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Aging Europe faces a serious shortage of health workforce

The European health workforce faces a severe crisis. Rapidly aging EU countries have an estimated shortage of some 1.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives. Lack of nurses is especially significant. Our reporter Julián López Gómez travelled to Bulgaria, one of the countries most affected.

Work

Half of employees who use AI at work don’t trust it, new survey shows

A new study shows that most employees use artificial intelligence (AI) regularly but admit they don’t fact-check its results before using it at work.

Business

Unemployment in the eurozone remains at a record low in March

The amount of citizens out of a job remains historically low, although the eurozone is bracing itself for the effect of US tariffs.

Business

Swiss pharma giant Roche pledges to invest €47 billion in the US

The investment plans include new R&D sites in four US states and creating more than 12,000 jobs, according to the Swiss pharmaceutical company.

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Earth News

These climate-conscious booksellers are turning words into action

From an old coal barge in Leeds, to picturesque Shaftesbury and radical Edinburgh, UK booksellers discuss bookselling during the climate crisis.

Economy

EU employment reaches highest level since 2005 at the end of last year

The employment rate in the EU reached its highest level at the end of 2024, while the unemployment rate recently also came to a record low. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the labour market across Europe.

Europeans' Stories

Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects metal industry

Europe's steelworkers are furious. They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe's heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission - and presents a rescue plan.

Europe News

Canada wants to get closer to Europe, says foreign minister

In an interview with Euronews, Canadian foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly made a plea to strengthen already close relations between Canada and the EU in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economy

US added 228,000 jobs in March despite Donald Trump's federal cuts

Although the labour market remained strong in March, an increasing number of immigrant deportations could cause labour shortages in the coming months.

Economy

US hiring likely remained robust last month: But can it hold up?

New hiring data from the US, set to be released on Friday, will likely be positive. Even so, economists warn of risks ahead from tariffs, DOGE, and restrictions on migration.

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries have the most job vacancies?

The year 2024 saw a slowdown in the COVID-19 recovery on EU job vacancies following the 2023 trend.

The Big Question

The Big Question: Do you have the skills for the future of work?

“You don't need to suddenly become a coder overnight. You just need to know how AI is embedded in your day to day,” LinkedIn’s Josh Graff tells Euronews.

Business

British Steel closes plant after failing to get UK government help

More than 2,000 jobs are at risk as Britain's second-biggest steelmaker failed to get an agreement with the UK government to support further operations.

The Exchange

Adapting to next-generation work dynamics

In partnership with Media City

In a changing world, companies must adapt to next-gen work dynamics. Existing staff need to adjust and upskill to keep pace with new generations entering the workforce.

Ocean

Former inmates find a fresh start in Europe’s blue economy

In partnership with the European Commission

A pioneering project is connecting young prison inmates with jobs in Europe’s growing marine industries, offering a win-win solution to two pressing challenges: worker shortages in the blue economy and employment barriers for former offenders.

Ocean

Interview: Blue economy jobs for former inmates

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe’s marine sector needs workers, while young former inmates need jobs. “Turning Blue,” an EU-funded project, aims to offer young offenders a new life at sea while helping fill crucial industry gaps.

Partner content

From Tashkent to Berlin: how Uzbekistan is unlocking global job opportunities

Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In September 2024, during the official visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Samarkand, an intergovernmental agreement between Germany and Uzbekistan was signed to establish a comprehensive partnership in the field of migration and mobility.

Economy

Struggling to find work? UK sees more jobseekers and fewer vacancies

UK firms are reluctant to hire due to subdued growth prospects and rising labour costs, two new studies show.

Economy

US job market remains strong despite rising global tariff uncertainty

The US job market stayed resilient in February, although there were increasing concerns of the effects of US president Donald Trump's new policies regarding the federal workforce and global tariffs.

Economy

Eurozone unemployment remains at a historic low despite weak economy

The eurozone labour market showed resilience following the region’s sluggish economic performance in the last quarter of 2024.