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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Economy

Why unemployment in Spain is rising and what's being done to cap it?

The abundance of temporary contracts, as well as low productivity, have both contributed to unemployment levels spiking in the first quarter of the year.

Economy

The smart economics of clean air: Financial institutions urged to act

A commission chaired by former New Zealand PM and former WHO Chief Scientist calls on the World Bank and others to act on air pollution.

Business

Skill shortages in Europe: Half of applicants not qualified

Some 75% of employers in 21 European countries could not find workers equipped with the right skills in 2023. This was up from 42% in 2018, an increase of 33 percentage points. And there's no sign of demand for skilled workers slowing any time soon.

Business

How much is Europe making from commercial sexual exploitation?

New research shows countries from the continent racked up an estimated $84.2 million (€78.1) from illegal forced labour per annum – despite there being more than 10 million individuals involved in the practice in Asia.

Climate

Euroviews. Buildings create 37% of greenhouse gases. Here's how to change that

Many solutions exist to make our built world more sustainable, but the clock is ticking. Five areas must be prioritised to make progress in decarbonising real estate, Gregory Dewerpe writes.

Economy

Boom or bust? Economic impact of ageing populations and fewer births

Life expectancy is rising, birth rates are falling, and pension systems are starting to creak - so what does ageing mean for interest rates and the wider economy?

Work

Germany launches major 4-day workweek trial amid labour shortage

Germany is hoping that a shorter workweek will make workers more productive at a time when the country is experiencing a chronic labour shortage.

Business

Euroviews. Employers, make your employees an office they can’t refuse

The most effective RTO policy is to make working at the office feel more like working from home, Samu Hällfors writes.

Business

Euroviews. European business leaders must embrace the winds of change

Generative AI’s promise is powered by putting people at the heart of reinvention, and there is an urgent need for businesses and leaders alike to better understand its potential, Jean-Marc Ollagnier writes.

Business

Euroviews. We cannot let a skills gap slow down green transition opportunities

By providing the right opportunities and training, current workers will benefit from new opportunities and younger generations will not only inherit a better climate but also the means to thrive, Ignacio Galán writes.

Work

Euroviews. Bad tech is the reason you hate your office

Technology shouldn’t make us feel worse; it’s supposed to improve our lives, Arto Vahvanen writes.

Europe News

Euroviews. Europe is allowing forced labour at sea to run wild

How can one ban fishing products from forced labour without being able to identify the vessels’ legal owners and the individuals who ultimately benefit from these offences, Matti Kohonen writes.