Social affairs: Council gives green light to strengthening European works councils

Negotiators from the EU Parliament and the Council after the agreement on European Works Councils. (European Union)

Employee representatives in EU-wide companies will have more rights in future. Following agreement in the trilogue, the Council has now formally approved the corresponding amendment to the law. This was the final step for it to come into force.

Marion Bergermann

Last updated: 28. October 2025

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