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EU Employment Rate Hits 76.1% Amid Mixed National Trends
6/14/2025
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- The EU employment rate for ages 20-64 rose to 76.1% in Q1 2025, a slight increase from 76.0% in Q4 2024.
- Labour market slack increased to 10.9% of the extended labour force, indicating potential underutilization.
- Ireland, Italy, Hungary, Sweden, Greece, and Portugal reported the largest employment rate gains.
- Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands maintained stable employment rates, while Estonia, Romania, and Poland saw declines.
