It is action stations for European social partners. The European Commission is effectively gearing up to present its proposals for a “Social triple A” on 26 April. In addition to the expected “European pillar of social rights”, it is also expected to reopen a very controversial dossier on family holidays and working time.
In 2003, the Commission attempted to review the Community rules governing working and break times and, in 2008, extending maternity leave from 14 to 18 weeks....