Because of the pandemic, job losses have been five times higher in rural areas than in cities, according to the latest report on Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE), published on Tuesday 6 July by the European Commission.
The study shows that the Mediterranean regions have been the most affected by job losses, notably because of these regions’ strong dependence on tourism. Conversely, the regions that have been most resilient in the face of the pandemic are those with high...