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ELA completed the second EU-wide cycle of training and information sessions on road transport social legislation. Nearly 1,200 enforcement officers and more than 330 representatives of drivers, operators and social partners from all EU and EEA countries took part in the 2025 programme.

ELA is launching its call for interest for the first half of 2026, inviting national authorities in the EU27 and EEA to take part in its information support activities.

Labour market imbalances across Europe are becoming increasingly severe, with shortages in highly skilled professions such as healthcare, engineering, and IT, alongside surpluses in roles like clerical support and designer-related occupations. Countries such as Malta, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Italy, and Romania report the highest shortages, while Spain, Austria, Latvia, Portugal, and Finland face a significant surplus of workers. Particularly women are disproportionately affected by unemployment risks.

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Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal inspected river cruise ships and freight carriers in September coordinated and supported by the European Labour Authority and the waterborne law-enforcement network AQUAPOL. 78 ships and 82 companies were checked. Over 330 employees were interviewed. Breaches of minimum wage rules, expired visas or long working hours were discovered. Legal proceedings in at least 100 cases were initiated. 

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Third edition with the focus on digitalisation in social security coordination, information provision in road transport. Deadline: 7 June 2024.

Discover essential insights about Europe’s workforce challenges, revealed by the Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) Report.