Odd social dialogue summit held in Val Duchesse

Today, Commission President von der Leyen and Belgian Prime Minister De Croo co-hosted a long-announced social partner summit in Val Duchesse - an exclusive meeting of questionable format and nature.

CESI EU elections manifesto now available

CESI EU 2024 Election Manifesto is now available. Fostering trade union pluralism in Europe, improvements to the EU Acquis in employment policy and the call for a strong public service agenda are among the key demands of the document.

European Parliament meeting addresses urgent need for better working conditions in the health care sector

Yesterday, MEP Dolors Montserrat and CESI convened a hearing in the European Parliament to address the pressing need for better working conditions for health care workers in Europe.

Event: CESI’s 7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT)

While the EU's primary objective remains to become climate-neutral by 2050, the war has the potential to impact both the European Union's climate change goals and the global efforts to combat climate change.

CESI Secretary General: High hopes in the Belgian Council Presidency

In a personal commentary, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger expresses high hopes in the Belgian Council Presidency.

New ECHR case law on the right to strike in public services

On December 14, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered a judgement of major importance for civil servants in Germany.

Platform economy: One step closer to more decent work

On December 13, the European Parliament and the Council agreed on a new directive to enhance working conditions for individuals involved in the platform economy, potentially granting millions of them access to employment rights.

Merry Christmas! | Wishes from CESI SG Klaus Heeger

"On behalf of CESI, allow me to express my deep gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication."

New position on economic governance

A new position of the Presidium of CESI calls for a revised EU economic governance with more flexibility for investments in the resilience of public services.

CESI@noon on achievements of EU employment policy 2019-2023

CESI's final CESI@noon event edition of the year saw a high level panel with the EC Director General for Employment Joost Korte, the Chair of the EP EMPL Committee Dragos Pislaru, CESI's Secretary General Klaus Heeger and Vice-President Javier Jordán, on the topic 'Mission accomplished? Achievements & open issues of EU employment policy 2019-2023'