EU Commission links better job quality to productivity and competitiveness
The EU Commission says job quality has improved in pay, security and working time, but major gaps persist across sectors…
IMF urges Europe to accelerate AI push as market and labour risks mount
Europe must become an AI provider, builder and adopter to protect its competitiveness and social model, IMF Managing Director Kristalina…
OECD advises Hungary to strengthen public finances and unlock productivity growth
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects Hungary’s economic growth to accelerate to 1.9% in 2026 and 2.2%…
EU Commission reviews social policy agenda on living costs, AI, jobs and care
The EU Commission has renewed its social policy agenda with planned measures on living costs, AI and algorithmic management at…
Irish EU Presidency opens talks on poverty, disability employment and worker protection
EU Employment and Social Affairs Ministers met in Ballina for the first informal EPSCO meeting under the Irish EU Presidency,…
AI Skills at Work: Building a competitive EU labour market
Brussels, Belgium, 11 June 2026 As the European Union advances its Union of Skills agenda...
EU youth employment programmes lack evidence of lasting impact, EU auditors warn
Despite a sharp decline in youth unemployment over the past decade and around €25 billion in EU funding since 2014,…
Extraordinary meeting of the EESC Workers’ Group
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Workers’ Group will hold an extraordinary meeting in...
IMF urges Spain to rebuild fiscal buffers as growth outpaces euro area
The IMF says Spain’s economy remains one of the euro area’s stronger performers, with GDP growth projected at 2.1% in…
Main results of the EU EPSCO Council on Social policy on 9 March
EU employment and social affairs ministers endorsed a broad set of policy initiatives aimed at strengthening social inclusion, skills development…
EU labour market shows progress in job quality and adequate wages
The EU labour market remains resilient, with low unemployment levels, despite a decline in employment growth, according to the EU Commission's…
EESC: Empowering vulnerable migrants: How do we ensure their sustainable access to the labour market?
08/05/2025 This page is also available in: FR Location: EESC, room VMA 23 – Rue...
EESC-ILO Conference: Social justice in the digital era – AI’s impact on work and society
EESC-ILO conference in the framework of the Global Coalition for Social Justice 03/02/2025 This page...
Labour market: EESC calls for better inclusion of persons with disabilities
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), has adopted an opinion supporting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the…
EP Research Service: Social and labour market impact of the green transition
This briefing explores and maps out some of the social consequences of the Green Deal, focusing in particular on the…
EU Council recommends unlocking social economy’s potential
Social economy entities can take various forms, such as cooperatives, associations and foundations; their main shared principle is that they…
Summer 2023 Economic Forecast: Easing growth momentum amid declining inflation and robust labour market
Inflation continued easing in the first half of 2023 as a result of declining energy prices and moderating inflationary pressures…
Swiss labour stats: Major differences amon foreign workers
The situation of the 1.12 million foreign workers in Switzerland differs depending on their country of origin. People from certain…
Spring 2023 Economic Forecast: An improved outlook amid persistent challenges
Brussels, 15 May 2023 The European economy continues to show resilience in a challenging global...
ECB Monetary Policy Statement on 4 May 2023
Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB Frankfurt am...
Eurobarometer survey shows that traineeships help young people land their first job
Brussels, 28 April 2023 A new Eurobarometer survey released today shows that traineeships are an important stepping...
EU Solidarity with Ukraine: One year of temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression
Brussels, 8 March 2023 The European Commission adopted today the Communication on Temporary Protection Directive. The Directive...
EU Council adopts recommendation on adequate minimum income
Brussels, 30 January 2023 This Council recommendation aims to combat poverty and social exclusion, and...
EU Commission strengthens role of social partners
Brussels, 25 January 2023 The EU Commission sets out concrete actions for greater involvement of...
Labour migration: EU Commission and Member States advance cooperation
Brussels, 9 January 2022 Tomorrow, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, and Commissioner for Jobs and...
Nordic labour ministers discuss working life model and the effect of Covid-19 on the labour market
Helsinki, 21 November 2022 The employment ministers of the Nordic Council of Ministers will meet...
Netherlands: EU Commission receives official recovery and resilience plan
Brussels, 8 July 2022 The Commission has today received an official recovery and resilience plan...
EU Employment and social affairs ministers on a resilient and inclusive labour market
Ljubljana, 5 July 2021 On 8 and 9 July 2021, the ministers of EU member...
Public Hearing on AI and the labour market on 25 May 2021 – Special EP Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA) & Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)
On 25 May, AIDA and EMPL Committees will organise a hearing on AI and the...