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Germany: Higher Social Security Contributions for High Earners
Starting January, Germany will raise its social security contribution assessment ceiling to €8450 from €8050, impacting high earners, according to a draft regulation from the Federal Ministry of Labour; economists explain this is due to rising wages and a lack of reforms.
Germany: Higher Social Security Contributions for High Earners
Starting January, Germany will raise its social security contribution assessment ceiling to €8450 from €8050, impacting high earners, according to a draft regulation from the Federal Ministry of Labour; economists explain this is due to rising wages and a lack of reforms.
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28% Bias Score
Spanish Government Ministers Clash Over New Retirement Plan
Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz opposes a new "reversible retirement" plan proposed by Social Security Minister Elma Saiz, creating a conflict within the government's economic wing, despite the plan not requiring parliamentary approval.
Spanish Government Ministers Clash Over New Retirement Plan
Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz opposes a new "reversible retirement" plan proposed by Social Security Minister Elma Saiz, creating a conflict within the government's economic wing, despite the plan not requiring parliamentary approval.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Immigration Policies Reshape US Workforce
A decline of 1.2 million immigrant workers in the US from January to July 2024 is linked to stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration, impacting various sectors and potentially worsening labor shortages.
Trump Administration Immigration Policies Reshape US Workforce
A decline of 1.2 million immigrant workers in the US from January to July 2024 is linked to stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration, impacting various sectors and potentially worsening labor shortages.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Unemployment Reaches 3 Million, Highest Since 2015
Germany's unemployment rate surged to 3,002,000 in August 2025, the highest since February 2015, a 46,000 increase, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.4 percent, according to the Federal Employment Agency (BA).
Germany's Unemployment Reaches 3 Million, Highest Since 2015
Germany's unemployment rate surged to 3,002,000 in August 2025, the highest since February 2015, a 46,000 increase, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.4 percent, according to the Federal Employment Agency (BA).
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24% Bias Score
German Unemployment Surges Past 3 Million
Germany's unemployment rate climbed to 6.4 percent in August, exceeding 3 million for the first time in over a decade, a rise attributed to economic stagnation and seasonal factors, though early signs of stabilization are emerging.
German Unemployment Surges Past 3 Million
Germany's unemployment rate climbed to 6.4 percent in August, exceeding 3 million for the first time in over a decade, a rise attributed to economic stagnation and seasonal factors, though early signs of stabilization are emerging.
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24% Bias Score
Mexico's Informal Employment Rises to 54.8% in Q2 2025
In Q2 2025, Mexico's informal employment rose to 54.8%, impacting tax revenue and worker security; regional disparities, especially in Oaxaca (78.5%), Chiapas (78%), and Guerrero (76%), highlight the need for increased investment.
Mexico's Informal Employment Rises to 54.8% in Q2 2025
In Q2 2025, Mexico's informal employment rose to 54.8%, impacting tax revenue and worker security; regional disparities, especially in Oaxaca (78.5%), Chiapas (78%), and Guerrero (76%), highlight the need for increased investment.
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36% Bias Score
US Job Growth Slowdown: Immigration Data Obscured
Friday's US jobs report, while showing overall employment growth, leaves key questions unanswered due to limitations in capturing the impact of shifting immigration patterns on employment numbers.
US Job Growth Slowdown: Immigration Data Obscured
Friday's US jobs report, while showing overall employment growth, leaves key questions unanswered due to limitations in capturing the impact of shifting immigration patterns on employment numbers.
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28% Bias Score
France, Slovakia, and Denmark Cut Public Holidays Amidst Budgetary Concerns
France, Slovakia, and Denmark recently reduced their number of public holidays to ease budget strain, sparking debate about the economic impact of holidays and worker well-being.
France, Slovakia, and Denmark Cut Public Holidays Amidst Budgetary Concerns
France, Slovakia, and Denmark recently reduced their number of public holidays to ease budget strain, sparking debate about the economic impact of holidays and worker well-being.
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12% Bias Score
Slight Decrease in Apprenticeship Starts in Schleswig-Holstein
As of July 31, 2024, Schleswig-Holstein saw a slight decrease of 4.57 percent in apprenticeship starts compared to the previous year, with 12,193 new apprentices in IHK and HWK sectors, although a late summer recovery is expected.
Slight Decrease in Apprenticeship Starts in Schleswig-Holstein
As of July 31, 2024, Schleswig-Holstein saw a slight decrease of 4.57 percent in apprenticeship starts compared to the previous year, with 12,193 new apprentices in IHK and HWK sectors, although a late summer recovery is expected.
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24% Bias Score
German Unemployment Reaches 3 Million, Highest in a Decade
Germany's August unemployment figure surged to 3,025,000, a 10-year high, exceeding July's count by 46,000 and August 2024's by 153,000, attributed to summer layoffs and weak economic conditions.
German Unemployment Reaches 3 Million, Highest in a Decade
Germany's August unemployment figure surged to 3,025,000, a 10-year high, exceeding July's count by 46,000 and August 2024's by 153,000, attributed to summer layoffs and weak economic conditions.
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24% Bias Score
German Unemployment Tops 3 Million Amidst Economic Weakness
Germany's unemployment rate rose to 6.4% in August, exceeding 3 million for the first time since 2015, driven by a summer hiring lull and persistent economic weakness, though some signs of stabilization are emerging.
German Unemployment Tops 3 Million Amidst Economic Weakness
Germany's unemployment rate rose to 6.4% in August, exceeding 3 million for the first time since 2015, driven by a summer hiring lull and persistent economic weakness, though some signs of stabilization are emerging.
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12% Bias Score
Dutch Healthcare Reduces Reliance on Independent Contractors Due to Stricter Regulations
New regulations in the Netherlands targeting false self-employment have caused a 7% drop in the number of independent contractors (zzp'ers) in healthcare during Q2 2025, prompting organizations like Buurtzorg and the LUMC to adapt by creating internal flexible pools and improving employee terms.
Dutch Healthcare Reduces Reliance on Independent Contractors Due to Stricter Regulations
New regulations in the Netherlands targeting false self-employment have caused a 7% drop in the number of independent contractors (zzp'ers) in healthcare during Q2 2025, prompting organizations like Buurtzorg and the LUMC to adapt by creating internal flexible pools and improving employee terms.
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40% Bias Score
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