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Denmark: rules on granting of work permits to workers of the new Member States due to be eased
The Danish government proposed on last 28 March a series of initiatives which will make it easier for workers of the new Member States to enter Denmark. Total liberalization is envisaged before...
13 April 2006
Denmark: the government proposes a major overhaul of social protection
After several months of examination and animated debates on the 49 proposals of the Commission on wellbeing, which had been prepared by 9 specialists during 2 years, the Danish government (liberal...
13 April 2006
Germany: the population no longer trusts unemployment insurance and pension plans
According to a survey published on 11April 2006 by the magazine Stern, 73 % of German employees and workers would leave the mandatory modes of retirement insurance and unemployment insurance if...
13 April 2006
Lithuania : higher wages and economic growth do not slow down emigration
Despite better economic conditions, Lithuanians continue to leave the country in order to find work elsewhere. (Ref. 06364)
13 April 2006
Netherlands: decision to open borders to new EU workers is reconsidered
After a debate at the Parliament, on 12 April, the Dutch government reconsidered its decision to open borders, starting 1 January 2007, to the nationals of the new Member States of the European...
13 April 2006
Hungary : the telework should develop in the next years
More and more firms and companies use the advantages of teleworking according to the Ministry of Labor Affairs. The proportion of workers who telecommute can be easily duplicated in the next four...
13 April 2006
Luxembourg: the Minister of Labour wants to promote corporate social responsibility
The Minister for Labour and Employment, François Biltgen, judging that the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is still too shy in Luxembourg, decided, last 4 April, to make companies...
13 April 2006
TNT: over 1000 job cuts in the Netherlands
The postal group TNT announced on 11 April the removal of 1000 to 1100 jobs in six sorting offices. This reorganization involves one third of the workforce and would result in 250 effective...
12 April 2006
Social partners’ answer on the issue of corporate governance
European social partners responded to the consultation launched by the European Commission on company law and governance. Whereas the ETUC defends a model of governorship which would arrange a...
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12 April 2006
Germany: airline miles belong to the employer
Companies have the right to prohibit their employees from using for personal travel the Miles obtained during business trips. This is the judgment (9 AZR 500/05) given on 11 April 11 2006 by the...
12 April 2006
Communication on CSR: interview of Anne Peeters
Following the communication of the European Commission on corporate social responsibility (see our article n°06247), Anne Peeters, deputy administrator of Cedac, an association for research on CSR...
12 April 2006
Czech Republic : Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions set new priorities
Among the organization's new priorities : a new labor code higher wages, and increased participation in major reforms. (Réf. 06358)
12 April 2006
Slovakia : the country will lose competitiveness in the coming years
Labor costs in 2010 could match those of Western Europe, and make some investors leave the country. (Réf. 06357)
12 April 2006
Belgium: a study on telecommuting to help collective bargaining
The ministry for Employment published a study entitled "telecommuting and collective bargaining" intended to help the two sides of industry to negotiate on this topic. This document includes case...
12 April 2006
Germany : companies want to hire more
Since 2001, the prospects as regards employment were never as good as today. But "old" workers' chances of finding a job are still low. These are the main conclusions of a study involving 806 top...
11 April 2006
Publication in Official Journal of the European Union of legislation relating to road transport activities
Further to the vote of the European Parliament in favour to the legislation relating to road transport activities (ref.0693) and its adoption by the Council, 2nd February (06108), both of the...
11 April 2006
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On 17 July 2025, BPCE and its trade unions signed a second agreement on jobs and career management within the banking group. The text places generative artificial intelligence at the core of its...
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Spain: new terms and conditions for in-company training contracts
On 25 November, Spain's Council of Ministers approved a regulation on training contracts. This text defines the terms and conditions for hosting work-study students and interns doing professional...
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EU: Commission issues first recommendation on human capital as part of European Semester
In parallel with the European Semester adopted on 25 November, which proposes guidelines to member states on economic policies for the coming year, the European Commission has adopted an...
25 November 2025
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France: sectors feel economic slowdown to differing degrees
The latest data on France’s occupational sectors (branches professionnelles), covering the year 2023, show how employment trends are shaping workplace dynamics. After a more favourable period for...
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Germany: apprenticeship openings fall sharply in manufacturing and chemicals
From 1 January 2026, Dutch collective agreements for temporary employment agencies will alter the employment conditions of temp workers. Agencies will be required to pay these workers at least the...
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