Populists Overturn Labor Reforms in Italy
The Five Star Movement and League limit the use of temporary work contracts.
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Italy’s Democrats Split, EU Victory for Macron, Doubts About Syria Strikes
Italy’s Democrats debate whether to negotiate with the Five Star Movement. Experts caution against an attack on Syria.
Posted-Workers Reform a Largely Symbolic Victory for Macron
The changes affect few workers, but the French leader believes they have symbolic value.
Macron a Failure Already?
Calling the French president a failure for doing what he was elected to do makes no sense.
Negotiations for Labor Reform in Netherlands Break Down
Employers and trade unions fail to reach an agreement.
The End of the Working Class and What Comes Next
The working class was a creation of the industrial era. The challenge is finding valuable contributions for it descendants to make.
Macron, Unperturbed by Falling Popularity, Pushes Labor Reforms
The president expects his approval rating to recover once liberalizations bear fruit.
Macron Wins Central European Support for Posted-Workers Reform
The Frenchman argues rules must change to make Europeans feel the EU works for them.
Coal and Steel? Donald Trump Is Living in the Past
The president obsesses about dying industries, but pays no attention to retail and tech.
Merkel’s Plan Strong on Taxes and Spending, Disappointing on Migration
A pledge to raise public investment, but no convincing plan to plug Germany’s skills gap.
Macron Makes Start with Labor Reform in France
The changes aren’t overly ambitious and stand a good chance of being rubber-stamped by parliament.
Dutch Feel Labor Market Liberalization Has Gone Too Far
Even business-friendly liberal parties want more security for workers.
Asscher Unites Dutch Left Against Further Labor Reforms
The Labor Party leader rallies left-wing parties behind a program to protect workers’ rights.
Refinery Strikes Typical of French Labor Relations
It’s not that the French strike more. It’s that when they do, they are louder and adamant.
Parliaments Force Rethink of Workers Directive Reform
Ten Central European nations plus Denmark resist changes that could make their workers less competitive.