https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Only three countries have passed into national legislation new EU pay transparency rules by the June 7th deadline, MEPs and trade unions have denounced. https://www.thelocal.de/20260610/only-3-countries-met-deadline-for-new-eu-pay-transparency-rules Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:12:09 +0200 only-3-countries-met-deadline-for-new-eu-pay-transparency-rules Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains “limited” and “too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission had shown. https://www.thelocal.de/20260603/how-companies-in-europe-are-struggling-to-recruit-workers-from-outside-the-eu Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:49:22 +0200 how-companies-in-europe-are-struggling-to-recruit-workers-from-outside-the-eu In recent months a number of Germany's largest companies have announced major job cuts affecting tens of thousands of workers. Here's a roundup of the businesses where workers will be affected. https://www.thelocal.de/20260128/which-major-german-companies-are-cutting-jobs-this-year Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:28:12 +0100 which-major-german-companies-are-cutting-jobs-this-year AI-powered language translation company DeepL said Thursday that it would cut about a quarter of its workforce as artificial intelligence had made the roles redundant. https://www.thelocal.de/20260507/translation-firm-deepl-cuts-quarter-of-staff-in-germany-citing-ai Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:03 +0200 translation-firm-deepl-cuts-quarter-of-staff-in-germany-citing-ai BioNTech said Tuesday it will halt operations at several sites in Germany, in a move affecting up to 1,860 jobs, as sales of its blockbuster Covid vaccine drop. https://www.thelocal.de/20260505/germanys-biontech-to-cut-up-to-1860-jobs-as-covid-jab-sales-drop Tue, 05 May 2026 14:33:19 +0200 germanys-biontech-to-cut-up-to-1860-jobs-as-covid-jab-sales-drop Many foreigners who don't speak German - or have only basic knowledge - hope to find a job in Germany. We look at recent data and analyse how open the job market is to non-German speakers. https://www.thelocal.de/20241125/can-you-get-a-job-in-germany-without-german-language-skills Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:10:04 +0100 can-you-get-a-job-in-germany-without-german-language-skills Elon Musk's automotive and robotics company Tesla said Thursday that it would hire more than 1,000 people in Germany, a rare bright spot in the country's struggling auto industry. https://www.thelocal.de/20260423/tesla-announces-plan-to-add-1000-jobs-in-germany Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:38:35 +0200 tesla-announces-plan-to-add-1000-jobs-in-germany Looking for a new role in Germany this year? Here are the professions growing in demand, and the regions where you'll find them. https://www.thelocal.de/20260213/listed-the-most-in-demand-jobs-in-germany-in-2026 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:29 +0100 listed-the-most-in-demand-jobs-in-germany-in-2026 Berlin is expected to need more than 500,000 workers in the next nine years. But while some sectors will see a boom in demand for workers, others will see jobs phased out. https://www.thelocal.de/20260311/which-jobs-are-desperately-needed-in-berlin-and-which-are-being-cut Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:43:15 +0100 which-jobs-are-desperately-needed-in-berlin-and-which-are-being-cut 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.de/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 Germany publishes an official list of so‑called bottleneck jobs. If you’re trained in one of these fields, the process of securing a work permit or even permanent residency can be noticeably easier. https://www.thelocal.de/20260206/the-jobs-that-make-it-easier-to-move-to-germany Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:13:48 +0100 the-jobs-that-make-it-easier-to-move-to-germany With high numbers of job posts across technical trades, healthcare, engineering, logistics and administration, the Bavarian capital seems to have plenty of opportunities for job-seekers this year. https://www.thelocal.de/20260205/which-roles-are-companies-in-munich-hiring-for-at-the-start-of-2026 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:45:57 +0100 which-roles-are-companies-in-munich-hiring-for-at-the-start-of-2026 Europe's largest economy grew more than expected at the end of last year, but this is likely not cause for celebration among three million unemployed workers in Germany as major companies continue with widespread job cuts. https://www.thelocal.de/20260130/german-economy-picks-up-pace-even-as-unemployment-spikes Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:10:47 +0100 german-economy-picks-up-pace-even-as-unemployment-spikes As the CDU’s economic wing questions the legal right to part-time work in Germany, here's a look at exactly what employees are currently entitled to. https://www.thelocal.de/20260126/when-does-your-employer-have-to-let-you-work-part-time-in-germany Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:45:31 +0100 when-does-your-employer-have-to-let-you-work-part-time-in-germany Finding a job is typically a top priority when planning a move to Germany. The country boasts the third largest economy in the world and a continuing need for skilled professionals. https://www.thelocal.de/20240502/five-things-to-know-about-salaries-in-germany Thu, 02 May 2024 14:26:12 +0200 five-things-to-know-about-salaries-in-germany 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.de/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 A third of companies in Germany are planning to cut jobs next year according to a new study, but some parts of the country, and certain sectors, are bucking the trend and offering brighter prospects for jobseekers. https://www.thelocal.de/20251106/which-the-most-jobs-are-expected-to-be-cut-in-germany-in-2026 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:15:31 +0100 which-the-most-jobs-are-expected-to-be-cut-in-germany-in-2026 Government policies in Germany, and well-publicised labour shortages, paint the picture of a country ready and willing to welcome skilled workers. The reality for many foreign job seekers arriving in the country can be dramatically different. https://www.thelocal.de/20250522/five-hard-truths-foreign-job-seekers-in-germany-need-to-know Thu, 22 May 2025 18:06:29 +0200 five-hard-truths-foreign-job-seekers-in-germany-need-to-know Being unemployed is tough, but it can also offer a moment to pause and review your career path. Here's what you need to know about Germany's AVGS voucher and how you can get career coaching for free. https://www.thelocal.de/20251114/how-to-get-free-career-coaching-when-youre-unemployed-with-germanys-avgs-voucher Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:46:48 +0100 how-to-get-free-career-coaching-when-youre-unemployed-with-germanys-avgs-voucher Wondering what skills are growing in demand on the German labour market? A study highlights the trending jobs in Germany that may inspire those looking for a new challenge. https://www.thelocal.de/20250113/revealed-the-jobs-and-skills-growing-in-demand-across-germany Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:28:27 +0100 revealed-the-jobs-and-skills-growing-in-demand-across-germany