4-July-2018
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The German employment rate has been developing very favourably despite the global financial crisis. In the last quarter of 2017, 66.6% of 15-74 year-olds were in work – the highest rate since the reunification and over 6 percentage points above the rate in early 2008.
4-July-2018
German, PDF, 250kb
Die Beschäftigungsquote in Deutschland hat sich trotz der globalen Finanzkrise sehr positiv entwickelt. Im letzten Quartal 2017 waren 66,6% aller 15-74-Jährigen erwerbstätig. Dies ist die höchste Quote seit der Wiedervereinigung und über 6 Prozentpunkte mehr als Anfang 2008.
27-June-2018
English
The OECD has appointed two new Deputy Secretaries-General - Ludger Schuknecht, currently Chief Economist and G20 Deputy at the German Federal Ministry of Finance, and Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, Permanent Secretary of State of Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
21-June-2018
English
This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Germany.
21-June-2018
English
Germany continues to demonstrate a high level of anti-bribery enforcement having prosecuted and sanctioned 328 individuals and 18 companies in foreign bribery cases since 1999.
15-June-2018
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A broken social elevator? Key findings for Germany
15-June-2018
German, PDF, 1,107kb
Ist der Soziale Aufzug ka-putt? DEUTSCHLAND im Vergleich
12-June-2018
English
Germany has been enjoying strong economic performance in recent years, building on strengthened domestic demand, good social outcomes and export performance. Exports have benefited from a large, productive and innovative manufacturing sector which has reinforced its position in sectors of long-standing comparative advantage, notably cars, chemical products and machine tools.
12-June-2018
English
The German economy is undergoing a robust expansion, with record-low unemployment and real wage gains underpinning domestic demand while strong exports are driving business investment. The strong fiscal position will offer opportunities for funding structural reforms and public investment to meet future challenges, according to a new report from the OECD.
12-June-2018
English
Germany’s track record is remarkable. Growth has been solid for years, and is set to remain so – we project 2.1 % growth this year and next. As a strong exporter of capital goods, Germany is benefitting from the global recovery of trade and investment. At 3.4% unemployment is at a record low – allowing real wages to grow and sustaining consumption.