The German quadrennial works council elections in spring 2026 are approaching. The modern workplace—with matrix structures, platform work, and home office arrangements—raises questions of who is entitled to vote, and where and when an independent establishment (or part thereof) exists. The German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) addressed this latter […] Read More
The UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Saturday that the UN Chief is “gravely alarmed” at the full-scale assault on the city of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, pointing out that the warring parties’ disregard for ceasefire calls is unconscionable. The conflict between the […] Read More
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider a case that would have restricted the use of “bubble” zones around abortion clinics, areas where protesters are not permitted. The court’s decision means that the buffer zones will remain in place. The case under consideration involved Debra Vitagliano, a Catholic […] Read More
