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Portraits of employees from a wide range of sectors, ethnic backgrounds and generations.
The picture shows the portraits of the four women who were interviewed in black and white in front of a colourful collage background.
Man muss Hürden überwinden, um ans Ziel zu kommen. Symbolbild

02. Juli 2026 | Migration and Integration

When bureaucracy becomes a barrier: What migrants think about Germany’s administrative processes

Julia Reinold, Laura Goßner, Jasmin Hallyburton

Almost one third of those who leave Germany again, indicate that burdensome bureaucratic processes were one reason for their departure....Read more

You have to overcome obstacles to reach your Goal.
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July 2, 2026 | Migration and Integration

When bureaucracy becomes a barrier: What migrants think about Germany’s administrative processes

Applying for a residence permit, having foreign qualifications recognised, or acquiring German citizenship: people who have moved to Germany often face lengthy bureaucratic... Read more

Portraits of employees from a wide range of sectors, ethnic backgrounds and generations.
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June 26, 2026 | Groups of Persons

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. Gains were concentrated among... Read more

The picture shows the portraits of the four women who were interviewed in black and white in front of a colourful collage background.
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May 4, 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation

The gender AI gap: “AI is becoming a key resource – but men and women are not using it in the same way”

The rapid spread of AI in the workplace is creating a new divide: the gender AI gap. A recent study by the IAB... Read more

Rückansicht eines männlichen Fahrradkuriers mit einer gelben Transporttasche auf dem Rücken.
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April 27, 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation

App-based delivery services in Germany: Why people take up gig-work and usually quit quickly

App-based delivery services have spread rapidly in Germany in recent years. This has also fuelled public debate about the poor working conditions of... Read more

Foto von IAB-Forscher Ignat Stepanok
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April 24, 2026 | International Labour Markets

How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy

U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides. But the United States... Read more

Zwei Schranken mit der Aufschrift „Strafzölle, Zoll Douane“ vor dem Hintergrund der Europäischen und der Amerikanischen Flagge.
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April 24, 2026 | Establishments and the Demand for Personnel

Trump’s trade policy: almost every fifth establishment in the manufacturing sector feels the consequences

6 percent of German establishments report that they are predominantly negatively affected by the impact of the changes to US trade policy since... Read more

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Portraits of employees from a wide range of sectors, ethnic backgrounds and generations.
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June 26, 2026 | Groups of Persons

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. Gains were concentrated among... Read more

You have to overcome obstacles to reach your Goal.
Read more

July 2, 2026 | Migration and Integration

When bureaucracy becomes a barrier: What migrants think about Germany’s administrative processes

Applying for a residence permit, having foreign qualifications recognised, or acquiring German citizenship: people who have moved to Germany often face lengthy bureaucratic... Read more

The picture shows the portraits of the four women who were interviewed in black and white in front of a colourful collage background.
Read more

May 4, 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation

The gender AI gap: “AI is becoming a key resource – but men and women are not using it in the same way”

The rapid spread of AI in the workplace is creating a new divide: the gender AI gap. A recent study by the IAB... Read more