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.

Flagship report

14 April 2026

European Working Conditions Survey 2024: Overview report

Now in its eighth edition, the European Working Conditions Survey 2024 maps changes in working life over more than three decades. This high-quality, probability-based survey covers 35 European countries, including the 27 EU Member States, Norway, Switzerland, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia. Over 36,600 face-to-face interviews, each lasting approximately 45 minutes, took place as part of the survey.

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29 July 2026

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Energy price spike: Europe's policy responses to the cost-of-living crisis

Governments across Europe have responded to surging energy prices with a range of measures to cushion the impact on citizens and businesses. These measures demonstrate a broad consistency of approach among the Member States: in the short term, aiming to ease the immediate impact and in the longer term, seeking to diversify energy sources and reduce energy dependency.

22 July 2026

Article

The uneven reshaping of Europe’s automotive industry

While large-scale redundancies at major manufacturers dominate the headlines, the true impact of this restructuring is being felt most acutely within the wider supply chain. This article examines the uneven distribution of job losses, the growing geographical shifts in production, and the persistent fragility of employment expectations across the sector.

21 July 2026

Research report

Working anytime, anywhere: The quality of working time in the EU

This research report examines how flexible working arrangements in the EU affect working time quality, autonomy and employee well-being, comparing recent developments with a decade ago. It analyses differences across skill levels, sectors and Member States, and assesses the role of regulations and policies such as the right to disconnect.

20 July 2026

Research report

IT sector in focus: Evolution of the EU’s digital workforce

The ICT sector is driving digitalisation and AI adoption across Europe, yet skilled labour shortages are holding back its growth. This report examines employment and working conditions for ICT specialists and the challenges shaping one of the EU's most critical sectors.

16 July 2026

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National minimum wages in the EU: policy-driven growth, continued convergence and increased proximity to negotiated wages

Over the past year, national minimum wages continued to rise substantially across the EU, especially in central and eastern European countries, continuing the narrowing of regional disparities. The EU Minimum Wage Directive has emerged as a significant driver of minimum wage hikes in many countries, exceeding inflation levels and increasing faster than collectively agreed wage floors in many low-paid sectors.

15 July 2026

Research report

Overschooled and underpaid: The riddle of opposing gender gaps in pay and education

Despite decades of progress, the gender pay gap persists across the EU. This report explores the labour market evidence behind the gap, from employment and wages to field of study, and what it reveals about an enduring policy challenge.

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