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Monster Employment Index Europe Posts Third Consecutive Month of Decline

added: 25-11-2008

With the global financial crisis hitting Europe with full force during October, recruitment activity continued to moderate across the EU as the Monster Employment Index Europe fell to a nine-month low of 152.

Industrial New Orders Down by 3.9% in Euro Area in September 2008

added: 24-11-2008

In September 2008 compared with August 2008, the euro area (EA15) industrial new orders index fell by 3.9%. In August the index decreased by 1.5%. In the EU27 new orders declined by 4.6% in September 2008, after dropping by 1.7% in August. Excluding ships, railway & aerospace equipment, for which changes tend to be more volatile, industrial new orders decreased by 2.2% in the euro area and by 2.7% in the EU27.

Online Recruitment Rebounds Slightly in the UK in October 2008

added: 24-11-2008

The Monster Employment Index UK increased by two points in October to reach a level of 161, indicating unexpected resilience in the jobs market following the recent financial turmoil.

German Monster Employment Index Drops To Lowest Level since July

added: 24-11-2008

The economic slowdown is beginning to show some effect in the online job market in Germany. However, despite the drop in the Index this month, the online job market has still seen growth on an annual basis. Some areas have remained resilient against the economic downturn and seen strong increases in the last six months such as the healthcare and social work sector.

Monster Employment Index France Reports Increased Online Worker Demand Following Third Quarter Decline

added: 24-11-2008

The Monster Employment Index France grew three points in October to 158, as businesses enter the pre-holiday hiring season. Year-on-year, however, the Index fell two points, falling below year-earlier levels for the first time on record.

Blue Card Scheme Still too Cautious, EUROCHAMBRES says

added: 21-11-2008

Following vote by the European Parliament on the proposed Blue Card scheme, EUROCHAMBRES expresses its satisfaction with the fact that, for the first time, the EU is taking a common approach to the issue of legal economic migration.

MEPs Support the European "Blue Card" Proposal for Highly-Skilled Immigrants

added: 21-11-2008

MEPs backed the EU's "Blue Card" scheme to attract highly-skilled immigrants to take jobs in EU economic sectors suffering from skill shortages, modelled on the US "Green Card" system. However, they propose a clearer frame, more precise definitions, and to ensure more flexibility for Member States, whilst urging them to avoid a brain drain from third countries. They also say that Blue Card workers should not have priority on EU nationals on the labour market.

Fitch: Europe's Auto Industry Faces Increased Challenges

added: 21-11-2008

Fitch Ratings sees increased challenges for the European automotive industry as a result of the rapid deterioration in global auto markets during the second half of this year.

Raising the Ceiling on Financial Assistance for Non-Euro Member States

added: 21-11-2008

MEPs have backed Commission plans to raise the ceiling for financial assistance to non-euro area Member States facing balance of payments difficulties from €12 to 25bn. They rejected, however, the idea of giving the Commission the power to decide on further changes to the ceiling without new legislation.

Last Chance Saloon for EU Car Emissions Legislation

added: 21-11-2008

Negotiations on CO2 emission standards for cars could result in legislation bordering on useless, said Greenpeace following a meeting between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission to hammer out the final text of the EU legislation.

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