Vorpommern-Greifswald: Bitter forecasts for the summer labor market

Vorpommern-Greifswald: Bitter forecasts for the summer labor market

In the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald, the labor market shows the first signs of a certain stagnation in June 2025. Nordkurier reports of 10,211 people who are looking for employment. That is 39 less than in the previous month, but at least 248 more than a year ago.

The unemployment rate remains stable at 9 percent. Klaus-Peter Köpcke, head of the Greifswald employment agency, sees a declining dynamic on the job market. Positive developments can be seen primarily in seasonally characterized industries, but the intensity of which falls. The seasonal upswing seems to have been dilated this year. This tendency is primarily influenced by the upcoming summer holidays, since at that time the capacities to incorporate new employees decrease.

Effects of layoffs at Hanseyacht

There are news -related news for the district: At Hanseyacht in Greifswald, 200 layoffs are imminent, which have not yet found any precipitation in the current statistics. At NDR it is reported that the first dismissal was already affected and the first wave of termination was already effective at the end of May. Has forced the termination.

forecasts for the coming months

Klaus-Peter Köpcke expresses concern that the unemployment rate could increase until the autumn season compared to the previous year. Above all, temporary contracts, such as those of school social workers, end with the current school year, and it is uncertain to what extent trainees are adopted by their companies. Nevertheless, there are also bright spots. Despite the precarious situation, it is important to mention the precautions that have already been taken. These include consultations and qualifying measures for the dismissed employees.

The situation on the job market remains tense, but a certain level of satisfaction can still be determined. The challenge is now to cope with the coming months and, above all, to offer the affected employees a perspective. Further information on the location on the labor market can be found on the website of the Arbeitsagentur .