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Part-Time Work in Europe: Balancing Flexibility and Precarity Part-time work is growing across Europe, with stark differences in how it is experienced: 👩💼 Gender Disparity: Women are far more likely to work part-time (29.3%) compared to men (9.6%). 🌍 Regional Variations: Northern Europe (e.g., Netherlands, Germany): Part-time work often supports work-life balance and is usually voluntary. Southern Europe (e.g., Italy, Spain): It is more often involuntary, linked to underemployment and low-skilled sectors. 🇮🇹 Italy’s Challenge: Over 69% of men and 50% of women in part-time roles would prefer full-time jobs, reflecting significant precarity. While part-time work can promote flexibility ✨, its implications vary greatly across countries, shaped by labour market conditions and economic policies.