As of late 2025, over 10 million people are unemployed in Europe's five largest economies, with the UK facing a particularly bleak job outlook. Job postings in the UK are 20% below pre-pandemic levels, while Germany and France are slightly above. Spain and Italy are performing well, with job postings significantly higher than before COVID-19. Economic uncertainty and increased employment costs are hindering job growth in the UK, while Spain has the highest unemployment rate in the EU. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)