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A new study finds that foreign-born workers in Switzerland are disproportionately found in low-wage professions in which recruitment is difficult. Among teachers and police officers, on the other hand, the number of immigrants is low.
LJUBLJANA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Slovenia's jobless rate fell to a historic low of 3.1 percent in March, down by 0.6 percentage point from the same period last year, latest figures show.
Wages in Switzerland rose significantly last year, however, like the previous year, growth was hindered by inflation.
Germany is facing a severe labor shortage and an aging population, with estimates suggesting a deficit of 7 million skilled workers by 2035. The country currently has around 700,000 unfilled job vacancies, leading to a decline in economic growth potential from 2% in the 1980s to 0.7%. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck highlights migration as a crucial solution to this issue, warning that failure to address it could further reduce the growth rate to 0.5%.
On Thursday: Swiss position on UNRWA still unclear, and news of a dusty book heist.