Federal Employment Agency presents September labor market figures – only moderate autumn recovery expected
Quick Look
- The Federal Employment Agency in Nuremberg presents its labor market statistics for September.
- Due to the usual seasonal decline in unemployment, only a moderate autumn recovery is expected.
- It remains unclear whether the number of unemployed will fall below three million.
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Why It Matters
The usual seasonal fall in unemployment in September is expected to be smaller this year than in previous years. In August, 3.061 million people were registered as unemployed.
Against the background of new reports of workforce reductions in companies, the Federal Employment Agency in Nuremberg presents its statistics on the German labor market for the month of September. It is expected that the Federal Agency's CEO, Andrea Nahles, will be able to announce only a moderate autumn recovery.
The usual fall in unemployment in September is likely to be smaller this year than in previous years. It is unclear whether the number of unemployed will fall below the three million mark. In August, 3.061 million people were registered as unemployed with employment agencies.
In the longer term, however, labor market researchers had recently identified bright spots. It is true that the labor market will shrink due to the declining workforce potential - many are retiring and fewer people are moving to Germany from abroad. However, a more stable economy, also due to the federal government's stimulus packages, will ensure a slight decline in unemployment.
Open Questions
- Will the number of unemployed fall below three million in September?
- How much does the declining workforce affect the labor market?
- What specific impact do the federal government's stimulus packages have on unemployment?
