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France: Pay transparency implementation deadlines could be eased
With the 7 June 2026 transposition deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive fast approaching, French social partners have yet to see the draft legislation implementing it. The delay has...
16 February 2026
Estonia: minimum wage to rise by 6.8% from 1 April
On 16 February, employers and unions reached an agreement to set the gross monthly minimum wage at €946 in 2026. This represents a 6.8% increase, which should come into effect on 1 April. The...
16 February 2026
France: La Poste signs first agreement on older workers
On 28 January, La Poste signed an initial agreement with three trade unions (CFDT, CGT, FO) on senior employees, focusing in particular on quality of life at work, skills transfer, and equal...
13 February 2026
EU: trade unions express concern over 28th legal regime for companies
The proposed “28th regime” — a single European legal framework for innovative companies — was discussed at the informal European Council on 12 February. “We all agree...
13 February 2026
France: Orano steps up efforts to support sick employees
Nuclear fuel cycle corporation Orano has signed a quality of life and working conditions agreement with unions aimed at strengthening support for employees facing illness. The deal, concluded on 5...
12 February 2026
EU: Parliament backs regulation of subcontracting chains
On 12 February, the European Parliament adopted the Danielsson report on subcontracting chains by 332 votes to 209. The text recognises that the use of subcontracting, particularly for activities...
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12 February 2026
Spain: government and trade unions strike agreement on occupational risk prevention reform
The Spanish government and trade unions have agreed to revise workplace health and safety legislation to extend prevention protocols to cover psychosocial risks, as well as risks linked to climate...
11 February 2026
Solvay’s global digitalisation agreement incorporates issue of AI
On 15 December 2025, chemical company Solvay (9,000 employees) signed an addendum to its 2020 global agreement on digitalisation with its global forum and European works council. “The pace...
11 February 2026
2026 TRENDS — Tackling skills shortages and mismatches
mind HR is analysing the trends that will shape 2026. Skills shortages have become a central challenge for businesses, reflecting deep-seated shifts in the labour market as roles evolve rapidly...
10 February 2026
Italy: government kicks off transposition of EU Pay Transparency Directive
On 5 February, the Italian government approved legislation transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, designed to tackle gender pay discrimination — a particularly acute issue in Italy. The...
10 February 2026
Romania: government imposes strict controls on labour immigration
On 26 January, the Romanian government adopted an emergency ordinance tightening the rules on the recruitment of foreign workers. The measure introduces an official list of labour shortage...
9 February 2026
Germany: standoff over national plan to boost collective bargaining
Under the EU Adequate Minimum Wages Directive, Germany is required to produce an action plan to boost collective bargaining coverage. That plan has stalled, however, after being blocked by the...
9 February 2026
France: Medef publishes guide to support career transitions and retraining
France's largest employer federation Medef has provided its regional representatives with a practical guide designed to support career transitions and retraining. Structured around three key tools...
6 February 2026
EU: Commission wants to facilitate entry of international ‘talent’
In a recommendation published on 29 January, the European Commission calls on member states to take a series of measures to attract and retain international talent. It targets holders of skilled...
6 February 2026
France: social partners’ conference on work, employment, and retirement sets out roadmap
Until the summer, French social partners from both the private and public sectors will hold talks on labour, employment and pensions, with the aim of developing shared positions to inform public...
5 February 2026
ENI incorporates just transition and AI into global agreement
On 13 January, Italian energy group ENI renewed its global agreement on international industrial relations, corporate social responsibility and the just transition with Italian unions CGIL, CISL...
5 February 2026
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France: La Poste to launch negotiations for an AI agreement
Following the lead of firms such as Axa, Syensqo globally, and more recently CDC Habitat, La Poste group management will open negotiations on an AI regulation agreement during the first half of...
5 March 2026
Crédit Agricole is to adopt stricter rules on remote work from mid-March onwards. The rules will be tightened for employees, but the maximum number of days working remotely will remain unchanged.
29 January 2026
The three representative trade unions at Orange France have until 10 December to validate an agreement on gender equality, work–life balance and anti-discrimination measures. While the text...
8 December 2025
In 2025, for the first time, the universal registration documents of major European companies contain the sustainability reporting required by the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...
31 October 2025
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France: CDC Habitat defines a framework and means for social dialogue on AI
In an agreement signed on 23 February with trade unions, the subsidiary of CDC (Caisse des dépôts et consignations) Habitat (10,800 employees) guarantees that AI solutions will only...
23 February 2026
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France: La Poste to launch negotiations for an AI agreement
Following the lead of firms such as Axa, Syensqo globally, and more recently CDC Habitat, La Poste group management will open negotiations on an AI regulation agreement during the first half of...
5 March 2026
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France: bioMérieux’s new disability agreement pivots towards mental health
The news. On 6 January 2026, bioMérieux—an in vitro diagnostics specialist employing 4,400 people in France—signed a new four-year agreement “relating to the employment...
4 March 2026
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Germany: controversial collective bargaining compliance act adopted
On 26 February, the Bundestag approved the Tariftreuegesetz (collective bargaining compliance act), aimed at strengthening collective agreements and tackling social dumping by tying certain public...
26 February 2026
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United Kingdom: launch of consultation on protection against detriment for industrial action
The British government launched a public consultation on 26 February regarding new protections for workers against "detriment" related to industrial action, scheduled to take effect in October...
12 March 2026
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Germany: a wave of redundancy plans in the automotive sector
The latest financial results presented in early 2026 by major German car manufacturers show sharp declines. This collapse in profits has triggered the announcement or confirmation of massive job...
16 March 2026