The EU region with the highest employment rate is Åland in Finland (86.4%), followed by Warsaw, Bratislava, and Budapest. The overall EU employment rate for ages 20-64 is at a record 75.8%, with a target of 78% by 2030. Northern Europe shows high employment rates, while southern regions like Italy struggle. Greece's employment has surged due to tourism recovery post-COVID-19, but future growth is uncertain. Negative trends are noted in northern European regions, particularly Germany, due to economic recession. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)