Services law needs robust application

Social-protection laws hit problems in Commission

A proposal to strengthen European Union law on the social protection of workers has been delayed because of in-fighting within the European Commission.

Call to cut red tape for workers

MEPs will next week call for new rules to make it easier for professionals to have their qualifications recognised across the EU.

Eurozone unemployment at euro-era high

Eurostat says jobless rate is now at 10.2%, while inflation remains stable.

Conditions for the EU's single work permit will vary nationally

Agreement on single work permit, but national governments will retain right to define conditions.

EU aid for sacked Portuguese

Social funds released for workers sacked from Portuguese shoe industry.