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ELA is launching its call for interest for the first half of 2026, inviting national authorities in the EU27 and EEA to take part in its information support activities.

The European Labour Authority (ELA) has launched a new EURES campaign — “Your career takes you places” — to support young Europeans moving to work across Europe.

Labour market imbalances across Europe are becoming increasingly severe, with shortages in highly skilled professions such as healthcare, engineering, and IT, alongside surpluses in roles like clerical support and designer-related occupations. Countries such as Malta, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Italy, and Romania report the highest shortages, while Spain, Austria, Latvia, Portugal, and Finland face a significant surplus of workers. Particularly women are disproportionately affected by unemployment risks.

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ELA publishes the EURES Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023 

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, EURES encountered unparalleled challenges. In response, it swiftly embraced digitalisation, expanded its EOJDs, and automated its matching processes. However, the Commission’s report on EURES activity highlights that despite these developments, EURES has yet to realise its full potential.

EURES, the European network of Employment Services has helped jobseekers and workers to find opportunities in 31 countries across Europe already 30 years.

Discover essential insights about Europe’s workforce challenges, revealed by the Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) Report.