Recent Publications
Combating child labour in supply chains
Following the supply chain, Dr Carsten Stender, Director General of European and International Employment and Social Policy, visited projects combating child labour in the hazelnut harvest.
State Secretary Leonie Gebers welcomes Japan's Ambassador Mitsuko Shino to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Their meeting focused on demographics and the growing shortage of skilled labour in both Germany and Japan.
Tajik Labour Minister Kholmahmadzoda visits the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
On 18 July 2025, State Secretary Lilian Tschan welcomed the Tajik Minister of Labour, Migration and Employment, Soleha Kholmahmadzoda, to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, where they exchanged views.
Meeting with Kenya on a sufficient pool of skilled labour
On 4 July 2025, Parliamentary State Secretary Katja Mast welcomed Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime from the Kenyan State Department for Labour and Skills Development for talks at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in Berlin.
Dialogue with Uzbekistan on social security
On 31 March 2025, Parliamentary State Secretary Anette Kramme welcomed the Deputy Director of the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Jamshid Abruev for a high-level dialogue on social policy and international cooperation.
Visit of the new Italian ambassador at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
On 18 February 2025, State Secretary Dr Rolf Schmachtenberg welcomed Fabrizio Bucci, Italy’s new ambassador to Germany, at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
Federal Cabinet approves National Action Plan against Labour Exploitation and Forced Labour
For the first time, the Federal Government has adopted a national strategy to prevent and combat labour exploitation and forced labour.
Dialogue with Cambodia on fair supply chains
On 17 January 2025, State Secretary Lilian Tschan welcomed the Cambodian Minister of Labour, Sour Heng, and his delegation to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
Working together to bolster human rights
State Secretary Lilian Tschan welcomed Dr. Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs on 18 December 2024.
India’s new ambassador Ajit Gupte at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
State Secretary Lilian Tschan welcomed Ajit Gupte, India’s new ambassador, for talks at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs on 13 December 2024.