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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
Europe / Unemployment is by far the main problem pool finds
Europeans believe that unemployment is by far the main problem that their country is facing. Continue reading
Youth unemployment in Europe / A ‘holistic’ approach is needed says the Youth Forum
A successful approach to youth unemployment requires a concerted, long-term effort that joins the forces of the public and private sectors, writes Giuseppe Porcaro Continue reading
European Unemployment Insurance / Where is it going?
The concept of such an insurance could help countries in crisis as it would absorb some of the costs of a sudden and deep recession 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
EU-US Trade deal / 160,000 jobs would be created in Germany says a report
A free trade agreement between the USA and European Union could create 160,000 jobs in Germany, a report claimed on Friday. Talks about a deal are set for Monday. Continue reading
Europe / 5.499 million young persons (under 25) unemployed in the EU28
In August 2013, the youth unemployment rate was 23.3% in the EU28 and 23.7% in the euro area, compared with 23.1% and 23.4% respectively in August 2012. In August 2013, the lowest rates were observed in Germany (7.7%) and Austria (8.6%), and the highest in Greece (61.5% in June 2013), Spain (56.0%) and Croatia (52.0% in the second quarter of 2013). Continue reading
Europe / A Scorecard to Help Tackle Unemployment Crisis
The European Union on Wednesday proposed a scorecard to help national authorities remedy emerging social problems and a lack of jobs—part of a push led by Germany to dispel accusations the bloc has done little to defuse the region’s festering unemployment crisis 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
The App Economy in Europe / 530,000 jobs and over a quarter of the app economy
Europe is a major force in the global app ecosystem and is directly responsible for over 500,000 jobs in the EU28 region Continue reading
Euro area unemployment rate at 12.1% in July
The euro area1 (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.1% in July 2013, stable compared with June. The EU28 unemployment rate was 11.0%, also stable compared with June. In both zones, rates have risen compared with July 2012, when they were 11.5% and 10.5% respectively. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the … Continue reading
Europe / Unemployment stable with only Germany and Austria with Youth Unemployment below 10%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.1% in June 2013, stable compared with May. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.9%, down from 11.0% in May. For youth, the lowest rates were observed in Germany (7.5%) and in Austria (9.3%)
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UK / Jobcentres’ job also offered to other European member states workers
Under an EU scheme partly funded by British taxpayers, all positions advertised in UK jobcentres also have to be offered to workers in European member states Continue reading
German Scheme / Is this good for Europe? (video)
Across Europe, one young person in four has no job and the problem is considerably worse in countries such as Spain and Greece. Many German companies are keen to recruit new talent so the government is paying for language classes, travel costs and expenses for internship programmes. But is this good for Europe – or is it creating further problems for the future? 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
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