Skip to content

Latest news

Social media

📣 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

📣 The first episode of #EurofoundTalks of 2026 is now online! 🔎 In an era where public trust is paramount, this episode looks at the mechanisms that keep the European Union transparent and fiscally responsible. 💬 Host Mary McCaughey sits down with @tonymurphyeca , President of the @euauditors, to discuss the critical role of financial oversight in safeguarding the European project. ☘️ They also discuss the importance of Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union. 🎧 The episode is available to stream now on your preferred platform. #EU2026IE #IrelandEU2026

🏘️ Europe is facing a growing housing affordability crisis that affects people of all ages, but the impact on young people is especially severe. 📉 For many, the consequences go far beyond rent prices. Housing insecurity can shape education choices, job opportunities, household formation, and overall well‑being, both now and in the future. 📊 Our latest report examining the housing situation across the EU shows that young people consistently experience the crisis more acutely than older generations. Those searching for homes in urban centres or tourist hotspots face the steepest challenges.

Contacts