Germany struggles as industrial employment declines; defense sector cannot offset losses. A research institute reports automotive and other industries lose significant workforce numbers.
Last year, many switched to defense sector, yet losses remain much higher.
Approximately twenty-three thousand workers moved to public administration and social insurance sectors. Energy crisis, high prices, changing trade with China and United States worsen problems.
Experts urge policies for easier workforce transition into emerging, high-growth market sectors. Automotive sector suffers most; major protests demand support against Chinese competition and tariffs.