Germany unemployment rises above 3 million in April
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Updated · Reuters · Apr 30
Germany unemployment rises above 3 million in April
9 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 30
Seasonally adjusted joblessness increased by 20,000 to 3.006 million, far above forecasts for a 4,000 rise, while the jobless rate held at 6.4%.
The labour office said there was still no sign of a turnaround, and vacancies fell to 641,000, 5,000 fewer than a year earlier.
Separate data showed first-quarter GDP grew 0.3%, beating forecasts, but economists warned the Iran war's energy shock and weak competitiveness could push Germany back towards recession.
With Germany’s economy growing but unemployment surging and energy prices soaring, is this a fragile recovery or the start of a deeper crisis?
How could the ongoing Strait of Hormuz conflict and global supply shocks reshape Germany’s industrial base and job market in the coming months?
Can Germany’s current policy responses—tax cuts, stimulus, and defense spending—truly shield its economy from recession, or do they risk deeper long-term problems?