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The Big Question

Space will be ‘an essential part of the future economy,’ says ESA

“20 years ago, nobody would have ever imagined the dimension of what the internet brings today for daily life and I think space is in a similar situation,” Josef Aschbacher, director general of the European Space Agency, told The Big Question.

Economy

Jobs market at a crossroads: The fastest growing and declining careers

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the top growing and declining jobs, offering significant insights into global employment trends by 2030.

Economy

Germany’s unemployment rate rises to highest level in almost a decade

A rise in the jobless rate is normal for this time of year, although the scale of the jump points to underlying economic weakness.

Green News

Oil and gas workers will be helped to find green jobs in the UK

Around 90 per cent of fossil fuel workers have skills that are relevant to the clean energy transition, research has found.

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Europe in Motion

High-tech jobs: These regions are hiring the most women in the EU

Two Hungarian regions and one Italian top female employment in high-tech jobs across the EU.

Economy

Job postings revealed: What are the best roles in the UK for 2025?

Are you aware of which jobs are currently in high demand in the UK? A great way to identify the top roles for the coming year is by analysing trends in job posting growth. AI roles appear on the list for the first time.

Europe in Motion

Which jobs do Europeans trust the most and the least?

Across 21 different professions, Europeans trust doctors and scientists the most. Meanwhile, politicians are the least trusted, despite a gradual increase since reaching a low in 2018.

Europe in Motion

Looking for a job in IT? These countries are desperate for new hires

Over two-thirds of large companies struggle to fill their IT roles. What are the highest-paid jobs? Which countries are most in need?

Green News

Poland’s former coal capital joins alliance to phase out coal power

Katowice hopes to serve as an example to other industrial cities wanting to move away from fossil fuels.

Europe in Motion

How many people were unemployed across EU in November 2024?

Although the EU unemployment rate remained stable in November 2024, women were more affected than men. Spain, France, and Germany recorded the highest numbers of unemployed individuals.

Economy

Euro area sees stable results for November jobless figures

While Spain and France saw some of the highest unemployment rates in November, Germany recorded the fewest number of people without jobs.

Europe in Motion

Too many group chats? These are the most overwhelmed European workers

Communicating - whether online or in person - takes up at least half of a working day for millions of EU workers, says Eurostat.

Economy

Europe's most wanted jobs: Which are the internet's most sought after?

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialists are by far the most in-demand professionals, making up 9% of all online job advertisements. Euronews Business takes a closer look at job ads and the most requested skills in the EU.

Economy

Christmas jobs: How are postings and searches faring this season?

Seasonal job postings and searches on Indeed in the UK show a clear trend, peaking in November. In 2024, searches hit a record high, while postings remained low.

Economy

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in October for second straight month

The figures come as a setback for the new Labour government and its pro-growth agenda.

Business

Bosch: Up to 10,000 German jobs at risk as car market stutters

The world's largest supplier of car parts has been hit by weak demand, strong Chinese competition and slow transition to EVs.

Europe News

Building inclusion: This cafe empowers people with disabilities

Since 1992, 3 December has been recognised as the International Day of People with Disabilities, yet many continue to face exclusion from the workforce.

Business

Volkswagen workers in Germany ready to strike in early December

Volkswagen workers are set to strike in Germany in early December and union IG Metall said in a circulated pamphlet that it is "necessary".

Business

UK to launch consultation on EV transition after factory closures

The country’s business secretary announced the move after Stellantis, which owns Vauxhall, announced plans to close a UK van factory.

Business

Stellantis announces plans to close Vauxhall van-making plant at Luton

The French-Italian car giant says it is planning more investment to enhance its other UK factory at Ellesmere Port as the UK's sustainable, EV-only volume manufacturing plant.