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The topic of the day: Job Machine Germany - but not for long
The economy in Germany is cooling off, the economy is likely to grow by only half a percent in 2019 - that does not sound very pleasing. But: For workers, this is not a problem at first.
My colleague Florian Diekmann has analyzed a new study, he says: "The hunger of the economy and public service for new workers is according to the forecast enormous - and he will soon be unable to be breastfed."
How come? And how long does the job boom last?
One reason: Germany is foreseeably leaving the workforce. And the scarcer the workforce becomes, the more employers actually keep it. So good news for the employees - on the one hand. Employers are likely to entice them even more in the future. But then the bad news: At a certain point, German companies simply could not keep up with their productivity in global competition. "And then," writes my colleague, "the golden age for the workers would be over." The numbers, the facts, the analysis, read here.
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In its cover story, the current SPIEGEL also focuses on where Germany is developing economically - and why it risks becoming a phase-out model. "The fat years are over", that's the thesis. Here you can read the story - and listen.
The quote of the day: "All projects must be on the economic test."
Says CSU boss Markus Söder. My colleague Sebastian Fischer asked him which projects the Grand Coalition has to delete in view of lower tax revenues. For the weakening economy is also having an effect on the federal budget, see above. In addition, Söder shares shortly before the summit in the Chancellery against the SPD-Grundrentenmodell - here you read the whole interview.
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Markus Söder (CSU)
News: What you need to know today
- Employers must systematically record the working hours of their employees. To this end, the Working Time Directive and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union oblige. The judgment of the European Court of Justice could have a major impact on everyday working life in Germany as well.
- In the mysterious crossbow case, the identity of the dead in Lower Saxony is clarified. The bodies were autopsied. The police did not want to confirm a connection to the three bodies in Passau. What we know, what not.
- Bayer has two billion dollars to pay cancer-stricken couple. The pharmaceutical company has also lost in the US, the third important trial for allegedly carcinogenic products of the subsidiary Monsanto. And should now pay damages of the equivalent of 1.78 billion euros.
- A man stole a Ferrari during a test drive. The prospective buyer should actually only test the sports car. Then he sat down.
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Ferrari misses: The wanted photo of the police Dusseldorf
The number of the day: 20
A number that makes one think: by 201 - or 20 percent - the number of racist crimes in Germany increased by one-fifth. The number of anti-Semitic offenses increased similarly strongly. Read the guest post by Chief Rabbi of Moscow, Pinchas Goldschmidt, who writes about the situation of Jews in Europe: "On streets and public squares, religious Jews often do not dare to wear their kippas, they are afraid of being victims of attacks become."
Opinion: The most discussed comments, interviews, essays
The end of the crowbar: Whether in China, Iran or North Korea, Donald Trump has so far been little success in foreign affairs, commented Washington correspondent Roland Nelles. "The populist is convicted". Trump's promised simple solutions - "they do not exist."
The Keks-Greta: Company inheritance Verena Bahlsen is criticized for her statements about Nazi forced laborers. Who is the woman? Asks Harald Schmidt. Here is the video.
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Stories: The most read texts at SPIEGEL +
Can Bundesbank chief Weidmann free German savers from cheap money? After the European elections, it will be decided whether Jens Weidmann will become the new head of the ECB. The chances are not bad.
"He thinks that the kiss came from me, but ...": How similar are the memories couples have to get to know her? We did the memory comparison.
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That's Caroline and Marko. Have met at Crossfit. Now Caroline is pregnant and her offspring is expected in June.
My evening: the recommendations for your end of workday
What you can see: Today the Cannes International Film Festival begins. I'm assuming that you're not there when Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt or Elle Fanning poses in front of the cinemas. For that I have a suggestion: look up a winning film from last year. "Shoplifters" for example.
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The Japanese film "Shoplifters" received the main prize in Cannes in 2018: the Golden Palm. The family drama is about a small-group family that takes in a child.
What you might hear: the podcast "Three Fathers". In episode six - "The Prejudices: How Fathers Are Being Discriminated in Everyday Life" - my colleagues talk about stereotypes about men - and the implications. Listen - and tell us your opinion.
Ah. Stop. Moment: The Eurovision Song Contest begins in Israel. If you are a huge fan - here are the best tips for Tel Aviv.
I wish you a nice finishing time.
warmly
Maria Stöhr from the Daily Team
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