The dynamics of employment is more robust in the Euro area. In the 2nd quarter the employment rose by 1.3% annualized rate.
This upward trend will continue; the employment index in the Markit survey is still trending upward.

The Graph of the Day: Employment is increasing in the Euro Area in Q2
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