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  Working in Germany: Unemployment in Germany dropped slightly to 8.2 per cent in May
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      Unemployment rate drops - but only slightly
Unemployment continues to plague the German economy, according to new official figures. Experts say a reduced hours programme funded by the government has saved jobs but can't continue to prop up the labour market alone.  read full story more
 
         
 
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