New figures confirm: Illegal employment is extremely widespread in Germany:
Illegal employment continues to grow, burdening the economy and the state ...
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Illegal Work in Germany Hits Record HighIn 2024, illegal employment accounted for 11.1% of GDP, with employer audits falling despite more customs staff.
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- The shadow economy grew to 11.1 percent of GDP in 2024, causing significant economic losses.
- The Customs Financial Control Office increased its workforce from 7,770 to 9,477 positions between 2021 and 2024.
- Employer inspections dropped sharply from 48,064 in 2021 to 25,274 in 2024 despite the expanded staff.
- Criminal investigations declined while administrative offense cases rose, reflecting a strategic shift toward quality over quantity.
It is intended to strengthen the FKS in the future through additional staffing allocations, based on existing budgetary notes and the Act on Modernization and Digitalization of the Fight Against Illegal Employment.— According to the Fifteenth Report of the Federal Government on the impact of the Act to combat illegal employment (as cited in the report).
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