On December 12, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, in collaboration with the Better Regulation Delivery Office and GIZ Ukraine, convened a pivotal conference titled “The Future of Ukraine’s Labour Market. Employment Strategy 2030.” The event, held under the shadow of war, underscored the critical role of labor market reforms in the country’s economic recovery. Representatives from Denmark, Germany, and the European Union lent their voices...
Greece is intensifying efforts to reverse its post-crisis brain drain, launching a global talent outreach campaign aimed at enticing highly skilled nationals back home. The initiative, spearheaded by Labour Minister Niki Kerameus, includes a series of international roadshows across European cities targeting Greek professionals who left during the country’s protracted economic downturn. More than 500,000 Greeks—many of them young and highly...
Sweden is preparing to overhaul its labour migration framework, with a planned relaxation of work permit rules for third-country nationals set to come into effect from May 2026. The move is part of the government’s effort to align national legislation with the revised EU Single Permit Directive and bolster the country’s competitiveness in attracting international talent. The proposal, currently under parliamentary review, would introduce a...
Poland’s labour market continues to show signs of robust growth, with average gross wages in the enterprise sector rising by 8.4 per cent year-on-year in May, according to new figures released by Statistics Poland. The average salary now stands at 7,793.18 zlotys (approximately €1,785), underscoring resilient consumer demand amid mounting inflationary pressures. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dropped to 2.8 per cent—the lowest level in...
In a bold bid to sharpen its operational efficiency amid a challenging market, Porsche AG is set to trim approximately 3,900 jobs over the coming years. According to the company's latest announcement, about 1,900 positions will phase out naturally—through retirements, controlled hiring, and voluntary departures—while an additional 2,000 roles will conclude as fixed-term contracts expire. This restructuring comes on the heels of a reported...
This is the story of Erdem Aktaş, a young man who has dreamed of becoming a car painter since childhood. An employment project under the EU co-funded NEET PRO Grant Programme is helping him achieve this dream. “When I was a child, I used to play car games all the time. I also watched car painting videos on the internet. They would use spray guns to paint the cars before polishing them with machines. The cars would end up looking so...
Starting March 5, 2025, European nationals will be able to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom. From April 2, 2025, this digital travel permit will become mandatory for eligible European travelers visiting the UK. This marks a significant expansion of the UK’s ETA program, which was successfully introduced to non-European nationals last year. Visitors from countries like the United States, Canada, and...
In a landmark initiative aligned with the European Commission's digital agenda, Cisco has committed to training 1.5 million EU citizens in foundational digital competencies by 2030. Announced at the European Employment and Social Rights Forum in Brussels, the program targets emerging skill gaps in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data science, and IoT – critical domains for Europe's transition to a digital-first economy. Strategic...
Brussels, 10 March 2025 – EU employment and social affairs ministers will convene at the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council to discuss key labour market challenges, including strategies to extend working careers and promote workforce participation among older employees. One of the primary topics on the agenda is the European Semester and its role in shaping employment and social policies across the EU. With an...
