In the first quarter of 2026, job vacancy levels across the euro area stood at 2.3%, marking a slight increase from 2.

In the first quarter of 2026, job vacancy levels across the euro area stood at 2.3%, marking a slight increase from 2.

In the first quarter of 2026, labor costs across the European Union continued to rise, with Eurostat reporting a 3.6% annual increase in hourly labor costs across the bloc.