On October 1, around a thousand workers from various sectors rallied in Brussels for better working conditions and reform of EU public procurement directives. They highlighted issues like low wages and increased workloads. Workers are urging EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to improve procurement rules to enhance worker conditions. The EU's public procurement market has become less competitive, with many contracts awarded to the lowest bidder, and previous reforms have not effectively addressed these issues. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)