Artificial Intelligence: mid-term insights from the EEI AI@WORK Project 

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Europe’s skills crisis demands a stronger VET strategy 

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European Parliament advances the better regulation agenda 

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New Council recommendation targets labour and skills shortages across the EU 

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Skills Portability as key step toward a single European labour market

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Skills portability

Ceemet, the European employers’ organisation representing the interests of the Metal, Engineering & Technology-based industries:

Represents
200 000
companies
Provides
19M
direct and
40M
indirect jobs

*in the EU 16M direct & 35M indirect 


Is a recognised
EU social
partner

Latest publications

Ceemet Economic Outlook 2023 & 2024

The business outlook has been characterised by a period of severe instability, and it is…

For a more competitive industry in a stronger Europe: a Ceemet perspective

On Thursday 7 September 2023, the employers of the Metal, Engineering and Technology-based (MET) industries,…

Chief Economists Report 2023: A resilient industry confronted with multiple challenges

On 11 May 2023, in advance of the presentation of the European Semester Spring Package,…

Chief Economists Report 2022

We are living through turbulent times for the Metal, Engineering and Technology-based (MET) sector. After…

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30-45 billion euros

estimated short-term cost increase with introduction of two subcontractor tier limitation (Acc. Swedish Entreprise)

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How are European companies using AI in their operations?

Through the European Employers' Institute (EEI)'s AI@Work project, we examine the experience of some European companies - including @Airbus, Miele, and SME Heuille et Fils.

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In a recent paper, Ceemet sets out the priorities MET industries believe must underpin the forthcoming European Strategy for Vocational Education and Training. VET systems are indispensable instruments for battling labour & skill shortages.

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Nearly 75% of SMEs in Europe report difficulty finding the appropriately skilled workforce they need to grow and remain competitive. This skills crisis is due to the fact that Europe doesn't produce enough graduates from higher education & vocational education and training (VET).

The evolving EU regulatory framework places new responsibilities on companies using AI. In May 2025, Ceemet, as coordinator of the EU‑co‑funded AI@WORK project, launched an analysis on the impact of AI on labour markets, company management, & workforce planning.

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