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Belgium: a social pre-agreement for the employees in Volkswagen’s plant in Forest
Over two months and a half after the announcement of the reorganization in VW's plant in Forest, the social agreement is almost settled for workers. On the other hand, on the employees' side...
14 February 2007
Germany: towards a condemnation of the “Volkswagen” law by the ECJ
The Court of Justice to the European Communities' Advocate general presented his opinion on February 13, 2007, in the case opposing the European Commission to Germany regarding the legislation...
13 February 2007
Great Britain: the reform on welfare benefits is going on with single parents and the long term unemployed
A report commissioned by the government gives new directives to follow in order to continue the reform of the welfare state. Aimed at the long term unemployed and singles parents, it offers to...
13 February 2007
Thales : the European works council meets the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission
Taking into account social and industrial risks. At the meeting the members of the European works council (EWC) emphasized the social and industrial risks linked to total or partial cession of...
13 February 2007
Great Britain: the government wants to convert companies to training
The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Minister of Education made a joint call to employers to urge them to sign a "skills pledge" in which they commit to guarantee all their employees an...
13 February 2007
France : court ruling in summary proceedings on precedence of European works council in information/consultation procedure
Transnational character. Overriding the Beiersdorf management, which contested the transnational character of the restructuring, the court based its decision on the document communicated to the...
13 February 2007
Netherlands: Alcatel-Lucent’s unions are thinking of calling for strike
The Dutch union federation (FNV) asked Alcatel-Lucent's management for urgent explanations on the consequences of the large redundancy plan – announced on February 9 – on the Netherlands. The...
13 February 2007
Belgium: the asbestos compensation fund is adopted
The Belgian government decided to create a compensation fund for people hit by an illness caused by asbestos. The fund was adopted as part of the December 27, 2007 Act. The application modalities...
13 February 2007
EU: the future “Rome II” regulation should determine the law applicable to non-contractual obligations regarding liabilities due to collective disputes
Following the European Parliament's second reading, at the end of January, the proposition of the regulation called "Rome II" on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations should be the...
12 February 2007
Finland: the reform on employees’ representation
The Parliament adopted a reform on the law concerning cooperation within private companies. It increases the employers' information and consultation duties regarding employees and their...
12 February 2007
Portugal: the reform of the unemployment benefit makes reorganizations more expensive
The November 3, 2006 government decree 220/2206 reformed the unemployment insurance system and especially includes a disposition which will make it harder, in practice, for companies to part with...
12 February 2007
Poland: the Japanese are stepping into the breach
Toshiba, Bridgestone, and Toyota: the Japanese are stepping on it in Poland. After Suzuki, Isuzu and Sharp, the three companies are opening new factories in which some are planning to import the...
12 February 2007
Bonduelle: the agreement on the setting of a European works council
The management of the French food-processing group Bonduelle, the European union federation EFFAT and the members of the special negotiation group signed, on June 20, 2005, an agreement on the...
12 February 2007
Denmark: the government wishes to appeal to more and more skilled jobs
Denmark is renowned for its very restrictive policy concerning immigration, but in these full employment times, the government is taking initiatives to make the issuing of work and residence...
12 February 2007
Belgium: a measure to enable seniors recently hired to take vacations
A royal decree passed on January 24, 2007 is establishing "senior vacations" to enable employees aged 50 years old and more who are starting up a new activity to enjoy four weeks of vacation, even...
9 February 2007
General Motors : the EMF organised a meeting with trade union coordination group
The European Metalworkers Federation (EMF) invited, the 8 februar 2007, trade unions and workers representatives from the GM Europe plants to Brussels. The EMF expect new reorganizations in the...
9 February 2007
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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: Medef puts forward proposals to improve management quality
On 31 August, Medef, French main employers' organisation, published a practical guide to managerial skills, which it considers to be a driver of economic performance for businesses. Concerned by...
3 September 2026
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AI: uneven integration but a global challenge for the world of work
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business is profoundly transforming the world of work, and some occupations are now under threat. However, the full extent of its effects remains...
11 September 2026
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France: Ministry of Labour unveils plan to accelerate the rollout of AI
On 22 September, the French Ministry of Labour presented a plan named Impulsion IA 2027 aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI by companies and employees. It contains 12 measures applicable from...
22 September 2026
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Germany: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt raises concerns over labour supply and workplace cohesion
The rise of Germany’s far-right AfD, which could soon gain influence over migration policy in Saxony-Anhalt and, following elections on September 20, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as well, is...
15 September 2026
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Netherlands: towards a ban on housing cost deductions from migrant workers’ wages
The news. On September 10, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Hans Vijlbrief (centre-left) sent a letter to the House of Representatives, stating that he intends to prohibit employers...
14 September 2026
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UE: Commission proposes measures to facilitate “fair” worker mobility across the Union
The info. On 15 September, the European Commission adopted a series of measures aimed at encouraging “fair” worker mobility within the EU. It wants to remove the administrative...
16 September 2026