Euro area unemployment at new high

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Record unemployment figures for the 17 countries that use the euro are set to increase the pressure on Europe's leaders to switch from a focus on harsh austerity measures to push for a pro-growth strategy.


Unemployment across the 17-member eurozone rose to 10.9% in March - its highest level since the euro was launched in 1999 - official figures showed.

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