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Construction, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical and mechatronics jobs remain shortage areas. The Federal Employment Agency highlights the growing role of foreign workers, including people from Ukraine.
In 2025 this represented 4.6% of the population, slightly below 5.0% a year earlier.
Energy was the main driver, rising 10.5% year on year, while fuel prices jumped 27.7%.
Medical equipment, protective gear and other large aid shipments reached Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Germany’s BBK also coordinates transfers of Ukrainian patients for treatment in Germany.
The most severe shortages remain in care, health, construction and skilled trades; half of reported vacancies were in shortage occupations.
New rules cover environmental advertising, tax assistance and alcohol consumption at railway stations. Deutsche Bahn plans to phase in a nationwide station alcohol ban by 15 October.
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