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"After enduring decades of neoliberal policymaking that advocated for a small state and promoted the market as the primary instrument for efficiently allocating jobs and resources, the welfare state must undergo significant revitalisation, facilitated by the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR).

Understanding the EPSR's impact on equal opportunities, working conditions, and social protection and inclusion is central to addressing the critical socio-economic challenges and the ‘new social risks'.

Given the redesign of the EU economic governance, the start of a new legislature in Brussels in 2024, the upcoming EPSR Action Plan review of 2025, the context of the war in Ukraine, the ‘cost-of-living' crisis, the green and digital transitions, and the splintering of the political landscape, the EPSR and its role as a compass and counter-crisis narrative has never been more important. However, the emphasis on the EPSR and the implementation of its 20 thematic principles is not guaranteed to remain in place.

Additionally, addressing the diverse needs of Member States and ensuring effective coordination between national and EU-level initiatives is essential for successfully implementing the Pillar's objectives, which requires further measures, continuous monitoring, robust enforcement mechanisms, and adequate financial resources.

This policy study offers an analysis of the EU's progress in advancing equal opportunities, improving working conditions and strengthening social protection and inclusion as envisioned by the EPSR, both at the national and European levels. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of social partners and civil society organisations' insights in shaping effective policies and decisions through a “Shadow Social Agenda” for the next legislature. The authors identify key areas requiring intervention, such as education, employment, health and care along the life cycle, and social protection, and highlight new ones where reflection is necessary."

"Migrant workers in the platform labour market are vulnerable to double exploitation. First, as platform workers, they cannot enjoy the protections that employment law provides. Second, they can be subject to exploitation due to their migration and residence status, especially if undocumented.

This Discussion Paper analyses the impact of the European Commission's proposed Directive on improving the working conditions and rights of platform migrant workers. The proposed Directive's positive impact will likely be restricted by migrant employees' bargaining strength and non-EU platform workers' well-founded fears of reprisal. Therefore, targeted improvements to the proposed framework are needed to remove the structural barriers faced by migrant workers when accessing the labour market."

"The rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has prompted widespread discussion on its potential to increase productivity while severely affecting labour markets. In Europe, there has been a huge focus on AI's potential impact on blue and white-collar jobs, knowledge work, and the creative industry. In response, the EU recently approved the AI Act, the first comprehensive regulation related to Artificial Intelligence. This regulation aims to counter the most pressing risks associated with the rise of these new technologies.

The authors of this Discussion Paper illustrate the potential of generative AI to affect blue and white-collar workers by catalysing automation, augmentation, and ‘platformisation' dynamics. Their research aims to promote a constructive dialogue, tackling generative AI's impact on the workforce and labour markets from an intersectional perspective. They put forward concrete policy recommendations to ensure a successful and fair uptake of AI in Europe. Specifically, this Discussion Paper outlines the need to:

Research further the interplay of structural inequalities and the fair distribution of the benefits brought about by AI.
Improve social dialogue ahead of and during the adoption of AI.
Encourage employers to invest in inclusive upskilling and reskilling programmes for their employees."