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EU unveils platform to ease recognition of social security documents

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Make it Work

Bulgarian scheme helps parents work by hiring jobseekers

In partnership with the European Commission

An EU-backed Bulgarian scheme solves two problems at once: finding trusted childcare for working parents, and jobs for the unemployed.

Business

Spain’s unemployment rate hits lowest level in 18 years

Summer hiring created 486,000 jobs in the second quarter, lifting the number of people in work to a record 22.8 million.

Economy

One in five EU jobs classed as vulnerable and Spain tops the list

Close to one in five jobs in the European Union qualifies as vulnerable on at least one of three counts, inadequate pay, insecure employment or a lack of workplace rights, according to a new report from Eurofound, which places Spain at the top of the table.

Europe in Motion

Where in the EU can people expect the longest working life?

From the Netherlands to Romania, expected working lives vary dramatically across the EU. Here's how every country compares.

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Business

Volkswagen risks 'major conflict' with staff over cost-cutting drive

Chief Executive Oliver Blume is considering cutting 100,000 jobs worldwide, around 16% of Volkswagen's global workforce, and closing three Volkswagen plants in Germany as well as one Audi factory,

Economy

US job growth plummets as eurozone unemployment holds at record low

New labour market data highlights a growing transatlantic divide, with US payroll additions slowing drastically, while the Eurozone unemployment rate remains anchored at an all-time low.

Business

Spain jobless rate at 2008 low, foreign employment hits record

The State Public Employment Service recorded 2,291,982 jobseekers in June, 28,739 fewer than in May, dropping below 2.3 million for the first time since January 2008. Social Security membership also hit a record high.

Europe in Motion

Where do graduates struggle the most to find a job?

Europe in Motion breaks down employment and unemployment data across Europe.

Business

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

The European Commission has raised the alarm over the economic impact of the conflict, warning that energy-intensive industries face the greatest risk of job losses.

Business

Jobs in Spain: Unemployment falls to lowest level in almost 20 years

The start of the summer season boosts the labour market: jobless total falls by 36,323, Social Security gains nearly 232,000 members, with hospitality driving job creation.

Make it Work

EU-funded cooperative gives vulnerable people a new chance

In partnership with the European Commission

In the southern Polish town of Bielawa, a social economy initiative is providing vocational pathways for men facing chronic homelessness and addiction.

Economy

Will the US Fed raise interest rates to fight Iran war inflation?

The US Federal Reserve is weighing whether to raise interest rates for the first time in years as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and pushes inflation further above target.

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.