The number of unemployed people in Germany rose by 63,000 in August compared to July to around 2.8 million – Bild

Compared to August 2023, the figure rose by 176,000, the Federal Employment Agency said.

 

The demand for labour in companies is also declining. In August, there were 699,000 open vacancies, 72,000 fewer than a year ago, according to the agency.