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Part-time Apprenticeships Address Germany's Skilled Worker Shortage
In Hamburg, Germany, a 27-year-old mother of two successfully balances a part-time apprenticeship as an office management assistant at Ergo insurance, addressing the national shortage of skilled workers and offering a model for companies seeking a diverse talent pool.
Part-time Apprenticeships Address Germany's Skilled Worker Shortage
In Hamburg, Germany, a 27-year-old mother of two successfully balances a part-time apprenticeship as an office management assistant at Ergo insurance, addressing the national shortage of skilled workers and offering a model for companies seeking a diverse talent pool.
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44% Bias Score
Aging Populations Demand Inclusive Urban Policies in OECD Cities
OECD projects a significant increase in the proportion of people over 65 in member cities by 2040, prompting a call for inclusive urban policies focusing on housing affordability, economic integration of all age groups, and accessible urban design.
Aging Populations Demand Inclusive Urban Policies in OECD Cities
OECD projects a significant increase in the proportion of people over 65 in member cities by 2040, prompting a call for inclusive urban policies focusing on housing affordability, economic integration of all age groups, and accessible urban design.
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36% Bias Score
Stagnant German Economy Faces Challenges Despite New Government Spending Plans
Germany's economy is stagnating, with minimal growth predicted for 2024 and 2026 due to various factors including US tariffs, high energy costs, declining exports, and an aging population; a new coalition government plans to address this with increased public debt for investments, but experts warn o...
Stagnant German Economy Faces Challenges Despite New Government Spending Plans
Germany's economy is stagnating, with minimal growth predicted for 2024 and 2026 due to various factors including US tariffs, high energy costs, declining exports, and an aging population; a new coalition government plans to address this with increased public debt for investments, but experts warn o...
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52% Bias Score
China's Multifaceted Approach to Demographic Challenges
China's population development strategy, announced in July 2024, aims to improve public services and address demographic shifts by providing "full life-cycle population services", focusing on education, healthcare, and employment to increase fertility rates and manage an aging population.
China's Multifaceted Approach to Demographic Challenges
China's population development strategy, announced in July 2024, aims to improve public services and address demographic shifts by providing "full life-cycle population services", focusing on education, healthcare, and employment to increase fertility rates and manage an aging population.
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40% Bias Score
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing significant childcare subsidies of up to 100,000 yuan per child to boost birth rates, reflecting a national policy shift highlighted in the recent government work report, which aims to address China's declining fertility rate and aging population through financia...
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing significant childcare subsidies of up to 100,000 yuan per child to boost birth rates, reflecting a national policy shift highlighted in the recent government work report, which aims to address China's declining fertility rate and aging population through financia...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Faces Social Security Crisis: Reform Needed to Avoid Constitutional Breach
A legal opinion warns that Germany's social security system is approaching a crisis due to rising contributions, potentially exceeding 50% of gross wages by 2033, necessitating immediate reforms to avoid breaching constitutional limits.
Germany Faces Social Security Crisis: Reform Needed to Avoid Constitutional Breach
A legal opinion warns that Germany's social security system is approaching a crisis due to rising contributions, potentially exceeding 50% of gross wages by 2033, necessitating immediate reforms to avoid breaching constitutional limits.
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56% Bias Score
Greece Faces Severe Demographic Crisis Amidst Aging Population and Emigration
In 2024, Greece recorded 125,423 deaths versus 62,624 births; approximately 160,000 Greeks were born abroad in the last two decades, with one in nine Greeks born outside the country, contributing to a rapidly aging population and severe demographic decline.
Greece Faces Severe Demographic Crisis Amidst Aging Population and Emigration
In 2024, Greece recorded 125,423 deaths versus 62,624 births; approximately 160,000 Greeks were born abroad in the last two decades, with one in nine Greeks born outside the country, contributing to a rapidly aging population and severe demographic decline.
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56% Bias Score
Greece's Job Vacancy Problem: Skills Mismatch and Demographic Shifts
Greece faces a significant challenge in filling thousands of job vacancies despite an 8.6% unemployment rate, primarily due to skill mismatches, demographic changes, and the unattractiveness of certain sectors. This is despite a 31% reduction in vacancies from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024.
Greece's Job Vacancy Problem: Skills Mismatch and Demographic Shifts
Greece faces a significant challenge in filling thousands of job vacancies despite an 8.6% unemployment rate, primarily due to skill mismatches, demographic changes, and the unattractiveness of certain sectors. This is despite a 31% reduction in vacancies from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Proposed German Holiday Cut to Boost Economy: A Counterargument
A proposal to eliminate a German public holiday, preferably in summer, to generate €8.6 billion and offset demographic challenges, is opposed by the author who argues more holidays would boost productivity and consumption.
Proposed German Holiday Cut to Boost Economy: A Counterargument
A proposal to eliminate a German public holiday, preferably in summer, to generate €8.6 billion and offset demographic challenges, is opposed by the author who argues more holidays would boost productivity and consumption.
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56% Bias Score
Hohhot's Generous Childcare Subsidies Reflect China's National Birth Rate Strategy
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies of up to 100,000 yuan per child to boost birth rates, reflecting a national policy shift highlighted in the government's work report and mirroring similar initiatives in over 20 other regions.
Hohhot's Generous Childcare Subsidies Reflect China's National Birth Rate Strategy
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies of up to 100,000 yuan per child to boost birth rates, reflecting a national policy shift highlighted in the government's work report and mirroring similar initiatives in over 20 other regions.
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52% Bias Score
EU Faces Critical Skilled Worker Shortage
The European Union faces a critical shortage of skilled workers across 42 professions, impacting competitiveness and driven by demographic shifts, technological change, and increased economic activity; the EU launched the Skills Union to address this.
EU Faces Critical Skilled Worker Shortage
The European Union faces a critical shortage of skilled workers across 42 professions, impacting competitiveness and driven by demographic shifts, technological change, and increased economic activity; the EU launched the Skills Union to address this.
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Cities Explore Birth Subsidies to Boost Population Growth
Multiple Chinese cities are exploring birth subsidy systems and comprehensive birth support measures, including economic, time-related, and service-related support, aiming for high-quality demographic development; Guangzhou saw a 20% birth increase in 2024.
Chinese Cities Explore Birth Subsidies to Boost Population Growth
Multiple Chinese cities are exploring birth subsidy systems and comprehensive birth support measures, including economic, time-related, and service-related support, aiming for high-quality demographic development; Guangzhou saw a 20% birth increase in 2024.
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20% Bias Score
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