Germany urged to spend to reverse 1m eurozone jobless rise

The latest eurozone unemployment figures, showing an increase of 1m more people out of work, has caused global alarm.

The US sent a message to Germany, urging it to start spending money in its economy to give a vital boost to the eurozone economy.

Employment Commissioner Laszlo Andor, who has been close to a lone voice in demanding immediate action by member states, warned that the numbers of unemployed youth was alarming and the jobless rate threatened a recovery.