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German Unemployment Rises to 6.4%, Inflation Falls Unexpectedly

Germany's unemployment rose to 2.993 million in January 2025, a significant increase from December and the previous year, resulting in a 6.4% unemployment rate; however, inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.3%.

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French Job Seekers' AI Usage Reveals Significant Digital Divide

A survey of 5,300 French job seekers found that 77% used AI in their job search, with significant disparities based on age and education level, raising concerns about potential digital exclusion.

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Reduced Inequality
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Trump Administration Offers Mass Resignation to Federal Employees

President Trump's administration offered nearly all 2.3 million federal employees a resignation option by September 30th, with full pay and benefits through that date, aiming to reshape the federal workforce and replace employees who don't align with administration policies.

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Rise of Self-Employment in French Construction Raises Concerns

In the French construction sector, 60-70% of those registered in crafts chambers are self-employed, leading to concerns about worker precarity; this increase, coupled with a decrease in temporary work, suggests a shift in employment practices.

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Spain's Youth Unemployment Crisis Costs 2.27% of GDP

A new report reveals that Spain's youth unemployment costs the country 2.27% of its GDP, hindering job creation and economic growth due to a mismatch between education and labor market needs, inefficient employment policies, and a high proportion of small businesses.

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Quality Education
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German Trade Unions Demand Wage Increases Despite Economic Slowdown

Amidst rising unemployment and corporate cutbacks in Germany, the German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB) advocates for wage increases to maintain purchasing power and counteract structural economic issues, rejecting accusations of employee inadequacy and highlighting record-high employment numbers ...

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Older Americans Fueling Workforce Growth Amid Retirement Challenges

The number of employed Americans aged 65 and older surged more than 33% from 2015 to 2024, reaching 7% of the total workforce, driven by factors such as an aging population, insufficient retirement savings, and rising living costs, forcing many to remain employed beyond the traditional retirement ag...

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Israel's Tight Labor Market Casts Shadow on Optimistic Inflation Forecast

Governor Amir Yaron presented an optimistic inflation forecast to the Knesset Finance Committee, projecting a 2.1% rate by August 2025, despite a tight labor market with 2.6% unemployment and significant wage growth (6% in the first nine months of 2024).

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Spain's 2024 Job Market: Record Employment Despite Slowdown

Spain's 2024 labor market saw 468,100 new jobs, a record 21,858,900 employed, and 10.6% unemployment—the lowest in 16 years—despite slower growth than in 2023, with concerns about 2025 due to private sector decline and regulatory uncertainty.

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German Childcare Crisis: Widespread Closures Disproportionately Impact Working Mothers

A survey of over 7,500 working Germans found that 59% of parents with children in daycare or full-day schools faced reduced hours or closures last fall, disproportionately impacting mothers and highlighting the need for improved childcare services.

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Gender Equality
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Greece's Low Labor Force Participation Hinders Economic Growth

Greece's labor force participation lags significantly behind the OECD average, with women and young people particularly underrepresented; this shortage of 300,000 workers in key sectors hinders economic growth and necessitates systemic reform.

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Sharp Rise in French Unemployment in Q4 2023

French unemployment saw its sharpest rise in a decade (excluding COVID) during Q4 2023, with a 3.9% increase in category A job seekers (3.138 million), 8.5% among those under 25 in metropolitan France. Hiring declarations also decreased 2.4% in Q4.

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