Lithuania - Union opposes “28th regime” - May 31, 2026

The Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation (LPSK), supporting the position of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), has addressed the Minister of Economy and Innovation regarding the European Commission’s proposed so-called “EU Inc.” / 28th regime regulation. LPSK emphasises that the current proposal poses a serious threat to workers’ rights, collective bargaining, and the stability of national labour law systems across Europe. According to LPSK, one of the greatest risks is that large multinational companies could choose this regime in order to circumvent national labour standards. The organisation also criticises the so-called “country of origin” principle, under which employment relations could be governed by the law of the country where the company is registered, regardless of where employees actually work.

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