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Human Capital & Labour Markets

CPAG examines employment, labour-force participation, skills, education, demographic pressures and labour-market inclusion, assessing Romania’s performance and structural challenges in comparison with other EU Member States.

Transitioning Romanian Youth Between the Educational System and the Labour Market
Research PapersApril 2, 2026

Transitioning Romanian Youth Between the Educational System and the Labour Market

An analysis of Romania's youth transition between education and employment, focusing on NEETs and the frictions between the educational system and the labour market. The report maps gender, education, and regional gaps and proposes policy routes for smoother school-to-work transitions.