Politics and Analysis

The Danish labour market is unique in the way it is regulated, since there is no comprehensive governmental interference or legislation regarding wages and working conditions. There is a clear division of responsibility between the government and the social partners in relation to labour market policies.

EU Member States have experienced an increase in employment of 13 million people since 2013. In the same period, unemployment has fallen by approx. 9 million people. The current recruitment situation in Europe at the beginning of 2019 is more critical than immediately prior to the financial crisis in 2008 when the European labour market was overheating. This means that employers in a number of EU Member States are experiencing problems in recruiting qualified staff. EU Member States are therefore facing a significant challenge that may risk obstructing growth and employment in the coming years.