Structural change
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Employment in the EU’s automotive sector
In 2024, the automotive sector in the EU came to the fore in public and policy discussions. The focus was on the slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales, rising global competition, belated investments in new technologies, and the potential closure of production lines in Europe.
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Gender differences in motivation to engage in platform work
This report describes the employment and social situation of young people in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia – the WB6) and also looks at employment in Türkiye.
It focuses on young people because they were particularly hard hit by COVID‐19. It disrupted the quality and quantity of their education and training, and many lost their jobs. As elsewhere, the crisis disproportionately impacted young people’s well-being in the WB6 and Türkiye.
Housing cracks: Multi-pronged policy approach required
Unaffordable and inadequate housing is a problem throughout the EU. House prices are increasing, rent is going up, interest rates have climbed, even the cost of keeping a house warm has escalated – and disposable income simply cannot keep up. While better-thought-out housing policies are a key part of the solution, aspects of the housing crisis could also be tackled by improving public services, better urban planning and ensuring that social protection benefits reach the people who need them most.Researchers at Eurofound provide expert insights and can be contacted for questions or media requests.
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