European Works Councils (EWCs) are bodies that should guarantee employees the right to be consulted on important issues in large multinational companies active in multiple EU countries. However, EWCs have been criticised for being ineffective, on account of unclear definitions, non-dissuasive sanctions and ineffective access to justice. In February 2023, the European Parliament called for legislative action to address the shortcomings identified and strengthen the functioning of EWCs. In response, the European Commission consulted European social partners and put forward a proposal in January 2024 to revise the 2009 directive. The European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs voted its report on 3 April 2024. The committee is expected to vote in December 2024 on a mandate for interinstitutional negotiations. Council adopted a general approach on 20 June 2024. Second edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Every citizen of the Union has the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, subject to the limitations and conditions laid down in the EU Treaties. The Free Movement Directive (Directive 2004/38/EC), which sets out the conditions for exercising the right of free movement in the EU, only applies to EU citizens and their family members if they reside in a Member State of which they are not a national. There are, however, cases where this directive is still applicable by analogy through Article 21 TFEU (EU citizenship) in a Member State of nationality. This comes through the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). There are two main categories of persons to whom the directive is applicable by analogy through Article 21 TFEU: (1) returners, meaning EU citizens who have made use of the right of free movement by residing in a Member State of which they do not have the nationality and move (return) to a Member State where they are a national; and (2) mobile dual EU citizens, meaning persons who have the nationality of more than one Member State and who have made use of their right of free movement. This briefing explains how the case law is applicable and sheds light on issues that remain unclear and which can have major repercussions on the interpretation of EU law. It should be read in conjunction with a previous briefing published by EPRS in 2024 which provides an overview of the free movement of EU citizens and their family members. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Berlin has sacrificed national interests to please Washington, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Guardian has reportedly told its reporters that they can use “virtual wellbeing tools” to help process the US election Read Full Article at RT.com

President Droupadi Murmu embarked the indigenious aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and witnessed the operational demonstration by the Indian Navy at sea on Thursday.

Indian medical colleges are facing scrutiny for a high number of ragging complaints, with over 42% of all complaints received by the UGC's anti-ragging cell coming from these institutions. Despite the severity of the incidents, activists argue that colleges and authorities often fail to take adequate action, highlighting the urgent need for reform and accountability within medical education.

The World Meteorological Organization reports that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record, potentially exceeding the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement. This projection, based on data from January to September, surpasses the previous record set in 2023.

Three alleged gunmen were killed on Wednesday afternoon in a reported shootout with police along the Mosquito Cove main road in Hanover. The  Jamaica Constabulary Force's Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) says about 5:35 p...

Traffic is being diverted off the PJ Patterson Highway following the collision of two trucks near the Toll Gate exit in Clarendon. The police say the collision resulted in the roadway being completely blocked with goods and building materials...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says it is yet to locate two missing fishermen after nine days of searching. The Maritime, Air and Cyber Command of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is conducting search and rescue operations for the men since...

Nissan has said it will axe its global workforce by 9,000 people and reduce production capacity amid sliding sales Read Full Article at RT.com

US tech giant Google has reportedly removed satellite photos that exposed Ukraine’s defensive positions to Russian forces Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president-elect is right to ask the bloc’s European members to spend more, Mark Rutte has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The president-elect is guided by principles that once defied the country’s way of life Read Full Article at RT.com

Residents of Yemassee, South Carolina have been told not to interact with any monkeys after 40 animals escaped from a breeding facility Read Full Article at RT.com

A tornado downed trees on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast during this week’s wicked windstorm, researchers have confirmed.

A Montreal woman says her dream of becoming a nurse was destroyed after she was sexually assaulted by a former supervisor in his office at John Abbott College in 2021 when she was a student.

The Royal Canadian Legion branch in Montreal's Verdun borough meets once a week in a community centre space it rents by the hour, less than 500 metres from the elegant brick building it sold over a decade ago when maintenance costs got too high.

Remembrance Day is just around the corner; however, one Manitoba family says their fallen veteran isn't being remembered - at least not by the Canadian government.

Six people have been arrested during a police operation outside the Robert Guertin Centre in Gatineau, Que., where a homeless encampment has been located for months.

According to the US authorities, the airline allegedly continued violate US export restrictions imposed on Russia

The resident of the borderline Kursk Region explained that her family was rescued by Russian troops

Shiveluch has been assigned a red aviation hazard code, which means that its activity is dangerous for the operation of engines of low-altitude aircraft

«The US authorities didn't even bother to contact us on this matter,» the Russian Embassy pointed out

According to the statement, growing financial expenses and time costs will reduce the profit of the 'diamond pipeline' middle segment almost to zero

Pat McFadden sidestepped three times when asked in an interview to disown jibes previously levelled by colleague David Lammy .

Strictly's Amy Dowden struggled to contain her emotions as she admitted she is 'heartbroken' to have had to pull out of the show and feels she has let her partner JB Gill down. 

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 430 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

According to the US Space Force Vandenberg base, the ICBM test launch validated the readiness, reliability and effectiveness of the US nuclear deterrent

Yelena Ponomaryova pointed out that the documentary dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Nis incident was important for understanding the current global agenda

Security Council State Secretary Alexander Volfovich expressed regret that all peace initiatives and proposals voiced both by the Belarusian president and by the country’s leadership concerning neighboring states «have been left unanswered»

According to Masoud Pezeshkian, Tehran prioritizes relations with Muslim countries and neighboring states, regarding Russia as a neighbor

Kismayo (HOL) — A group of federal lawmakers representing Jubbaland state arrived in Kismayo on Thursday to participate in a consultation meeting convened by Jubbaland leader Ahmed Madobe.