Professor Thorsten Schulten, WSI Institute of Economic and Social Research at the Hans Blöcker Stiftung and Dr. David Rinaldi, FEPS Director of Studies and Policy

Professor Thorsten Schulten, WSI Institute of Economic and Social Research at the Hans Blöcker Stiftung with Dr. David Rinaldi, FEPS Director of Studies and Policy

The episode starts with a look at the consequences of the pandemic for employment and a reflection on the impact it has on wages and labour shortages. Prof. Schulten then comments on the changing attitude of national and European politics toward employment and wages. The Commission’s proposal on adequate minimum wages is discussed; despite its merits the initiative faces big resistances that are analysed in this talk.