The world of kindergarten in Germany is varied: children can attend public and church institutions, but also private kindergartens with special pedagogical concepts (Montessori, Waldorf…). In all concepts, the development of the children’s personalities comes first. The children learn by playing, singing, doing handicrafts and gymnastics, as well as having a lot of fun in […]
European Public Prosecutor’s Office – Traineeship for the communication sector
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is looking for candidates for the position of Communication Intern. As a trainee in the EPPO’s Communication Sector, you will embark on an enriching journey, delving into the intricacies of effective communication within a legal framework. You will have the unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge of EU […]
European Personnel Selection Office – Offers for scientific research administrators
Do you have experience in scientific research and would you like to start an international career in a multicultural and diverse team? If so, this information is of interest to you. The European Institutions are looking for Scientific Research Administrators. The recruited officials (grade AD 7) will work mainly for the Joint Research Centre (JRC) […]
Employment rate up, labour market down in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the employment rate of people aged 20-64 in the EU stood at 75.8%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points (pp) compared with the first quarter of 2024. Labour market slack – encompassing those with unmet employment needs, a large part of which includes unemployed persons – amounted to 11.0% of the extended labour force aged 20-64 in […]
Eurostat: Women make up 52% of science & technology employment
In 2023, 78.3 million people in the EU aged 15 to 74 were employed in science and technology, indicating a 2.9% increase compared with 2022. When looking at 2013, data show a substantial rise of 25% in the last decade (62.5 million people). Science and technology occupations comprise those whose main tasks require either a […]
European Commission publishes analysis on social convergence in Spain in the context of the European Semester
The Commission has published a detailed country analysis on employment, skills and social inclusion for Spain and six other Member States (Bulgaria, Estonia, Italy, Lithuania, Hungary and Romania), detailing the results of the social convergence framework. This more detailed analysis is based on the findings of the Joint Employment Report 2024, which includes the first […]
New EU funding for ideas to reduce long-term unemployment
The Commission has launched a 23 million eurocall for proposals to help EU Member States develop new ways to combat long-term unemployment and facilitate people’s re-entry into the labour market. This was announced in the recent action plan to tackle labour and skills shortages in the EU. Through this call for proposals, funded under the […]
41% of people employed as scientists and engineers in the European Union are women
In 2022, there were almost 7.3 million female scientists and engineers in the EU, 310 500 more than in 2021, accounting for 41% of total employment in science and engineering. Women working as scientists and engineers were primarily employed in the service sector, comprising 46% of scientists and engineers in this sector, whereas in manufacturing, only 22% of those […]
Human Resource Specialist position in Frontex
Frontex is looking for highly motivated HR professionals of different backgrounds and origins who want to play an active role in a dynamic team in a multicultural organisation that is contributing to increased European safety. Frontex and its staff are committed to the values of Professionalism, Respect, Cooperation, Accountability and Care. Responsabilities You will be […]