In regards to economic power, cost of labour, purchasing power and social security, Europe continues to see a shocking disparity between countries. Also those fearful of globalization and a change of the work market in the continent's more affluent countries makes way for mass unsettlement which fuels Euro-critical populists. The European Union wants to strive for social justice, good employment and educational opportunities and to position itself as a benchmark for social standards. But will this be enough to unite the continent and take the wind out of the sails of the EU’s opponents?
Europe's Workforce
Tensions between the poor and the rich
Career span in the EU
This graphic shows how many years a 15-year-old in the EU today is predicted to be actively involved in the career over his lifespan.
Eurozone unemployment fell further to 8.5 per cent in February
Europe's economic recovery is rolling ahead, driving down unemployment to the lowest in nearly a decade.
Women face uphill wage battle in British finance sector
There had never been much doubt that in London's financial district female workers' salaries lagged behind those of their mostly male colleagues. Now this has been confirmed with data.
UK fishermen fear Brexit betrayal with one year to go
On the dockside in Brixham, a fishing port in southwest England, the fear is that Britain's departure from the EU may prove a false dawn for hopes of taking back control.
Women in leadership positions
This graphic shows the precentage of women in leadership positions in the European Union in 2016.
Employment rate in Europe
This graphic shows the precentage of the working population in Europe who were employed in 2016.