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EU Initiative to Improve Job Quality

December 8, 2025

The European Commission is initiating consultations with social partners regarding a law to improve job quality in the EU. It highlights that nearly one in five Europeans is employed in low-quality jobs. The European Trade Union Confederation is advocating for better wages and working conditions to reduce poverty and enhance economic stability. The roadmap includes measures to create and maintain quality jobs. There is a consensus on the importance of considering workers' needs in policy-making.