YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT EUROPE
Europe’s Gen Z is out on the barricades: What's bothering the youth?
In a wave of activism, youth in France, Belgium, Ireland, and Spain are taking to the streets to address critical challenges affecting their lives. Protesters highlight issues such as the failing education system in France, the financial hurdles in Irish higher education, and the steep rental prices pushing Spaniards into dependency. These movements underscore deep-seated generational anxieties, pointing to a widespread sentiment of uncertainty that resonates throughout Europe.
China revamps higher education with three-tier university system amid jobs slowdown, ageing population
China is initiating a significant overhaul of its higher education system to align with national and strategic goals. The new guidelines introduce a three-tier classification for universities to enhance educational efficiency and workforce readiness. Elite institutions will focus on research in breakthrough technologies and innovation. Second-tier universities will concentrate on practical skill development and industry integration.
More young people unemployed worldwide amid looming AI risks, UN labour agency says
Global youth unemployment increased in 2025, reversing pandemic recovery trends. Young people worldwide now face a worsening job market and fewer opportunities. The Arab States and North Africa experienced the highest youth unemployment rates. Middle-skilled jobs are declining, impacting young workers with secondary education. Artificial intelligence poses further risks to young people's employment prospects.
The cockroach who won't leave: The making of Abhijeet Dipke
Abhijeet Dipke led a youth movement which achieved a minister's resignation. This movement transformed into a political youth movement after its inception. Dipke insists the movement focuses on issues like unemployment and education. He believes issue-based politics will shake established thrones. The youth have awakened, signaling a new dawn for democracy.
Cockroach Janta Party to Parasitic Front: How political memes are taking over the internet
Online satire groups, the Cockroach Janta Party and National Parasitic Front, have surged in popularity following controversial remarks about unemployed youth. These movements, born from social media outrage, use parody manifestos and meme-driven campaigns to voice frustrations. Their rapid, participatory rise signals a new era of digital political expression in India.
The youth crisis in America is really about the rise of the NEETs
The rising number of "disconnected youth" (NEETs) aged 16-24, now at 12%, stems from labor market discouragement, disability, or caregiving, not generational flaws. This issue disproportionately affects less educated, lower-income, and Black youth. Solutions involve job seeker benefits, flexible work protections, and broader social policies like paid leave.
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Morocco bets on video game industry to provide jobs and diversify economy
Morocco is building a local gaming industry with a new developer hub, training programs, and a $26 million Rabat Gaming City. Hosting global developers at its gaming expo, the country aims to empower youth, attract investment, and double industry revenue by 2030 while combating high youth unemployment through tech-driven careers.
"Habit of insulting India...": BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'unemployment' remarks
The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on unemployment during his US visit, accusing him of favouring China and insulting India. They highlighted India's achievements under PM Modi and accused Gandhi of spreading falsehoods. Union Minister Giriraj Singh also condemned Gandhi's comments, suggesting they were harmful to India's image.
Heart-related tests be made free for those who took Covid vaccine, says Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav criticizes Covid vaccine, demands free heart tests. AstraZeneca's Vaxzevria linked to blood clot side effect. Criticizes BJP leaders, emphasizes public rights, inflation reduction, democracy preservation, youth future, 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
China's premier Li Qiang says economic growth is accelerating and the country can hit its 5% target this year
The world's second-largest economy rebounded from 2022's unusually weak 3 per cent growth following the end of anti-virus controls on travel and business activity. But that faded faster than expected. Consumer and factory activity weakened in May and record-setting youth unemployment spiked up.
Global employment will grow by just 1% in 2023: International Labour Organization
The ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2023 report, released on Monday, projects the global employment growth tobe only 1% in 2023, less than half the level in 2022. This would lead to an addition of around 3 million jobs to 208 million.
More apprenticeships critical in bridging skill gap, says Teamlease study
An increasing number of employers are focusing on hiring candidates who have some prior work experience and apprenticeships is playing a crucial role in bridging this gap, according to a study by TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship and JustJobs Network. The study states that doubling the number of apprentices from 500,000 to 10,00,000 per year, and setting an initial target of 10 million apprentices in ten years, is a crucial step in bridging the skill gap.
International migrant workers up by five million in two years
In its report, ILO Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers: Results and Methodology, the ILO said the majority of migrant workers are men at 99 million while 70 million are women and high-income countries continue to absorb the majority of them.
Global unemployment rate will be 5.7% in 2022: ILO
“The employment growth will be insufficient to make up for the losses suffered until at least 2023,” it said in the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021 report.
Eurozone unemployment stable, no jobs crisis for now
The unemployment rate in the 27 countries of the European Union followed the same trend, standing at 7.5 percent in February, stable compared to January, but one percentage point higher than a year ago.
One in six young people out of work due to pandemic: ILO
“The COVID-19 economic crisis is hitting young people, especially women, harder and faster than any other group,” ILO director general Guy Ryder said. “If their talent and energy is side-lined by a lack of opportunity or skills it will damage all our futures and make it much more difficult to re-build a better, post-COVID economy,” Ryder said.
Needed for the nomad generation, a global work visa
A global youth work visa would greatly help rebalance things in favor of a generation that is still reeling in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
French President Francois Hollande says there’s no alternative to a 'Strong Europe'
He listed recent recessions, youth unemployment, refugees, and wars in the Middle East and Ukraine as events that raised fears in Europe.
World Economic Foum: Time to rebuild trust between people and corporates, says Hari S Bhartia
Bhartia is one of the co-chairs this year for WEF's Annual Meeting 2015, a five-day high profile global summit that would continue till January 24.
Mixed trends in Europe: Italy's unemployment rate at record high; Germany's jobless rate at record low
Italy's relentless downturn is fuelling criticism of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, whose efforts to rekindle growth have led to clashes with the unions.
The Lehman Brothers bust has bequeathed to us a political legacy of unrest
Five years from 2008, a key question is if political instability will tail off, especially if economic recovery takes hold in much of the world in the coming years.
Euro zone could well be out of red but full recovery may take longer
The euro-area economy probably edged back to growth last quarter for the first time since 2011, ending the longest recession since its formation.
ISI trying to revive Sikh militancy: Government
India today blamed Pakistan for trying to revive Sikh militancy and said youth are being trained in ISI facilities.
Over 50% of entrepreneurs to ramp up workforce in 2013: Ernst & Young survey
Over 50 per cent of entrepreneurs across the world are planning to increase their workforce this year, a survey by Ernst & Young shows.
Davos 2013: Meet ends, world leaders warned against complacency
The feeling that the European crisis had receded and relief that the US has not fallen off the fiscal cliff fuelled positive sentiment.
Unemployment may zoom up by 4.5 million in Europe: ILO
Unemployment in the Eurozone could reach almost 22 mn over the next 4 ys, up from 17.4 mn, unless policies change course in a concerted manner.
China, India make up for 25% international students in OECD region
According to its report titled 'The 2012 International Migration Outlook', OECD nations might be getting lesser number of skilled workers from Asia since that region itself is developing.
UK unemployment soars to 2.62 million
UK unemployment jumped in the third quarter as joblessness among young people climbed above 1 million for the first time since at least 1992.
CPM blames neo-liberal policies for inflation, corruption in India; asks govt to take lessons from US debt crisis
The CPM blamed "neo-liberal" policies for inflation and corruption in the country and asked the government to take lessons from the US debt crisis
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