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UNTANGLED

Untangling the impacts of technological transformations, globalisation and demographic change to foster shared prosperity in Europe.

ABOUT

UNTANGLED was a three-year interdisciplinary Horizon 2020 research project (2021-2024) that examined the interconnected trends of globalisation, demographic change and technological transformation, and their effects on labour markets in the European Union and beyond. The project produced over 18 research papers, 6 reports, 5 policy briefs, and an e-book. We invite you to explore this site to find out more about our research results and the policy recommendations they inspired.

NEWS

UNTANGLED STUDY PUBLISHED IN STRUCTURAL CHANGE AND ECONOMIC DYNAMICS

Robert Stehrer’s Project UNTANGLED paper on the impact of ICT and intangible capital accumulation on employment growth and labour income shares in value added has been published in the journal Structural Change and Economic Dynamics.

TO EASE EU LABOUR SHORTAGES, POLICIES SHOULD ATTRACT, INTEGRATE MIGRANTS

Migration can play a crucial role in addressing labour shortages in the European Union if protections and support systems are improved for both internal and external migrants, scholars from the EU-funded Project UNTANGLED say. The researchers recommend adopting financial incentives to support mobility; improving recognition of foreign qualifications; and facilitating access to citizenship.

EUROPE SHOULD PRIORITISE ACTIVE POLICIES TO FIGHT LABOUR SHORTAGES

Policymakers in the European Union should address labour-market challenges by prioritising active, targeted measures to increase workforce participation and employment, attract and integrate migrants in crucial sectors such as healthcare, and fight gender discrimination, researchers from the Project UNTANGLED recommend.