The EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the sixth revision of the carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances directive (CMRD), which updates the rules on exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.

The Council has adopted a regulation that broadens the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to include support for workers at imminent risk of displacement.

EU member states’ representatives confirm provisional agreement on new rules aimed at modernising the coordination of social security systems in the EU. 

The EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on new rules aimed at modernising the coordination of social security systems in the EU.

Council gives the final stamp to the EU talent pool, an EU platform that will help countries facing labour shortages to recruit non-EU jobseekers.

The Council and the Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a proposed regulation that broadens the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to include support for workers at imminent risk of displacement.

The Council has agreed its position on a proposed regulation that broadens the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to include support for workers at imminent risk of displacement.

The Council has agreed its position on the sixth revision of the carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances directive, which seeks to update the rules on exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

The Council has adopted a revising directive that seeks to make the representation of workers in large multinational companies more effective.

The Council has approved conclusions acknowledging the role played by bystanders and professionals in supporting victims and breaking the cycle of violence.

The Council has adopted a regulation that will improve the overall quality of population and housing statistics collected at EU level by establishing a common legal framework for data collection.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, was speaking at the high-level ceremony of the Porto Social Forum in Porto (Portugal) on 19 September 2025.

Council agrees position on simplifying sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost EU competitiveness.

Council adopts its negotiating position on the e-declaration for posted workers.

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a revising directive that seeks to make the representation of workers in large multinational companies more effective.

The Council has adopted a new law to improve collection of labour market statistics on businesses at EU level.

The Council has reached an agreement with the European Parliament on a new law that seeks to improve collection of labour market statistics on businesses at EU level.

The Council has approved conclusions on fostering the social inclusion of persons with disabilities through employment, reasonable accommodation and rehabilitation.

Council gives its final approval to the forced labour ban regulation.

The Council has adopted new rules to improve the working conditions of platform workers and increase algorithmic transparency.