The CJEU upholds (most of) the minimum wage directive: a cautious celebration for social Europe

Ane Aranguiz

doi:10.1007/s12027-026-00878-8

The CJEU upholds (most of) the minimum wage directive: a cautious celebration for social Europe

Ane Aranguiz

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In November 2025 the CJEU delivered the much-anticipated case on the validity of the Adequate Minimum Wage Directive 2022/2041. In it, the CJEU confirmed the validity of most of the Directive, declaring that only some sections had been adopted outside EU competence. These had to be removed from the Directive. This article studies the argumentation of both the Advocate General and the CJEU in the case and it offers a reflection of what this case entails for the future of the Directive and social Europe.

Original language	English
Number of pages	10
Journal	ERA Forum
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12027-026-00878-8
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 15 Apr 2026

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

Social Europe
minimum wage
CJEU
EU labour law

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The CJEU upholds (most of) the minimum wage directive: a cautious celebration for social Europe

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