Eberhard Köhler RIP

It is with sadness that we announce the death of our late, esteemed colleague, Eberhard Köhler, who died on 11 February 2022.

Eberhard was one of Eurofound’s first staff members, joining Eurofound just one year after its foundation in 1975, and working in the Agency for 34 years up to his retirement in 2009. 

During his long career, he occupied several positions at Eurofound, notably Head of Unit, Head of Operations and, latterly, Adviser to the Directorate. 

Many of the projects he worked on were ground-breaking and original: research into new forms of work (including part-time work and telework), the survey on employment options of the future, the European guide for virtual companies, the conference series on the ecology of work, and the series of Summer Seminars – initially involving experts from central and eastern European countries and then expanding to include all Member States. 

He will be remembered with respect for his expertise and commitment to the European project and with fondness for the generosity with which he shared that expertise and knowledge with those around him. 

The Eurofound family past and present extends its sincere condolences to Eberhard’s wife and sons at this time.