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EU.XL

What worker guarantees do unions demand to unblock EU Inc?

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Business

Workers say AI makes them look more skilled than they are, study finds

A survey of nearly 10,000 employees across Europe and the Americas has found that most believe AI flatters their professional reputation, with 64% admitting they have used it to complete work they could not have done alone, raising an awkward question for managers deciding who to promote.

4 September 2026

Tech News

Why Gen Z may not actually be ready for the workplace

Despite several young workers believing they already possess skills needed for the workplace, many managers and senior leaders think differently.

3 September 2026

Business

Spanish workers spend the equivalent of 231 days paying taxes, study says

Tax Freedom Day fell on 20 August, according to Fundación Civismo. The think tank says the average worker’s tax burden has increased by 54 days since 2018, partly because of higher social contributions and income tax thresholds failing to keep pace with inflation.

Health news

When work hours hurt health

For workers, unpredictable schedules may be more than an inconvenience. New research suggests that large swings in working hours are associated with poorer health — but the effects differ sharply between men and women.

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Business

How Europeans are struggling to balance work and personal time

One in five EU workers say that they are contacted for work reasons beyond normal working hours many times a month, contributing significantly to always-on culture and adding considerable stress.

Europe News

Italian police conduct raids on luxury brands in labour abuse probe

At issue is the near-ubiquitous practice of brands subcontracting work to suppliers that in turn contract to others, ending up with firms who employ Chinese workers in exploitative conditions.

Health news

Spanish strawberries have far fewer pesticides than average

A study by PAN Europe and Ecologistas en Acción has found residues on 88% of strawberries tested in Europe, compared with a far lower rate in Spanish samples.

Europe in Motion

Who is turning the screw on sick leave across Europe?

As Germany moves to clamp down on what the government sees as too many people taking sick leave, how do sick leave pay and medical certificate rules compare across Europe?

Economy

Which jobs are most exposed to extreme heat in Europe?

Construction and agriculture are Europe's most heat-exposed industries, with transport, manufacturing and energy also facing growing disruption as climate change pushes temperatures higher.

Health news

World Cup cooling breaks: Unions say all workers deserve them, too

The European Trade Union Confederation is pressing the European Commission to set a maximum working temperature law, warning that extreme heat now poses a predictable and preventable threat to workers across the continent.

EU.XL

Pay transparency isn't only about women. It exposes more inequalities

The EU's pay transparency rules can help close the gender pay gap and expose how Europe systematically underpays young, migrant, disabled and racialised workers.

EU.XL

Which EU countries fight pay gaps? Transparency rules split the bloc

Only four EU countries have implemented the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, missing the June deadline meant to boost enforcement of equal pay rules across the bloc. Watch the video.

EU.XL

Where in Europe can you see how much your colleagues earn?

Employees in Italy, Malta, Slovakia, and Lithuania can now see salary details, and job postings must include pay information. Most EU countries have not implemented the Transparency Directive, leading to inconsistent compliance. Can you see salary details in your country?

Europe in Motion

Which countries have the most strikes in the EU?

In the early part of 2026, Europe already became the stage for widespread demonstrations, leaving classrooms empty, flights grounded, and medical appointments missed. So, where have workers raised their voices the loudest?

Health news

Nearly a third of Europe's health workers face cancer risks on the job

From X-ray machines to anatomy laboratories, a new study has found that nearly a third of Europe's health and social care workers are regularly exposed to cancer-causing risks.

Turkey

Turkish police fire tear gas and arrest hundreds at May Day rallies

Earlier this week, authorities issued arrest warrants for 62 people, of whom they deemed 46, including journalists, trade unionists and opposition figures, were "likely to carry out attacks."