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Polish migrants 'still taking root' abroad

More Polish migrants wish to stay in the West in spite of the economic downturn than politicians care to admit, recent surveys have shown. Many are taking root in wealthier societies than back home, EurActiv Poland reports.

Job losses will continue to rise into 2010, says EU report

Europeans will continue to lose jobs well into 2010 as governments wind down temporary measures put in place to stave off unemployment, according to a report by Eurofound.

Britain keeps barriers for Romanian, Bulgarian workers

EU vague on exit strategy as unemployment surges

Female entrepreneurs still vastly outnumbered in Europe

EU needs to tackle global imbalances, says Berès

New tendency of 'unqualified' migration from Bulgaria

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Labour market reforms [FR] [DE]

In the wake of the global financial and economic crises, the EU is developing a new labour market strategy as part of its successor to the 'Lisbon Agenda' for economic, social and environmental reform, which is due to end in 2010. (read more)

Growth and jobs: Reshaping the EU's 'Lisbon Strategy'

As the recession bites, the European Commission and national governments have begun to reflect on replacing the EU's overarching strategy for growth and jobs, known as the Lisbon Strategy. (read more)

The European Pact on Immigration and Asylum [FR] [DE]

The French EU Presidency is finalising a European immigration pact which seeks to balance calls for stricter control of migratory flows with respect for developing countries and the human rights of asylum seekers. (read more)

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