In a historic move, trade unions and the banking sector in the EU signed a joint declaration in Brussels yesterday, May 14th. This declaration empowers workers to have a seat at the bargaining table in every stage of artificial intelligence's decision-making and implementation process.

In the wake of the upcoming European Parliament election scheduled for 6-9 June, the need for candidates who persistently uphold democratic values has never been more pronounced. Recognising the gravity of this electoral moment, Nordic Financial Unions, in collaboration with its partners, embarked on a mission to highlight and raise awareness surrounding the EU elections.

​​Yesterday, in a pivotal decision, the European Parliament approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), advancing corporate accountability for human rights and environmental impacts. NFU views this directive as an important step forward, albeit a compromised one.