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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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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.

26 November 2025

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Foundation Forum 2025: Key takeaways

This paper provides the top 20 takeaways from the Foundation Forum 2025 which took place at IMMA Venues Dublin on 19–20 November 2025.

25 November 2025

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Aligning efforts: How the social partners are driving a green and just transition

The drive towards net zero emissions is gaining momentum. However, the path is a test of social fairness, and the outcome will also depend on how well the social partners work together and with others. Our research shows that some social partners are undertaking a variety of exciting initiatives but only in a small number of Member States. Joint actions by the social partners, often in cooperation with governments and other actors, show how the changes needed to implement the green transition can be managed without leaving anyone behind and how responsibility for sustainability can be shared.

25 November 2025

Iný

Developments in working life in 2024

This publication comprises individual country reports on developments in working life in each of the 27 EU Member States and Norway in 2024, based on national research and survey results. The topics covered include the political context in 2024; updates on the social partners and social dialogue institutions; developments in collective bargaining; governmental responses to inflation; industrial action; and developments in working time.

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