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Switzerland: the popular initiative to curb immigration is worrying economic and scientific circles
The Swiss popular initiative aimed at sharply limiting immigration — if necessary by questioning the agreement on the free movement of persons with the EU — is sparking debate in economic...
12 May 2026
Chile: the government proposes an inflation-linked increase in the minimum wage
The news. The Chilean government of José Antonio Kast (far right), the president who took office in March, presented a bill on April 30 to limit minimum wage increases to inflation trends...
12 May 2026
EU: co-legislators seek to postpone the entry into force of obligations related to high-risk AI systems
The news. On May 7, co-legislators reached a political agreement on the digital omnibus, a text aimed at simplifying EU AI regulations. It proposes shifting the entry into force of AI Act...
11 May 2026
Belgium: adoption of measures to make the labour market more flexible
On April 30, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved the labour reforms introduced by the De Wever government. Included in the coalition agreement, these measures aim to make the labour...
11 May 2026
Italy: the “1 May decree” sets out the principles for a “fair wage”
The news. On 28 April, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree-law on labour, which defines the principles for a “fair wage”, using the most representative sectoral...
7 May 2026
Germany: transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive makes no progress
The European Pay Transparency Directive must be transposed into German law by 7 June 2026 at the latest. However, the draft bill promised for January 2026 has still not seen the light of day...
7 May 2026
EU: the Commission submits revised CSRD reporting indicators to consultation
The info. This May 6, the European Commission published the new delegated act for the implementation of the CSRD. Following its revision under the sustainability omnibus directive – which...
6 May 2026
Belgium: the government aims to extend flexi-jobs to all sectors before the summer
The Belgian Council of Ministers approved on April 30, at second reading, a draft bill aimed at extending flexi-jobs—until now limited to the hospitality and catering sector—to all private and...
6 May 2026
ILO proposes a roadmap to strengthen vocational training
The news. In a report published on 5 May, the International Labour Organization outlines the necessary steps to strengthen lifelong learning systems in the face of the skills gap. These are...
5 May 2026
France: Veolia’s agreement on older workers introduces an enforceable right to part-time work from the age of 55
On 27 March, the public services group Veolia (44,000 employees in France) and all the trade unions signed a framework agreement on experienced workers. This agreement, which focuses primarily on...
5 May 2026
China: new provisions to better protect platform workers
The info. On April 26, the Central Committee of the Communist Party and the Chinese government jointly published guidelines urging internet platforms and delivery companies to better protect the...
4 May 2026
Argentina: court ruling keeps labour modernisation law in force
The news. On 23 April, Argentina’s National Labour Appeals Chamber granted suspensive effect to the appeal lodged by the government on 7 April against a court ruling that had blocked a large...
4 May 2026
EU: Commission aims to speed up regulation and streamline legislation
The news. On 28 April, the European Commission unveiled a plan to “modernise” the EU legislative process. This communication, which does not require approval from co-legislators, aims...
29 April 2026
Spain: the government wants to incorporate mental health into occupational risk prevention
On April 28, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved a draft revision of the Law on Occupational Risk Prevention to address the challenges of the digital age and evolving work organizations. Key...
29 April 2026
ILO adopts first-ever conclusions on AI, focusing on industry
The news. On 21 April, governments, employers, and trade unions from the manufacturing sector adopted the International Labour Organization’s first-ever conclusions on AI, decent work, and a...
28 April 2026
Netherlands: Government proposes job retention scheme to tackle crises
The news. The Dutch Council of Ministers unveiled a bill on 24 April designed to support companies facing an exogenous crisis that results in an activity downturn of at least 20% over a two-month...
28 April 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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Greece fifth country to finalise transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive
The info. On 6 July, Greece finalised the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive with the enactment of the law and its publication in the Official Gazette. Most of its provisions...
20 July 2026
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EU: the Commission launches the second phase of consultation on quality jobs
Eight months after the first phase, the European Commission finally launched the second stage of consultation with social partners on 20 July for an initiative on quality jobs expected by the end...
21 July 2026
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Belgium: Government Proposes Annualised Working Time
The news. On 18 July, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved a preliminary draft bill introducing annualised working time, allowing hours to be averaged over a full year rather than on a weekly...
22 July 2026
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Poland: Senate passes workplace psychological harassment bill
The news. On 8 July 2026, the Polish Senate passed a bill aimed at tackling workplace psychological harassment. The legislation clarifies the definition of psychological harassment, or mobbing, in...
13 July 2026
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France : PwC strengthens its diversity policy despite the shadow of Trump
The info. Questioned by mind HR on the HR strategy of the audit and advisory firm PwC regarding AI (7,000 employees), the HR Director of its France and Maghreb subsidiary Sophie Mouhieddine also...
16 July 2026
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Poland: decree sets maximum workplace temperatures
The news. On 9 July, Poland’s Minister of Labour, Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk, signed a decree introducing new obligations for employers during heatwaves. The regulation establishes...
15 July 2026