RECONFIGURING SOCIAL PROTECTION IN THE FACE OF NEW FORMS OF WORK: EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES
RECONFIGURING SOCIAL PROTECTION IN THE FACE OF NEW FORMS OF WORK: EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES

Summary/Abstract: The profound transformations of contemporary labour markets, driven by digitalisation, globalisation, and economic restructuring, have led to the emergence and consolidation of new forms of work. These developments challenge traditional social protection systems, which were primarily designed around standard employment relationships characterised by stability, subordination, and continuous social contributions. This article examines the need to reconfigure social protection frameworks in response to non-standard and platform-based forms of work, with a particular focus on European perspectives. By analysing European Union initiatives, recent legislative developments, and selected national models, the study highlights both the progress achieved and the persistent gaps in social coverage. The article argues that ensuring adequate social protection for workers engaged in new forms of employment requires a balanced approach that reconciles labour market flexibility with social security, inclusiveness, and sustainability. In this context, the European Union plays a pivotal role in shaping a coherent and adaptive social protection model capable of responding to the evolving nature of work.

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