Latest ELIA News
15
Apr
Where Did the LSCs Go? What the 2025 ELIS Response Rate Tells Us About the Industry Right Now
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- Apr 15, 2025 at 16:03
Welcome to the first article in our ELIS 2025 Discussion Series, where we explore key findings from this year’s European Language Industry Survey. While there are many takeaways to reflect on, we’re starting with an important one: the noticeably lower response rate among Language Service Companies (LSCs).
03
Feb
Getting Lost (and Loving It) in Porto
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- Feb 03, 2026 at 16:19
Porto is a city you can’t rush. The streets are narrow and winding, cafés are everywhere, and people take their time to enjoy life. If you’re coming for ELIA Together 2026, Porto will welcome you slowly, one small moment at a time.
23
Dec
ELIA's Christmas Message from President Anu Carnegie-Brown
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- Dec 23, 2025 at 10:10
As I share this Christmas message with you, I want to start by saying how grateful I am for our wonderful community. Seeing so many of you at events throughout the year has been a real highlight for me. Every conversation and familiar face has been a reminder of just how strong, generous, and supportive our network truly is.
25
Jun
Restoring the Balance: Human Expertise in the AI-Driven Localisation Era
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- Jun 25, 2025 at 08:36
In this final article of ELIA’s 2025 ELIS Discussion Series, we explore the ELIS report's assertion: “The balance between technology and human services is broken.” To unpack that statement, we wanted to explore what's happening to the localisation workflows and why new solutions result in less work—and perhaps also less satisfying work—for humans.
04
Jun
Rejuvenating the Language Services Industry: Who’s Leading the Next Generation of LSPs?
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- Jun 04, 2025 at 08:54
The language services industry is aging. According to the 2025 European Language Industry Survey (ELIS), the median age of LSC respondents is now 55, and 18% are over 60. Meanwhile, despite efforts to reach out to young professionals, those under 30 remain significantly underrepresented.
06
May
Is ISO Certification Still Relevant for LSCs?
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- May 06, 2025 at 14:17
Welcome to the second article in our ELIS 2025 Discussion Series, where we reflect on key findings from this year’s European Language Industry Survey. This edition focuses on ISO certification—a topic that continues to divide opinion across the industry.
24
Mar
Revisiting 2024 and Looking Ahead at 2025
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- Mar 24, 2025 at 16:17
The European Language Industry Survey (ELIS) 2025 results are now available, offering a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trajectory of the industry. Initiated in 2013 by the European Union of Associations of Translation Companies (EUATC), ELIS is now co-organised with ELIA, FIT Europe, GALA, the EMT university network, the European Commission’s LIND group, and Women in Localization.
03
Sep
What Are You Really Selling? Navigating the Complexities of Pricing in the Language Industry
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- Sep 03, 2024 at 17:50
Welcome to the fifth and final instalment of our ELIS Discussion Series, where we delve into the latest insights from the 2024 ELIS Report. In this article, we explore how pricing models and expectations within the language services industry have evolved.
21
Aug
How Are Roles And Recruitment Trends Evolving In The Language Industry?
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- Aug 21, 2024 at 09:05
In our latest article exploring insights from the 2024 ELIS report, Anu Carnegie-Brown, Stephane Hue, and Ursula Steigerwald share their perspectives on recruitment trends and evolving roles within the industry. They discuss the surprising percentage of staff involved in production roles, the implications of decreased recruitment plans, and the emerging roles driven by technology and innovation.
31
Jul
Seniority in Language Services: Hindering Innovation or Harnessing Expertise?
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- Jul 31, 2024 at 07:18
As we continue to dive into the European Language Industry Survey (ELIS) 2024 findings, a notable trend emerges: the average years of service in the industry have increased among both language professionals and companies.