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German unemployment rises less than expected in November

The number of unemployed people rose far less than expected this month, reflecting a resilience in the German labour market, despite a surge in job cuts recently by major companies such as Volkswagen and Schaeffler.

Europe News

Germany's job market reliant on thousands of migrants, experts say

An analysis by the independent Bertelsmann Foundation has sounded the alarm that Europe's biggest economy will need thousands of additional workers from abroad to thrive.

Europe in Motion

UK reports highest growth rate in permanent migration to OECD area

In 2023, Britain was first in terms of the number of migrants that settled to the country permanently relative to its population. In terms of the total number of new arrivals in OECD countries, it was second only to the US.

Economy

Irish economy likely to lag in 2024 as multinational sector declines

The European Commission expects the Irish economy to decline in 2024. However, growth is expected to pick up pace again in 2025, before stabilising in 2026.

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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.

Economy

German inflation plunges to over three-year low as energy prices wane

German inflation fell for the second month in a row in September, as energy prices pulled back. However, food prices rose at a faster pace.

Economy

Want a job? You may no longer need a degree, according to LinkedIn

Hiring patterns for businesses in the UK have changed in recent years. Increasingly, employers are happy to recruit staff who do not have a degree. Euronews Business looks at the reasons behind the change.

Business

Bosses looking for a sweeter deal to lure staff back to the office

A survey of the world's leading business leaders finds they have little appetite for hybrid working and are looking to encourage workers back to the office with better deals on pay and promotion.

Business

Working remotely? Here's why it could be a challenge for your boss

Remote working opportunities are once again on the rise in Europe in certain industries. However, employers face potential risks and challenges when offering staff the opportunity to work away from the office.

Economy

AI at work, housing, subcontracting on the menu for next EP mandate

MEP Li Andersson (Finland/The Left) discussed challenges and priorities for lawmakers on employment and social policy for the next mandate.

Economy

Minimum pay schemes freezing out Europe’s youth, says report

Young people face potential exclusion "by design" from access to minimum income schemes, says a new report, despite the latest available data showing that nearly one in five people aged 16 to 29 in the EU are at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

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.

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.

Business

Dutch government tries to stop ASML from moving out

The Netherlands is increasingly tightening its anti-migrant position. That could push out its largest company, ASML, because of its high dependence on foreign talent.

Economy

Remote work in 2024: Should you earn less for working from home?

The question was at the centre of a recent survey and a significant number of European businesses are at odds with what employees want.

Business

Barclays slashed 5,000 jobs last year in cost-cutting drive

Barclays has cut about 5,000 jobs in the past year, as part of an effort to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Economy

US economy adds another 216,000 jobs in December 2023

The US economy saw the most job increases in the government, healthcare and leisure and hospitality sectors

Tech News

Euroviews. AI has the potential to be a transformative force in the workplace

If we cast AI as humanity’s technological companion rather than competitor, AI will enable us to refocus again on human strengths and, perhaps even establish a more efficient, sustainable, and human-centric workplace, Sonali Fenner writes.

Business

Thousands of Starbucks employees strike over work conditions

Thousands of Starbucks workers are going on a one-day strike, Euronews Business looks at why.

Europe News

'Tinder for jobs': Brussels unveils plan to match migrants and EU jobs

The European Commission has tabled plans for a new platform to match migrants with job offers across the bloc as concerns mount over an increasingly tight EU labour market.