Publications

Discover a wealth of insights on key topics shaping Europe's social and economic landscape. Eurofound’s publications offer in-depth reports, analyses, and policy briefs covering labor markets, living conditions, and workplace developments across the EU. Explore the latest findings to inform decisions and drive positive change.

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23 October 2025
SME digitalisation in the EU: Trends, policies and impacts

This report discusses the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union, highlighting its importance for their competitiveness and the EU’s economy. The report explores the degree of digitalisation in SMEs in the EU, including the adoption of digital technologies, e-commerce and e-business practices.

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5 December 2025

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Incentivise, not restrict: Climate policy views in the Living and Working in Europe e-survey

As the EU moves toward carbon neutrality, the Just Transition Mechanism seeks to ensure this process is fair. But are people on board? The e-survey findings show that several other factors beyond environmental concern are at play here, especially when policies directly affect people’s everyday lives.

5 December 2025

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Representativeness of the European social partner organisations: Maritime transport sector — 2025

This study provides information allowing for an assessment of the representativeness of the organisations involved in the European sectoral social dialogue committee for the maritime transport sector. Their relative representativeness legitimises their right to be consulted and their capacity to negotiate agreements. The aim of Eurofound’s studies on representativeness is to identify the relevant national and European social partner organisations in the sector.

2 December 2025

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Sustainable tourism in a digital age: Implications of the twin transitions for employment, working conditions and industrial relations

This report assesses the impact of the green and digital transitions on the EU’s tourism sector in relation to employment, skills, work organisation and working conditions. It also examines the contribution of social dialogue to addressing these challenges. The sector is both directly and indirectly affected by climate change.

2 December 2025

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Crisis in the EU automotive industry: Can the sector remain competitive in the context of the twin transitions?

This report assesses the impact of the green and digital transitions on the EU automotive sector in relation to employment, skills, work organisation and working conditions. It also examines the contribution of social dialogue to addressing these challenges.

2 December 2025

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Building on growth potential: Preparing the construction sector for the twin transitions

This report assesses the impact of the green and digital transitions on the European Union’s construction sector in relation to employment, skills, work organisation and working conditions. It assesses the contribution of social dialogue to addressing these challenges.

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