labour force

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.

31/07/2025

Economy

Eurozone unemployment ticks up modestly as tariff uncertainty lingers

Businesses in Europe must contend with economic uncertainty when looking for new hires, although unemployment rates remains historically low.

02/07/2025

Economy

Germany sees a jump in unemployment as manufacturing weakness drags on

The number of unemployed people in Germany is nearing the 3 million threshold for the first time in a decade.

28/05/2025

Economy

Labour costs across Europe: Where are they highest and lowest?

Euronews takes a closer look at the significant differences in labour costs across the EU and the factors driving them.

19/04/2025

Economy

Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs

Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill. So the state is debating lifting some child labour laws to involve minors.

25/03/2025

Europe News

EU's workforce challenge: Commission unveils plan to bridge skills gap

The Union of Skills focuses on strengthening education, upskilling, internal labour mobility and attracting foreign talent.

06/03/2025

Brazil

Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site

Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction.

25/12/2024

Healthcare

Slovakia passes law that could ban doctors from quitting

Violators could be imprisoned under the emergency measure, which can last for up to 120 days.

12/12/2024

Business

German garden centres celebrate after Christmas-themed legal win

The legal battle over baubles and fir branches dates back several years - and is linked to German employment laws.

09/12/2024

Europe News

EU vows to press on with new internship laws despite national splits

Roxana Mînzatu’s first working day as EU Commissioner saw member states fail to agree on new EU laws on internships – but she said abandoning laws intended to protect traineees’ workplace rights would be “out of the question”.

03/12/2024

Radio Schuman

How will António Costa lead the European Council?

Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is now President of the European Council. If his experience raises hopes for his ability to lead the EU's 27 member states - he takes on the role at a difficult time.

02/12/2024

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.

13/11/2024

Economy

German unemployment unchanged but signals weak performance

The German labour market usually picks up in September after the summer, but unemployment decreased much less than usual this month.

27/09/2024

Business

Boeing: Union rejects troubled airline's 'final offer' over pay

The offer of a total package of 30% over four years is higher than a previous proposal but more than 30,000 workers are calling for the restoration of a traditional pension plan.

24/09/2024

Economy

Price of constructing apartments sky-high in these European cities

A new Irish report compares the cost of building the same apartment in ten European cities.

04/07/2024

Business

Aer Lingus to meet with pilots as union prepares for weekend strike

The two parties are hoping to resolve a pay dispute that has already led to 270 flight cancellations.

27/06/2024

Tech News

Euroviews. AI could be your ideal work colleague

AI isn't just an assistant — it's a colleague who is available 24/7, processes huge amounts of data, brings out your objective side, and doesn’t let you down, Dr Leonie Gerhards, Dr Alexander Coutts, and Dr Zahra Murad write.

13/06/2024

Climate

Euroviews. Migration policies must improve to meet Europe’s green building goals

European construction industries need reforms to migration policies to offer straightforward, legal pathways for technical trades workers to enter their countries and perform much-needed jobs, Claire Kumar writes.

22/05/2024

Business

Shein steps up IPO plans amid claims of 75-hour week for suppliers

The retail giant, which has reportedly chosen London for listing, is facing fresh claims of poor working conditions in its supply chain in China.

13/05/2024

Economy

Most of Germany’s 'open door' refugees now in work

Of the refugees who arrived in 2015, 64% of them are employed. However, there are many more women who are without work.

01/05/2024