OECD: Migration declines for second consecutive year, though inflows remain high
Permanent migration to OECD countries fell by 1.6% to 6.1 million in 2025, but remained 12.5% above pre-pandemic levels. The…
OECD unemployment rate remained stable at 4.9% in July 2025
The OECD unemployment rate remained stable at 4.9% in July 2025, having been at or below 5.0% since April 2022.…
Spring 2025 Economic Forecast shows moderate growth amid global uncertainty
The EU economy started 2025 on a slightly stronger footing than expected. While growth remains modest for this year, it…
EU Auditors on EU labour markets: Key challenges unaddressed despite billions from EU budget
EU countries have only partially addressed their labour market challenges through the reforms they pledged in return for money from…
AI and labour markets: Remarks by EVP Mînzatu at the Interparliamentary Committee
"The question before us is not whether AI will transform the labour market. It is rather how we, as policymakers and representatives…
OECD employment at record high, climate transition to cause shifts in labour markets
OECD labour markets remain tight, with total employment higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic and the OECD unemployment rate close…
EU Commission report: How to tackle persisting labour and skills shortages?
Labour shortages exist in various sectors and occupations across all skills levels and are set to increase. They are expected to persist in…
G7: EU Commissioner Schmit in Japan to discuss labour and employment
Brussels, 21 April 2023 On Saturday and Sunday, 22-23 April, Commissioner for Jobs and Social...
Integrating migrants via labour markets – Speech by EU Commissioner Johansson
24 January 2022 “I would like to start by telling you about Kabkéo Souvanlasy. He...