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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
Communication on CSR: interview of Anne Peeters
Following the communication of the European Commission on corporate social responsibility (see our article n°06247), Anne Peeters, deputy administrator of Cedac, an association for research on CSR...
12 April 2006
Czech Republic : Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions set new priorities
Among the organization's new priorities : a new labor code higher wages, and increased participation in major reforms. (Réf. 06358)
12 April 2006
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France: government submits draft on pay transparency
On 6 March, the French government sent social partners a draft bill to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The text provides details on the implementation timetable, corporate...
9 March 2026
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Spain: report proposes democratising employee participation
On 2 February, Spanish labour minister Yolanda Diaz presented the conclusions of a report on democracy in the workplace. The document, which calls for employees to be given a say in...
25 February 2026
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Italy: Deliveroo and Glovo targeted by justice over courier working conditions
The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered two of Italy's leading food delivery platforms, Foodinho (Glovo) and Deliveroo, to be placed under judicial administration. According to...
9 March 2026
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Germany: menopause issues finally gain corporate recognition
With 12 million women over 40 in the labour force, German companies and occupational health professionals are beginning to adopt support policies for those affected by menopause-related issues...
19 March 2026
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Valérie Decaux (La Poste): “Our older workers policy is based on individualisation to move beyond age-related-stigmatisation”
La Poste Group (nearly 200,000 employees in France) unveiled its first senior employment agreement in late February. The text outlines measures for early retirement assistance, workplace...
10 March 2026
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Sweden: government delays transposition of Pay Transparency Directive
On 11 March, the Swedish government announced it is postponing the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive. Having originally targeted an entry into force on 1 July 2026, it has conceded a...
16 March 2026