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Almost half EU population now provide unpaid care

45% of the population are now engaged in unpaid care across the EU with one in ten managing multiple caregiving roles. This vital, often unrecognised, informal care — predominantly provided by women and individuals aged 35-44 within families — is set to soar over the next two decades.

03 July 2025
Living conditions and quality of life

Eurofound opens applications to join its network of correspondents

Eurofound has launched a public procurement procedure for the establishment of a new Network of Eurofound Correspondents. This network serves as a crucial mechanism for gathering timely and relevant national-level information and analysis.

02 July 2025
Eurofound corporate

Vulnerable groups risk being left behind as Europe strides forward on digitalisation

Eurofound's new report, 'Narrowing the digital divide: Economic and social convergence in Europe’s digital transformation', warns that while Europe is making significant digital strides, vulnerable groups risk being left behind if inequalities in terms of resources and access are not addressed.

01 July 2025
Promoting social cohesion and convergence
Eurofound's Open Day is an occasion to engage with the local community. Photo: Rafal Kostrzewa

Eurofound opens its doors to mark 50th anniversary

Today Eurofound hosted its annual Open Day, an event when the agency opens its doors to the public, engages with citizens, connects with Irish-based partners, and celebrates its long-standing place in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area.

13 June 2025
Eurofound corporate

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague, Jan Vandamme.

27 januari 2025
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As we approach the end of a productive year, Eurofound's Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin extends warm thanks for your support to Eurofound over the past 12 months. Eurofound is one...

17 december 2024
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It was with great sadness that we learned of the untimely passing of Jan Kouwenberg, previous Chairman of Eurofound’s Management Board, long-standing Board member and Executive Board member representing the...

6 september 2024
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