BusinessEurope, the main lobby group representing employers and business federations across the EU, has called for a "turning point" in European social policy to help "boost competitiveness" and reduce regulatory burdens on companies. In a position paper published on 18 February, the organisation urged EU policymakers to drastically simplify recent labour legislation, including directives on pay transparency, platform workers and working conditions, arguing that administrative complexity is weighing on businesses.
BusinessEurope aims to achieve a 25% reduction in obligations and a 35% reduction for SMEs, “without affecting workers’ rights”. In its position paper dated 18 February, the confederation is calling for “stop-the-clock” legislation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive, postponing its transposition deadline (currently 7 June 2026) by two years.
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Antoine Piel
Section Head at Mind HR