Trade unions oppose new EU legislation
May 22, 2026
Trade unions are preparing to mobilize against new legislation from the European Commission aimed at supporting startups, which may affect workers employed outside their home countries. The proposal recalls the Bolkestein Directive, which sparked protests in the past. European trade unionists are concerned that this law could put pressure on wage levels and workers' rights. They argue that such legislation should not be used to support startups at the expense of workers. Lastly, they emphasize that this constitutes a practice of labor dumping.