Labor Market

The insolvent shirt manufacturer Eterna will cease operations in Passau after no buyer was found. Around 400 employees are affected, while the brand could continue separately. The insolvency was filed in December.

February 21, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The 72-year-old factory worker Blåvitt Elofsson from Karlstad unexpectedly became a Social Democrat MP after a resignation. He sees himself as one of the few genuine workers in parliament and stresses the value of hands-on experience. Elofsson now commutes regularly between Värmland and Stockholm to engage in politics.

The employment rate for people in their 20s fell in 2025 for the first time in five years, due to a shrinking population and a weak job market. Data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics showed the rate at 60.2 percent, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous year—the first decline since 2020. The number of employed youths totaled 3.44 million, a drop of 170,000.

January 07, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The number of unemployed in Germany rose to 2.908 million in December, with the rate reaching 6.2 percent. The Federal Employment Agency anticipates recovery only from mid-2026, amid economic slowdown and demographic changes. Head Andrea Nahles warns of challenges despite potential economic upturn.

The city of Cali recorded an unemployment rate of 8.5% in the August-October 2025 quarter, the lowest in 19 years for this period. This marks nine consecutive quarters of unemployment reduction, with 40,700 new net jobs created compared to the previous year.

November 29, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

The proportion of domestic workers in Brazil's total workforce hit the lowest level since 2012, at 5.4% in October 2025. This decline reflects improved opportunities for women and broader economic slowdown. The figures suggest potential effects on inflation and the central bank's interest rates.