Exploring entrepreneurial intention among European Union youth by education and employment status.

ABSTRACT: The relatively high vulnerability of young Europeans in the labour market compared to other age groups has led many to seek alternative employment solutions, such as entrepreneurship. While not a comprehensive solution, entrepreneurial initiatives among youth can offer a valuable opportunity for their integration into stable and decent work. This research uses Flash Eurobarometer 513-Social Entrepreneurship and Youth to explore entrepreneurial intentions among European Union youth. The study's novelty consists of the division of the target population into four distinct categories based on educational and employment status. The results indicate that EU youth are not a homogeneous group. While the motivation to create their own jobs-is a common feature of all young individuals with entrepren

SUBMITTER: Vasilescu MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11761609 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature