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Europe – Fewer people outside the labour force in 2013
This statistical article analyses the economically inactive population, i.e. the population that is neither employed nor unemployed. Since 2002 and despite the economic crisis, the share of the inactive population in the total population of working age has fallen from 31.4 % to 28.0 % in the EU-28 (see Figure 1). This corresponds to a reduction of … Continue reading
For an European unemployment insurance – A Commission Report
The best idea for an EMU-level automatic fiscal stabiliser is in my view a scheme where fiscal stimulus is provided to countries of the monetary union based on developments in their short-term unemployment. Unemployment is an indicator whose big advantages are that it very closely follows developments in the economic cycle, it is easily understandable, … Continue reading
Study or Train Abroad in EU -It strengthens key skills highly valued by employers study finds
Young people who study or train abroad not only gain knowledge in specific disciplines, but also strengthen key transversal skills which are highly valued by employers. A new study on the impact of the European Union’s Erasmus student exchange programme shows that graduates with international experience fare much better on the job market. They are … Continue reading
France – The first EU country to receive funding from the Youth Employment Initiative
France has become the first EU country to receive funding from the Youth Employment Initiative YEI to tackle unemployment among young people. The European Commission will make funding available so that France can receive €620 million from the YEI and the European Social Fund ESF. The money will go towards helping young people who not … Continue reading
EU28 in March 2014 Unemployment rate was 10.5%, 11.8% for the euro area
The euro area (EA18) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.8% in March 2014, stable since December 2013, but down from 12.0% in March 2013. The EU28 unemployment rate was 10.5% in March 2014, stable compared with February 2014, but down from 10.9% in March 2013. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the … Continue reading
EU – The Youth Unemployment Puzzle (Infographic)
Youth Unemployment: Mind the Gap – EU’s Unemployment Puzzle Infographic – Blogs – IIEA – The Institute of International and European Affairs. Related articles OECD / Europe’s youth is explosive issue, not deflation Youth unemployment in Europe / It could prolong the crisis says Christine Lagarde says Youth unemployment in Europe / An IPPR report … Continue reading
EU labour market / A growing North-South divide
Vacancy trends in the European labour market indicate a widening gap in job opportunities between Northern and Southern countries. The latest issue of the European Vacancy Monitor (EVM) reveals a shortage of labour supply in countries such as Austria, Denmark Sweden, Estonia and Latvia, while competition for jobs is increasing in countries such as Greece, … Continue reading
EU Immigration / The Swiss aren’t the only ones concerned
Few paid the vote much mind before it took place, but the referendum’s result last week made it onto the front pages of newspapers across Europe. Politicians from London to Berlin, from Brussels to Rome released statements. And it quickly became clear that the Swiss once again shined the spotlight on an issue that people … Continue reading
EU immigration in Switzerland / A ‘yes’ vote to end free movement
Switzerland has voted 50.3 percent in favor of limiting annual migration from the EU, thus ending the policy of free movement within the bloc that was established in 2002. Swiss voters narrowly decided that immigration quotas would be reintroduced, thereby overturning the free movement policy introduced in the European Union 12 years ago. Early results … Continue reading
Greece / More layoffs ‘required’ say EC, ECB and IMF
The representatives of the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, however, are deaf to his warnings. They are demanding additional belt-tightening measures, including more layoffs. Continue reading
UK / A 73 per cent increase in the number of ‘job-seeking’ EU immigrants
The findings led Boris Johnson to urge the Prime Minister to demand a change in EU laws to delay migrants’ access to benefits Continue reading
Europe / Industry vs. services: why it is important to strengthen both
In spite of longer-term trends in advanced economies of the manufacturing sector accounting for a shrinking share in value added and in employment, there is a strong case for preserving a ‘critical size’ of manufacturing activities in European economies Continue reading
Europe / Two million jobs available for migrants says European Union (EU) Ambassador Guy Ledoux in Asia
European Union (EU) Ambassador Guy Ledoux said there are two million jobs available for migrants, including overseas Filino workers (OFW), amid record-high unemployment and fragile economies in Europe Continue reading
EU Staff / 2,500 jobs to go in austerity deal
Two thousand five hundred EU officials are set to lose their jobs in the next four years as part of new austerity measures for EU institutions Continue reading
(Update ) EU Youth Unemployment / Germany and France meet today
Germany sees revolution if welfare model scrapped German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble warned on Tuesday that failure to win the battle against youth unemployment could tear Europe apart, while abandoning the continent’s welfare model in favour of tougher U.S. standards would cause “revolution”. Germany, along with France and Italy, backed urgent action to rescue a … Continue reading
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