Concerns About Employment Terms from Proposed EU Legislation
May 21, 2026
The European Commission is promoting legislation that impacts employees' working conditions, drawing parallels to the Bolkestein Directive. The General Secretary of SEK, Andreas Matsa, expresses concern that it may cause issues with collective agreements and pensions. If a company is registered in one country but operates in another, employees will be paid under the terms of their country of origin. According to Matsa, this situation could disrupt financial balance in the workforce and lead to inequalities. These concerns echo the backlash experienced during the previous implementation of the Bolkestein Directive.