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Regions fear worst of crisis is yet to come [FR] [DE]

Europe's local and regional authorities fear the economic climate next year could be even worse than 2009, according to a new survey. This is despite a return to growth in the eurozone economies and official predictions that the global financial picture will brighten in 2010.

Recession sparks mental health crisis

Demand for mental health services has increased over the past 12 months as people struggle to cope with unemployment, debt, home repossession and threat of redundancy, according to a new study.

MEPs raise fears of Services Directive delay [DE]

Europeans fear recession's impact on discrimination

EU plans 'charter flights' to deport illegal immigrants

Polish migrants 'still taking root' abroad

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

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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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