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The race to stop Europe’s young and jobless from becoming a ‘lost generation’
In partnership with The European Commission
The pandemic has caused unemployment to rise throughout Europe. The under 29's have been particularly affected and are now having to compete with the newly unemployed with more experience. We take a look at what the EU is doing to improve employment for young people.
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Football for Friendship goes digital
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Football for Friendship is an International Children’s Social Programme which unites kids worldwide. Its aim is for kids to share their experiences, meet new friends and learn from one another whilst promoting a health and human values.
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COVID-19 having 'disproportionate' impact on young workers, warns ILO
More than one in six young people have been forced to stop working since the pandemic began, the UN's International Labour Organisation has highlighted, warning it "make it much more difficult to rebuild a better, post-COVID economy".
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Real Economy
Europe’s saga: Young, educated and unemployed
In partnership with The European Commission
There are 5.5 million young people in Europe who are not in education, employment or training. New to the labour market, they are less likely to find a job or are often employed on temporary or part-time contracts.