Publications

This policy brief explores how EU's shift toward climate neutrality is transforming the modern labour market and creating a surge in demand for clean technology occupations. The report uses online job ads to identify essential emerging roles.

How are chambers helping Europe tackle skills shortages and boost competitiveness? Explore 21 inspiring examples from across Europe showcasing apprenticeships, vocational education, entrepreneurship, talent development and workforce upskilling in action.

Across Europe, labour markets continue to face growing imbalances. This annual EURES report explores the situation in 2025 across EU countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, shedding light on persistent occupational shortages and surpluses.

Apprenticeship, being particularly effective in delivering the skills and qualifications that individuals need in today’s economies and societies, has been expanding to new fields: occupations or sectors that have not typically been accessed through apprenticeship training.

Adult learning has lately gained centrality as a focus topic in EU education policies because of its key role in tackling several ongoing demographic, societal, technological, digital, environmental and economic challenges.

The publication addresses the growing vulnerability of adults with low qualifications and skill levels within the EU labour market, in the context of the green and digital transitions, demographic ageing, and rising competitiveness pressures.