Worker victories over gig economy giants
The European Union is challenging gig economy giants, like Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo, by tabling plans that could force them to treat their freelance workers as fully-fledged employees
Coal exit, weed, sovereign Europe: new German govt’s roadmap
The three parties forming Germany's next government have presented their coalition agreement which touches on issues from climate protection, foreign policy and cannabis. What are their plans?
Key policy hurdles on path to new German government
Climate action, debt brakes, minimum wages and wealth taxes -- what are the main obstacles on the road towards establishing a new German government
Spanish PM turns left in coalition with Podemos
Spain's new coalition between PM Pedro Sanchez's Socialists and hard-left Podemos wants to raise taxes for the rich, roll back a reform of labour market laws and raise salaries
Minimum wage awkward pillar of emerging social Europe
The minimum wage was once trumpeted as a key pillar in the construction of a social Europe. But opponents say the policy acts as a drag on competitiveness.