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Eurofound Talks

Eurofound
European Union
Gender Equality
Minimum Wage
Job Quality
Mental Health
Housing Crisis
Digitalization
Climate Change
Welfare State
Labor Market
Social Rights
Occupational Safety
Cyberbullying
Gender Pay Gap
Covid-19
Youth Employment
Green Deal
Demographic Change
Aging Workforce
Housing

Eurofound is a tripartite European Union Agency, based in Dublin. Our role is to provide knowledge to assist in the development of better social, employment and work-related policies. #EurofoundTalks provides insights from our experts on issues impacting people's work and lives throughout Europe and beyond. Give us your feedback at media@eurofound.europa.eu, find out more about our work at https:/... more

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As the climate crisis intensifies, is Europe ready for the heat? In this episode of Eurofound Talks, Mary McCaughey explores the renter’s trap and the growing affordability crisis with experts from the EEA and Eurofound.

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The European Union is navigating a period of profoundtransformation - from the cost‑of‑living crisis to the green and digital transitions, demographic shifts, and geopolitical uncertainty.

At the heart of the EU’s response to these challenges stand... more

In a special video recorded for International Women's Day at the European Parliament’s VoxBox Studios, Maria Walsh MEP and Eurofound’s Barbara Gerstenberger analyse key gender equality findings from the European Working Conditions Survey.

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In this episode Mary McCaughey is joined by senior researcher Eszter Sandor to discuss the results of the 2025 Living and Working in the EU e-survey.

While headline inflation has stabilised at 2.1%, the survey data reveal a continent gripped by chro... more

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Li Andersson
Chair of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee and member of the European Parliament
European Parliament
Episode: Shaping Europe’s social and employment future
Barbara Gerstenberger
Head of the Working Life Unit at Eurofound
Eurofound
Episode: Is work in Europe more stressful for women?
Eszter Sandor
Lead researcher behind the Living and Working in the EU survey series.
Eurofound
Episode: Is financial resilience and trust in Europe faltering?
Tony Murphy
President of the European Court of Auditors
European Court of Auditors
Episode: Making the EU accountable to its citizens
Ioannis Anyfantis
Project Manager at Eu Osha
Eu Osha
Episode: Is AI making work safer?
Dragoș Adăscăliței
Research Officer at Eurofound
Eurofound
Episode: Is AI making work safer?
Carlyne Scalo
Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)
European Institute for Gender Equality
Episode: What is the future for gender equality in Europe?
Maria Jepson
Deputy Director at Eurofound
Eurofound
Episode: What is the future for gender equality in Europe?
Sara Riso
Research manager
Eurofound
Episode: How can we effectively tackle cyberbullying at work?

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Maria Walsh
Host of Eurofound Talks

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Shaping Europe’s social and employment future
Q: Can you explain to us what the Employment and Social Affairs Committee does and why it matters?
The committee works on topics related to employment, the labor market, and social policy, coordinating across member states and financing important initiatives, which makes its work central to shaping EU policy and addressing both social and economic challenges.
Making the EU accountable to its citizens
Q: Would you see agencies like Eurofound being able to facilitate or support you in your work?
Murphy acknowledges that Eurofound has expertise that can aid their auditing work and they have collaborated effectively in the past.
Making the EU accountable to its citizens
Q: Could you just give us a quick overview of what does the institution do and what's your role in terms of supervising the use of EU funds?
Tony Murphy explains that his institution audits EU funds to ensure they are spent as intended, while also evaluating policy implementation.
What future for green jobs in Europe?
Q: Do the initiatives like the Competitive Compass and the Clean and Green Industrial Deal show a return on investment?
Green employment is seen as a key enabler for the green transition, tying directly to achieving climate goals and social opportunities.
What future for green jobs in Europe?
Q: Can you give us an idea of what are these green jobs and what do they represent?
Green jobs are not clearly defined, making it challenging to quantify and analyze them, yet they typically relate to sectors contributing to environmental protection and resource management.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eurofound Talks

What is Eurofound Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on European social and employment policy, drawing heavily on Eurofound's research to illuminate how policies hit the ground for workers and households across Europe. Episodes typically explore topics like minimum wage policy, job quality, gender differences in work, housing affordability, mental health, and the accountability of EU institutions. Guests include Eurofound researchers, policymakers, and high-level auditors who translate complex data into policy implications, often tying survey findings to concrete worker outcomes and democratic legitimacy. The show is notable for its data-driven approach, strong linkage between research outputs and policy debates, and a clear focus on how digitalization, AI, and market shif... more

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2. Barbara Gerstenberger
3. Eszter Sandor
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6. Dragoș Adăscăliței
7. Carlyne Scalo
8. Maria Jepson

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