Introduction
摘要
In the twenty-first century, structural transformations in the economy and labour markets have been primarily driven by two converging forces: digitalisation and the green transition. These megatrends—fostered by technological innovation, environmental imperatives, and new forms of economic organisation—are reshaping how work is structured, how employment relations are formed, and how labour is regulated. Across the European Union (EU) and its Eastern and Southeastern neighbours, these developments challenge existing legal frameworks and compel new approaches to social protection, employment governance, and sustainable development.