In Germany, there are more migrants working in temporary jobs as subcontractors than in secure employment. Some say this is a good thing, because it means migrants are able to get a foot in the door of the job market. But are there also downsides to temporary agency work?
In the north German town of Rendsburg, a number of young asylum seekers are being given an unusual kind of opportunity. In just over a month, they will have the chance to sit down with someone who could change their life in just 15 minutes.
A training course has just been set up in Rome offering refugees, asylum seekers and Italian citizens in economic difficulty the chance to learn how to code and potentially change their future job prospects.
Misunderstandings between German-trained care workers and foreign colleagues can be a source of tensions, a study says. The number of carers in Germany who trained abroad has recently risen dramatically.
Most bosses in Germany abide by employment regulations when they take on refugees. But there are exceptions — including some bosses with a similar cultural background.
Refugees and asylum seekers from a hosting and reception center in the Italian city Caserta received training at a well-known Neapolitan pizza place in nearby Naples. The course was part of an initiative called "Pizza against racism."
Employers in Italy who hire irregular migrants will now face a fine of 1,398 euros. This sanction is part of a new decree signed by several key ministers.
Portugal is in the midst of a crackdown on human trafficking after numbers of known victims more than doubled in the last few years. Most of the Portuguese cases are in the field of labor trafficking, with agricultural workers accounting for many of the victims.
The 3+2 regulation allows asylum seekers to stay in Germany to complete vocational training, even when their asylum application is rejected. Here's a look at how it works.
In Germany, there are 300 certified occupations. The profession of elderly care is one of them. Germany lacks skilled labor, especially in this field. To qualify, you need to fulfill certain requirements.
Refugee success stories show how migrants, after fleeing from war, have managed to build a new life in Italy in which they make a contribution to society. These stories include refugees such as Sohrab, 25, from Afghanistan; Charity, 25, from Cameroon; and Soumaila, 31, from Mali.
Finding work for refugees and migrants can be difficult at the best of times, but in Greece, hit hard by the economic crisis, that challenge can be even greater. But for a lucky few, a job or help setting up a business provide a ray of light and the promise of a brighter future.