More and more employees are being managed and evaluated by AI and algorithms. The social ministers are holding informal talks on this today. However, not everyone believes that a new law is necessary.
By Alina Leimbach
The European Investment Bank has presented its action plan for affordable housing. It includes an increase in funding and a portal designed to provide a quicker overview of funding opportunities than before.
By Alina Leimbach
To tackle the shortage of skilled workers, the EU aims to improve the recognition of qualifications, among other measures. Employment Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu has presented a strategy outlining how the EU could contribute despite its limited competencies.
By Alina Leimbach
The two think tanks Agora Verkehrswende and Zukunft KlimaSozial are proposing that subsidies for electric vehicles should be staggered according to income in the future and that people who are particularly affected by rising CO₂ prices should receive targeted support.
By Alexandra Endres
A joint European portal for the posting of workers is to be developed in this legislative period. The Internal Market Committee is attempting to obtain sole leadership.
By Alina Leimbach
The Romanian Cosmin Boiangiu has headed the European Labor Authority (ELA) almost from the beginning. In this legislature, he and some others hoped for new competencies for the agency.
By Alina Leimbach
The European Trade Union Confederation criticizes the fact that the Commission has inflated the cost savings from the introduction of the eDeclaration. In an earlier working paper, the amount of projected savings was considerably lower.
By Alina Leimbach
The Minimum Wage Directive has had to be implemented in the EU member states since mid-November. There is now a dispute as to whether this has really been achieved. What the directive has actually achieved is also controversial. But there are also positive effects.
By Alina Leimbach
The European Parliament has adopted its opinion on the employment guidelines of the member states. Key points are minimum income, pension systems and parental leave.
By Alina Leimbach
The Commissioners-designate's answers to the committees' written questions are now available. They explain where they want to set their priorities. An overview of the key areas.
By Manuel Berkel
