ela.europa.eu (April 2026) This report aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the main characteristics of and challenges for the LTC sector in EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (9), addressing primarily issues falling within the institutional mandate of the European Labour Authority (ELA). Drawing on available data, it seeks to provide insight into the sector’s labour market dynamics, workforce characteristics, recruitment practices, employment and working conditions, enforcement of labour mobility and social security coordination rules, and information provision