Union of Skills: What the Commission is • Table.Briefings

Shortage of skilled workers in many sectors: A butcher’s shop in Witten had to close temporarily due to a lack of staff.

To tackle the shortage of skilled workers, the EU aims to improve the recognition of qualifications, among other measures. Employment Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu has presented a strategy outlining how the EU could contribute despite its limited competencies.

Employment Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu has presented her first major project: her declaration on the Union of Skills. Her aim is to tackle the shortage of skilled workers. This is currently a key obstacle to the competitiveness of companies, according to both companies and the Commission. Director-General Mario Nava (DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) said on Wednesday at the EU Social Forum that 80 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises currently have problems finding suitable staff.

Union of Skills: What the Commission is planning to do about the skilled worker shortage

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