European Social Charter—political will needed
Robust enforcement of the European Social Charter is key to strengthening workers’ and trade-union rights across Europe.
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Corporate sustainability due diligence—the time is now
After protracted battles, a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence is finally ready for endorsement.
Due-diligence directive: it can’t be unpicked
A key decision is awaited on the directive on corporate sustainability due diligence—facing rearguard corporate resistance.
Will Europe deliver on corporate responsibility?
The EU must enforce mandatory due diligence on corporations and their supply chains and involve workers in its strategy.
Making EU regulation better for all
The stigma attached to democratic EU regulation by the ‘one in, one out’ approach must be replaced by a positive commitment to the common good.
Shaping the future of democracy at work
Action is needed at European level to ensure workers enjoy democracy at work, particularly in the context of digitalisation.
Instilling due diligence in corporate behaviour
Europe must act on its global responsibility to protect human and workers’ rights.