Addressing the Crisis: The EU Youth Employment Initiative Supported Opportunities for Young People in European Regions

Illustration of young people learning different vocational skills, including welding, design, cooking and office work, representing youth employment and training initiatives.

This blog is based on an article published in the Journal of Social Policy by Rosario Scandurra and Ruggero Cefalo. In the years following the 2008 financial crisis, many young Europeans faced significant challenges, including high unemployment and social exclusion. By 2012, youth unemployment had increased by over 50% across the EU-28. This situation prompted… Continue reading Addressing the Crisis: The EU Youth Employment Initiative Supported Opportunities for Young People in European Regions