Germany's job market in October 2026: nearly 3 million unemployed, 654,000 open jobs
The Federal Employment Agency's October 2026 figures: 2.955 million unemployed, 654,000 registered vacancies, and what this means for international job seekers.
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Visa rules, salary thresholds, labour market numbers and policy changes that affect international job seekers. Short, sourced, and explained in plain words.
The Federal Employment Agency's October 2026 figures: 2.955 million unemployed, 654,000 registered vacancies, and what this means for international job seekers.
Germany's EU Blue Card salary thresholds are expected to rise to €53,100 and €48,108.60 in 2027. What changes, when it becomes official, and the 2027 minimum wage.
The India EU trade deal concluded in January 2026 and is expected to be signed in December. What the mobility rules cover, and what they don't change.
Germany plans a Work-and-Stay Agency with one digital platform for skilled worker visas. What was decided, why the draft law is still pending, and what to use today.
The Netherlands' 2026 salary thresholds for highly skilled migrants and the EU Blue Card, and the 30% ruling cut to 27% from 1 January 2027.
Career blog
Which European countries hire Indian professionals in 2026/27: work permit routes, 2026 salary thresholds, languages and unemployment for 11 countries, with charts.
A realistic roadmap for Indian professionals to get a job in Germany in 2026/27: the four routes, degree recognition, CV, interviews, offer and visa.
The German CV (Lebenslauf) format for 2026/27: length, photo, structure, ATS keywords, and the mistakes that cost international applicants their interviews.
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