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Belgium: the government installs a reference framework on CSR
In Belgium, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is supported by a true political voluntarism. On April 28th, the government adopted a framework of reference on the subject. It shows the will of...
4 May 2006
PSA : first European trade-union co-ordination meeting
Following the announcement by the French car manufacturer PSA Peugeot-Citroen of the closing of its site of Ryton in Great Britain, the European Metalworkers' Federation (EFM) met, last 27 April...
4 May 2006
Spain: the supreme Court validates the double salary scale at Nissan
The supreme court has just confirmed the legality of the double salary scale used by the car manufacturer Nissan Motor Iberica in Catalonia when hiring new employees. This is the end of a long...
4 May 2006
The European Metalworkers’ Federation calls for individual training rights
The European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) has launched a campaign to present its first common demand: the individual right to training. It has circulated a text to its members, inviting them to...
4 May 2006
Poland: the law transposing the “information – consultation” directive is promulgated
The President of the Republic, Lech Kaczynski, promulgated, last 27 April, the law transposing in Polish law the “information consultation” directive of 2002 and making the creation of "works...
4 May 2006
Italy: harsher sentences for manslaughter at work and prohibition of alcohol at work for certain activities
Two important measures relating to health and safety at work appeared in the Italian Official Journal in March. One toughens the sentences in the event of manslaughter or of serious injuries at...
4 May 2006
Germany: the government finally agrees on the bill against discriminations
After months of controversies, the German coalition government succeeded in agreeing, in the night of 1 to 2 May 2006, on a law against discriminations. This text, which will transpose in the...
3 May 2006
The freedom of movement of Community citizens is simplified
Directive 2004/38 relating to the right for EU citizens and members of their families to circulate and remain freely on the territory of Member States was due to be transposed on last 30 April...
3 May 2006
The ECJ validates the European co-operative society and by doing so secures the statute of the European society
Ina ruling of last 2 May, the ECJ rejected the demand for cancellation made by the European Parliament against the regulation on the European co-operative society (ECS). This validation by the...
3 May 2006
Netherlands: cleaning companies under close scrutiny
Following the reinforcement of its checks last year, Dutch factory inspectorates noticed that 1 company out of 5 in the cleaning sector resorted to illegal workers, that is to say 18 % of the...
3 May 2006
Casino: the distribution group will set up a European work’s council
The management of the French distribution group Casino and the trade-union federation UNI commerce opened discussions in order to establish the European work's council. (Réf. 06433)
2 May 2006
Great Britain : civil servants of the national employment service go on strike
Tens of thousands of Job Centre Plus employees went on strike in the UK on 2 May, to protest against a plan to reduce costs and cut jobs. Up to 30000 employees could be affected. (Ref. 06431)
2 May 2006
Germany: the government decides to introduce a parental allowance
To increase the birth rate in Germany, one of the lowest in Europe with 1,34 children per woman, the government of Angela Merkel agreed, in the night of 1 to 2 May 2006, and after weeks of...
2 May 2006
Lithuania : one in every 11 of Lithuanian workers regularly work overtime
According to a survey conducted by “Spinter tyrimai”, one in every 11 Lithuanian workers work overtime. (Ref. 06430)
2 May 2006
Hungary: patients’ freedom of movement is gradually implemented with neighbooring countries
Thanks to the European Union, borders have disappeared in the health system as well: in theory, the citizens of any member state can be cured in any other member state’s health institutions...
2 May 2006
Spain: the reform of the labour law, the bill on gender equality and the reorganizations at Volkswagen-Landaben were closely followed in newspapers
Press review from 24 to 30 April 2006. The negotiation on the reform of the labour law, the consultation on a preliminary draft law on gender equality and the closing of Volkswagen's Landaben site...
2 May 2006
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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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Import bans on forced labor products are multiplying
Under pressure from new US tariffs, many countries have presented texts in recent weeks to ban the import of products made with forced labor. A real breakthrough for workers' rights or a mere...
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France: EDF served formal notice for failure to comply with its sustainability due diligence obligations
The news. On 23 September, Greenpeace France announced that it had served EDF with a formal notice for failure to comply with its sustainability due diligence obligations due to the risks of harm...
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24 September 2026
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Slovakia: a bill to “clarify” personal data protection measures
The news. The Slovak government approved a bill on personal data protection on August 26, 2026. This text aims to clarify existing regulations regarding employees’ rights and...
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7 September 2026