The Council of the European Union agreed by a very large majority (23 votes in favour, 2 votes against, 2 abstentions) on a political agreement (‘general approach’) in principle on the proposal for a Directive on adequate minimum wages on Monday 6 December.
“I must say I had some doubts that we would be able to come to this result and now I am very happy this was achieved”, said Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, at a press conference, and he sincerely...