According to BA Fachkraefteengpassanalyse 2024, EURES 2024, and Cedefop Germany 2025, particularly in demand are: IT professions (Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Data Analyst, Cybersecurity), nursing and healthcare professions (structural shortage), skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, plant mechanics), engineering (mechatronics engineers, electrical engineers), STEM overall. WEF Future of Jobs 2025 identifies globally: green energy, AI, and data professions as the fastest growing. LinkedIn Skills on the Rise 2025: in Germany, AI skills, cloud competencies, and data skills dominate the growth list. Caveat: regional differences are significant — the skills shortage in Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg is more acute than in structurally weaker regions.
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