May 5, 2023

Discontinous open-ended contracts

Discontinuous open-ended contracts are widely used in seasonal activities like tourism in Spain. Outside the active periods, workers are entitled to unemployment insurance benefits if they meet the eligibility criteria.

"Climate change will demand significant adjustments of the German labour market”

Christiane Keitel

Prolonged heatwaves, severe storms, rising sea-levels in the North- and Baltic Seas, forest fires – these are arguably the most visible consequences of climate change in Germany. While the impact on ...read more

Portrait of a female architect standing on a construction site, smiling confidently. In the background, a group of men are looking at a plan. The focus is on the woman.

August 5, 2026 | Social Inequality, Joblessness and Social Inclusion

Why confidence matters: The hidden barrier for women in STEM

Britta Hecker, Ipek Yükselen Saif

Despite strong educational achievements, women in Germany remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers – an imbalance that fuels the gender pay gap, as ...read more

You have to overcome obstacles to reach your Goal.

July 2, 2026 | Migration and Integration

When bureaucracy becomes a barrier: What migrants think about Germany’s administrative processes

Julia Reinold, Laura Goßner, Jasmin Hallyburton

Applying for a residence permit, having foreign qualifications recognised, or acquiring German citizenship: people who have moved to Germany often face lengthy bureaucratic processes. Current survey ...read more