Europe is currently facing a number of economic, social, and environmental challenges; the most critical perhaps is high unemployment among young people. What measures need to be taken to respond to these problems and challenges?
Unemployment, especially among young people, is a major challenge for Europe. Among the young, it is over 22 % on average; in six member states (Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Slovakia, Lithuania) it is between 30 % and 50%. This is not only a terrible waste of talent and resources but also a major obstacle to growth and social cohesion. That is why the EU has put youth unemployment at the top of its agenda. On 18 April, the Commission approved a major new employment package, which sets out ways for member states to encourage hiring by reducing taxes on labour or supporting more business start-ups.
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