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Volkswagen: part of the production of the Spanish site of Landaben will be transferred to Brussels
According to the weekly magazine Der Spiegel, the German management of Volkswagen decided to transfer part of the production of its Polo model from the factory of Landaben, close to Pampelune...
3 July 2006
Spain: Madrid factory inspectors track the employers who abuse of temporary contracts
The factory inspectorate has launched a campaign to fight the abuses involving temporary employment contracts in the Madrid area. Starting July 1st, 123 companies, which are the most likely to...
3 July 2006
Denmark: the employees of Dansk Supermarked want a real CSR policy
After the outcry caused by the broadcasting of a documentary on the working conditions within the chain's Indian suppliers, the employees of the supermarket group Dansk Supermarked are asking the...
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1 July 2006
Slovenia: first collective agreement on wage increases and the refunding of certain expenses
The main trade-union confederation, the federation of free Slovenian trade unions (ZSSS) and the association of Slovenian employers, the Chamber of Commerce and industry and employers of the...
30 June 2006
Germany: the coming health care reform is very criticized
Press review of June 26 to 30, 2006. The two parties of the coalition government should fix, on Sunday July 2, the broad outline of a vast health care reform. Its developments are triggering a...
30 June 2006
Spain: deputies want a framework to encourage CSR
The Spanish Parliament is favorable to the adoption of measures intended to support corporate social responsibility (CSR). Deputies will approve next week the conclusions of the report of the...
30 June 2006
Germany: the Bundestag adopts a shorter version of the «anti-discrimination» law
Facing the criticisms of the Assembly of Länder (Bundesrat-see our article nº 6623), the coalition eased its initial bill "on equal treatment" (Gleichbehandlungsgesetz). The law, which restricts...
29 June 2006
The European social Diary of July 3rd to October 15, 2006
We provide you with a weekly diary on the main events involving social Europe and institutional appointments. You can forward us your schedules of events to the following address...
29 June 2006
Germany: the European Commission requires a modification of rules on workers’ posting
The European Commission asked Germany, on June 29, to put an end to obstacles to freedom of movement and services within the framework of a worker's posting, amenable to a Non-member state. (Ref...
29 June 2006
Eastern and Central Europe are very attractive for foreign investors
According to a yearly study on attractiveness conducted by Ernst & Young, Poland is number one in the region for job creation linked to foreign investments. It is also the most attractive...
29 June 2006
The social programme of the Finnish presidency
The Finnish presidency, which will begin on next July 1st, presented today its programme in the social field. The first purposes will be discussed during the informal Council of the Ministers of...
29 June 2006
Lidl: German trade union Ver.di criticizes the working conditions
The German trade union of services Ver.di published, on Tuesday 27 June, a new "black book on Lidl in Europe", accusing the German discount chain of prospering in Europe "at the employees'...
28 June 2006
Denmark : lack of skilled labor in the country of flexsecurity
More job offers than candidates in many sectors. This year, tens ou thousands of positions will not be filled. The situation is quite critical in Copenhagen. (Réf. 06665)
28 June 2006
Lithuania: number of people earning minimum wage decreased
The latest statistics show that the number of employees earning the minimum wage or less decreased during the year 2005. (Ref. 06664)
28 June 2006
Poland : the reform of Labour inspection ahead
The President of the Republic himself, Lech Kaczynski, former professor of Labour's rights, just brought in a bill before the Parliament. This project aims at guaranteeing the respect of the...
28 June 2006
France : the employer is responsible even without an offence in case of moral harassment
The employer is responsible for the moral harassment schemes committed in his company, even if he did not committed any offence. This is what decided the Court of Cassation in an order that should...
28 June 2006
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Italy: decree-law adopted to increase workplace safety
On 28 October, the Italian cabinet adopted a decree-law on health and safety at work, aimed at preventing and reducing accidents. The text addresses both the powers and actions of supervisory...
4 November 2025
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Spain: already well on the way to pay transparency?
Spain is preparing for the implementation of its national law transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which will take effect on 7 June 2026. The legislation marks another step forward in...
5 November 2025
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Romania: parents of children with disabilities granted up to eight days of remote work per month
On 9 October, the Romanian parliament adopted a bill aiming to bolster support for parents of children with disabilities up to the age of 18. The legislation, which came into force on 12 October...
4 November 2025
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mind RH analysis – Initial findings from CSRD social indicators
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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Italy: European pay transparency directive, a major step forward for businesses
Italy’s labour market continues to suffer from limited pay transparency and a persistent gender pay gap. The forthcoming implementation of the EU pay transparency directive — still awaiting...
14 October 2025
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Netherlands: ING cites AI as it plans to cut around 950 jobs
Dutch bank ING has informed the employment agency UWV that it may cut around 950 jobs by 31 December 2026. In its notification on 20 October, the lender said the planned reductions stem partly...
30 October 2025