In January 2025, the EU's unemployment rate was 5.8% and 6.2% for the eurozone, both at historic lows despite economic weaknesses. The EU had 12.824 million unemployed, with a slight decrease from the previous month. Youth unemployment remained stable at 14.6% in the EU. Spain's unemployment rate decreased to 10.4%, while the Czech Republic and Poland had the lowest rates at 2.6%. Analysts predict rising unemployment due to economic conditions and potential US trade tariffs. The ECB is expected to cut interest rates in its upcoming meeting. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)