Author: Euronews

Some 75% of employers in 21 European countries could not find workers equipped with the right skills in 2023. This was up from 42% in 2018, an increase of 33 percentage points. And there’s no sign of demand for skilled workers slowing any time soon. ADVERTISEMENTSkill shortages are increasingly becoming a serious problem for employers across Europe, as illustrated by different surveys. In 2023, 54% of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the EU reported that difficulties in finding employees with the right skills were one of their most serious issues,  according to Eurostat.ManpowerGroup, a global workforce solutions company, also…

Packed mini-plenary edition This week’s key events presented by senior energy and environment correspondent Robert Hodgson Key diary datesADVERTISEMENTTuesday 9 April:Aviation Conference in Brussels: ‘Europe’s Flight Plan to a Sustainable Future’.Wednesday 10 -Thursday 12 April: ‘Mini-plenary’ session of European Parliament in Brussels featuring votes on emissions limits for vehicles, soil monitoring, transport carbon footprints and energy measures.Thursday 11 April:Avaaz, WeMove Europe and Oxfam and climate activists will land a private jet in front of the European Parliament during the plenary session, in a campaign targeting Europe’s wealthiest and biggest polluters. In spotlightNext week should see a chunk of Green Deal legislation…

Barcelona-based beauty group Puig, owner of Paco Rabanne, Charlotte Tilbury, and Caroline Herrera, announces IPO plans. Source link

So far, the European mission has proven successful in stopping the Iran-backed rebel group’s attacks. Source link

Despite some opposition to e-bikes and scooters, Lime aims to expand into three more London boroughs, and to open a new warehouse in north London. ADVERTISEMENTE-scooter and e-bike company Lime is looking at a £25 million (€23.08 million) London expansion, following its ban from Paris. The ban followed a referendum that ruled out a shared scheme for the French capital involving e-scooter companies.The ban came after a rise in complaints about scooter accidents, pavement clutter and careless riding. The main scooter companies affected were Dott, Lime and Tier.At present, Britain has also outlawed private scooter riding on public roads. However,…

Four senior lieutenants aren’t happy on hearing that fellow CDU member Markus Pieper starts his taxpayer-funded duties next week ADVERTISEMENTA rebellion by senior EU commissioners concerning a controversial hire made by President Ursula von der Leyen shows no sign of abating, as Markus Pieper prepares to start his lucrative post next week.MEPs and activists have called for von der Leyen to rethink the appointment of Pieper, a member of her own German Christian Democrat party, who’s now expected to take up duties in his €17,000-per-month job of Envoy for Small and Medium Sized Businesses next week.They were joined by commissioners…

Anti-dumping or anti-subsidy measures protect European companies operating in the single market from imported goods with artificially low prices. It’s no secret that property prices have soared across the European Union in recent years.According to Eurostat, house prices have increased on average by 48 per cent and rents by 22 per cent since 2010. And it’s not just house prices – the cost of living crisis means just about everything is getting more expensive.But what are the risks to just looking at the bottom line, hunting for a bargain? How do low-value buy-ins affect European suppliers who are trying to keep…

Children often rely on their own instincts when faced with threats to their safety online, such as explicit content or online grooming, a new study reveals. ADVERTISEMENTThe findings uncover an uncomfortable truth about how children are left to their own devices when navigating the digital world, increasing their vulnerability to harm.Conducted by non-governmental organisations ECPAT International, Eurochild and Terre des Hommes Netherlands, the study involved focus group discussions with 483 children from 15 countries, including ten EU member states.Many of those children said they prefer to keep their online activities to themselves and struggle to talk with adults about the…

Investing can seem daunting if you’re a beginner. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started. ADVERTISEMENTThere are a number of different reasons why people don’t invest their money.Perhaps you think you’re not wealthy enough, you’re worried about the risk, or you simply lack the confidence to get going.Although embarking on an investment journey can feel overwhelming, it’s an important step to securing your financial future, and it’s perfectly fine to start small.Yes, investing may sound – and can be – risky, but you should also remember that it can also serve as a shield against inflation. This is because,…

Central and Eastern Europeans are increasingly excluded from EU leadership positions while Western Europeans are entrenching their dominance in the bloc’s institutions, new research shows. Source link