Upcoming on June 8: CESI@noon on psychosocial risks at work
On the occasion of European Mental Health Week 2026, CESI holds an edition of its CESI@noon luchtime debate series on June 8 with MEP Estelle Ceulemans to discuss an upcoming European Parliament legislative initiative report on psychosocial risks at work. Registations are now open.
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BeWell project final conference: Upskilling Europe's health care workers
On Thursday, May 7, the BeWell project final conference took place in Brussels, marking the conclusion of the four-year project, in which CESI was a partner.
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Upcoming on June 8: CESI@noon on psychosocial risks at work
On the occasion of European Mental Health Week 2026, CESI holds an edition of its CESI@noon luchtime debate series on June 8 with MEP Estelle Ceulemans to discuss an upcoming European Parliament legislative initiative report on psychosocial risks at work. Registations are now open.
EU Court of Justice finds Italy in breach of EU law when using fixed-term contracts
Today, the Court of Justice of the EU ruled that Italy’s system for recruiting school administrative, technical and auxiliary staff (ATA) breaches EU legislation on fixed-term work, notably Directive 1999/70/EC.
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CESI event in the European Parliament: Strengthening Europe’s nursing workforce
Today, on the occasion of International Nurses’ Day 2026, CESI organised a high-level conference at the European Parliament on 'Strengthening the nursing workforce in the European Health Union: professional competence, autonomy and sustainable care systems'.
EDRT on people-centred EU defence readiness
Yesterday, CESI held its 9th European Defence Round Table (EDRT), bringing together trade unions, military personnel associations, civil society organisations and EU policy voices to discuss four years of war in Ukraine and the evolution of EU defence policy since February 2022.
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Using the EU to Advance Social Rights in Your Country: A Toolkit
The publication is designed to support trade unions in making practical use of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR).
CESI@noon on algorithmic management at work
Today, CESI held a successful CESI@noon lunchtime debate on 'Artificial intelligence and algorithmic management at work'.
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Upcoming on May 5: 9th CESI European Defence Roundtable (EDRT)
On May 5, CESI will hold its 9th European Defence Roundtable (EDRT) event. Registration is now possible.
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CESI and MKKSz Joint Statement
A joint statement of CESI and its Hungarian member trade union MKKSz on the recent elections in Hungary.
CESI European Parliament breakfast event: Spotlight on challenges in public administrations
Yesterday, CESI held a breakfast event in the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Dennnis Radtke, on employment challenges in public administrations in Europe.
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Hungary votes for Europe
The results from Budapest yesterday evening were striking in their clarity. A comment by CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger.
Upcoming on April 22: CESI@noon on AI at work
Register now for the next CESI@noon edition that will take place on April 22 on the topic of AI at work.
Managing wildfires: CESI supports new EU strategy
Today, the European Commission launched a new Strategy on Integrated Wildfire Risk Management – a vitally necessary initiative to adapt to climate change threats and recurring and increasing cases of wildfires in Europe, especially during summer months.
One Europe, one market - many questions
What did the latest European Summit on competitiveness really deliver?
Workers first: Our agenda in a turbulent Europe
Editorial by Klaus Heeger, CESI Secretary General
Women’s Day 2026: Turning commitments into progress for gender equality
On 8 March, CESI joins the global community in marking the annual International Women’s Day.
“Buy European” must not come at workers’ expense
The EU moves to accelerate industrial investment with new Industrial Accelerator Act.
Priorities for a new EU Delivery Act
CESI published its priorities for a planned new EU Delivery Act, as part of a public consultation by the European Commission.
March 3 – European Day for a Work-free Sunday
A joint statement of the European Sunday Alliance on the 2026 European Day for a Work-free Sunday, celebrated on March 3.
Skills portability initiative: Our perspective
CESI published a new consultation contribution of CESI Youth on a European Skills Portability Initiative.
Rethinking Europe’s VET strategy
As part of a social partner consultation, CESI published a new European VET Strategy
The competitiveness of a social Europe
Opinion piece by CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
New position on affordable housing
CESI Youth has adopted a new position on the recently published European Affordable Housing Plan.
Building future-ready civil protection workplaces in Athens
At CESI’s eQualPRO event in Athens, stakeholders exchanged on how digitalisation and artificial intelligence are transforming civil protection services and how social dialogue can help ensure fair, inclusive and future-ready workplaces.
EU Quality Jobs Act must bring tangible improvements for workers
As the European Commission consults on the scope and direction of a new EU Quality Jobs Act, CESI stresses that new measures must bring tangible improvements for workers in Europe, reconciling decent jobs with boosted competitiveness of firms.
CESI Youth at Euronews debate on China-Europe Youth Exchange and Dialogue
Today, CESI Youth spoke at a Euronews debate on ‘Building the Future Together: China-Europe Youth Exchange and Dialogue’.
New EU public procurement rules must contribute to quality jobs
As the European Commission consults on a revision of EU public procurement rules, CESI stresses that mandatory social safeguards are needed at the EU level to prevent social dumping for workers through public contracts in Europe.
Addressing gender equality in the digital and AI era
CESI organised a conference in Luxembourg in the framework of eQualPRO, under the title “Equality at work in Europe: honouring the past, shaping the present, building the future.”
CESI@noon on affordable housing
As rents and real estate prices continue to skyrock, CESI Youth held a CESI@noon lunchtime debate on possible EU measures for more affordable housing.
Revision of EU Carcinogens Directive must consider health & safety for firefighters
CESI urges a consideration of the heath & safety for firefighters in the current revision of the Directive Carcinogens Directive 2004/37/EC.
From Nuremberg to Caracas: Reason, power and Europe’s choice
Opinion article by CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger.
Europe’s Affordable Housing Plan: Essential for young workers and the EU at large
The EU’s Affordable Housing Plan is a first step towards tackling the housing crisis, which disproportionately affects young workers across Europe.
Looking back, moving forward | Editorial of SG Klaus Heeger
CESI SG Klaus Heeger reviews major political and social developments at the close of the year and looks ahead with confidence to the challenges of 2026.
Conference on equality policies in Spain
CESI, with the support of its Spanish member CSIF, organised a conference in Madrid to discuss EU gender equality policies and their implementation in Spain.
Urgent call by European civil society to the European leaders and the leadership of the EU
As a proud member of the European Movement International (EMI), CESI fully supports the urgent call to defend democracy, uphold fundamental rights and the rule of law, and strengthen the EU’s capacity to act in the face of geopolitical challenges.
The EU Green Deal and Automotive Package: Competitiveness alongside innovation
A responsible EU Automotive Package under the Green Deal is needed to safeguard jobs, industry and Europe’s competitiveness.
eQualPRO in Poland: Advancing gender equality in the digital age
CESI organised a national conference in Poland under the eQualPRO project, focusing on gender equality in the context of digitalisation and artificial intelligence, with the support of its Polish member WZZ.
Quality Jobs Roadmap: Time to deliver
CESI welcomes the Quality Jobs Roadmap and calls for binding action and tough enforcement to turn it into real gains for workers.
New year, new leadership for CESI Youth
CESI thanks Matthäus Fandrejewski for twelve years of dedicated leadership of CESI Youth and welcomes Antonello Pietrangeli as its new Youth Representative, opening a new chapter for youth representation in CESI.
Spain: CSIF achieves pay rise and reforms
CESI member organisation CSIF has secured a retroactive 2025 pay rise for Spain’s public-sector workers and a multi-year wage deal through 2028. The agreement totals an 11.4% increase and includes wider improvements to working conditions and public services.
FISMIC-CONF.S.A.L. joins CESI
The Italian metal workers trade union FISMIC-CONF.S.A.L. has joined CESI.
End violence against women!
On 25 November, CESI joins organisations worldwide in marking the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Hearing on the application of the Working Time Directive (WTD) in the armed forces
At a high-level hearing organised by the European Commission (DG EMPL and DG DEFIS), CESI presented its views on the application of the Working Time Directive (WTD) to military personnel across the European Union.
Consultation contribution on a new EU Delivery Act
CESI has publised a position on a call for evidence consultation by the European Commission on a new EU Delivery Act.
Develop EU Military Mobility with military staff and workers
According to CESI, the newly presented EU Military Mobility Package needs to be deployed together with military and civilian staff in the armed forces.
Romain Wolff at the DBwV General Assembly
At the re-election of André Wüstner, the President of CESI highlighted the strong CESI–DBwV partnership and stressed that Europe must strengthen its defence capabilities without undermining social standards or the welfare state.
CESI@noon: Tackling health care workforce crises
Yesterday, CESI held a CESI@noon debate on the European Parliament's forthcoming own-initaitive report on an EU health workforce crisis plan.
A turning point: Why the CJEU’s minimum wages ruling matters
By upholding the Minimum Wages Directive, the CJEU has set a clear signal: fair wages and strong collective bargaining are central to Europe’s social future. The judgment empowers governments to lift wage floors and tackle in-work poverty with renewed confidence.
