Day: June 2, 2021

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Employment rate generally lower for non-EU citizens than for EU nationals

In 2020, the employment rate of the population aged 20-64 living in the EU was generally lower for non-EU citizens (57.2%) than for nationals (73.3%) and citizens of other EU Member States (73.0%), according to data released today by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. In Cyprus these rates are 68.4%, 75.4% and 78.5% respectively.

Among EU regions with available and reliable data, the highest employment rate for non-EU citizens was 94.7%, recorded in the Czech region of Central Moravia. The next highest regional employment rates of at least 85% for citizens of non-EU countries were also observed in the Czech Republic in the regions of South-West, North-West, Central Bohemia, North-East and South-East.

At the other end of the scale, in 34 regions less than half of non-EU citizens were in employment. Among these, there were seven regions where the emp

Source: Cyprus News Agency

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Kickoff event in Nicosia on Conference on the Future of Europe

?n event on the future of Europe took place Tuesday, in Nicosia, marking the start of events in Cyprus, ahead of the Conference on the Future of Europe, as it was presented by the Head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in 2019. The kickoff event on a European level took place May 9, on Europe Day, in Strasbourg.

Young citizens from NGOs, other organizations, groups and associations, from Erasmus and colleges and universities in Cyprus participated in the event and shared views, opinions and concerns on the future of Europe and tabled their positions on major issues of their interest such as unemployment, education, climate change, EU’s foreign policy, Erasmus, housing issues etc.

Source: Cyprus News Agency

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‘Cyprus is not ready yet’ to enter Schengen, remains the 4th candidate, EU officials note

Cyprus is not ready yet” to enter the Schengen area, said in response to a question by CNA, Commissioner Ylva Johansson, during the presentation of the package for the strengthening of the free movement area in the EU.

As the Commissioner pointed out, “that is why we are preparing to move forward, but it (Cyprus) is not yet in a position to be evaluated and is not considered ready to enter the Schengen area at the moment.”

Replying to the same question, Vice President Margaritis Schinas stressed that “in this revised strategy for us, Schengen enlargement is a priority for the three countries, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia.

Source: Cyprus News Agency