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EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - While recent economic statistics suggest the European Union is at risk of recession likely to affect jobs, members of the European Parliament were divided in their reaction to the Brussels' social policy package aiming to improve the work conditions of employees. The EU executive presented to the parliament its list of 18 legislative work and employee-protection measures on Tuesday (2... [read full story]                    

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