İpek Korkmaz

St. Clements University/Faculty of Political Sciences-TR Public Law
ORCID ID: 0009-0005-0809-6276

DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i1n02

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ABSTRACT

It examines the fundamental objectives of the EU Minimum Wage Directive and the needs it has generated in greater detail. This directive has been effectively designed to harmonise wage policies across European Union member states while also aiming to ensure socio-economic stability. In the process of determining and standardising wages, it is crucial to consider important factors such as economic development levels, working conditions, and social policies, as well as local and international dynamics. At this point, each country's unique structure, socio-economic situation, and labour market conditions emerge as factors that directly influence the implementation of the directive. At the same time, wage fairness and the improvement of living standards are considered critical tools for ensuring balance and continuous stability in the labour market. All of these processes are of great importance for strengthening Europe's overall social policies and creating a sustainable economic structure. In particular, this directive aims to increase individuals' economic security, ensure social welfare and protect social rights. Furthermore, improving labour mobility between countries and access to employment opportunities are also among the important outcomes of this directive. In short, the EU Minimum Wage Directive stands out as a critical step towards developing economic justice and social individual rights across Europe.

KEYWORDS:

Minimum wage, European standards, wage policies, economic and social sustainability, integration, mobility

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Cite this Article:Korkmaz, İ. (2026). European Unıon Mınımum Wage Dırectıve Agenda. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITY & MANAGEMENT RESEARCHS, 5(1), 7-14. https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i1n02

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