Unemployment | Euronews

English

Business

This country has the worst unemployment benefits in northern Europe

Money given to the unemployed is just 17% of their previous in-work income, but how does your country measure up?

Economy

EU, eurozone unemployment rates remain at historic low in June

The European Union's unemployment rate remained stable at its historic low of 5.9% in June, according to Eurostat.

Business

Eurozone inflation slips to 5.5%, more central bank rate hikes coming

The European Central Bank, along with its peers around the world, has been rapidly raising interest rates to combat inflation

Tech News

Could AI lead us to extinction? This activist group believes so

It's the most recent in a series of alarms raised by experts in the artificial intelligence field.

ADVERTISEMENT

Work

EU unemployment: 27.5 million without jobs or underemployed in 2022

Some 27.5 million people in the EU's labour force could not work the hours they desired in 2022.

Work

These new jobs will be in high demand in the next 5 years thanks to AI

AI leads the race in the fastest-growing jobs over the next five years, according to World Economic Forum research. Here are some careers to consider.

Tech News

Which tech firms are slashing jobs and freezing hiring?

From Amazon to Microsoft, Meta and Google, big names in tech are announcing mass layoffs and putting the brakes on hiring.

Tech News

Musk to fire ‘half of Twitter staff’ and end working from home

The latest news from Elon Musk's Twitter takeover.

No Comment

Iraqi protesters clash with security forces during rally in Baghdad

Iraqi anti-government demonstrators hurl stones at security forces as they rally on the Jumhuriya (Republic) bridge, which leads to the capital Baghdad's high-security Green Zone, as they mark three years since nationwide demonstrations erupted against endemic corruption.

Economy

Eurozone unemployment remains stable at 6.6%, lower than in pandemic

Eurozone unemployment remained stable at 6.6% in the month of June, having dropped by 1.3% compared to last year.

Partner content

Work in Dubai: UAE unveils new unemployment insurance scheme

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The UAE has announced an employment insurance scheme for the first time. The new legislation aims to attract and retain talent and provide greater job security. Target takes a look at how public and private sector employees should benefit.

Real Economy

Could Erasmus-style work placements help solve youth unemployment?

In partnership with The European Commission

Real Economy explores what’s being done to help disadvantaged young people find jobs and training in Europe

France

Emmanuel Macron unveils policies as he seeks second presidential term

The French President said he would increase the retirement age, cut taxes and further loosen labour market rules if he wins next month's election.

My Europe Series

Czech unemployment is the lowest in Europe. That may be a bad thing.

The European nation is struggling to find workers.

World News

EU unemployment falls as COVID measures recede

While the number of jobless is down on a year earlier, youth unemployment is as high as 30% in Spain and Greece.

Spain

Spain passes landmark labour reform, unlocking EU billions

The new employment rules limit most temporary contracts to a maximum of three months and bring back collective bargaining with unions as the main way of negotiating pay and conditions.

Gaza

Unemployment in Gaza sees textile workers team up with Israeli firms

A new chapter in the Palestinian-Israeli relationship brings together the textile workers in Gaza — where the unemployment rate is estimated to be around 55 per cent — and Israeli companies in need of cheap clothes manufacturers.

Work

The Great Resignation: Is the US workers' revolution coming to Europe?

While the number of people leaving their jobs in the US has soared, European job markets have stabilised. Is Europe bucking the Great Resignation?

World News

Calm returns to Solomon Islands after deadly protests and riots

Police found three bodies and arrested more than 100 people in three days of unrest, sparked by concerns about the nation's increasing links with China.

Earth News

Bangkok’s taxi graveyard brought back to life with mini-gardens

A Thai taxi cooperative is turning its abandoned cabs into gardens in order to feed out-of-work drivers.