EU adopts new pay transparency rules

EU adopts new pay transparency rules

The EU has adopted new rules to address the gender pay gap. Under the pay transparency directive, companies will be required to share information about pay for work of equal value and take action if the gender pay gap exceeds 5%. The directive also includes provisions...
EU agrees on common charger directive

EU agrees on common charger directive

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the proposal for a directive introducing a common charger. The aim of the directive is to introduce a common charging port for a whole range of electronic devices. Having a...
European bodies agree climate law targets

European bodies agree climate law targets

The European council and Parliament agree the EU should be climate-neutral by 2050 and net greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by at least 55% by 2030. Yesterday, 5th May 2021, the European council and the European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional...