Brussels, 07/07/2008 (Agence Europe) - The revised social agenda adopted by the European Commission last week was welcomed rather coolly by all political actors, civil society and European social partners combined. This agenda certainly notes the advances made in the wellbeing of European citizens but these advantages are, as described by the Secretary General of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), John Monks, “a modest step forward”.
The holistic approach in the social...