Briefing - Revision of the European Works Councils Directive: Stronger social dialogue in a multinational context - 01-10-2025
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European Works Councils (EWCs) are bodies that represent EU workers in large European-scale undertakings. EU rules framing their functioning were reviewed in 2009. In response to the Parliament's 2023 legislative-initiative resolution, the Commission put forwBriefing - Revision of the European Works Councils Directive: Stronger social dialogue in a multinational context - 01-10-2025
European Works Councils (EWCs) are bodies that represent EU workers in large European-scale undertakings. EU rules framing their functioning were reviewed in 2009. In response to the Parliament's 2023 legislative-initiative resolution, the Commission put forward a proposal to revise the EWC Directive in January 2024. It sought to clarify the concept of transnational matters, ensure timely and meaningful consultation of workers, and improve EWCs' access to legal remedies and their gender balance. In May 2025, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the revised text, which was approved by Coreper, for the Council, on 28 May and by the Parliament's Employment and Social Affairs Committee on 5 June. The proposal is scheduled for a vote during the October I plenary session. If approved by Parliament, it will then require formal adoption by the Council to become law. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP Read more