The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 10-01-29
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[01] EU Warning on Retirement Age
[01] EU Warning on Retirement Age
Thursday, 28 January 2010 14:54
The European Commission on Thursday sent a letter of formal notice to
Greece calling it to comply with European Court ruling concerning
equality of retirement age between men-women. The letter is the first
stage of prejudicial procedure in respect of breach of former European
Court ruling concerning civil servants retirement age.
The European Commission says that Greece has not taken specific
measures to comply with March, 26, 2009 ruling and adds that present
regulations including different retirement age between men-women civil
servants violates law on gender equality.
Greece has a two-month deadline to respond to European Commission
notice.
Commenting on the ruling, Vladimir Spidla, EU Commissioner for Equal
Opportunities, said: "equal pay for men and women is a key EU
principal", adding "ten months ago the European Court issued ruling
saying that Greece's regulations discriminate genders. Greece should
comply with European Court ruling soon".
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