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German firms face skilled workers shortage

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Ute Walter
August 30, 2019

Small- and medium-sized enterprises account for around 60 percent of jobs in Germany. In rural areas it's becoming more difficult to fill job vacancies due to a shortage of skilled workers and many young people moving to cities.

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