Europe’s labour market hits new highs at the end of 2024
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...