This paper examines the evolution, institutional structure, and current challenges of collective bargaining in Germany. Collective bargaining addresses labor market ...
10.07.2026
Collective Bargaining in Germany: Trends and Challenges
Collective Bargaining in Germany: Trends and Challenges
02.07.2026
International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa): Who stays, who moves on – and why immigrants leave Germany
Thirty-two per cent of those who left Germany cite burdensome bureaucratic processes as a reason for their departure.
Not everyone who immigrates to Germany stays permanently. The retention of immigrants in Germany is relevant from a labour market policy perspective, given the growing demand for ...
26.06.2026
European Labour Market Barometer Treads Water
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
In June, the European Labour Market Barometer stood at 100.1 points for the third consecutive month. The figures from this leading indicator, produced by the European Network of ...
26.06.2026
Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?
Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates.
27.05.2026
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
24.04.2026
How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. But the United States is currently reshaping the rules of international trade—with tangible consequences.
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides.
27.03.2026
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose by 0.2 points to 99.8 points compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
02.07.2026
International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa): Who stays, who moves on – and why immigrants leave Germany
International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa): Who stays, who moves on – and why immigrants leave Germany
Thirty-two per cent of those who left Germany cite burdensome bureaucratic processes as a reason for their departure.
Not everyone who immigrates to Germany stays permanently. The retention of immigrants in Germany is relevant from a labour market policy perspective, given the growing demand for ...
26.06.2026
European Labour Market Barometer Treads Water
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
In June, the European Labour Market Barometer stood at 100.1 points for the third consecutive month. The figures from this leading indicator, produced by the European Network of ...
26.06.2026
Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?
Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates.
27.05.2026
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
24.04.2026
How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. But the United States is currently reshaping the rules of international trade—with tangible consequences.
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides.
27.03.2026
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose by 0.2 points to 99.8 points compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Not everyone who immigrates to Germany stays permanently. The retention of immigrants in Germany is relevant from a labour market policy perspective, given the growing demand for ...
26.06.2026
European Labour Market Barometer Treads Water
European Labour Market Barometer Treads Water
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
In June, the European Labour Market Barometer stood at 100.1 points for the third consecutive month. The figures from this leading indicator, produced by the European Network of ...
26.06.2026
Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?
Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates.
27.05.2026
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
24.04.2026
How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. But the United States is currently reshaping the rules of international trade—with tangible consequences.
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides.
27.03.2026
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose by 0.2 points to 99.8 points compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
In June, the European Labour Market Barometer stood at 100.1 points for the third consecutive month. The figures from this leading indicator, produced by the European Network of ...
26.06.2026
Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?
Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?
Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates.
27.05.2026
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
24.04.2026
How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. But the United States is currently reshaping the rules of international trade—with tangible consequences.
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides.
27.03.2026
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose by 0.2 points to 99.8 points compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates.
27.05.2026
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
24.04.2026
How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. But the United States is currently reshaping the rules of international trade—with tangible consequences.
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides.
27.03.2026
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose by 0.2 points to 99.8 points compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend
European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
24.04.2026
How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. But the United States is currently reshaping the rules of international trade—with tangible consequences.
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides.
27.03.2026
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose by 0.2 points to 99.8 points compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
24.04.2026
How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy
How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. But the United States is currently reshaping the rules of international trade—with tangible consequences.
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides.
27.03.2026
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose by 0.2 points to 99.8 points compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides.
27.03.2026
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose by 0.2 points to 99.8 points compared with the previous month.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.