Working conditions

News | Working conditions

October 28th, 2025

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

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.

By Marion Bergermann

Protesters outside the Greek parliament hold banners expressing solidarity and demands for justice and equality in Athens, October 14,2025.

News | Working conditions

October 16th, 2025

Greece: Parliament votes on 13-hour working day

After fierce protests from trade unions and the public, Greek MPs have decided to extend permitted working hours. This would make Greece the first EU country with such a long workday.

By Marion Bergermann

A student is doing an internship at an IT retailer.

News | Work

September 24th, 2025

Internship Directive: Committee defines position

MEPs on the EU Employment Committee have agreed their position on the Traineeships Directive. There was heavy criticism from companies even before the vote.

By Alina Leimbach

A construction worker is standing on scaffolding at a secondary school.

Feature | Public procurement law

September 10th, 2025

Public procurement law reform: What the European Parliament wants

The European Parliament has adopted the own-initiative report on public procurement reform by a large majority. However, the Social Democrats voted against it.

By Alina Leimbach