EU leaders have 'closely monitored' the 'developments' in Venezuela as of late, expressing their worry for the international order, but failed short of anything else save for a few exceptions. While we certainly should not support Nicolas Maduro's corrupt and repressive quasi-dictatorship, this kind of unilateral action that defies what was left of the international order must also be openly rejected: for its form, its motives, and if nothing else, for the additional dangerous precedent it settles, legitimising open anarchy in the international order.
The EESC Workers' Group stands in solidarity with the two Portuguese trade unions CGTP (General Confederation of Portuguese Workers) and UGTP (Union of the General Workers) who have called for a General Strike on 11 December 2025 to protest against the government's proposed labour law reforms.
On behalf of the Workers’ Group at the European Economic and Social Committee, I want to express our full support with the Italian workers and the CGIL, who are organising a general strike for Friday 12th December.
Today the European Commission has presented the much-anticipated Quality Jobs Roadmap. At a time when working people across Europe continue to face uncertainty about the future of their jobs and living standards, this roadmap offers the possibility of a positive step towards a fairer, more secure and future‑proof world of work.
The EESC Workers’ Group welcomes today’s judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on Case C-19/23, confirming the validity of the EU Minimum Wage Directive.
Conference preceded by a joint meeting between the EESC Workers' Group and the S&D Group in the EP
Location
Rue Belliard 99, 1040 Brussels
Brussels
Belgium
The meeting will focus on the impact of geopolitical instability on workers' rights and labour markets in the EU and the impact of increasing defence budgets on welfare state, social security systems and workers' rights.
Jacques Delors Building – Room JDE 62 (Rue Belliard 99, 1040 Brussels)
Brussels
Belgium
Conference co-organised by the EESC Workers’ Group and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) to explore the critical issue of how artificial intelligence and algorithmic decision-making systems are reshaping the workplace, impacting workers’ rights, privacy, and dignity.
