Parliamentary questions

30 August 2013

Question for written answer - to the Commission

Subject:  Youth unemployment              

With the implementation of the initiative aimed at increasing youth employment through the Youth Guarantee, the European Union will have EUR 6 billion available within the first two years of the upcoming financial framework (2014 to 2020).

In Croatia, unemployment among young people up to 29 years of age is still steadily growing. In 2009 the unemployment rate was 32% while in 2012 it rose to 34.6%, and it is expected that this trend will continue until the end of 2013. Croatia started to implement safeguards for young people on 1 July 2013, and there are currently 23 measures in place aimed at enabling young people to improve their skills and to prepare for employment.

1. What is the amount of funds earmarked for Croatia under this programme?

2. In view of the present situation and the implementation of the Youth Guarantee in Croatia, can the Commission recommend any other measures that can contribute to reducing youth unemployment in Croatia?