Handelsblatt west German economic indicator for August fell for the eighth time in ten months, reaching its lowest level since September 1999.
Labour Office head says 2001 Dem1.2bln government subsidy might not suffice.
- Future wage demands should be above inflation.
- Strong autumn upswing needed to hit 2001 target.
- Sticks to forecast of 3.7mln average jobless in 2001.