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#EUIndustry & #SocialEurope: What worker guarantees do unions and lawmakers demand to unblock #EUInc ?, by @evikiorri.bsky.social | Euronews
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What worker guarantees do unions demand to unblock EU Inc?
Trade unions say the Commission’s pledge that labour law is “unaffected” does not close loopholes in the flagship 28th regime. Lawmakers cannot agree on how to fix them. #EuXl
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October 29, 2026 at 12:23 PM
etui.bsky.social
Emilio Gabaglio (1937-2024) was undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in Europe’s post-war trade union movement, and at the heart of the struggle for #SocialEurope

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October 26, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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#SocialEurope: #Greek youth, inspired by #France, protest over living conditions and deteriorating public education, by @marinaraf.bsky.social | Le Monde
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Greek youth, inspired by France, protest over living conditions and deteriorating public education
Students, pupils and teachers held protests across Greece on Wednesday, October 21, denouncing staff shortages, outdated infrastructure and the high cost of housing.
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October 22, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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#SocialEurope: #EU set to delay push for cheaper #UK university fees for bloc’s students, by @pmdfoster.bsky.social & @georgewparker.bsky.social | Financial Times
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EU set to delay push for cheaper UK university fees for bloc’s students
Concession could help the two sides finalise a ‘reset’ deal at a summit next month
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October 22, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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#SocialEurope: #EU ministers seek balance between workplace rights and competitiveness in 21st century jobs act, by Zuzanna Stawiska | EUObserver
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EU ministers seek balance between workplace rights and competitiveness in 21st century jobs act
The Quality Jobs Act covers common standards for being able to ‘go home’ and disconnect from remote work, and limits AI's role in recruitment or scrutiny of workers’ performance.
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October 20, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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[Video] #SocialEurope: Youth protests around #Europe multifaceted, says #EU law expert | Euronews
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Youth protests around Europe multifaceted, says EU law expert - PubAffairs Bruxelles
“Europe’s youth protests reflect shared anxieties about jobs and living costs,” EU Law professor Alberto Alemanno tells EuropeToday.
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October 19, 2026 at 10:28 AM
etui.bsky.social
Here's to the year ahead, to bringing the many ideas bubbling up within the Insitute to realisation, and to a more #SocialEurope ✊

Follow us for ongoing work in these many important areas:
October 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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#SocialEurope: Unions threaten legal action over #Brussels red tape bonfire, by Thomas Moller-Nielsen | Rapporteur
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Unions threaten legal action over Brussels red tape bonfire | Rapporteur
European Commission's denunciation of gold-plating "turns EU social law on its head”, union chief warns
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October 14, 2026 at 11:48 AM
etui.bsky.social
Emilio Gabaglio (1937-2024) was undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in Europe’s post-war trade union movement, and at the heart of the struggle for #SocialEurope

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October 12, 2026 at 8:02 AM
etui.bsky.social
Emilio Gabaglio (1937-2024) was undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in Europe’s post-war trade union movement, and at the heart of the struggle for #SocialEurope

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September 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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[Video] #SocialEurope: How successful is #Europe at closing the gender gap between men and women? | Euronews
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How successful is Europe at closing the gender gap between men and women? - PubAffairs Bruxelles
Europe continues to be a global leader when it comes to what is possible for men and women, but huge gaps exist between European countries, and full equality remains a very distant reality.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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#SocialEurope. Unions protest EU Inc law, claiming it threatens labour rights, by @eleonoravasques.bsky.social | Euronews
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Unions protest EU Inc law over labour rights
Unions say the Brussels plan to make it easier to start businesses across Europe could undermine national labour rights and standards. #EuropeNews
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September 24, 2026 at 11:16 AM
etui.bsky.social
#Competitiveness, industrial renewal, and strategic autonomy are now at the centre of the #EU's agenda 🎯

But will these ambitions support the green and social transitions, or become a pretext for #deregulation and a weakening of #SocialEurope?

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Competitive, Green, Social: Can Europe Have All Three?
Andrew Watt explains what the changing political landscape could mean for workers and trade unions – and for the kind of economic model Europe is building.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM
fabianebd.bsky.social
9/11 Gleichzeitig verbindet die Rede Wettbewerbsfähigkeit mit Investitionen in KI und guter Arbeit. Der Quality Jobs Act muss dabei genauso liefern wie die angekündigten AI-Acts #AI #SocialEurope
September 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
setomwork.bsky.social
🔺 @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu’s pact against "gold-plating" runs counter to both the spirit and the letter of #SocialEurope.

EU law sets minimum standards, not maximum ceilings.

Stronger worker protections are not regulatory failures. They are the point!
September 16, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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#SocialEurope - #EU pay transparency: Are job ads finally getting honest about salaries?, by @servetyanatma.bsky.social | Euronews
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EU pay rules promised clearer salaries: Are job adverts delivering?
Only a few EU countries met the deadline for the Pay Transparency Directive. Indeed’s data shows possible changes in the share of job postings that include salary information.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM
peacefullifestyles.bsky.social
8. PEACEFUL LIFETYLES🕊️
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #GreenEurope #Environment #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Energy #Migration #Refugees #SocialEurope #WorkersRights #Labour #Economy #Politics #News #Journalism #EuropeanCulture #Culture #Art #Photography #Travel #TravelEurope #EuropeTravel
September 6, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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#SocialEurope & #EUPolitics: #Swedish election leaves #EU tobacco tax deal in limbo, by Sarantis Michalopoulos & Magdalena Kensy | Euractiv
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Swedish election leaves EU tobacco tax deal in limbo | Euractiv
Lengthy coalition talks could prompt Stockholm to abstain, clearing path to agreement
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August 31, 2026 at 11:06 AM
etui.bsky.social
...the book's editors Slavina Spasova, Dalila Ghailani, Danai Konstantinidou and Ilda Durri reflect on the future of #SocialEurope at a time when geopolitics and #competitiveness threaten to crowd out everything else
August 10, 2026 at 8:01 AM
eesc-president.bsky.social
On #InternationalWorkersDay, we stand in solidarity with all workers and call for fair wages and secure jobs.

Decent work is not just a goal — it’s the way out of poverty, the driver of sustainable growth, and the foundation of #SocialJustice.

#1May #SocialEurope
May 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
eesc-president.bsky.social
Glad to meet again with Yiannis Panayiotou, 🇨🇾 Minister of Labour & Social Insurance, to discuss preparations for #Cyprus' 🇪🇺 Council Presidency in 2026!

From ensuring a socially just #AI to reinforcing workers' rights, the @eesc.bsky.social is ready to collaborate for a stronger #SocialEurope.
February 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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#SocialEurope: Almost one in three #Europeans expect standard of living to decline, survey says, by Vincenzo Genovese & Jakub Janas | Euronews
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Almost one in three Europeans expect standard of living to decline
Rising prices and the cost of living top the concerns in almost all EU countries, according to the new Eurobarometer. In France and Austria, pessimism could be linked to a negative image of the Europe...
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July 1, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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#EUPolitics & #SocialEurope: In Germany, debate heats up over mandatory pension fund component, by @cecileboutelet.bsky.social | Le Monde
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In Germany, debate heats up over mandatory pension fund component
A panel of experts recommends changes to the pension funding system by drawing inspiration from Sweden's model and by gradually increasing years of contributions. Unions have immediately criticized th...
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June 29, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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#SocialEurope: Millions have spare rooms as #Europe's housing crisis grows. Which countries lead?, by @servetyanatma.bsky.social | Euronews
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Which EU countries have the most spare rooms amid the housing crisis?
One in three people in the EU live in under-occupied homes, while housing advocates say policymakers need to expand the supply of affordable, smaller properties.
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June 23, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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[Opinion] #SocialEurope: #Europe needs 'safe social' to protect children online, by Michiel Van Hulten | Euractiv

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Europe needs 'safe social' to protect children online | Euractiv
Until a regulatory body declares them safe to use, Europe has to put an end to the live-testing of dangerous products on children
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June 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM