German unemployment increased less than expected in March ahead of strict containment measures taken by the government to curb the spread of coronavirus, data published by the Federal Employment Agency showed on Tuesday.
The number of people out of work rose by 1,000 in March, after falling by 8,000 in February. However, economists were forecasting an increase of 29,000.
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