Almost a quarter of the young people in the EU are unemployed. And once again it is the crisis-ridden states that have been hit hardest. But in other countries such as France, Sweden, and Luxembourg, younger members of the workforce, far more than their older counterparts, are also finding it difficult to get a job. Freedom of movement within the EU could help to provide them with nwe opportunities. Our author Thie? Petersen is of the opinion that «All that is needed is the right kind of support». Please find attached «Can mobility offset unemployment?», the latest edition of spotlight europe.