A few months after measures to protect unemployed people and promote employment (Employment Initiative 2010) came into force, the Socialist government has reduced unemployment benefits and government support. This trend is supported by the centre-right party PSD and both parties argue that austerity measures require cuts in public expenditure and the speedy return to work of unemployed persons. Trade unions, concerned about high unemployment and social crisis, oppose the cuts.

Loe edasi: eurofound