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- A 22% gender pay gap across the EU, with women sole practitioners among the most affected;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Income stagnation despite increasing responsibilities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ongoing public procurement barriers, limiting opportunities for young architects and small practices;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Concerns about software market conditions and the rapid emergence of AI tools;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Growing issues related to work\u2013life balance and well-being, particularly among younger professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDuring the Roundtable, the European Commission also announced the development of an EU Artists Charter<\/em> under the Culture Compass for Europe initiative. This forthcoming Charter will define key principles, guidance, and commitments aimed at ensuring fair and sustainable working conditions across the cultural and creative sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nACE remains committed to addressing these challenges and to advocating for fairer, more sustainable, and future-oriented working conditions for architects across Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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