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Commission publishes Single Market Review On December 17 the European Commission published its report: "The Single Market Review: one year on", which is a staff working document ou... (read more) UKREP statement regarding EP vote for Working Time On 17 December the UK Minister for Employment Relations, Pat McFadden, commented on the European Parliament's decision to adopt the Working Time Directive. In his statement, McFadden explained: "Freedom of choice over working hours has op... (read more) Working time victory is Christmas come early, TUC On 17 December the Trade Union Congress organisation commented on the European Parliament's decision to remove Britain's opt-out from the 48-hour limit on the working week. Brendan Barber, the TUC General Secretary, explained: "This is an ... (read more) BUSINESSEUROPE dismay at EP Working Time vote On 17 December BUSINESSEUROPE released a statement regarding the European Parliament's adoption of the Working Time Directive, explaining that the 'deplore' the outcome. The statement continues by claiming that the vote was a missed opportunity to... (read more) Eurochambers dismay at EP Working Time vote On 17 December Eurochambers released a press statement expressing their dismay at the European Parliament’s vote in favour of the working time directive, claiming it to be 'disastrous for the European Economy'. The business organisation believe ... (read more) UEAPME dismay at EP Working Time vote On 17 December the European craft and SME employers' organisation (UEAPME) released a press statement expressing their dismay at the European Parliament’s vote in favour of the working time directive. The statement explains that despite numerous... (read more) CBI reaction to EP Working Time vote On 17 December CBI released a statement regarding the European Parliament’s vote in favour of the Working Time Directive. John Cridland, CBI Deputy Director-Genera explained: “This vote is misguided. Trying to ban people from choosing... (read more) EP vote in favour of Working Time Directive On 17 December the European Parliament voted in favour of the Cercas Report on Working Time. The adopted report states that there must be no exceptions to the 48 hours-maximum working time calculated over a reference period of 12 months and say th... (read more) EP vote in favour of First Strategic Energy Pack. On 17 December the European Parliament voted in favour of the First Strategic Energy package. The plan, which had also won favour with EU Member State leaders last week at their European Summit in Brussels, sets out how the 27 member states will c... (read more) Commission publishes Single Market Review On December 17 the European Commission published its report: "The Single Market Review: one year on", which is a staff working document ou... (read more) |
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