The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
29.07.2025
European Labour Market Barometer: Mixed picture of European labour markets
There are ups and downs in the countries, but overall, the European labour market is not budging.
The European Labour Market Barometer continues to stagnate at 99.7 points in July. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB shows ...
17.07.2025
No negative wage effects when transitioning to fixed-term employment
Fixed-term contracts do not necessarily have to be disadvantageous, but they are not preferable from the employees' point of view.
Compared to permanent employment contracts, fixed-term contracts are less attractive. However, a recent IAB study shows that fixed-term contracts are not necessarily ...
17.07.2025
Immigrants earn about 18 percent less on average than a country’s native population
Multinational study published in the journal "Nature", with contributions from IAB researcher Malte Reichelt.
Immigrants to Europe and North America earn, on average, 17.9 percent less than natives, as they struggle to gain access to jobs in higher-paying industries, occupations and ...
11.07.2025
Germany as a stopover? Insights into return and International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
30.06.2025
Firms in the green transition
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses.
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees.
26.06.2025
Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change
Assessment of the impact of the Syrian regime change on the settlement and return intentions of Syrian refugees.
On December 8, 2024, the sudden collapse of Bashar al‑Assad’s regime abruptly changed Syria’s political landscape and reshaped the return prospects for millions of Syrians ...
26.06.2025
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
29.07.2025
European Labour Market Barometer: Mixed picture of European labour markets
There are ups and downs in the countries, but overall, the European labour market is not budging.
The European Labour Market Barometer continues to stagnate at 99.7 points in July. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB shows ...
17.07.2025
No negative wage effects when transitioning to fixed-term employment
Fixed-term contracts do not necessarily have to be disadvantageous, but they are not preferable from the employees' point of view.
Compared to permanent employment contracts, fixed-term contracts are less attractive. However, a recent IAB study shows that fixed-term contracts are not necessarily ...
17.07.2025
Immigrants earn about 18 percent less on average than a country’s native population
Multinational study published in the journal "Nature", with contributions from IAB researcher Malte Reichelt.
Immigrants to Europe and North America earn, on average, 17.9 percent less than natives, as they struggle to gain access to jobs in higher-paying industries, occupations and ...
11.07.2025
Germany as a stopover? Insights into return and International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
30.06.2025
Firms in the green transition
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses.
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees.
26.06.2025
Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change
Assessment of the impact of the Syrian regime change on the settlement and return intentions of Syrian refugees.
On December 8, 2024, the sudden collapse of Bashar al‑Assad’s regime abruptly changed Syria’s political landscape and reshaped the return prospects for millions of Syrians ...
26.06.2025
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
29.07.2025
European Labour Market Barometer: Mixed picture of European labour markets
European Labour Market Barometer: Mixed picture of European labour markets
There are ups and downs in the countries, but overall, the European labour market is not budging.
The European Labour Market Barometer continues to stagnate at 99.7 points in July. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB shows ...
17.07.2025
No negative wage effects when transitioning to fixed-term employment
Fixed-term contracts do not necessarily have to be disadvantageous, but they are not preferable from the employees' point of view.
Compared to permanent employment contracts, fixed-term contracts are less attractive. However, a recent IAB study shows that fixed-term contracts are not necessarily ...
17.07.2025
Immigrants earn about 18 percent less on average than a country’s native population
Multinational study published in the journal "Nature", with contributions from IAB researcher Malte Reichelt.
Immigrants to Europe and North America earn, on average, 17.9 percent less than natives, as they struggle to gain access to jobs in higher-paying industries, occupations and ...
11.07.2025
Germany as a stopover? Insights into return and International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
30.06.2025
Firms in the green transition
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses.
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees.
26.06.2025
Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change
Assessment of the impact of the Syrian regime change on the settlement and return intentions of Syrian refugees.
On December 8, 2024, the sudden collapse of Bashar al‑Assad’s regime abruptly changed Syria’s political landscape and reshaped the return prospects for millions of Syrians ...
26.06.2025
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
The European Labour Market Barometer continues to stagnate at 99.7 points in July. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB shows ...
17.07.2025
No negative wage effects when transitioning to fixed-term employment
No negative wage effects when transitioning to fixed-term employment
Fixed-term contracts do not necessarily have to be disadvantageous, but they are not preferable from the employees' point of view.
Compared to permanent employment contracts, fixed-term contracts are less attractive. However, a recent IAB study shows that fixed-term contracts are not necessarily ...
17.07.2025
Immigrants earn about 18 percent less on average than a country’s native population
Multinational study published in the journal "Nature", with contributions from IAB researcher Malte Reichelt.
Immigrants to Europe and North America earn, on average, 17.9 percent less than natives, as they struggle to gain access to jobs in higher-paying industries, occupations and ...
11.07.2025
Germany as a stopover? Insights into return and International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
30.06.2025
Firms in the green transition
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses.
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees.
26.06.2025
Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change
Assessment of the impact of the Syrian regime change on the settlement and return intentions of Syrian refugees.
On December 8, 2024, the sudden collapse of Bashar al‑Assad’s regime abruptly changed Syria’s political landscape and reshaped the return prospects for millions of Syrians ...
26.06.2025
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
Compared to permanent employment contracts, fixed-term contracts are less attractive. However, a recent IAB study shows that fixed-term contracts are not necessarily ...
17.07.2025
Immigrants earn about 18 percent less on average than a country’s native population
Immigrants earn about 18 percent less on average than a country’s native population
Multinational study published in the journal "Nature", with contributions from IAB researcher Malte Reichelt.
Immigrants to Europe and North America earn, on average, 17.9 percent less than natives, as they struggle to gain access to jobs in higher-paying industries, occupations and ...
11.07.2025
Germany as a stopover? Insights into return and International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
30.06.2025
Firms in the green transition
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses.
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees.
26.06.2025
Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change
Assessment of the impact of the Syrian regime change on the settlement and return intentions of Syrian refugees.
On December 8, 2024, the sudden collapse of Bashar al‑Assad’s regime abruptly changed Syria’s political landscape and reshaped the return prospects for millions of Syrians ...
26.06.2025
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
Immigrants to Europe and North America earn, on average, 17.9 percent less than natives, as they struggle to gain access to jobs in higher-paying industries, occupations and ...
11.07.2025
Germany as a stopover? Insights into return and International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany
Germany as a stopover? Insights into return and International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
30.06.2025
Firms in the green transition
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses.
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees.
26.06.2025
Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change
Assessment of the impact of the Syrian regime change on the settlement and return intentions of Syrian refugees.
On December 8, 2024, the sudden collapse of Bashar al‑Assad’s regime abruptly changed Syria’s political landscape and reshaped the return prospects for millions of Syrians ...
26.06.2025
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
Temporary migration of people who have immigrated to Germany is a frequently observed phenomenon, and the trend is rising.
30.06.2025
Firms in the green transition
Firms in the green transition
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses.
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees.
26.06.2025
Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change
Assessment of the impact of the Syrian regime change on the settlement and return intentions of Syrian refugees.
On December 8, 2024, the sudden collapse of Bashar al‑Assad’s regime abruptly changed Syria’s political landscape and reshaped the return prospects for millions of Syrians ...
26.06.2025
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees.
26.06.2025
Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change
Syrian Refugees’ Settlement Intentions after the Unexpected Regime Change
Assessment of the impact of the Syrian regime change on the settlement and return intentions of Syrian refugees.
On December 8, 2024, the sudden collapse of Bashar al‑Assad’s regime abruptly changed Syria’s political landscape and reshaped the return prospects for millions of Syrians ...
26.06.2025
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
On December 8, 2024, the sudden collapse of Bashar al‑Assad’s regime abruptly changed Syria’s political landscape and reshaped the return prospects for millions of Syrians ...
26.06.2025
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
European Labour Market Barometer treads water
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
The European Labour Market Barometer recorded a minimal decline of 0.1 points compared to the previous month to 99.6 points in June.
10.06.2025
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
Unpacking the Link between Service Sector and Female Employment: Cross‑Country Evidence
This Discussion Paper explores cross‑country variations in the relationship between service sector expansion and female employment in Europe and the US.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.
The surge in women’s participation in the workforce has been a defining feature of advanced economies in recent decades.