In September 2025, the EU's overall unemployment rate remained stable at 6.0%, reflecting a generally steady labor market. Over the past six months, the unemployment rate has fluctuated between 5.9% and 6.0%, indicating no significant deterioration or improvement in employment conditions. Although the overall unemployment level remains relatively low, structural challenges persist—particularly among youth. Notably, the unemployment rate for those under 25 reached 16.4%, significantly higher than the overall average, highlighting the greater pressure young workers face in the job market. This underscores persistent barriers for youth in career transitions, skills matching, and job acquisition. In some member states, misalignment between education systems and labor market needs, coupled with weak employer hiring intentions, has further exacerbated youth employment difficulties. Experts note that current labor market stability is largely driven by the sustained absorption capacity of services and the digital economy. However, long-term structural issues remain unaddressed. Policymakers are calling for increased investment in vocational training and stronger collaboration between businesses and universities to enhance youth employability. To achieve higher-quality employment growth in the future, more targeted measures are needed to ensure equitable access to jobs and optimize labor resource allocation.