Temporary employment is prevalent in Spain and EU, linked to economic structure and youth vulnerability.
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Many workers in Spain face precarious employment, with temporary contracts being very common; over half of contracts signed in 2024 were temporary. Sociologists note that material living conditions influence this job insecurity across various factors like income and education. In 2023, 17.08% of employed people in Spain had temporary contracts, with Extremadura having the highest rate at 26.7%. While European Union regulations aim to promote permanent employment, recent labor reforms in Spain have reduced temporary contracts by nine percentage points, moving closer to the EU average. However, experts suggest that precariousness transforms rather than disappears, often manifesting as unwanted part-time work for young people. Temporary rates in Spain were 17.4% in Q2 2023, ranking third in the EU. For many, temporary work is a necessity due to not finding permanent roles or only having availability for short contracts. While overall unemployment has decreased in the EU, cyclical fluctuations and seasonal employment remain significant issues, particularly in tourism, construction, and agriculture. Some countries, like Greece, are adjusting unemployment benefits for seasonal workers, though experts advocate for regulating hiring practices over changing subsidy conditions to address job instability.
