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Gloomy new statistics signify no end to Eurozone’s economic misery – opinion

16/08/2016 Dennis Kefalakos crisis, economy, EU, European Union, EUROSTAT, Eurozone, GDP, inflation, unemployment

The economic misery of the Eurozone doesn’t seem to have an end. According to a preliminary estimate by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical service, GDP growth in the 19 member state monetary zone during the second quarter of this year was as miser as ever. On top of that, inflation continues to oscillate around zero, while unemployment is always in the double digit region.

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econ/biz european union

Unemployment: Eurozone average down to 10.1%; Greece’s remains the highest: 23.3%

30/07/201630/07/2016 ENstaff crisis, economy, EU, European Union, Eurozone, unemployment

The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.1% in June 2016, stable compared to May 2016 and down from 11.0% in June 2015. This remains the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since July 2011.

econ/biz

IMF on Greece’s reform priorities, progress

08/07/2016 ENstaff crisis, economy, Greece, IMF, labour market, structural reforms, unemployment

IMF: Greece’s reform priorities: Preserve and further expand labour market flexibility; foster competition in service and product markets; improve the business environment.

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european union

Survey: people reveal their priorities for the EU

04/07/201604/07/2016 ENstaff environment, EU, Eurobarometer, European Union, people, priorities, terrorism, unemployment

The fight against terrorism should be the EU’s number one priority followed by action on unemployment, the fight against tax fraud, migration, the protection of external borders and the environment, according to the vast majority of people surveyed in a special Eurobarometer carried out by the European Parliament.

econ/biz

IMF on global economy

13/04/2016 ENstaff economy, fiscal policy, growth, IMF, structural reforms, unemployment, WEO

Global growth continues, but at a sluggish pace that leaves the world economy more exposed to risks, says the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO).

econ/biz european union

High unemployment rates in Greece and Spain

04/04/2016 ENstaff European Union, Greece, Spain, unemployment

According to Eurostat, the euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.3% in February 2016, down from 10.4% in January 2016.

econ/biz european union

Euro area unemployment rate at 10.5% in November 2015

07/01/2016 ENstaff EU, euro area, EUROSTAT, Eurozone, Greece, unemployment

This is the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since October 2011, according to Eurostat. Greece maintains high unemployment rates.

society

ELSTAT surveys labour market situation of migrants and family members

22/11/201522/11/2015 ENstaff employment, Greece, labour market, labour survey, migrants, unemployment

ELSTAT announced the results of the ad hoc survey on the labour market situation of migrants and their immediate descendants. The target population of the survey was persons aged 15 – 64 years. The response rate of the ad hoc survey was 91.2%. For the purposes of the survey the persons that were born abroad or had, at least, one parent born abroad were considered as persons with migrant background.

foreign affairs society

EU needs to understand citizens better – Eurobarometer

23/10/201531/10/2015 ENstaff Bettel, citizens, EU, EU regions, Europe, immigration, Markkula, survey, unemployment

Regional and local leaders are asking the European Union to redouble efforts to listen to local communities by introducing annual EU-wide regional surveys.

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Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.