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Publication of the joint position on the recasting of the equal treatment directives
The joint position for the adoption of the directive relative "to the implementation of the equal treatment principle and that of equal opportunities between men and women at work (recasting)...
30 May 2006
Spain: the broad outline of the coming pensions reform
The Spanish government should conclude this week the negotiations with employers and the trade unions on the reform of the retirement pensions system. The agreement should be signed before next 9...
30 May 2006
Germany : the federal employment Agency launches the « apprenticeship day » to fight against the shortage of apprentices’ jobs
While a new controversy broke out in Germany about the recurring shortage of apprenticeship jobs, the federal employment Agency (BA) repeated, on May 29th, its « apprenticeship day », aiming at...
30 May 2006
Netherlands: trade unions opposed to partial opening of the labour market to new EU workers
The Federation of Dutch trade unions (FNV), the largest federation of the country (1,2 million members), said it was opposed to the opening of borders to workers of the new EU Member States. (Réf...
29 May 2006
The EU is still far from the Lisbon objectives in the fields of education and training
The progress done since 2000 by the Europeans systems of education and training towards the objectives laid down in the Lisbon strategy is insufficient, notes an annual report of the European...
29 May 2006
Germany: for the DGB, the fight against decreasing memberships is an absolute priority
The congress of the federation of German trade unions (DGB) gave a progress report on its initiative launched in 2005, to fight against decreasing membership. Six projects were introduced, aimed...
29 May 2006
Germany: trade unions want to revive the debate over the EU Constitution
During his keynote speech, the president of the federation of German trade unions (DGB), Michael Sommer, proposed a revival of the debate over the European Constitution and demanded a harmonized...
29 May 2006
Netherlands: college graduates start working with low wages
The wages of young college graduates beginning their career did not increase in 2005, according to a study of Hay Group. For some diplomas, the level of wages even dropped. (Réf. 06530)
26 May 2006
Great Britain: government unveils the long-awaited pensions reform
The British government presented, last May 25, the last version of its project to reform retirement pensions. Introduced by the Minister for Work and Pensions, John Hutton, the project is largely...
26 May 2006
Germany: the DGB sets out its expectations for labour market reform
Meeting at its congress which began on 22nd May, the federation of German trade unions (DGB) highlighted the plans to reform the labour market, starting with a minimum wage.(Ref. 06526)
25 May 2006
Spain: a status for the civil service
The government and the major trade unions representing the civil service, the UGT, Comisiones Obreras and the CSI-CISF, have signed an agreement on the first civil service status in Spain. (Réf...
25 May 2006
The Austrian Presidency of the EU could create a surprise regarding the draft working time directive
The draft working time directive is on the agenda for the next EU Council of Ministers responsible for Employment and Social Policies, which will take place on 1st and 2nd June. If the latest...
25 May 2006
Dublin Foundation Survey on working time flexibility in companies
The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions has published the results of its large-scale survey (21 000 companies in 21 countries) on the working time flexibility...
25 May 2006
Hungary: agreement is finally concluded at Auchan
After several weeks of negotiations, the management of Auchan in Hungary reached an agreement with employees' trade union. (Ref. 06523)
25 May 2006
Slovakia : seeking new investors after Draexlmaier’s decision to go back on its projet
Minister of Economy and Investment and Trade Development Agency SARIO are looking for new investment project to fill up the gap after German producer of automotive industry supplies Draexlmaier...
25 May 2006
Spain : Braun will close its Catalan factory in 2008
The electrical goods manufacturer Braun, subsidiary of Procter & Gamble since 2005, has announced the gradual closure of its Esplugues Llobregat factory, outside Barcelona. The process should...
25 May 2006
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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
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France: LinkedIn reveals most sought-after HR skills
LinkedIn is revealing the most sought-after HR skills in 2026 in a study to be published on 24 February, which mind RH is previewing. Internal communication, training planning, occupational health...
24 February 2026
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Netherlands: new government seeks to “control” social costs
In his government policy statement to Parliament on 25 February, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced several measures designed to "control" social costs. Notably, he proposed raising the...
5 March 2026
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Germany: accelerated professional integration in sight for asylum seekers
Germany’s interior minister Alexander Dobrindt has announced plans to accelerate the professional integration of asylum seekers in Germany. “The best integration is the one that starts...
23 February 2026
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Spain: a bill to regulate internships
On 3 March, the Council of Ministers approved the bill on the “Status for persons undergoing non-professional practical training in companies”. The text limits the number of interns a company can...
13 March 2026
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EU: co-legislators aim to pivot European Globalisation Adjustment Fund towards restructuring anticipation
On 25 February, the Council of the EU and the Parliament reached an agreement on the Commission’s proposed regulation to expand the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). Under the...
2 March 2026
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Block to slash workforce by nearly half
The news. In his latest shareholder letter, Jack Dorsey, CEO of payment service provider Block (formerly Square), announced plans to slash the company’s workforce “by nearly half, from...
6 March 2026