Conference on undeclared work held in Larnaca

On May 12, 2026, a conference titled 'Addressing undeclared work and promoting fair labor mobility in Europe' took place in Larnaca, Cyprus. The event, held to mark the 10th anniversary of the European Platform tackling undeclared work, was attended by Cypriot Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Marinos Mousiouttas and Executive Director of the European Labour Authority Cosmin Boiangiu. Officials reported that Cyprus has successfully reduced undeclared work from 15% in 2016 to 5% in 2026. Minister Mousiouttas highlighted the importance of European cooperation, noting that Cyprus has participated in 34 coordinated and joint inspections organized by the European Labour Authority. The conference focused on protecting workers' rights, ensuring social protection, and preventing unfair market competition. Both speakers emphasized that addressing undeclared work is essential for social justice, worker dignity, and the integrity of the European labor market.