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Germany's Unemployment Drops as Eurozone Hits Record Low

3/4/2026

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Germany's unemployment fell to just above 3 million, in the eurozone's largest economy.
The eurozone unemployment rate reached a record low of 6.1% in January, and it was down from 6.2% in December.
Eurostat, the European Union's statistics office, said the decline reflects the euro area's resilience amid global uncertainty.

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Germany's unemployment fell to just above 3 million, in the eurozone's largest economy.
The eurozone unemployment rate reached a record low of 6.1% in January, and it was down from 6.2% in December.
Eurostat, the European Union's statistics office, said the decline reflects the euro area's resilience amid global uncertainty.