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    EU agencies deepen cooperation at important time for gender equality in Europe

    Ivailo Kalfin, Eurofound Executive Director, and Carlien Scheele, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) met in Dublin today on the sidelines of Eurofound’s annual Management Board meeting, to discuss latest developments in gender equality in Europe and sign a joint action plan defining future collaboration between the two Agencies.

  • Left to right: Thomas Byrne T.D., Maria Jepsen, and Ivailo Kalfin. Photo © Eurofound 2021, Mary McCaughey

    Future of Europe in the spotlight in discussions between Eurofound and Irish Government

    Eurofound’s Directorate met with Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for EU Affairs, in Dublin today to discuss the evolving role of the Agency in producing timely and relevant research on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment, the labour market and quality of life, as well as its strategic position as the only EU agency based in Ireland.

  • Ivailo Kalfin takes over as Eurofound Executive Director

    Ivailo Kalfin takes over as Eurofound Executive Director

    Ivailo Kalfin begins his mandate as Executive Director of Eurofound today, having been approved by the Eurofound Management Board on 5 March and presenting his priorities for the position to the European Parliament's Employment and Social Affairs Committee on 13 April.

  • A new vision for a gender-equal Europe

    A new vision for a gender-equal Europe

    ​Today, the European Commission presented its strategy for equality between women and men in Europe. The Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 sets out key actions for the next 5 years and commits to ensure that the Commission will include an equality perspective in all EU policy areas.
    Gender equality is a critical component of economic growth and social rights in Europe. In this light, the EU ha

  • Quality of life improving in Malta, but concerning issues on the horizon for young people

    Quality of life improving in Malta, but concerning issues on the horizon for young people

    As Malta celebrates its Independence Day, we mark the day by sharing our research data, findings and analysis to provide a snapshot of living and working conditions in Malta today. Eurofound has been monitoring and reporting on the improvement of living and working conditions in Malta, in comparison to the other EU Member States, since before accession to the EU.

  • Harnessing the future potential of manufacturing in Europe

    Harnessing the future potential of manufacturing in Europe

    Manufacturing is set to be core to Europe’s future. More jobs will be created and growth will increase if certain economic and industrial changes are well managed over the coming years, according to new research from Eurofound.

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    EU, China, US will suffer economically from the re-emergence of protectionism

    The EU, China, the US, Mexico and Canada, are projected to suffer economically from the re-emergence of economic protectionism, and a significant increase in trade tariffs. In the case of the EU, the bloc would experience a 1% contraction in GDP, a 0.3% lower rate of employment, and a 1.1% decrease in imports by 2030, compared to a ‘no new tariffs’ baseline scenario.

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