The unemployment rate in Germany reached 6.1% in October. This is the highest figure since February 2021. about this writes Interfax, with reference to materials of the German Federal Employment Agency.
Last month, the number of unemployed Germans increased by 27 thousand people, almost double analysts’ expectations. Experts predicted that the number of unemployed people in Germany would increase by 15 thousand people.
At the same time, the number of open vacancies in the country decreased by 7 thousand compared to September, reaching 689 thousand offers. The figure a year ago was approximately 749 thousand offers.
Meanwhile, the unemployment rate in Russia also increased. found It is at a record low level of 2.4%. Companies are struggling to find qualified employees amid a severe talent shortage. Analysts to warn About the risks of imminent extinction of Russian business due to labor shortages.
Previously under the administration of the President of the Russian Federation in the name It is a way to solve the problem of personnel shortage in the country.