Euro area unemployment fell to 6.2 per cent in December 2025, while the EU rate held steady at 5.9 per cent, Eurostat said.
The EU had 13.04 million unemployed, including 10.79 million in the euro area, with month-on-month declines.
Youth unemployment edged lower to 14.7 per cent in the EU and 14.3 per cent in the euro area, while female unemployment eased slightly and male rates were stable.