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This event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from European institutions, researchers, and social partners, to discuss how <strong>formalising and supporting domestic and home care work<\/strong> can generate economic, social, and employment benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why This Event is Crucial Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As highlighted by <strong>Aude Boisseuil<\/strong>, General Delegate of EFFE, the economic and social challenges of the <strong>Personal and Household Services (PHS) sector<\/strong> demand urgent attention. With the number of people over 50 requiring long-term care expected to <strong>increase by 21% by 2070<\/strong>, the demand for care services is rapidly growing. At the same time, <strong>undeclared work represents up to 50%<\/strong> of the home care sector, leading to significant <strong>tax losses, poor working conditions, and labour shortages<\/strong>. Without structured policies, many informal caregivers\u2014predominantly women\u2014are forced to leave the workforce, exacerbating gender inequalities and economic pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balancing Work and Family: The Key Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As highlighted by <strong>Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Lebrun<\/strong>, expert in PHS work, the simulator aims to support <strong>better work-life balance policies<\/strong>, allowing individuals\u2014particularly women\u2014to choose between professional careers and caregiving responsibilities. Across Europe, <strong>10 billion hours of care work<\/strong> are outsourced formally or through undeclared labour, while <strong>80% of necessary care<\/strong> is still provided informally by families. Without structured policies, informal caregivers face limited choices and financial instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Tool for Smarter Public Investment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dom&amp;Care Value simulator was developed as an <strong>instrument for policymakers<\/strong> to evaluate how to best allocate public funds to support home and indirect care. The data reveals significant disparities across EU Member States:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In countries like <strong>Belgium and France<\/strong>, where <strong>support policies exist<\/strong>, undeclared work in the sector is limited to <strong>20-25%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In countries without such policies, undeclared work can reach <strong>90%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This lack of formalisation not only affects workers&#8217; rights but also <strong>reduces tax revenues and social security contributions<\/strong>. By supporting formal employment, governments can both <strong>reduce undeclared work and create stable, recognised jobs<\/strong> in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways from the Discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants underlined that the <strong>Dom&amp;Care Value simulator<\/strong> is a practical tool that can be integrated into policymaking, helping Member States <strong>demonstrate the benefits of formalising the home and indirect care sector<\/strong>. By using real data, the simulator provides clear insights into how strategic investments can maximise economic and social returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Miron Podgorean<\/strong>, member of the Cabinet of Executive Vice-President <strong>Roxana M\u00eenzatu<\/strong>, emphasised that while technological advances and online platforms are reshaping labour markets, they also <strong>risk increasing undeclared work<\/strong> and worker vulnerability. Smart investments in the care sector are crucial to prevent this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aude Boisseuil<\/strong> stressed the importance of <strong>social dialogue<\/strong> to improve working conditions but underlined that <strong>Member State support is essential<\/strong>. Without <strong>social protections<\/strong>, domestic and home care work will remain in the informal economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Role of the European Union<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Idoia Mendia<\/strong>, MEP and host of the event, made a strong case for integrating the <strong>domestic and home care sector<\/strong> into EU policies. She emphasised that this sector should be considered one of the key challenges that the European Parliament must address. While care policies remain a <strong>national competence<\/strong>, the EU has a <strong>key role<\/strong> to play. Supporting families with <strong>care subsidies and social incentives<\/strong> has <strong>proven economic benefits<\/strong>, including reducing the impact of aging populations and ensuring <strong>women\u2019s freedom of choice<\/strong> in the labour market. <strong>Collaboration with civil society<\/strong> will be essential in driving these policies forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next Steps: Encouraging the Use of Dom&amp;Care Value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simulator serves as a <strong>starting point for evidence-based policymaking<\/strong>, helping governments and stakeholders <strong>assess the real cost and return on investment of care policies<\/strong>. Key areas of focus moving forward include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthening <strong>financial incentives<\/strong> to encourage formal employment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplifying administrative processes<\/strong> to facilitate legal hiring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhancing social protections<\/strong> to ensure care workers receive fair wages and benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investing in training<\/strong> to professionalise the sector and attract workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining<\/strong> to improve working conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As <strong>Marie B\u00e9atrice Levaux<\/strong>, President of EFFE, reminded, <strong>families are not yet organised as representative bodies in all Member States<\/strong>. Ensuring their voices are heard will be essential to integrating care into <strong>national and European policies<\/strong>. Investing in indirect care is <strong>not just a social necessity but an economic opportunity<\/strong>, with every <strong>\u20ac1 invested generating measurable socio-fiscal returns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.effe-homecare.eu\/en\/dom-and-care-value\/\">Dom&amp;Care Value simulator<\/a> is now available for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to explore. 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