In Europe, unions are prohibited by law to be on businesses’ administrative boards.In Europe,…

➤ When can union representatives sit on a company’s supervisory or administrative board in Europe?
Union representatives may sit on boards when national law, collective agreements, or company statutes permit it. Eligibility often depends on company size, sector, or corporate form. Large firms and certain industries commonly have co-determination rules. Cross-border SE arrangements use negotiated schemes to set board-level employee involvement.