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  • Housing crisis strikes further blow to Europe's deepening wealth inequality

    The new episode of Eurofound Talks, published on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, looks in-depth at Europe’s wealth divide. Mary McCaughey speaks with Eurofound researchers Carlos Vacas and Eszter Sandor about how wealth inequality remains as intractable as ever – despite positive developments in recent years on wages and improvements in general working conditions.

  • 30 million jobs added to EU labour market over past 30 years

    Eurofound’s new report Structural change in EU labour markets: A generation of employment shifts details a dramatic rebalancing of employment away from traditional industries towards a burgeoning service economy.

  • Housing policy is key to bridging Europe’s persistent wealth divide

    Housing policy has emerged as a critical factor in shaping household prosperity in a new report from Eurofound which confirms persistent wealth inequality across the EU. Based on data from 2010 to 2021, the fresh analysis reveals that wealth distribution is more unevenly distributed than income, highlighting the disproportionate control of assets by a small portion of the population.

  • Is Europe’s mental health still in crisis?

    In the latest episode of Eurofound Talks, published today for World Suicide Prevention Day, Mary McCaughey speaks with Senior Research Manager Hans Dubois about concerning trends highlighted in Eurofound’s new report, Mental health: Risk groups, trends, services and policies.

  • New pan-European survey reveals stark inequalities in working conditions

    Results from Eurofound’s pan-European flagship survey reveal significant improvements in job quality over the past decade but highlight stark inequalities between women and men, as well as radically different situations for workers in different parts of Europe.

  • New study finds suicide is now the leading cause of death for young people in Europe

    The long-term decline in suicide death rates across the EU has stalled, marking an alarming reflection of poor mental health in Europe. Suicide accounted for 18.9% of deaths among 15–29-year-olds in 2021, ahead of traffic collisions (16.5%). Eurofound analysis also reveals that in 2021, poor mental health resulted in 11.1 million years of life lost or lived with disability.

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⏳ Just 20 days until Eurofound #FoundationForum2025! We’re honoured to welcome a distinguished line-up of speakers to celebrate #Eurofound50 Anniversary Forum: 🔹Daniel Susskind, writer and economist 🔹Roxana Mînzatu, European Commission Executive Vice-President 🔹Li Andersson, Member of the European Parliament 🔹Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland 📅 19–20 November 📍 IMMA Venues, Dublin Attendance is by invitation only. The sessions on 20 November will be streamed live for all to join online.

🎧 Have you heard our latest episode of #EurofoundTalks on wealth inequality in Europe? 💬 In it Mary McCaughey, Carlos Vacas and Eszter Sandor discuss why Europe's wealth divide is so intractable, how the struggle for home ownership among young people is accelerating the problem, and which policies could help create a fairer and more equitable Europe. 💻 Listen now, for free, on our website. 🍎 You can also get it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all the usual places. 🖱️While you're there, subscribe, share and support our work in this area. #HousingCrisis #WealthInequality

Is Europe becoming more polarised? 📚 Our new report, 'Social cohesion and inclusive participation in a polarised Europe', dives into two decades of European data. Among its findings it shows: 💶 Economic instability is the primary driver of political polarisation 📉 Social media can play a decisive role in levels of support for Ukraine 🏛️ Trust in institutions is highest among the most educated and politically engaged citizens 🧰 The research also explores new tools for democratic participation, showcasing best practices for an inclusive democratic future. 💻 Full findings available now on our website

Eurofound #FoundationForum2025 is just 30 days away! This landmark event will be an opportunity to celebrate Eurofound’s legacy of evidence-based contributions to social, employment, and work-related policies across the EU, while also focusing on the challenges and opportunities of the future. Writer and economist Daniel Susskind will deliver the keynote address, and speakers will include European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu and Li Andersson MEP. 📅 19-20 November 📍 IMMA Venues, Dublin 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.

Thank you for joining us at #OpenHouseDublin!   It was a pleasure to welcome so many visitors to Loughlinstown today to share stories about our historic home and celebrate Eurofound’s 50 years of research on living and working in Europe.   A big thank-you to everyone who took part, from our colleagues who guided the tours to all the guests who brought curiosity and great questions! See you again next year! 🙌 📸 @dublinheadshot   #EurofoundOpenHouseDublin2025 #OHD25 #FutureHeritage

50 years in 50 facts Since 2017, both unemployment and long-term unemployment have been falling across most EU Member States. However, a few countries saw an increase: 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, and 🇱🇺 Luxembourg recorded higher unemployment rates, while 🇸🇪 Sweden experienced a rise in both unemployment and long-term unemployment. Read more about convergence trends in the EU in the Policy Brief by Massimiliano Mascherini 'From Gothenburg to Porto: Upward convergence through the European Pillar of Social Rights': https://ow.ly/Ei8050X7Typ

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