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Here you will find proposals for directives from the Counsil and already passed directives

Proposal for DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Council Directive 92/85/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding . In particular, the proposal extends the minimum length of maternity leave from 14 to 18 weeks. The proposal will contribute to better reconcilation of professional, private and family life.
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Proposal for a Counsil Directive on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliment and of the Counsil on the application of patients' rights in cross-border healthcare
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