The period 1995–2007 saw a number of political and economic developments in Europe and Central Asia, including the expansion of the EU from 12 to 27 member States. During this time, the economy in the region has become more integrated and diverse, employment rates rose in most countries and unemployment decreased. Yet by early 2009, the global economic situation had changed dramatically.
Type Fact sheet Date issued 2009 Unit responsible Communication and Public Information Subjects decent work, employment, economic development, economic policy Download English - pdf 232 KB Other languages Español - [pdf 246 KB] • Français - [pdf 247 KB]