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The Commission's long-awaited proposal for a revised EWC Directive was published on 2 July 2008 as part of a social package including other measures.

On initial assessment the offer is rather disappointing but it could have been worse.

The European trade union movement is closely working together towards a sound improvement during the process in the European Parliament. The aim is to table an improved EWC Directive for agreement by the Council of Ministers before the end of this year.

In order to be successful, it is necessary to continue lobbying MEPs and national governments from all possible sides.

Attached is the Commission's proposal.