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Poland: 7,7 billion euros in foreign investments, with 51000 jobs
The results of a study of the Rzeczpospolita daily newspaper, based on the statements of foreign companies to the media and on data listed in 2005 by the Polish Agency for information and foreign...
15 April 2006
SEEurope counts 31 European companies created
The craze of firms for the European Company status (SE) that came into force on October 8th 2004 is still quite relative. Indeed, out of the 31 creations of SE registered by SEEurope, only five...
14 April 2006
Czech Republic: the starting of Toyota-Peugeot Citroën production in Kolin generated a growth of industry
The industrial production in the Czech Republic rose by 11,8% over one year period of time. The main “motor” of this growth was an automobile industry. (Ref. 06372)
14 April 2006
Sweden: most LO members opposed to the financing of the Social democrat Party
According to a recent survey, 61 % of the members of the main Swedish trade-union organization, LO, oppose the federation's financing of the social democrat party. But the trade union's leaders...
14 April 2006
Belgium : measures in favor of gender equality
During « Equal Pay Day », which took place on 31 March, the Council of ministers has approved a series of measures aimed at promoting gender equality when it comes to salaries. In cooperation with...
14 April 2006
Great Britain: more and more pensioners work
More than half of the jobs created in 2005 (85 0000 out of 147 0000) are occupied by people who exceed the retirement age (65 for men, 60 for women). This category, which amounted to around 8 % of...
14 April 2006
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...
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
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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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EU: Commission launches consultation with social partners on quality jobs
On 4 December, the European Commission launched the first phase of consultation with social partners with a view to a European directive on jobs, which is scheduled for the end of 2026. It could...
4 December 2025
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EDF bans alcohol on all its sites
From 1 January 2026, French energy giant EDF (180,000 employees) will prohibit alcohol consumption at all internal and external corporate events, from social gatherings to seminars. The policy...
26 November 2025
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United Kingdom: government scraps plan to introduce ‘day one’ protection against unfair dismissal
The UK government announced on 27 November, in a statement, that it would not be introducing the right to challenge unfair dismissal (without cause) from the first day of employment in its...
3 December 2025
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Poland: bill adopted to amend definition of psychological harassment
On 27 November, the Polish cabinet adopted a draft amendment to the labour code aimed at simplifying the definition of psychological harassment at work, or “mobbing” (Article 94 3)...
4 December 2025
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EU: MEPs demand directive on algorithmic management
Members of the European Parliament have called for a directive on algorithmic management. Such legislation would introduce obligations for companies to inform employees, assess health and safety...
17 December 2025
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Austria: European rules on wage transparency expected to cause a cultural shock
With the gender pay gap in Austria being the second largest in the European Union (18.3%), the Austrian government has promised to introduce a bill next spring to transpose the European directive...
27 November 2025