LCAMP actively participated in the third edition of the European Employment and Social Rights Forum, held on 5-6 March 2025 in Brussels. Represented by EARLALL and TKNIKA, LCAMP brought its consortium’s voice to key discussions, continuing its engagement from previous editions.
This year’s Forum, organized by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), focused on the pressing challenges of rising labour and skills shortages across Europe amidst declining productivity. The event served as a platform for opinion leaders, policymakers, businesses, academics, and civil society to discuss strategies for aligning skills development with economic and societal needs.
A key highlight was the launch of the “Union of Skills“, an initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s workforce by enhancing skills matching, fostering cooperation, and supporting training investments to meet labour market demands.
On 6 March, discussions focused on skill needs for future jobs and the impacts of digital, green, and demographic transitions. Experts presented new evidence on evolving occupations and employment shifts due to these transformations. Key topics included estimating workforce demands for the green transition, particularly in sectors like renewable energy, manufacturing, and construction, which employ 30% of the EU workforce. Findings indicated that the EU will need 130,000-145,000 additional skilled workers for wind and solar deployment by 2030, requiring a €1.1-1.4 billion investment in training.
Further insights from DG EMPL and Eurofound analyzed future-oriented occupations, emphasizing labour shortages, job quality, and demographic trends. Studies revealed that 79% of jobs in the EU are relevant to digitalization, the green transition, or addressing labour shortages. However, challenges such as gender segregation in key industries and disparities in training access persist. The discussions reinforced the urgency of strategic investments in education and workforce development to secure Europe’s economic resilience.
