Platform work in the EU

This report describes Eurofound's activities, particularly its research, information and communication programmes and policy achievements, in relation to the objectives set in the Eurofound work programme 2025: Supporting better policies for a strong social Europe, the first annual work programme under the Multiannual research programme 2025–2028: Responding to Europe's new opportunities and challenges. 2025 was a landmark year for the Agency, marking its 50th anniversary. The report also covers the management and external evaluation control systems, key performance indicators, and financial and HR information. Eurofound's key research findings and how they are embedded in the current policy context are also presented in Living and working in Europe 2025, Eurofound's yearbook.

One in five workers across the EU reports being contacted for work-related reasons outside their working hours several times a month. This article explores the links between after-hours contact and the increasing digitalisation of work.

This digital story presents headline findings on the working conditions and information needs of online platform workers across key areas: Who platform workers are; Where they operate geographically; Their working conditions and earnings; How algorithmic management impacts their work; Information needs about rights and protecting workers in the digital economy.