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More jobs, fewer women: The sports sector gender gap widens

Employment in the sports sector across the EU continues to grow, reaching 1.6 million jobs in 2024. But worryingly, the gender gap has widened since 2011.

Economy

Europe’s job market: Which sector has the most job postings?

Installation & maintenance, sales and management rank among the top five sectors in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, according to job postings on Indeed.

Economy

Eurozone unemployment stays at a record low despite economic hurdles

US tariffs have created economic headwinds by creating uncertainty around trade, but Europe’s labour market is holding up relatively well.

Business

Over 100,000 Ukrainian companies founded in Poland since 2022

Since the outbreak of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainians residing in Poland have established more than 13,000 companies and around 90,000 sole proprietorships, according to data from the Polish Economic Institute and Gremi Personal.

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Economy

How does unemployment vary among university graduates across Europe?

Unemployment rates are higher among the general population than among university graduates across Europe—except in Turkey. Euronews Business looks at the data.

Business

Revolut announces 400 new jobs as neobank establishes Paris HQ

Following the appointment of a Western Europe CEO, neobank Revolut has announced a recruitment drive as its new Paris HQ takes shape.

Business

Daimler Truck plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in Germany

The announcement comes as Daimler Truck holds its Capital Markets Day on Tuesday in North Carolina in the US.

Economy

Wage growth in Europe: Which jobs have seen the biggest increases?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at wage growth for the 25 largest occupations in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

Economy

EU Blue Card: Where are skilled workers most welcome in Europe?

The number of EU Blue Cards issued has grown rapidly in recent years, but remains relatively low, as many countries continue to rely on their own national schemes.

Business

Microsoft cuts 9,000 jobs as tech giant bets on AI

Microsoft says it is laying off about 9,000 workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more than two years. The move affects less than 4% of Microsoft’s global workforce.

Business

Poland trials a four-day working week: A step towards the future?

Poland will start its first-ever pilot of a shortened working week this July as the government seeks to meet social needs.

Economy

Defence recruitment rises faster than overall job market in Europe

EU defence spending rose by over 30% between 2021 and 2024, driving increased labour demand across the sector. Defence job postings have outpaced the wider job market since 2022.

Economy

Highest-paying salaries in France: Who earns the most?

Managers and executives are among the highest-paid professionals in France, regardless of industry. But only five positions exceed an annual net salary of €100,000.

Economy

The highest-paying jobs in Germany: Data reveals top salaries

Aviation, healthcare, IT and engineering, as well as the legal and judiciary sectors hold the highest-paying jobs in Germany.

Ecotech

Report reveals huge solar power potential of abandoned coal mines

“The same ground that powered the industrial era can help power the climate solutions we now urgently need,” analysts say of the 300 GW solution.

Europe News

Referendum in Italy to fail as turnout far below threshold, poll shows

The referendum, proposed by trade unions and civic organisations, addresses issues that have generated political debate in Italy in recent years, particularly labour market reform, as well as migrant reception and integration policies.

Europe News

Italians vote on labour and citizenship reforms in key referendum

Italy votes on five referendum questions addressing citizenship and labour laws. A turnout of 50% or more is needed for validation.

Europe in Motion

These are the top five largest growing jobs in the next five years

Demand for manual labour is likely to stay the highest overall, but digital jobs are projected to grow at the fastest pace. Meanwhile, many clerk and administrative roles could be cut.

Travel News

Swiss trims summer schedule as pilot crisis spreads across Europe

Switzerland’s national carrier isn’t the only European airline cutting summer flights.

Economy

What are the highest and lowest paying jobs in the UK?

Euronews explores the top 40 highest-paying and bottom 40 lowest-paying jobs in the UK, based on the ONS’s 2024 data.