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Mass Firings of Federal Employees Under Trump Administration

Mike Macans, a disaster recovery coordinator for the Small Business Administration, was fired on February 11, 2024, as part of the Trump administration's mass termination of tens of thousands of probationary federal employees, leaving him without unemployment benefits or health insurance.

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German Economy Stagnates Amidst Uncertainty and Rising Unemployment

Germany's economy is stagnating due to a combination of factors including political uncertainty, high energy costs, an aging workforce, and increased competition from China, resulting in rising unemployment and factory closures.

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UK Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation, But Future Uncertain

UK average wages rose 3.4% (inflation-adjusted) in October-December 2024, but concerns remain about future wage growth due to increased employer costs, including National Insurance changes, potentially impacting investment and economic growth.

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189,203 Spanish Workers Faced Employment Changes in 2024

In 2024, 189,203 Spanish workers faced altered employment conditions—8,000 more than in 2023—primarily due to production reductions (85,519), economic reasons (32,260), and the Valencia floods (31,442 via ERTEs).

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UK Faces Record Redundancy Wave Amidst Collapsing Business Confidence".

A survey reveals UK employers are preparing for the largest redundancy round in a decade due to decreased business confidence and upcoming tax increases, impacting various sectors and potentially leading to increased unemployment and inflation.

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UK Inflation Soars Amidst Energy Crisis, Trump's Actions Create Economic Uncertainty

Soaring energy prices have driven UK inflation to a projected 2.8% in January, impacting living standards and potentially leading to increased unemployment, although Trump's actions in Ukraine could significantly alter the economic outlook.

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Gelsenkirchen: From 'Swiftkirchen' to 'Shithole City' – A German City's Struggle for Renewal

Gelsenkirchen, Germany, experienced a rapid shift in its international image, from "Swiftkirchen" after Taylor Swift's concerts to the derogatory "Shithole City," reflecting its high unemployment (over 14%), low average income (€1800), and the rise of the AfD, as the city grapples with post-industri...

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New Zealand's Controversial "Everyone Must Go!" Tourism Campaign

New Zealand's \$500,000 tourism campaign, launched February 16th, uses the slogan "Everyone Must Go!" to attract Australian tourists but faces criticism due to record emigration and unemployment, prompting debate about its insensitivity.

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Germany's Labor Shortage Eases Amidst Economic Slowdown

A new ifo Institute survey reveals that Germany's labor shortage has lessened in 2025, affecting 28 percent of companies due to the economic slowdown and resulting layoffs by major companies such as Volkswagen (over 35,000 job cuts). However, some sectors like services, law, and hospitality still re...

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German Unemployment Set to Hit 3 Million Amidst Industrial Crisis

Germany's unemployment is surging, projected to hit 3 million by mid-year due to an industrial crisis, job cuts in the automotive sector, and a skills gap, masking the true extent of job losses with increased early retirement and Kurzarbeit schemes.

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D.C. Unemployment Spikes Amidst Trump's Federal Layoffs

President Trump's efforts to reduce the federal workforce have resulted in nearly 4,000 unemployment claims in Washington, D.C., since he took office, a 55% increase compared to the previous six weeks, coinciding with government-ordered layoffs and buyouts offered to approximately 75,000 employees.

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\"Germany Faces Longest Post-War Recession Amidst Employment Contradictions\"\

Germany's economy is projected to shrink by 0.5 percent in 2025, marking the longest recession since WWII, driven primarily by domestic policy concerns rather than geopolitical issues; unemployment stands at 6.3 percent, despite over a million unfilled job openings, while the manufacturing sector ha...

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