Exploring the context, challenges and possible solutions in relation to the quality of traineeships in the EU
The 2023 evaluation of the 2014 QFT and the 2023 Eurobarometer survey both point to improved quality of traineeships across the EU since 2014, after the adoption of the Recommendation. However, concerns persist regarding trainees’ working conditions, which have not been adequately addressed by national legislation, and the significant variations across Member States and types […]
Shaping tomorrow’s workforce: EU policy priorities for skills
As the European Year of Skills officially concluded on 8th May 2024, skills will remain a key discussion topic over the years to come, paving the way for a ‘Decade of Skills’. This provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on the current understanding of skills and their impact on labour market dynamics and competitiveness, as […]
Analysis of EU-level policies on strengthening collective bargaining and tackling inequality
Confined to a role of ‘supporting and complementing’ Member States’ actions on working conditions and worker representation, the EU’s role in improving national policies in these areas has historically been rather limited. However, since its 2017 launch, the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) has been hailed as a landmark shift in EU social policy. To examine developments in the […]