The European Youth Forum (EYF) denounces the cost to young people of unpaid internships. In a study published on Monday 16 January, it finds that with trainees having to spend an average of €1,000 per month to complete their work experience, the current system reinforces inequality.
Not only do many internships last six months, but 53% of the 345 respondents also said that they had to engage in two unpaid internships before finding a job. Young people therefore have to spend €12,000,...