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"London has now become the seventh largest French city with 300,000 French nationals revelling in the lack of job security" (Photo: Alexander Hughes)

How strong is Europe's labour market really?

At a glance, recent reports seem rather positive: European unemployment is at its lowest point in years. The euro is rising to record highs. It seems\nthe economy, indeed, is firing on all cylinders.\n \nBut as far as labour market statistics go, EU politicians - and often the media - seem to be picking and choosing figures to paint a rosy picture, with rare mention of at least two obstacles that are preventing true growth and labour market strength.

First, real market strength will req...

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"London has now become the seventh largest French city with 300,000 French nationals revelling in the lack of job security" (Photo: Alexander Hughes)

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