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flag EU court upholds minimum wage directive, boosting labor rights while allowing national pay autonomy.

flag The European Court of Justice has upheld the EU’s Minimum Wage Directive, affirming its core provisions on collective bargaining and adequate wages, while striking down specific rules on wage criteria and automatic indexing. flag The ruling, issued on 11 November 2025, preserves national autonomy in pay setting but requires member states to ensure wages meet living standards. flag It marks a major victory for labor rights, with Ireland and other nations advancing implementation plans. flag The decision strengthens efforts to combat in-work poverty and social dumping across the bloc.

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