IG Metall makes its pitch for millions of electrical and metal workers in the country’s manufacturing heartlands
Shrinking workforce would be better tackled by helping those who don’t want a job to work a little, research suggests
EU’s largest economy joins UK and Netherlands in trying to tackle a prime cause of region’s economic malaise
Federal agency chair confident that workers who lose jobs in sectors such as carmaking will find jobs elsewhere
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This year’s ranking highlights businesses that have achieved rapid revenue rises while grappling with the effects of Covid-19, war, and an energy crisis
The EU’s performance is both better and worse than commonly believed
Decline unlikely to assuage inflation concerns and speed up rate cuts, say economists
Economists think central bankers need to wait for hard data before cutting interest rates
Construction workers seek wage increase that could delay interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank, economists warn
Continued rapid wage growth will add to ECB worries about the timing of a potential interest rate cut this year
Deal pushes ride-sharing and delivery groups such as Uber and Deliveroo to improve conditions
Over 600,000 pre-applications have been filed for 2024 — four times above the government quota
President’s ambitions to hit 5% rate dented by rise in joblessness among younger workers and women
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Signs of weakness in labour market could relieve inflationary pressures in 20-member bloc
More companies cut jobs as Europe’s largest economy stagnates and borrowing costs rise
Jobs markets remain strong despite high inflation and interest rate rises, OECD data shows
Italy has shown it is possible to give workers a measure of protection without destroying the platform model
Brussels starts negotiations on final text of legislation to improve conditions for workers
Farming body seeks recruits from 6,000 miles away in fight to help rural economy
Economists warn falling job vacancies in Germany and France signal potential weakening of bloc’s labour market
ECB hawks view decline in productivity as sign further tightening needed but some economists warn rate rises could kill jobs
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Rules expected to be introduced next year will clarify how far protections such as sick pay and minimum wages will apply
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