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...
If Europe wants to grow without replaying the last inflation drama, it will need more hours, more matches, and fewer reasons for people to step out of the labour market entirely. There’s a comforting story about Europe right now. Unemployment has edged down again. The employment rate has inched higher. Across the bloc, real wages are starting to claw back lost ground. You can feel the relief from Brussels to Bratislava: the worst of the...
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...
At the close of 2024, Europe's labour market reached levels unseen in decades. According to the latest OECD data, the employment rate within the European Union climbed to a record 70.9% in the fourth quarter—the highest since the organisation began tracking such data in 2005. Eight EU member states reported their highest-ever employment figures, underscoring the continent's robust labour market performance. The Netherlands led the EU pack with...
EUJOBS recognizes the critical role of education in shaping and sustaining a high-quality workforce within the European Union. In today's complex socio-economic landscape, we understand that educational institutions are essential in nurturing talent and enabling the vital cross-border mobility of skilled professionals. In alignment with our strategic commitment to supporting Europe's educational sector and fostering talent mobility across EU...
The European Union (EU) is grappling with a growing crisis that threatens its economic stability: a significant shortage of skilled labor. Key industries such as construction, healthcare, transportation, and information and communication technology (ICT) are struggling to find qualified workers to meet rising demands. As the global competition for talent intensifies, the EU must act decisively to address this challenge and secure its economic...
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...
The recent preliminary GDP estimates for the fourth quarter of 2024, published by Eurostat, reveal a mixed economic picture for the Eurozone and the European Union. While the GDP in the Eurozone remained stable compared to the previous quarter, the EU saw a modest increase of 0.1%. Year-on-year growth stood at 0.9% for the Eurozone and 1.1% for the EU. These figures, though modest, carry significant implications for the job market and individual...
