Germany's unemployment rate rose at the start of the year, despite a smaller than expected increase in the number of people out of work, as the weakness of Europe's biggest economy took its toll on the labour market.

Unemployment rate in Germany increased to 6.2% in January from 6.1% in December 2024.  Unemployment change in Germany increased to 11,000 in January from 10,000 in December 2024.  ETFs: (EWG), (GF), (FGM),