Scarica PDF
Contents: 1. Introduction: the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and its legacy on the regulation of adequate minimum wages. 2. Core objectives and provisions of the AMWD. 3. Enhancing trade union strength and collective bargaining. 4.The competence conundrum beyond Article 153(5) TFEU. 5. A three-steps test. 6. Conclusion: the broader implications of the AMWD.
1. Introduction: the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and its legacy on the regulation of adequate minimum wages
Directive 2022/2041/EU (hereinafter the AMWD) came as a response to growing concerns about wage disparity and in-work poverty within the EU. Rooted in the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), the Directive is part of a broader strategy to promote upward social convergence and ensure that economic disparities do not erode social cohesion. This legislative measure also addresses the structural challenges faced by workers in securing wages that provide a decent standard of living, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to improve living and working conditions. Despite its political nature, the true watershed in addressing such objectives at EU level is constituted by the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR). The Pillar articulates key principles such as fair wages, secure employment, and equal opportunities that have significantly influenced the political agenda of the Von Der Leyen Commission 2019/2024.