Council of Europe Archives

07/07/2017

EU wage austerity condemned by Council of Europe

The reduction of the minimum wage for workers under 25 – as part of the austerity programme imposed on Greece by the EU and other creditors – has been condemned as “excessive”, and ...

EU wage austerity condemned by Council of Europe

"With a higher salary I can be more motivated to work better and It would mean that I can then afford to buy something for myself"

Ivan, worker

"Since workers are living on the edge, bigger income will be spent on basic goods to satify basic needs."

Mirsad, journalist

"We contributed to the economy to get better, now is our turn!"

Massimo, worker

"Croatian workers are diligent and wish to and can work a lot if they are properly paid for their work"

Josipa, hotel housekeeper