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Open Day to mark Eurofound’s 50th anniversary

On Friday 13 June 2025 from 10.00-13.00, Eurofound opens its doors to its neighbours and the local community with an opening address delivered by Regina Doherty, Member of the European Parliament.

This event is an opportunity to discover work on living and working in Europe, tour our premises, and meet and talk to the team, as well as mark Eurofound’s 50th anniversary of supporting better policies for a strong social Europe.

Open Day collaboration & partnerships

A key part of this event is collaboration and partnerships with EU institutions and organisations based in Ireland, including the European Commission Liaison Office, the European Parliament Liaison Office, European Commission Directorate F – Health and Food Safety, European Movement Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Institute of International and European Affairs, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Institute of Art, Design and Technology, (IADT).

Sign up to attend if you are interested in:

  • learning more about our work
  • exploring the grounds of our 17th century Loughlinstown House
  • talking to the team and staff from 21 Member States of the European Union
  • having coffee and cake, and free BBQ lunch
  • visiting the exhibitions of our partners and collaborators

Feel free to recommend this event to a friend, neighbour or colleague. But please note, places are limited!

Watch a video of last year's Open Day here.

29 May 2025
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New data shows significant change in minimum wage landscape across EU

In this episode of the Eurofound Talks podcast series, host Mary McCaughey sits down with Eurofound expert Carlos Vacas Soriano to explore how minimum wages have changed in Europe over the past year, as well as the implications of these shifts.

01 May 2025
Industrial relations and social dialogue
Image Credit: Iván Moreno/Adobe Stock

Eurofound Talks: How can Europe adapt to an ageing workforce?

How can Europe adapt to an ageing workforce? What impediments do older workers face at the workplace? How are changing technologies and job quality influencing the retention of older workers on the labour market? A new episode of the Eurofound Talks podcast series sets out to answer these questions in the context of changing demographics in Europe and the need to make work more sustainable.

10 April 2025
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Strengthening social dialogue for better work and life in the Western Balkans

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European Training Foundation (ETF), and Eurofound are joining forces on 3 April in Tirana for a high-level event focused on promoting effective social dialogue and collaboration in the Western Balkans.

02 April 2025
Industrial relations and social dialogue
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New research warns supporting older workers is now an economic necessity

With Europe’s old-age dependency ratio projected to increase to 52% in 2050, supporting older workers to stay in the workforce for longer is now an economic necessity, according to new research from the EU’s social and employment agency.

31 March 2025
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Michael Healy-Rae leads tree planting at Eurofound to mark Agency’s 50th anniversary

Michael Healy-Rae TD, Minister of State for Forestry, Horticulture and Farm Safety, planted signature native Irish tree species at Eurofound today to mark the Agency’s 50th anniversary, as well as continue efforts from National Tree Week to highlight the vital role of Ireland’s trees, forests, and woodlands in building a greener, more sustainable future.

19 March 2025
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