Germany news: Berlin losing its appeal for many Germans
Fewer than a third of Germans find their capital city "fascinating", a sharp fall from 20 years ago, a survey has found. Germany is also mulling further action against Russia over the Leipzig drone incident. DW has more.
Germany's eastern states are projected to lose over a fifth of their working-age population by 2045 if there is no immigration, according to the German Economic Institute. This could severely impact the economy, particularly sectors such as care workers, hairdressers, craftspeople and doctors. Eastern states experiencing this decline include Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony-Anhalt, where the Alternative for Germany party could make record gains in upcoming elections.
In Hesse state, a car accident occurred in Hofgeismar, injuring at least eight people. Witnesses reported the driver may have experienced medical difficulties before the incident. Meanwhile, Germany is considering sanctions against a Russian cultural center in Berlin amid accusations of espionage. The German economy's skilled labor shortage increased to 23.2% in July, a 2-point rise since April, with the telecommunications and consultancy and auditing sectors most affected.
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