Development of competencies of social partners and conducting national policy recommendations to enhance the setting up the European Works Councils in Central and Eastern European countries

2026-07-22

"When social partners of other EU countries can already participate in improving the effectiveness of functioning European works councils (EWCs), manage problems and conflicts that have arisen with EWCs, due to changed world of work at European workplaces, meanwhile, Lithuania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Romania aim to urgently raise the awareness and capacities of national social partners and representatives of employees/employers in multinational companies (MNs), so that in participating countries (and throughout CEE region), employees involvement in undertakings (from bottom to top) would be strengthened, ensuring the effective ""move on"" thus EWCs would finally start to be created and developed in CEE region. Additionally EWCs for CEE project aims to identify the needs and requirements to improve effectiveness of establishment of EWCs by conducting comprehensive qualitative research: collecting data, analysing existing practices and taking over the best experience of involved EU level experts, project provide valuable insights for development of improved national policies and regulations related to supporting the setting up of EWCs services in Lithuania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Romania. These national policy recommendations will influence decision-making processes at the national levels and include CEE region. EWCs for CEE project adopts a comprehensive approach for strong move-on for setting up EWCs in CEE region countries, encompassing activities such as: Comprehensive qualitative research, dissemination conferences, EU level training to transfer best practices from EU experts, training seminars and consultations on undertaking level for employees/employers in MNs operating in LT, LV, BG, RO, where the knowledge and awareness are in the order of Necessary Urgency. These components are designed to ensure a lasting impact on target groups and enhance the setting up of EWCs in undertakings. Project is set to be implemented in CEE region: Lithuania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Romania."

Lithuania

2025-10-15