term careers there — all the way to retirement.
Germany's labour crisis is deepening as population shrinks and immigration falls. Eastern states face the biggest gaps, while far-right politics may be deterring skilled foreign workers.
VW plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. Here is what employees and expats in Germany's auto sector need to know.
