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• March 2009 Monthly monitor on the EU employment situation and social outlook

Source: European Commission

Latest data up to February 2009 show a more marked impact of the economic downturn on the labour market in the EU, with unemployment rates rising in all but four Member States. There are also signs of continuing reduced demand for labour among employers, although on average unemployment rates across Europe continue to be less affected than in the US. The Commission's March 2009 monthly monitoring report includes a special focus on the construction industry, heavily affected by the downturn, and retail trade, which by contrast is showing some resilience. http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=120&langId=en