Perception of Freelancing and Self-Employment by EU Political Parties

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Centre

Right

Opportunities for a new type of entrepreneurship

(solopreneurs / solo-traders)

Empowerment, resilience and self-sustainment

leading to economic growth

A means to combat unemployment and non-

reliance to state social security

Boost liberalisation of the single market for services

No large capital requirements and easier

investment options (e.g. micro-credit,

crowdfunding)

Enhanced labour market flexibility

Help larger companies become more resource

efficient and agile in times of economic downturn

Heavy administrative burden to become and

remain self-employed

High taxation for the self-employed

New entrepreneurship to replace traditional

small business structures, e.g. family

businesses

Disruption of the old corporate model, level

playing field with larger businesses

Centre

Left

The job creation potential for the unemployed and

disadvantaged

Opportunities for social entrepreneurship and

social innovation

Community participation and interconnectedness

(e.g. coworking spaces)

Opportunities for improved well-being and work-

life balance

Perceived danger for income inequality,

precarious and undeclared work

Bogus self-employment

Providing one’s own health and unemployment

insurance and pension

Inspired by @jowyang “Liberals and Conservatives Both Love & Loathe the Collaborative Economy”