In 1994 the European Works Councils Directive was adopted. It marked a major breakthrough for workers’ representation at the European level. Twenty years later, however, the outcome of this legal provision remains ambivalent. While around 1,000 multinationals have set up a European Works...

In 1994 the European Works Councils Directive was adopted. It marked a major breakthrough for workers representation at the European level. Twenty years later, however, the outcome of this legal provision remains ambivalent. While around 1,000 multinationals have set up a European Works Council,...