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Europe in Motion

How many people were unemployed across EU in November 2024?

Although the EU unemployment rate remained stable in November 2024, women were more affected than men. Spain, France, and Germany recorded the highest numbers of unemployed individuals.

Economy

Euro area sees stable results for November jobless figures

While Spain and France saw some of the highest unemployment rates in November, Germany recorded the fewest number of people without jobs.

Europe in Motion

Too many group chats? These are the most overwhelmed European workers

Communicating - whether online or in person - takes up at least half of a working day for millions of EU workers, says Eurostat.

Economy

Europe's most wanted jobs: Which are the internet's most sought after?

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialists are by far the most in-demand professionals, making up 9% of all online job advertisements. Euronews Business takes a closer look at job ads and the most requested skills in the EU.

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Economy

Christmas jobs: How are postings and searches faring this season?

Seasonal job postings and searches on Indeed in the UK show a clear trend, peaking in November. In 2024, searches hit a record high, while postings remained low.

Economy

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in October for second straight month

The figures come as a setback for the new Labour government and its pro-growth agenda.

Business

Bosch: Up to 10,000 German jobs at risk as car market stutters

The world's largest supplier of car parts has been hit by weak demand, strong Chinese competition and slow transition to EVs.

Europe News

Building inclusion: This cafe empowers people with disabilities

Since 1992, 3 December has been recognised as the International Day of People with Disabilities, yet many continue to face exclusion from the workforce.

Business

Volkswagen workers in Germany ready to strike in early December

Volkswagen workers are set to strike in Germany in early December and union IG Metall said in a circulated pamphlet that it is "necessary".

Business

UK to launch consultation on EV transition after factory closures

The country’s business secretary announced the move after Stellantis, which owns Vauxhall, announced plans to close a UK van factory.

Business

Stellantis announces plans to close Vauxhall van-making plant at Luton

The French-Italian car giant says it is planning more investment to enhance its other UK factory at Ellesmere Port as the UK's sustainable, EV-only volume manufacturing plant.

Business

German auto technology supplier Bosch to cut thousands of jobs

German auto technology supplier Bosch to cut thousands of jobs, citing stagnant demand for cars and new technology.

Economy

French jobless total on the rise as concerns over growth continue

France has been dealing with increasing economic and political uncertainties, mainly arising from the snap elections back in June, which resulted in a hung parliament.

Business

Thousands of jobs to go at German car parts maker Schaeffler

The company is downsizing at 10 locations in Germany and five other sites in Europe, further illustrating the challenges facing the European car industry.

Tech News

Harris defends CHIPS Act after Republicans say they would repeal it

Manufacturing investment, such as the CHIPS Act, is central to Harris' economic plans.

Business

Microsoft to create hundreds of new engineering jobs in Dublin

Microsoft said that the new roles at its Dublin office will focus on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).

Radio Schuman

What's next in the EU-China trade tussle?

EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) came into force on Wednesday, October 30, and will remain in place for the next five years. But what's next in the ongoing trade tussle?

Economy

US jobs report on eve of election will be among the most distorted

Four days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the United States after a presidential race in which voter perceptions of the economy have played a central role.

Economy

Switching to EVs could cost German car industry 186,000 jobs by 2035

EV car production requires fewer employees overall than in the past, according to new report findings.

Work

LinkedIn unveils AI agent and AI job coaching. Here’s how to use it

AI is changing the way we work, but also how we get the jobs.