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Establishment and functioning of European Works Councils - effective enforcement
TA-10-2025-0226 · P10_TA(2025)0226 · PE766.796
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Parliament's amended version of the proposed directive updates rules on European Works Councils and enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights.¶¶ It sets out requirements for establishing councils, informing and consulting workers, and ensuring effective enforcement across member states.
Key points
- The directive amends Directive 2009/38/EC to improve the establishment and functioning of European Works Councils.¶¶
- It strengthens the effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights for employees.
- The text lays down rules for the operation of European Works Councils, including their establishment and functioning.
- It requires member states to ensure effective enforcement mechanisms for these rights.
Who is affected
- European Works Councils and their members, as well as companies operating across EU member states.¶
- Workers and their representatives in transnational companies, who gain stronger information and consultation rights.
- Member states, which must implement and enforce the updated directive.
Legal basis: Article 153(1)(e) in conjunction with Article 153(2)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶