Economic Struggles in Germany Amid High Unemployment
Germany's unemployment reached 3.025 million in August 2025 (highest since 2015) Two-year recession caused by high energy costs, US tariffs, and Ukraine war Job openings dropped 68,000 to 631,000 in August Retail and industrial production declined Chancellor Merz called unemployment unacceptable and urged reforms Government plans €500 billion infrastructure fund Experts warn recovery may take years.