Thomas
@setomwork.bsky.social
International Secretary for EU Affairs @unionen.bsky.social
Sweden’s largest trade union and the largest white-collar union in the world.
Member of the @eesc.bsky.social
Sweden’s largest trade union and the largest white-collar union in the world.
Member of the @eesc.bsky.social
Today @eesc.bsky.social I backed a draft opinion to secure a minimum allocation for capacity-building of social partners in the next European Social Fund, correcting @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social’s removal of the current ring-fencing for social dialogue! ✊🇪🇺
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today @eesc.bsky.social I backed a draft opinion to secure a minimum allocation for capacity-building of social partners in the next European Social Fund, correcting @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social’s removal of the current ring-fencing for social dialogue! ✊🇪🇺
🤔 @businesseurope.bsky.social champions “contractual freedom” to fight the EU’s 30-day payment term proposal — yet it’s also pushing for a CSRD value-chain cap that limits what big firms can ask of suppliers.
So… how fundamental is that “freedom” really?
#LatePayments #CSRD #omnibus
So… how fundamental is that “freedom” really?
#LatePayments #CSRD #omnibus
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🤔 @businesseurope.bsky.social champions “contractual freedom” to fight the EU’s 30-day payment term proposal — yet it’s also pushing for a CSRD value-chain cap that limits what big firms can ask of suppliers.
So… how fundamental is that “freedom” really?
#LatePayments #CSRD #omnibus
So… how fundamental is that “freedom” really?
#LatePayments #CSRD #omnibus
💸The Commission has just launched a new pension package, drawing inspiration from countries like Sweden, with the aim of increasing automatic enrolment in workplace pensions, reducing fees, and making pension plans simpler and more affordable!
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💸The Commission has just launched a new pension package, drawing inspiration from countries like Sweden, with the aim of increasing automatic enrolment in workplace pensions, reducing fees, and making pension plans simpler and more affordable!
👏Europaparlamentets budgetutskott har idag godkänt Sveriges ansökan om EU-stöd till de som drabbats av uppsägningarna på Northvolt!
Sveriges största fackförbund @unionen.bsky.social var tidigt ute & krävde stöd!💚
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Sveriges största fackförbund @unionen.bsky.social var tidigt ute & krävde stöd!💚
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
EU budget support for Sweden to help laid-off workers | News | European Parliament
The Budgets Committee votes for EU funding to assist 5,800 former employees at electric-vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt AB in Sweden.
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
👏Europaparlamentets budgetutskott har idag godkänt Sveriges ansökan om EU-stöd till de som drabbats av uppsägningarna på Northvolt!
Sveriges största fackförbund @unionen.bsky.social var tidigt ute & krävde stöd!💚
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Sveriges största fackförbund @unionen.bsky.social var tidigt ute & krävde stöd!💚
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
ℹ️The Council @eu2025dk.bsky.social is set to greenlight its mandate on @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social's revised EGF rules on 1 Dec, paving the way for talks with the EP once @liesbetsommen.bsky.social gets a mandate.
Council: earlier support eligibility, no COM self-approval, +scrutiny & €4M cap/case.
Council: earlier support eligibility, no COM self-approval, +scrutiny & €4M cap/case.
November 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
ℹ️The Council @eu2025dk.bsky.social is set to greenlight its mandate on @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social's revised EGF rules on 1 Dec, paving the way for talks with the EP once @liesbetsommen.bsky.social gets a mandate.
Council: earlier support eligibility, no COM self-approval, +scrutiny & €4M cap/case.
Council: earlier support eligibility, no COM self-approval, +scrutiny & €4M cap/case.
🔻The Court of Justice of the EU has upheld the Directive on MinimumWages but annulled parts of Article 5.
The ECJ found that certain provisions on wage adequacy criteria and indexation mechanisms interfered directly with pay, exceeding the EU’s powers under the Treaties!
The ECJ found that certain provisions on wage adequacy criteria and indexation mechanisms interfered directly with pay, exceeding the EU’s powers under the Treaties!
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🔻The Court of Justice of the EU has upheld the Directive on MinimumWages but annulled parts of Article 5.
The ECJ found that certain provisions on wage adequacy criteria and indexation mechanisms interfered directly with pay, exceeding the EU’s powers under the Treaties!
The ECJ found that certain provisions on wage adequacy criteria and indexation mechanisms interfered directly with pay, exceeding the EU’s powers under the Treaties!
🟡⚖️ Just in! The ECJ has partially annulled the EU #MinimumWage Directive.
Parts of the Directive remain valid, while others have been scraped.
What will this mixed ruling mean for Social Europe?
Parts of the Directive remain valid, while others have been scraped.
What will this mixed ruling mean for Social Europe?
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🟡⚖️ Just in! The ECJ has partially annulled the EU #MinimumWage Directive.
Parts of the Directive remain valid, while others have been scraped.
What will this mixed ruling mean for Social Europe?
Parts of the Directive remain valid, while others have been scraped.
What will this mixed ruling mean for Social Europe?
Has the EU stayed within the limits of the Treaties?
At 9am, the Court of Justice of the EU will decide the future of the Minimum Wage Directive!
A ruling that could shape the future of social Europe. ⚖️🇪🇺
At 9am, the Court of Justice of the EU will decide the future of the Minimum Wage Directive!
A ruling that could shape the future of social Europe. ⚖️🇪🇺
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Has the EU stayed within the limits of the Treaties?
At 9am, the Court of Justice of the EU will decide the future of the Minimum Wage Directive!
A ruling that could shape the future of social Europe. ⚖️🇪🇺
At 9am, the Court of Justice of the EU will decide the future of the Minimum Wage Directive!
A ruling that could shape the future of social Europe. ⚖️🇪🇺
🧑⚖️Big day tomorrow!
🏛️ The #ECJ delivers its long-awaited ruling on the contested #MinimumWage Directive.
Will it strike it down, trim it, or uphold it?
Tune in live at 09:00 👉
curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
🏛️ The #ECJ delivers its long-awaited ruling on the contested #MinimumWage Directive.
Will it strike it down, trim it, or uphold it?
Tune in live at 09:00 👉
curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
Streaming - Court of Justice of the European Union
Court of Justice of the European Union
curia.europa.eu
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
🧑⚖️Big day tomorrow!
🏛️ The #ECJ delivers its long-awaited ruling on the contested #MinimumWage Directive.
Will it strike it down, trim it, or uphold it?
Tune in live at 09:00 👉
curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
🏛️ The #ECJ delivers its long-awaited ruling on the contested #MinimumWage Directive.
Will it strike it down, trim it, or uphold it?
Tune in live at 09:00 👉
curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
Next week, 11 Nov, EMPL votes on Andrzej Bula’s report calling on @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social for legislation on algorithmic management.
BUT: @eppgroup.bsky.social is split.
Next week will show if EMPL wants legislation or not.
BUT: @eppgroup.bsky.social is split.
Next week will show if EMPL wants legislation or not.
November 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Next week, 11 Nov, EMPL votes on Andrzej Bula’s report calling on @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social for legislation on algorithmic management.
BUT: @eppgroup.bsky.social is split.
Next week will show if EMPL wants legislation or not.
BUT: @eppgroup.bsky.social is split.
Next week will show if EMPL wants legislation or not.
Back from inspiring days in Brussels! Great conversations across institutions and backgrounds, from workplace privacy to equality & sustainability.
Ideas were shared, connections made. 🌍🤝
Ideas were shared, connections made. 🌍🤝
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Back from inspiring days in Brussels! Great conversations across institutions and backgrounds, from workplace privacy to equality & sustainability.
Ideas were shared, connections made. 🌍🤝
Ideas were shared, connections made. 🌍🤝
⚖️ 11 Nov: Decision Day: The ECJ will deliver its long-awaited ruling on whether the EU #MinimumWage Directive will stand or be scrapped.
🕘 9:00–9:30
Judgment delivery
🎥 9:45
Judge’s explanation
🕙 After 10:00
Press release & full judgment published
#SocialEurope
🕘 9:00–9:30
Judgment delivery
🎥 9:45
Judge’s explanation
🕙 After 10:00
Press release & full judgment published
#SocialEurope
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
⚖️ 11 Nov: Decision Day: The ECJ will deliver its long-awaited ruling on whether the EU #MinimumWage Directive will stand or be scrapped.
🕘 9:00–9:30
Judgment delivery
🎥 9:45
Judge’s explanation
🕙 After 10:00
Press release & full judgment published
#SocialEurope
🕘 9:00–9:30
Judgment delivery
🎥 9:45
Judge’s explanation
🕙 After 10:00
Press release & full judgment published
#SocialEurope
At the @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu seminar, rapporteur Andrzej Buła said algorithmic management can boost productivity, but mustn’t undermine workers’ rights or add red tape.
His draft INL calls for transparency, human oversight & consultation, and a ban on intrusive monitoring.
His draft INL calls for transparency, human oversight & consultation, and a ban on intrusive monitoring.
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
At the @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu seminar, rapporteur Andrzej Buła said algorithmic management can boost productivity, but mustn’t undermine workers’ rights or add red tape.
His draft INL calls for transparency, human oversight & consultation, and a ban on intrusive monitoring.
His draft INL calls for transparency, human oversight & consultation, and a ban on intrusive monitoring.
🗣️ Au séminaire du @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu, la rapporteure fictive @leilachaibi.bsky.social plaide pour une réglementation générale de la gestion algorithmique du travail dans l’UE, estimant le champ de la directive sur les plateformes est trop étroit.
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🗣️ Au séminaire du @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu, la rapporteure fictive @leilachaibi.bsky.social plaide pour une réglementation générale de la gestion algorithmique du travail dans l’UE, estimant le champ de la directive sur les plateformes est trop étroit.
🚨 Just in! At today’s @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu meeting: On 3 Dec, the Commission will officially adopt @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social’s Quality Jobs Road Map!
This will kick off vital dialogues with workers & employers, paving the way for the legislative push on quality jobs in 2026.
This will kick off vital dialogues with workers & employers, paving the way for the legislative push on quality jobs in 2026.
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🚨 Just in! At today’s @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu meeting: On 3 Dec, the Commission will officially adopt @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social’s Quality Jobs Road Map!
This will kick off vital dialogues with workers & employers, paving the way for the legislative push on quality jobs in 2026.
This will kick off vital dialogues with workers & employers, paving the way for the legislative push on quality jobs in 2026.
🚨 One week to go: On Nov 11 at 09:00, the EU Court will rule on the #MinimumWage Directive.
Will it be upheld, partially struck down, or fully rejected?
A pivotal moment for the Social Europe.
Will it be upheld, partially struck down, or fully rejected?
A pivotal moment for the Social Europe.
November 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🚨 One week to go: On Nov 11 at 09:00, the EU Court will rule on the #MinimumWage Directive.
Will it be upheld, partially struck down, or fully rejected?
A pivotal moment for the Social Europe.
Will it be upheld, partially struck down, or fully rejected?
A pivotal moment for the Social Europe.
ℹ️Reminder: Art. 153(4) TFEU allows Member States to have more protective social measures than stipulated in EU directives.
Rapporteur Jörgen Warborn's @eppgroup.bsky.social anti–“gold plating” line risks contradicting the Treaties & undermining the autonomy of social partners.
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Rapporteur Jörgen Warborn's @eppgroup.bsky.social anti–“gold plating” line risks contradicting the Treaties & undermining the autonomy of social partners.
shorturl.at/a7Bdw
www.europarl.europa.eu
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
ℹ️Reminder: Art. 153(4) TFEU allows Member States to have more protective social measures than stipulated in EU directives.
Rapporteur Jörgen Warborn's @eppgroup.bsky.social anti–“gold plating” line risks contradicting the Treaties & undermining the autonomy of social partners.
shorturl.at/a7Bdw
Rapporteur Jörgen Warborn's @eppgroup.bsky.social anti–“gold plating” line risks contradicting the Treaties & undermining the autonomy of social partners.
shorturl.at/a7Bdw
Done deal! ✅
With today’s adoption of the #EWC Directive by the Council, the ball is now in the Member States’ court!
All supported it, except Latvia.
With today’s adoption of the #EWC Directive by the Council, the ball is now in the Member States’ court!
All supported it, except Latvia.
October 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Done deal! ✅
With today’s adoption of the #EWC Directive by the Council, the ball is now in the Member States’ court!
All supported it, except Latvia.
With today’s adoption of the #EWC Directive by the Council, the ball is now in the Member States’ court!
All supported it, except Latvia.
✅ Today, the Council is set to adopt the revised #EuropeanWorksCouncils Directive, a milestone for the #SingleMarket!
Credit to @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, @eu2025dk.bsky.social & Radtke for getting us here!
➡️ Next: signing, publication & entry into force, then impl. 2027 & appl. by 2028!
Credit to @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, @eu2025dk.bsky.social & Radtke for getting us here!
➡️ Next: signing, publication & entry into force, then impl. 2027 & appl. by 2028!
October 27, 2025 at 7:21 AM
✅ Today, the Council is set to adopt the revised #EuropeanWorksCouncils Directive, a milestone for the #SingleMarket!
Credit to @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, @eu2025dk.bsky.social & Radtke for getting us here!
➡️ Next: signing, publication & entry into force, then impl. 2027 & appl. by 2028!
Credit to @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, @eu2025dk.bsky.social & Radtke for getting us here!
➡️ Next: signing, publication & entry into force, then impl. 2027 & appl. by 2028!
“AI is everywhere, but jobs aren’t disappearing. Yet.”
@unionen.bsky.social’s survey @financialtimes.com shows 2/3 of SE firms use AI but 80% report no staffing change so far!
Next? Efficiency gains & possibly cuts.
“We may be at a turning point.” @brannemo.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3d26...
@unionen.bsky.social’s survey @financialtimes.com shows 2/3 of SE firms use AI but 80% report no staffing change so far!
Next? Efficiency gains & possibly cuts.
“We may be at a turning point.” @brannemo.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3d26...
The AI Shift: where are all the job losses?
A macroeconomic change isn’t clear yet but payroll data shows some types of work are already being displaced
www.ft.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“AI is everywhere, but jobs aren’t disappearing. Yet.”
@unionen.bsky.social’s survey @financialtimes.com shows 2/3 of SE firms use AI but 80% report no staffing change so far!
Next? Efficiency gains & possibly cuts.
“We may be at a turning point.” @brannemo.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3d26...
@unionen.bsky.social’s survey @financialtimes.com shows 2/3 of SE firms use AI but 80% report no staffing change so far!
Next? Efficiency gains & possibly cuts.
“We may be at a turning point.” @brannemo.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3d26...
At today’s inaugural @eesc.bsky.social plenary, Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to equality, highlighting 🌈 stronger #LGBTQI+ rights & announcing 2 major initiatives:
- New Gender Equality Strategy
- EU’s 1st ever Civil Society Strategy, coming by year’s end!
- New Gender Equality Strategy
- EU’s 1st ever Civil Society Strategy, coming by year’s end!
October 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
At today’s inaugural @eesc.bsky.social plenary, Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to equality, highlighting 🌈 stronger #LGBTQI+ rights & announcing 2 major initiatives:
- New Gender Equality Strategy
- EU’s 1st ever Civil Society Strategy, coming by year’s end!
- New Gender Equality Strategy
- EU’s 1st ever Civil Society Strategy, coming by year’s end!
✅Today I voted in favour of an @eesc.bsky.social opinion that champions civil society & social dialogue in candidate countries.
Empowering social partners means strengthening European values at their roots!
link.europa.eu/9DfmpF
Empowering social partners means strengthening European values at their roots!
link.europa.eu/9DfmpF
Strengthening European values in candidate countries by supporting the public service sector and empowering social partners and civil society organisations
Practical informationComposition of the Study GroupCharlotte Rive (Administrator) / Eduardo Francozo (Assistant)ContactsKey pointsThe EESC:- recalls that EU enlargement is not merely a political and i...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
✅Today I voted in favour of an @eesc.bsky.social opinion that champions civil society & social dialogue in candidate countries.
Empowering social partners means strengthening European values at their roots!
link.europa.eu/9DfmpF
Empowering social partners means strengthening European values at their roots!
link.europa.eu/9DfmpF
At yesterday’s Tripartite Social Summit, @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social nailed it: creating quality jobs is about strong social dialogue and broader collective bargaining coverage!
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
At yesterday’s Tripartite Social Summit, @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social nailed it: creating quality jobs is about strong social dialogue and broader collective bargaining coverage!
The European Parliament just rejected the #Omnibus deal on CS3D & CSRD!
Trilogues are now blocked, and a re-vote is scheduled for November.
Trilogues are now blocked, and a re-vote is scheduled for November.
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The European Parliament just rejected the #Omnibus deal on CS3D & CSRD!
Trilogues are now blocked, and a re-vote is scheduled for November.
Trilogues are now blocked, and a re-vote is scheduled for November.
Informal talks between @aliciahoms.bsky.social, @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social & @eu2025dk.bsky.social on the
#Traineeship Directive start 18 Nov. ⚡
Expect tough negotiations, the EP & Council are miles apart, & Member States show little appetite for anything that doesn’t cut or curb EU legislation!
#Traineeship Directive start 18 Nov. ⚡
Expect tough negotiations, the EP & Council are miles apart, & Member States show little appetite for anything that doesn’t cut or curb EU legislation!
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Informal talks between @aliciahoms.bsky.social, @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social & @eu2025dk.bsky.social on the
#Traineeship Directive start 18 Nov. ⚡
Expect tough negotiations, the EP & Council are miles apart, & Member States show little appetite for anything that doesn’t cut or curb EU legislation!
#Traineeship Directive start 18 Nov. ⚡
Expect tough negotiations, the EP & Council are miles apart, & Member States show little appetite for anything that doesn’t cut or curb EU legislation!