As of Q2 2025, 13.3 million people aged 15-74 in the EU are unemployed, but this number rises to 26.8 million when including hidden unemployment. Labour market slack in the EU is 11.7%, with significant variations across countries. Turkey has the highest slack at 25.8%, while Poland has the lowest at 5.1%. Factors influencing slack include high unemployment rates, insufficient support systems, lack of quality jobs, and skills mismatches. The group available to work but not seeking employment varies widely, with Turkey having the highest rate. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)