The committee elected Anja Piel as its deputy chair. She is a member of the Executive Federal Executive Committee of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB). She has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2020.

On the occasion of the change of leadership, Christina Ramb states: “The budget of the Federal Employment Agency of Germany is under enormous pressure, and the only response can be to stabilise it rather than place further strain on it. To ensure that the Federal Employment Agency of Germany can continue to fulfil its responsibilities in the area of unemployment insurance reliably in the future, it must be financially stable and resilient. Raising contributions – and thereby imposing further costs solely on employees and their employers – cannot be the solution. The Federal Employment Agency of Germany must focus on the essentials: it is not a ‘one-stop shop’, but rather the guarantor of balance in the labour market. Rapid job-to-job placement, effective and efficient processes, and a clear focus on placement – that’s what matters. No more new tasks and cost-shifting! It is about nothing less than trust, stability and the strength of our labour market."

Anja Piel adds: “The Federal Employment Agency of Germany will continue to maintain a nationwide presence through its services in the future – this commitment must remain visible and tangible to all clients in both rural and urban areas.” In an age of advancing digitalisation, more efficient administration does not mean fewer services or less customer focus, but rather that the Federal Agency continues to remain close to the public through the services it provides. The Federal Employment Agency of Germany plays a particularly important role through its career guidance services for young people. Successfully completing a dual vocational training programme is the best safeguard against unemployment. Here, I am calling for the tools provided by the Apprenticeship Guarantee to be used consistently. No young person should be left without an education. To successfully navigate structural change in the labour market, people need prospects – particularly in sectors undergoing radical change. To this end, the Federal Employment Agency of Germany organises what are known as labour market hubs and provides individual support to employees through training programmes. The aim is to facilitate a direct transfer of specialists from companies undergoing staff cuts to those that urgently need employees. The Executive Board of the Federal Employment Agency of Germany has our support on the Board of Directors for these projects.”

The Board of Directors is the supervisory body responsible for the self-governance of the Federal Employment Agency of Germany at central level and advises the Executive Board. One third of the committee’s members are drawn from each of the three groups: employees, employers and public bodies. Seven members and five alternate members are appointed to each group.

Further information can be found on the Selbstverwaltung page (available in German only).