Over the past decade, average weekly working hours in Europe have decreased, with significant variations across countries. In 2024, the Netherlands had the lowest average at 32.1 hours, while Turkey had the highest at 43.1 hours. Southern and Eastern European countries tend to have longer working hours, while Western and Northern Europe generally report shorter weeks. The decline in working hours is attributed to factors such as the rise of part-time work, increased female labor participation, and technological advancements. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)