Germany's Bundestag Approves Stricter Asylum Rules
Germany's Bundestag has approved a bill to tighten asylum rules while easing asylum seekers' access to the labor market, implementing EU directives into German law.
Debate on Working Hours: "Leisure Cannot Be Taxed."
Clemens Fuest, president of the Ifo Institute, discusses the implications of working hours on taxation and the importance of older workers in the German labor market.
Federal Politics: Dobrindt: Asylum Seekers Should Be Able to Work Quickly
German Federal Minister Alexander Dobrindt is advocating for measures to allow asylum seekers to enter the workforce more rapidly, proposing a plan that would permit them to start working three months after arrival in Germany even if their asylum process is ongoing.
Dobrindt's Plan: Asylum Seekers Should Be Allowed to Work Faster
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans to allow asylum seekers to work after three months in reception centers to improve integration into the labor market.
Work, Pension, Demography: Later Retirement? Legally Difficult
The article discusses the challenges of implementing later retirement ages in the context of German law and demographics, as recent studies highlight that many laws still favor early retirement.
Germany explores a reform of the social system that incentivizes working more hours
The German government is proposing reforms to its social system to encourage full-time employment and reduce reliance on social benefits amid economic challenges.
Work more? More than every second German prefers to work less than 35 hours
A recent survey reveals that more than half of Germans prefer working less than 35 hours a week, despite economic warnings from business leaders.
Tax Advantage of Active Pension: Why Working in Retirement Can Be Beneficial Now
The German government has introduced the Active Pension, allowing retirees to earn up to 2000 Euros tax-free per month, highlighting the importance of maintaining quality of life while addressing labor market challenges.
German unemployment highest in over a decade
Unemployment in Germany has reached a 12-year high with over 3 million people currently out of work as the economy faces a potential third consecutive year of stagnation.
Nahles on the Labor Market: "No Group is Immune"
Andrea Nahles, head of the Federal Employment Agency, reports a worsening situation in the German labor market over the past year, highlighting that no group is exempt from its challenges.
F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: Where does the German labor market stand?
The article discusses the current state of the German labor market as part of the F.A.Z. newsletter, along with other topical updates.