The European Parliament is concerned that the recent minimum income recommendation adopted by the Council won’t enable the EU to reduce poverty by half by 2030. A binding instrument – a directive – could be the right tool.
The minimum interprofessional wage will rise by 80 euros per month by 2023. "A very positive development, although several factors cast a shadow over this news," explains USO Secretary General Joaquín Pérez.
The Commission publishes its initiative to strengthen social dialogue in the EU. The instruments chosen might have no real teeth. However, the initiative includes some potentially interesting elements.
