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Up to 1.3 million EU jobs at risk due to war in the Middle East

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Economy

Spain breaks jobs record with 22 million Social Security contributors

Spain's Social Security enrolment hit an all-time high in March, boosted by Easter Week, after more than 211,000 jobs were added and unemployment edged lower.

Economy

Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% amid Iran war inflation fears

The Bank of England has held its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of rising oil and gas prices following the start of the Iran war.

Business Line

Skills development and job creation efforts expand

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is overhauling its labour market to better match skills with employer demand, expand vocational pathways and support enterprise growth, as demographic pressures raise the stakes for productivity, job creation and long-term economic expansion.

Economy

Eurozone unemployment unexpectedly falls to record low

The eurozone job market showed modest improvement in January 2026, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling to 6.1%, an all-time low.

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Europe in Motion

Which sectors have the fastest growing vacancies in the EU?

Several sectors in the EU have struggled to fill vacancies in the post-COVID period, while others have seen their vacancy rate shrink, suggesting fewer recruitment difficulties.

Business

One in three French auto jobs wiped in dramatic 13-year decline

Employment in the French automotive industry fell from 425,500 in 2010 to 286,800 in 2023, representing a loss of nearly 139,000 full-time jobs or 33%.

Business

Italy sees peculiar drop in both unemployment and available jobs

The latest statistical surveys show both the number of workers and the number of unemployed decreasing, while the number of those who have stopped seeking out employment is also rising sharply.

Business

What is so unusual about UK job postings since the pandemic?

January is a popular time for career moves, but those searching for a job in the UK may find it trickier that their peers elsewhere in Europe.

Europe in Motion

Where in the EU sees the most long-term unemployment?

Southern EU nations and France see the highest rates of long-term joblessness, according to new Eurostat data, hitting migrants, people with disabilities, the youth, and those with less education the hardest.

Economy

Weak eurozone growth meets flat jobs market as bankruptcies surge

Eurozone GDP barely grew in the third quarter of 2025, rising just 0.2% as the wider EU posted similarly weak gains and unemployment remained flat. New business registrations increased, but a sharp rise in bankruptcies across key consumer-facing sectors could highlight a market under pressure.

Make it Work

EU initiatives get creative to help cross-border workers find jobs

In partnership with the European Commission

How is sport connecting job seekers and recruiters across EU borders? New initiatives are looking beyond résumés to help cross-border workers find jobs.

Economy

Employment of recent university graduates: European countries compared

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the employment rates of recent higher education graduates, including the gender gap.

Economy

BCC: UK should subsidise pay to tackle young worker sickness plight

The UK must tackle long-term sickness if it wants to bolster its workforce and grow the economy, said the British Chamber of Commerce.

Economy

Which countries in Europe face the greatest labour market slack?

The definition of unemployment is restrictive, excluding many people who are not in work. Labour market slack, by capturing additional groups of people without jobs, provides a more comprehensive picture than unemployment alone.

Economy

Which European countries have the most job vacancies?

There are over 1 million vacant jobs in Germany, 750,000 in the UK, and 500,000 in France. Euronews Business takes a closer look at job vacancy rates and numbers across Europe.

Economy

Not in employment, nor education: Which countries struggle the most?

Two-thirds of European countries have not yet met the 9% target for young people who are neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET). Most NEETs are outside the labour force rather than unemployed.