THE EUROPEAN YEAR OF SKILLS 2023 AND EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS FOR EU AND THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS

Abstract

In today's rapidly developing global economy, the European Union (EU) is undergoing significant transformations. These developments have far-reaching consequences for the labour market and employment prospects of all EU residents, especially EU citizens who are not nationals of the countries in which they live and third-country nationals. Digital transformation involves rapid advances in technology, automation and artificial intelligence, leading to new job opportunities in various sectors. At the same time, the green transformation emphasizes the shift to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. Both transformations present challenges and opportunities for EU residents, such as the need to upskill, retrain and adapt to new technologies and industries. In the context of these transformations, we will also focus on 2023 as the European Year of Skills, which will highlight the potential of increasing employability based on improving the skills of individuals.