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 Self-employment in 2017
More than 1 in 5 self-employed in the EU had seized a suitable opportunity to run their own business
In 2017, in the European Union (EU), there were more than 228 million employed people, and about 33 million of them were self-employed. Self-employed people in the EUreported several reasons for becoming self-employed in the current job: suitable opportunity (23%), continuation of the family business (16%), usual practice in the field (15%), flexible work hours (11%), no job found as employee (11%) and request by former employer (2%). 
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 Second quarter of 2018
Euro area job vacancy rate at 2.1%
The job vacancy rate in the euro area (EA19) was 2.1% in the second quarter of 2018, stable compared with the previous quarter and up from 1.9% in the second quarter of 2017, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the EU28, the job vacancy rate was 2.2% in the second quarter of 2018, stable compared with the previous quarter and up from 2.0% in the second quarter of 2017.
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 Eurostat
Annual growth in labour costs at 2.2% in euro area
Hourly labour costs rose by 2.2% in the euro area (EA19) and by 2.6% in the EU28 in the second quarter of 2018, compared with the same quarter of the previous year. In the first quarter of 2018, hourly labour costs increased by 2.1% and 2.8% respectively. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
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Second quarter compared with the first quarter of 2018
Employment up by 0.4% in both the euro area and the EU28
The number of persons employed increased by 0.4% in both the euro area (EA19) and the EU28 in the second quarter of 2018 compared with the previous quarter, according to national accounts estimates published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the first quarter of 2018, employment increased by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU28.These figures are seasonally adjusted.
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 Young people to volunteer and work all over Europe
European Parliament vote in favour the legal framework for the European Solidarity Corp
On 11 September MEPs voted in favour of laying down the legal framework for the European Solidarity Corps. The European Solidarity Corps aims to be the EU´s main entry-point for young people wanting to volunteer or work on projects to benefit communities and people across Europe.
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Employment and Social Developments in Europe
Employment Social review confirms positive trends but highlights needs for skills and and inclusion
The Commission has published the 2018 edition of its yearly Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) review. The annual Employment and Social Developments in Europe review provides up-to-date economic analysis of employment and social trends in Europe. In light of these trends, the review points out potential challenges and highlights potential policy responses to face these.
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1 July, stronger consumers rights
New EU rules ensure better protection for 120 million holidaymakers this summer
Not only will traditional package holidays be covered, the new rules will also protect consumers who book other forms of combined travel, including self-customised packages, where the traveller chooses different elements from a single point of sale online or offline. The new rules will also introduce protection for ´linked travel arrangements´ when the traveller purchases travel services at one point of sale, but through separate booking processes.
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 Eurostat
Euro area unemployment at 8.4%
The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 8.4% in May 2018, stable compared with April 2018 and down from 9.2% in May 2017. This remains the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since December 2008. The EU28 unemployment rate was 7.0% in May 2018, stable compared with April 2018 and down from 7.7% in May 2017. This is the lowest rate recorded in the EU28 since August 2008. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
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Building a stronger social Europe
Commission welcomes agreement between EU Member States on key files for a more social Europe
Last week EU Member States reached an agreement on three legislative files which are a cornerstone of building a stronger social Europe. The agreement reached at the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumers (EPSCO) Council concerns the revision of the rules governing: social security coordination; a new work-life balance directive and a directive on transparent and predictable working conditions.
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 First quarter of 2018
Euro area job vacancy rate at 2.1% -EU28 rate at 2.2%
The job vacancy rate in the euro area (EA19) was 2.1% in the first quarter of 2018, up from 2.0% recorded in the previous quarter and from 1.9% in the first quarter of 2017, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the EU28, the job vacancy rate was 2.2% in the first quarter of 2018, up from 2.0% recorded in the previous quarter and from 1.9% in the first quarter of 2017.
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Youth employment and professional aspirations
New project to tackle youth unemployment in the south Mediterranean region
Countries in the south Mediterranean region have been subject to political and socio-economic challenges and instability, which has resulted in high unemployment, especially among youth, and in economies that are not creating a sufficient number of skilled job opportunities for those who need and want them.
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 Eurostat
Euro area unemployment at 8.5% - EU28 at 7.1%
The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 8.5% in March 2018, stable compared with February 2018 and down from 9.4% in March 2017. This is the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since December 2008. The EU28 unemployment rate was 7.1% in March 2018, stable compared with February 2018 and down from 7.9% in March 2017. This is the lowest rate recorded in the EU28 since September 2008. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
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ILO report
More than 60 per cent of the world´s employed population are in the informal economy
A new ILO report shows that 2 billion people work informally, most of them in emerging and developing countries. The majority lack social protection, rights at work and decent working conditions.
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Youth Employment in the Mediterranean (YEM)
New project to tackle youth unemployment in the south Mediterranean region
Countries in the south Mediterranean region have been subject to political and socio-economic challenges and instability, which has resulted in high unemployment, especially among youth, and in economies that are not creating a sufficient number of skilled job opportunities for those who need and want them.
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 Europe 2020 employment indicators
Employment rate of people aged 20 to 64 in the EU reached a new peak at 72.2% in 2017
In 2017, the employment rate of people aged 20 to 64 in the European Union (EU) stood at 72.2%, up compared with 2016 (71.1%). The Europe 2020 strategy target is to reach a total employment rate for people aged 20 to 64 of at least 75% in the EU by 2020. This objective has been translated into different national targets in order to reflect the situation and possibilities of each Member State to contribute to the common goal.
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 Employment situation, fourth quarter 2017, OECD
OECD employment rate increases to 68% in the fourth quarter of 2017
The OECD area employment rate – the share of working-age people in jobs – increased by 0.2 percentage point in the fourth quarter of 2017, to 68.0%, and is now 3.6 percentage points above the trough of the fourth quarter of 2009. Across the OECD area, 563 million people were employed in the fourth quarter of 2017.
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 February 2018
Euro area unemployment at 8.5% EU28 at 7.1%
The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 8.5% in February 2018, down from 8.6% in January 2018 and from 9.5% in February 2017. This is the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since December 2008. The EU28 unemployment rate was 7.1% in February 2018, down from 7.2% in January 2018 and from 8.0% in February 2017. This is the lowest rate recorded in the EU28 since September 2008. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union
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Largest employment growth in Podkarpacie
Employment in EU regions in 2016 Employment grew in 8 out of 10 EU regions
In 2016, 231 of the EU regions (84%) saw their employment grow in 2016. In 32 other regions, the number of persons employed decreased and in a further 12 employment remained stable. Growth in employment varied widely across the EU regions and within countries. The highest employment growth rates were recorded in Podkarpacie (+7.9%) and Opolskie (+5.9%) in Poland, Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla (+4.8%) in Spain and Pomorskie and Warmińsko-Mazurskie (both +4.7%) in Poland.
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 Eurostat
Job vacancy rate at 2.0% in both euro area and EU28
The job vacancy rate in the euro area (EA19) was 2.0% in the fourth quarter of 2017, up from 1.9% recorded in the previous quarter and from 1.7% in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the EU28, the job vacancy rate was 2.0% in the fourth quarter of 2017, stable compared with the previous quarter, but up from 1.8% in the fourth quarter of 2016.
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Recommendation on access to social protection
EU Commission adopts proposals for a European Labour Authority and for access to social protection
The European Commission has taken more concrete new initiatives to further deliver on the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Commission will present the package of initiatives to national Employment and Social Affairs Ministers at the Council meeting in Brussels on 15 March. At the European Council of 22 and 23 March 2018, Heads of State and Government will also come back to addressing the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
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 Lowest pay gap in Romania and Italy, highest in Estonia
Women in the EU earned on average 16% less than men in 2016
In 2016, the unadjusted gender pay gap stood at just over 16% in the European Union (EU). In other words, women earned on average 84 cents for every euro a man makes per hour. Across Member States, the gender pay gap in 2016 ranged from just over 5% in Romania and Italy, to more than 25% in Estonia, followed by the Czech Republic and Germany (both almost 22%).
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Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility
Joint statement on the revision of the Posting of Workers Directive
Negotiators reached a common understanding on the contours of a possible agreement on the revision of the Posting of Workers Directive. This directive applies to employees who are sent by their employer to temporarily work into another EU member state. This directive was intended to facilitate mobility and exchanges between member states providing the same quality of life.
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Concepts and tools for public employment services (PES)
New toolkit helps public employment services strengthen national career and lifelong learning
The Practitioner´s toolkit for PES Building Career Guidance and Lifelong Learning presents concepts and tools for public employment services (PES) to assess needs and strengthen the career guidance and lifelong learning system and services.
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 OECD unemployment rate
OECD unemployment rate in December 2017 falls below its pre-crisis level
The OECD unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage point in December 2017, to 5.5%. This is 0.1 percentage point lower than the level just before the financial crisis (April 2008), reflecting an increase in the active population, with the total number of unemployed people, at 34.8 million, still remaining 2.2 million above its pre-crisis level.
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Commission report
Employment and social situation in the EU continues to improve
Backed by a robust economic growth, employment in the EU continued to rise more strongly than expected in the third quarter of 2017, while unemployment figures declined further according to the latest Quarterly Review on Employment and Social Developments in Europe.
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