https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Foreigners are driving the fall in unemployment in Sweden, but there's a concerning number of layoffs. https://www.thelocal.com/20260416/fewer-foreigners-unemployed-in-sweden-than-this-time-last-year Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:43:59 +0200 fewer-foreigners-unemployed-in-sweden-than-this-time-last-year Volkswagen said Tuesday that it would cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as its profit slid to its lowest level since 2016. https://www.thelocal.com/20260310/volkswagen-to-cut-50000-jobs-in-germany-by-2030 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:03:59 +0100 volkswagen-to-cut-50000-jobs-in-germany-by-2030 The number of graduates registered with Sweden's Public Employment Service as unemployed is rising, while companies are facing a shortage of blue-collar workers. https://www.thelocal.com/20260303/number-of-unemployed-graduates-rise-in-sweden-as-companies-want-blue-collar-workers Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:12:56 +0100 number-of-unemployed-graduates-rise-in-sweden-as-companies-want-blue-collar-workers Germany reportedly lacks a record number of workers and yet many job-seekers suggest that finding work is harder than ever. The Local spoke to a professional development coach about strategies for finding and securing new opportunities. https://www.thelocal.com/20250806/get-uncomfortable-5-expert-tips-for-your-job-search-in-germany Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:39:01 +0200 get-uncomfortable-5-expert-tips-for-your-job-search-in-germany From public broadcasting to car suppliers, Austria’s shifting economy means some workers will face redundancies next year. https://www.thelocal.com/20251218/which-sectors-in-austria-are-likely-to-lose-jobs-in-2026 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:32:09 +0100 which-sectors-in-austria-are-likely-to-lose-jobs-in-2026 The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers. https://www.thelocal.com/20251122/explained-what-the-approval-of-the-eu-talent-pool-means-in-practice Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:00:02 +0100 explained-what-the-approval-of-the-eu-talent-pool-means-in-practice Tech giant Google has unveiled its biggest-ever investment in Germany, pledging €5.5 billion for a new data centre and other projects. How many jobs will it create – and where? https://www.thelocal.com/20251112/what-googles-e5-5-billion-investment-means-for-jobs-in-germany Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:52:19 +0100 what-googles-e5-5-billion-investment-means-for-jobs-in-germany As the labour shortage in Germany worsens, the federal cabinet has given the go-ahead for a new agency that would make it easier – and faster – for more skilled migrants to come and live in Germany. https://www.thelocal.com/20251007/work-and-stay-agency-how-germany-plans-to-speed-up-skilled-worker-immigration Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:25:03 +0200 work-and-stay-agency-how-germany-plans-to-speed-up-skilled-worker-immigration Losing a job can be a nightmare situation for foreigners in Germany - but following these simple steps will get you back on your feet in no time. https://www.thelocal.com/20240910/four-steps-to-take-straight-away-after-losing-your-job-in-germany Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:34:39 +0200 four-steps-to-take-straight-away-after-losing-your-job-in-germany If you’re looking for a summer job in Sweden, don’t give up just yet – there are still thousands of job openings in everything from the hospitality industry to healthcare. https://www.thelocal.com/20250610/almost-17000-summer-jobs-still-available-in-sweden Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:41:18 +0200 almost-17000-summer-jobs-still-available-in-sweden With a strong and resilient job market, Zurich is a major destination for international workers. But how important is speaking German - and can you get by if you only speak English? https://www.thelocal.com/20220204/how-hard-is-finding-work-in-zurich-without-speaking-german Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:06:18 +0100 how-hard-is-finding-work-in-zurich-without-speaking-german As Donald Trump is set to take office in the United States, people in Germany are wondering how his leadership and plans, such as import tariffs, might affect the country - and Europe. https://www.thelocal.com/20250120/it-will-cost-jobs-what-trumps-return-could-mean-for-germany Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:03:53 +0100 it-will-cost-jobs-what-trumps-return-could-mean-for-germany The industries where people in Germany command the highest salaries - and the sectors which don't pay as well - have been highlighted in a new study. https://www.thelocal.com/20250108/the-jobs-where-employees-earn-the-most-and-least-in-germany Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:59:58 +0100 the-jobs-where-employees-earn-the-most-and-least-in-germany It's well-known that Europeans enjoy far better vacation benefits than US workers, but the advantages don't end there. Here are five benefits to the German system for workers. https://www.thelocal.com/20240528/five-ways-working-in-germany-is-better-than-employment-in-the-us Tue, 28 May 2024 13:17:48 +0200 five-ways-working-in-germany-is-better-than-employment-in-the-us With so many top employers around the country, Germany is a great place for a career. Certain companies offer more attractive perks for young professionals than others, a new survey has revealed. https://www.thelocal.com/20241009/revealed-germanys-most-attractive-employers-for-young-professionals Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:39:41 +0200 revealed-germanys-most-attractive-employers-for-young-professionals According to a media report, Germany's troubled carmaker Volkswagen could cut tens of thousands of jobs as part of savings measures. However the firm has not confirmed this figure. https://www.thelocal.com/20240920/volkswagen-are-30000-jobs-at-risk-of-being-cut-in-germany Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:34:30 +0200 volkswagen-are-30000-jobs-at-risk-of-being-cut-in-germany Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, has cancelled a long-standing job-protection deal and is mulling closing factories in Germany as it attempts to cut costs. Here's what we know so far – and who could be affected. https://www.thelocal.com/20240913/explained-will-there-be-job-losses-and-plant-closures-at-volkswagen-in-germany Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:52:35 +0200 explained-will-there-be-job-losses-and-plant-closures-at-volkswagen-in-germany Sweden's tech scene is crying out for IT specialists, and system developer is one of the professions hailed as one of the most future-proof jobs right now. https://www.thelocal.com/20191025/how-much-do-you-earn-as-a-system-developer-in-sweden Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:02:28 +0200 how-much-do-you-earn-as-a-system-developer-in-sweden Swiss newspaper group Tamedia, which owns the Tribune de Geneve and Tages-Anzeiger has said that it would cut nearly 300 jobs and close two printing sites triggering concerns for the news media landscape in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.com/20240828/concerns-for-swiss-media-after-newspaper-group-cuts-hundreds-of-jobs Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:49:14 +0200 concerns-for-swiss-media-after-newspaper-group-cuts-hundreds-of-jobs As the weather starts to warm up, you may be looking for more adventures outside your office or home. Here's what you need to know if you'd like to find a seasonal job in Germany this summer, including some ideas about jobs that are hiring now. https://www.thelocal.com/20240423/which-seasonal-summer-jobs-are-available-in-germany Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:14:20 +0200 which-seasonal-summer-jobs-are-available-in-germany