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We’re delighted to welcome a delegation from the European Parliament’s EMPL Committee to our offices today! 🇪🇺 Led by @lindrssn MEP, chair of the Committee, the visit brings together senior MEPs from across political groups, offering a valuable opportunity to exchange views and strengthen cooperation on EU employment and social policy. Together, we’re discussing the future of work: working conditions, job quality, skills and training, AI in the workplace, new ways of working, psychosocial risks and key sectoral challenges. We’re also showcasing our monitoring tools and exploring topics such as restructuring, minimum wages, pay transparency, quality of life and living conditions, including disability rights and the Child Guarantee 📊🤝

📣 Just published: 'Algorithmic control: How digital surveillance is shaping online platform work in Europe', by Dragoș Adăscăliței A new Eurofound–ELA survey shines a light on the largely invisible workforce powering online labour platforms (from software developers and online teachers to micro‑taskers). 🕰️ 78% of online platform workers report constant time tracking 💬 67% say their communications are monitored 🖥️ 53% experience screen surveillance Algorithmic management isn’t just shaping tasks: it’s shaping entire working conditions. And as platform work grows, so does the need to understand and debate the implications of this digital oversight.

📣 New episode of #EurofoundTalks online! 🏘️ In this episode Mary McCaughey is joined by Marie Hyland to discuss the latest research on housing issues for Europe’s youth. 🔎 They explore why property prices and rents have outpaced wages since 2010, leaving many young adults unable to achieve independence. 💬 The conversation covers the stark reality of the rental market, where securing a starter flat in some regions now requires more than a full median income. 🪃 From the rise of boomerang children to the role of the new European Commissioner for Housing, this episode examines how to restore affordability for a generation. 🎧 Listen to the episode by searching for 'Eurofound Talks' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred streaming platform.

📣 A new episode of #EurofoundTalks is on the way! 🏚️ We are currently finalising an episode on the housing struggles of Europe's youth. 💬 Mary McCaughey and Marie Hyland discuss latest research in the area, which shows that young adults are disproportionately affected by soaring prices and rents, with average EU sale prices and rents increasing by 55.4% and 26.7% respectively since 2010. 📅 Expect it later this week. 🎧 In the meantime, you can listen back to our previous episode on housing policy, which looked at the specific role of the European Commission in this area. 🔎 Search for Eurofound Talks on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or get it for free on our website.

#InternationalDayofEducation 👶 Early childhood education and care (ECEC) is a key component of the EU’s strategy for improving long‑term social and economic outcomes. 📚 High‑quality ECEC supports children’s cognitive and socio‑emotional development, reduces later educational disparities, and strengthens social inclusion. It also enables higher labour‑market participation among parents, particularly women, contributing to gender equality and economic growth. 📊 Our European Child Guarantee monitor shows that 39.3% of children under the age of three and 89.2% of children from three years up to the minimum compulsory school age in the EU participated in formal education and childcare for at least one hour per week in 2024.

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Eurofound expert Eszter Sándor presents findings from the eight round of our 'Living and working in the EU' e-survey, suggesting persistent economic strain and uneven levels of resilience across Member States. Despite lower inflation and labour markets that remain relatively stable by headline indicators, respondents continue to report significant struggles. Recent insights highlight several worrying trends: 📉 Growing financial pressure across households 💰 Widening income gaps, deepening inequality 🏠 Rising insecurity among renters and middle‑aged respondents 👨‍👩‍👧 Persistent housing instability, especially for low‑income and single‑parent households

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