Analyst Claus Vistesen from Panasonic Macro states that Germany's stable unemployment rate is good news, but given the survey data and stagnating economy, it is only a matter of time before the unemployment rate rises again. The unemployment rate was stable at 6.1% in December, below the general expectation of 6.2%, but warnings of a persistently weak labor market remain. Although the composite employment purchasing managers' index rose to a three-month high in December, it still indicates that there are downside risks for employment growth, primarily due to a weak manufacturing sector. Ironically, the risk of rising unemployment may be a positive factor in 2025, as it ensures that the economy will be a key issue in the upcoming elections, increasing the likelihood of relaxing fiscal policies.