The April report from the German Labour Office shows higher than anticipated unemployment rates due to a sluggish economy. The report reveals that the number of unemployed people rose by 24,000 to 2.567 million. This figure is higher than analysts’ expectations, who predicted it would only rise by 10,000. Although these figures show a weak “spring revival,” the Labour Office still claims that the labour market is in a stable condition overall. Unemployment rates are expected to continue to grow, judging by the rising trend in unemployment claims, making things more challenging for the European Central Bank. Despite the challenges, German employment is expected to continue to grow this year and next, albeit at a slower pace.