On Wednesday 24 January, the European Commission proposed a revision of the 2009 directive on European Works Councils (EWCs), as it had promised the European Parliament it would do by the beginning of 2023, following completion of the consultation of the European social partners (see EUROPE B13113A9). Among other things, it should clarify the concept of transnational matters justifying the consultation of EWCs, ensure that consultation takes place before major decisions are taken, and...