what are the industries that are most affected by the shortage of workers in Germany?

 According to the sources, almost all industries in Germany are suffering from worker shortages, but some are being hit particularly hard. The industries most affected by the shortage of workers in Germany include education, nursing, health, and social care

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. The shortage of doctors and nurses is particularly worrying, given the aging population in Germany

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. Other industries that are facing a shortage of skilled workers include tech, construction, engineering, legal and accounting services, warehousing and storage, transport businesses, and architectural and engineering services

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. The shortage of skilled workers is slowing down the economy and limiting growth, with some experts predicting that Germany's growth may be limited to 1% per year for decades

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. To tackle the labor shortages, Germany's new coalition government wants to attract 400,000 qualified workers from abroad each year, particularly in key sectors that risk undermining the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic

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