Youth Unemployment and the Election Campaign for the European Parliament

Youth unemployment and cross-border economic disparities are creating pressure on EU free movement rules. With governments slow to recognise the European dimension of the issue, the European Commission has already stepped in to claim competence. But it is the European Parliament that will drive the shift of powers to the EU in its drive to become a player in employment policy. It will make itself felt on EU spending at the latest during the planned budget review in 2016. Poland should be prepared for this and highlight once again the employment effect of structural funds.

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