Recovery of the EU Industry Will Ensure Job Creation

My opinion on the changes of the current labour market leading to job creation is very clear and precise. I am convinced that job creation can be ensured by the recovery of the EU industry which creates long-term sustainable jobs and room for development of follow-up services.

Another important stimulus is the interconnection between educational systems and labour market needs so that the employment offices were no longer crowded with graduates with no hope of employment in their fields feeling the urge to be retrained again soon. The encouragement of cooperation between schools and employers and support of the so-called dual system of education (combining theory and practical training in companies) plays a very significant role, too. I also want to stress greater support to flexible forms of work for parents of young children and working persons over 50 years of age.

And last but not least I believe it is the adjustment of the minimum wage to make work pay off instead of receiving benefits, and the strengthening of labour inspection and other mechanisms to combat undeclared work that would definitely make the difference.

Richard Falbr
Member of the European Parliament