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The future of labour law
Medel has responded to the consultation about the Green Book of
the European Commission in reference to labour law with a critical text.
Medel's
response draws attention to a context in which the Green Book is
proposed for reflexion. It criticizes the philosophy of the Commission's
project: the modernization of the Labour law can not be limited to the issue of
employment and even less to the question of “Flexisecurity”.
It demonstrates that other approaches are possible by providing concrete
examples. The responses to the questions of the Commission often betray the
often deceitful character of their formulation.
Medel's comments namely make reference to the report " Beyond Employment", facilitated by Mr. Supiot and presented to the Commission in 1999. They also draw on the works of the Council of Europe, which have brought to light the dangers of Flexisecurity for social cohesion.
Barcelona conference on the future of labour law (november 8 and 9th, 2007)
Modernisation of labour law, european perspectives and judicial response (G. Michelini)
Response on consultation on active inclusion in the labour market (february 29th 2008)
Consumer's law
Medel took the initiative of a Seminar in Florence (IT), on the Draft Green Book pertaining to the Acquis Communautaire in the area of consumer law on March 31st, 2007.
Call for Fundamental Rights in the European Union
In the perspective of a simplified treaty of the European Union, Medel launches a call to governments, reminding of the importance of the European Union respecting the European Convention on Human Rights and the adoption of the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Work, Justice, Equality
Today, more than ever, to confront insecurities in a more realistic manner, means to tackle the factors of social disassociation that are at the root of civil insecurity, as well as social insecurity.
This was the subject of a symposium held in Lisbon in January 2002, on the topic: "The Right of Employment in Europe in a Time of Globalization and the Information Society"
Texts of the colloquium :
Social and employment rights in the European Community
Transformation of labour and future of labour law in Europe
Link : European charter of social rights