Evolving EU labour market: matching graduates’ skills with employers’ needs

Nowadays, all the initiatives addressing the skills gap and youth unemployment in Europe seem not to be enough. On this matter, EU40 organised a discussion bringing together various stakeholders. EU policy-makers, youth organisations, civil society representatives and the private sector debated on future needed skills. More and more graduates feel that the job …

A European unemployment benefit scheme

A European unemployment benefit scheme Empty talks or a soon-to-be reality?   On 21st October, the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) hosted an event focused on the possible implementation of a common unemployment insurance system (EMU-UI) and its potential impact on the overall EU unemployment rate. Given the toll …

Are young professionals protected against mental illnesses?

Mental Health in the working environment Are young professionals protected against mental illnesses?   In these last years, the topics of mental illness and mental health have become more and more present in everyday life and discussions, especially when related to young people; they have inspired many organizations and institutions …