Labour market participation
The declining number of people active in the labour market makes increased labour force participation one of the primary drivers behind labour market policies. The European Employment Strategy promotes active ageing, gender equality and the integration in the labour market of young people, older workers, people with disabilities, migrants, low-skilled and other vulnerable groups. The employment rate, in other words the proportion of the working age population that is in employment, is considered to be a key social indicator for analytical purposes when studying developments within labour markets.
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16 October 2025
26 November 2024
The EU’s position within the G20 across various dimensions of socioeconomic development has changed since the turn of the 21st century. This policy brief analyses trends in human development, labour market participation, digital adoption and environmental sustainability among the G20 members to assess the EU’s standing within the group. It also investigates whether G20 members are converging in respect of these dimensions to determine whether the differences between them are narrowing or widening. The findings reveal a mixed picture, with the EU maintaining a high level of human development but experiencing a relative decline in some dimensions vis-à-vis other G20 members. The analysis underscores the importance of addressing these trends and leveraging the opportunities presented by the green and digital transition.
July 2026
This report identifies the most vulnerable workers, i.e. those in employment situations characterised by multiple disadvantageous conditions, such as involuntary part-time work combined with very few working hours. Drawing on indicators from the EU Labour Force Survey and the European Working Conditions Survey, the report highlights the groups most likely to be engaged in such forms of employment and describes recent trends in their labour market participation. The report also examines the working conditions and overall job quality of these workers. It provides an overview of relevant policy and legislative developments aimed at reducing vulnerability and supporting transitions towards more secure and sustainable forms of employment.
Experts en Labour market participation
Les chercheurs d'Eurofound fournissent des informations spécialisées et peuvent être contactés pour des questions ou des demandes des médias.
Carlos Vacas‑Soriano
Senior research managerCarlos Vacas Soriano est directeur de recherche senior au sein de l’unité Emploi d’Eurofound. Il travaille sur des sujets liés aux inégalités de salaires et de revenus, aux salaires minimums, aux bas salaires, à la qualité des emplois, à l’emploi temporaire et à la segmentation, et à la qualité des emplois. Avant de rejoindre Eurofound en 2010, il a travaillé comme analyste macroéconomique pour la Commission européenne et comme chercheur sur les marchés du travail européens à la Banque centrale espagnole. Il est titulaire d’une maîtrise en études économiques européennes du Collège d’Europe à Bruges et d’un doctorat en économie du travail de l’Université de Salamanque (Doctor Europaeus).
John Hurley
Senior research managerJohn Hurley is a senior research manager in the Employment unit at Eurofound. He took up the role of research manager in February 2012. He contributes to a number of research projects including the European Jobs Monitor and has authored or co-authored over 20 reports as well as journal contributions and edited collections during his time at Eurofound. His main research interests are in the areas of comparative labour market analysis, restructuring and the changing world of work. John is a graduate of both Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
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