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A Vanguard for European Defence

Guido Montani

Rising conflicts and EU aspirations for autonomy revive the call for a European defence force

How the EU Can Break Barriers for Disabled Workers

Florian Sanden

Reforming state aid rules could revolutionize the integration of disabled people.

How Trump’s Victory Exposes the Failures of Neoliberalism

Joseph Stiglitz

After decades of inequality and broken promises, voters chose disruption over progress.

Why the Working Class is Turning to the Far Right

Bartosz Rydlinski

Workers feel abandoned by the centre-left. To reclaim their trust, progressives must deliver bold policies and engage directly with their concerns.

Can the EU Export Its Values? How ‘Social Europe’ Shapes Global Labour Standards 

Damian Raess

How the EU’s Social Europe model influences global labour standards through inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Are labour disputes here to stay?

Victoria Cojocariu

Workers across Europe are increasingly dissatisfied with the increased cost of living which is often not matched by their payslips.

The End of the Liberal West

Joschka Fischer

Donald Trump’s reelection marks a critical moment for the global liberal order, forcing Europe to confront its vulnerabilities and redefine its future.

From Trump’s Win to Valencia’s Floods: Is Europe’s New Security Focus Putting Social Justice at Risk?

Christophe Degryse

A new EU agenda prioritizes security, but at what cost to social justice and climate action?

The Ideology of Donald J. Trump

Branko Milanovic

Trump’s ideology blends mercantilism, profit-driven capitalism, anti-immigration stances, and nationalist anti-imperialism.

Is online micromanagement a form of cyberbullying?

Sara Riso

As remote work rises, micromanagement can blur into bullying, impacting employee well-being and workplace culture.

Why Haven’t Full-Time Workers Cut Hours Since the 1980s?

Enrique Fernández-Macías

Full-time workers in Europe still clock the same hours as in the 1980s.

Trump Enters the Lecture Hall: Can Gen Z Save Democracy?

Stefan Braum

With truth under siege, will Generation Z defend democracy or let it fade?

The High-Stakes Gamble of Doing Nothing: Why Business Must Act Now

Stefan Stern

In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, disengagement is a dangerous delusion. Here's why smart leaders know that stepping up.

EU business lobbying on sustainability exposed

Richard Howitt

Ongoing debates about Europe’s Green Deal reveal new evidence of business lobbying’s hidden influence on environmental policies.

Why Europe’s Migration Crisis Starts in Africa

Robert Skidelsky

Europe can’t solve its migration crisis without tackling Africa’s poverty and instability at the source.

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Is financial resilience and trust in Europe faltering?

In this episode of Eurofound Talks, host Mary McCaughey and senior researcher Eszter Sandor unpack the results of the 2025 Living and Working in the EU e-survey. While headline inflation has stabilised at 2.1%, the data reveals a continent gripped by chronic precariousness, with 57% of respondents now at risk of depression. Mary and Eszter explore how this economic insecurity is impacting institutional trust and democratic engagement.
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Is financial resilience and trust in Europe faltering?

In this episode of Eurofound Talks, host Mary McCaughey and senior researcher Eszter Sandor unpack the results of the 2025 Living and Working in the EU e-survey. While headline inflation has stabilised at 2.1%, the data reveals a continent gripped by chronic precariousness, with 57% of respondents now at risk of depression. Mary and Eszter explore how this economic insecurity is impacting institutional trust and democratic engagement.

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Read the book "The Great Unravelling"

The book "The Great Unravelling", edited by Patrick Diamond and Ania Skrzypek, delves into the impact of growing economic interdependence, free trade and technological change, which has led to new forms of political polarisation that seek to capitalise on and exploit the resentments fuelled by the rise of globalisation.
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WSI Minimum Wage Report 2026

Minimum wage policy across Europe has shifted significantly, with many EU countries raising wages above average and anchoring them to adequate living standards. This trend is consolidating as countries increasingly adopt the reference values recommended in the European Minimum Wage Directive — recently upheld by the European Court of Justice.

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The European Employment and Social Rights Forum was back in Brussels and online on 3-4 March 2026

This year’s edition addressed the EU’s response to the challenges many people face today: the rising cost of living, job insecurity, and changes in the labour market. Opinion leaders, policymakers, businesses, academics and civil society are invited to explore bold ideas to support Europe’s greatest strength: its people.

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