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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8947

14 May 2005
Contents Publication in full By article 33 / 37
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/working time directive
Reaction to EP decision to gradually scrap opt-out provision

Brussels, 13/05/2005 (Agence Europe) - The European Parliament's decision this week to gradually scrap the opt-out clause from the maximum 48-hour working week is still creating waves in the European political scene, with employers and trade unions (the social partners) hardening their lines. There is the danger of conflict between the EP and the European Commission, despite reassuring noises from Commissioner Vladimir Spidla on Thursday, following his rejection at the plenary of the EP...

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