Record Number of Chinese Youth Seek Civil Service Jobs Amidst Economic Slowdown
Amidst a struggling private sector and high youth unemployment, a record 3.4 million young Chinese applied for civil service exams in 2023, tripling the number from 2014, highlighting the demand for job security despite reported wage cuts and unpaid salaries within the public sector.
Record Number of Chinese Youth Seek Civil Service Jobs Amidst Economic Slowdown
Amidst a struggling private sector and high youth unemployment, a record 3.4 million young Chinese applied for civil service exams in 2023, tripling the number from 2014, highlighting the demand for job security despite reported wage cuts and unpaid salaries within the public sector.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Unemployment Falls, but Skill Gaps and Low Participation Persist
Greece's unemployment rate fell below 10 percent in 2024 for the first time since 2009; however, labor market participation slightly decreased due to lower participation among women and young people, while job vacancies increased to 46,997 (up 27.1 percent year-on-year) in Q3 2024, highlighting skil...
Greek Unemployment Falls, but Skill Gaps and Low Participation Persist
Greece's unemployment rate fell below 10 percent in 2024 for the first time since 2009; however, labor market participation slightly decreased due to lower participation among women and young people, while job vacancies increased to 46,997 (up 27.1 percent year-on-year) in Q3 2024, highlighting skil...
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60% Bias Score
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
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24% Bias Score
Turkey's High NEET Rate: 4.7 Million Young People Out of Education and Employment
In Turkey, 4.7 million young people aged 15–29 are neither in education nor employment (NEET), a rate of 25.8% compared to the EU average of 11.2%; this is attributed to fluctuating education policies and economic factors, resulting in a brain drain as many young people aspire to live abroad.
Turkey's High NEET Rate: 4.7 Million Young People Out of Education and Employment
In Turkey, 4.7 million young people aged 15–29 are neither in education nor employment (NEET), a rate of 25.8% compared to the EU average of 11.2%; this is attributed to fluctuating education policies and economic factors, resulting in a brain drain as many young people aspire to live abroad.
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56% Bias Score
UK to Cut Benefits for Young People Refusing Work
The UK government plans welfare reforms to tackle youth unemployment, offering training or work opportunities in exchange for maintaining benefits.
UK to Cut Benefits for Young People Refusing Work
The UK government plans welfare reforms to tackle youth unemployment, offering training or work opportunities in exchange for maintaining benefits.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Number of Young Adults in Germany Lacking Vocational Training
The number of 20-34 year-olds in Germany without vocational training rose from 14.4% in 2018 to 19.1% in 2022 (2.86 million), driven by declining school performance, the three-tiered school system, and immigration, resulting in high unemployment and economic challenges.
Rising Number of Young Adults in Germany Lacking Vocational Training
The number of 20-34 year-olds in Germany without vocational training rose from 14.4% in 2018 to 19.1% in 2022 (2.86 million), driven by declining school performance, the three-tiered school system, and immigration, resulting in high unemployment and economic challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Neijuan": China's Youth Face Diminishing Returns
Neijuan, or "involution," reflects the diminishing returns felt by many young Chinese despite hard work, fueled by high youth unemployment (17.1%), overproduction in some sectors, and limited opportunities, prompting social trends such as "lying flat" and emigration.
Neijuan": China's Youth Face Diminishing Returns
Neijuan, or "involution," reflects the diminishing returns felt by many young Chinese despite hard work, fueled by high youth unemployment (17.1%), overproduction in some sectors, and limited opportunities, prompting social trends such as "lying flat" and emigration.
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12% Bias Score
"Mass Emigration of Young Italians Costs Country €134 Billion"
"Over one million Italians, many aged 25-34, have emigrated in the last 10 years due to low salaries and lack of professional recognition, costing Italy an estimated €134 billion and creating a looming workforce crisis."
"Mass Emigration of Young Italians Costs Country €134 Billion"
"Over one million Italians, many aged 25-34, have emigrated in the last 10 years due to low salaries and lack of professional recognition, costing Italy an estimated €134 billion and creating a looming workforce crisis."
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56% Bias Score
Africa's Youth and the Path to Development
An economist discusses the challenges faced by African youth, the risks of instability, and proposes alternative economic models to address the continent's developmental issues.
Africa's Youth and the Path to Development
An economist discusses the challenges faced by African youth, the risks of instability, and proposes alternative economic models to address the continent's developmental issues.
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48% Bias Score