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Europe's ALDE party delivers a poster message to Orbán's government

Europe's ALDE party gives Orbán government a piece of their mind with poster campaign

Real Economy

The adequate EU minimum wage confronted by high inflation in Latvia

In partnership with The European Commission

The minimum wage has recently increased across Europe. In Latvia, it rose by 24% in 2023, the highest increase in the European Union. But is it enough to cope with the rising cost of living?

Slovenia

Thousands of nurses strike over working conditions in Slovenia

Thousands of nurses in Slovenia striked over low salaries and stressful working conditions on Wednesday. The protest rally was organised by the Trade Union of Nursing which coordinates over 6300 Slovenian nurses.

Work

In data: Soaring inflation has pushed minimum wages across Europe down

Real minimum wages fell in most EU member states as inflation reached its highest levels. Where in Europe is feeling this the most?

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Real Economy

Minimum income initiatives helping the EU's most vulnerable households

In partnership with The European Commission

New EU initiatives on minimum income aim to lift the most vulnerable households out of poverty and boost social inclusion.

Economy

European lawmakers expected to approve EU-wide minimum wage

The vote on Wednesday would see the living standards for millions of European workers improved.

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Argentine workers hold 'funeral' for minimum wage

Left-wing social organisations held a demonstration in downtown Buenos Aires where they "mourned and buried" the Argentinean minimum wage.

Europe Decoded

How do EU member states compare on minimum wage?

Three-quarters of EU member states have a minimum wage policy. the other six countries set wages through collective agreements.

Europe News

Agreement on new EU minimum wage law reached in Brussels

EU countries will have to determine their minimum wage based on a basket of household goods and services – taking into consideration the gross median wage.

Kosovo

Kosovo war veterans clash with police in protest for higher pensions

Police used tear gas to prevent around 2,000 demonstrators from entering parliament during a debate.

United Kingdom

Outcry as P&O Ferries boss admits breaking law in sacking nearly 800

Corporate behaviour and government responsibility are under scrutiny after Peter Hebblethwaite told a parliamentary committee the ferry company failed to consult unions.

Germany

Germany to raise hourly minimum wage to €12 by October

The new bill had been a campaign pledge of the country's coalition government.

Work

These are the 10 'most ridiculous' excuses for underpaying UK workers

"The rules don't apply to my business," and other excuses you won't believe some employers told the UK taxman.

Work

Gig work companies have been slated in new Oxford University ranking

Courier service Amazon Flex and cab companies Ola and Bolt scored zero out of 10 for fairness to their workers. How did others fare?

World News

Biden waits as House set to vote on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill

The massive package provides up to $1,400 direct payments to most Americans, extended emergency unemployment benefits and hundreds of billions for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

USA

Joe Biden's €1.5 trillion COVID relief bill passes House vote hurdle

The vote is seen as a crucial victory for President Biden but is likely to run into trouble in the Senate over proposals for a $15 minimum wage.

Europe News

Sweden opposes Brussels proposal for EU minimum wage guarantee

Brussels is proposing to introduce a legal guarantee for a minimum wage in the EU but leave individual countries to determine how much it will be.

Living

Inside the Leicester sweatshops accused of modern slavery

As Boohoo faces an investigation into its factories, we consider the alternatives to fast fashion.

Europe News

The Brief: Consultations begin on EU scheme of minimum wage

EU Commission working out how to propose a cohesive minimum wage plan

Europe News

The Brief: Brussels launches consultation on minimum wage across EU

Ursula Von Der Leyen, commission president, has said that the goal is to stem a “brain drain” from east to west.