Keywords: EMPLOYMENT


U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Remains Resilient

New applications for unemployment benefits in the United States increased slightly during the final week of July, signaling a modest slowdown in hiring activity while continuing to reflect the overall strength of the country's labor market. Despite the weekly increase, layoffs remain historically......

Study Finds Social Media Shapes Youth Perceptions of Irregular Migration

A recent field study has highlighted the growing influence of social media on young people's perceptions of irregular migration, suggesting that digital platforms increasingly shape the belief that migration offers a realistic path to a better future. The findings come at a time when migration remains......

Germany's unemployment edges higher in July, nearing three million mark

Germany's labour market showed further signs of softening in July, with the number of unemployed people increasing slightly more than economists had expected and moving close to the politically significant threshold of three million. Figures released by the Federal Employment Agency showed that......

France's private-sector employment slips again in second quarter despite economic growth

France's private-sector labor market continued to weaken during the second quarter of 2026, with employment edging lower despite a modest return to economic growth, according to preliminary data released by INSEE. The country's private sector shed 19,300 jobs between April and June, representing......

UK launches youth training overhaul to prepare workers for an AI-driven economy

The United Kingdom is preparing a major reform of youth training programs as the government seeks to address rising unemployment among young people and adapt the workforce to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans on Tuesday to reshape technical education......

Spain unemployment rate drops below 10% as labour market reaches new milestone

Spain’s labour market delivered a significant improvement in the second quarter of 2026, with unemployment falling below the 10% threshold for the first time in years and reaching its lowest level since 2008. Data released by Spain’s National Statistics Institute showed that the unemployment......

France unemployment registrations remain broadly stable in second quarter of 2026

The number of job seekers registered with France Travail remained largely stable in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures released by the French Labour Ministry’s statistics department, Dares. The latest data shows a limited increase in the number of unemployed people registered in......

Meta lawsuit highlights challenges in proving AI bias in workplace layoffs

A legal dispute involving Meta Platforms is drawing attention to the growing challenges employees face when they accuse companies of using artificial intelligence in potentially discriminatory employment decisions. The case, brought by a group of Meta employees facing layoffs, highlights a broader legal......

From Vision to Action: Major transformations in Morocco under HM King Mohammed VI

On July 30, 2026, Morocco will celebrate the 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI's accession to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors. More than just a national commemoration, the Throne Day is a significant moment to assess the major transformations that the Kingdom has undergone since 1999......