Crisis advances idea of ​​European minimum wage

In Brussels

A further step towards "fair minimum wages" in the European Union has been taken. The European Commission has launched the second phase of its public consultation to define the contours of this instrument, which has become “ essential ” for economic recovery. Feeling strengthened by the first consultation, launched in January and to which 23 union and employer organizations responded, the executive points out the need to " take additional measures ". Especially since the economic impact of the pandemic has " further consolidated demand for EU action to reduce wage inequality and worker poverty" . It's a " strong political signal», Ensures Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner in charge of employment and social rights, in an interview with Le Figaro and other European media.

Decent standard of living

The issue is social, but also economic, insists the commissioner. " The increase in the lowest wages always has a positive effect on

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