About 6 million people in the European Union lost work on the background of the coronavirus pandemic, most of all hit the youth, said European Commissioner for Employment and Social Rights Nicholas Schmit.
“Unemployment in the EU increased to 7.3% in January 2021 from 6.6% a year earlier. The pandemic caused 6 million people lost their jobs. Especially he suffered the young people: almost 3 million young people are currently The EU does not have work. We have a common debt – to ensure that they do not become lost generation, “he said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
It is noted that the European Commission launched the program “Support for Youth Employment”, together with the initiative “warranty for youth” to expand employment opportunities for young people.