In the EU Parliament, cleaners are complaining about harassment and abuse of power by subcontractors and supervisors. Despite complaints, nothing has changed for years.

In the German solar sector, industry and skilled trades are fighting for the few skilled workers that are available. The financially stronger industry often wins. Local companies are also affected, as the managing director of an electrical company from the Ore Mountains reports. Can recruiting workers from abroad help?

According to their own estimates, cleaning staff at Leipzig University Hospital have too little time and insufficient equipment and training to do their job properly. There are similar shortcomings in other clinics in central Germany. Cleaning is important to prevent patients from becoming infected with germs.

Many Filipinos work in international shipping. Time and again, they tell of a life at sea that promises financial benefits, but for which they pay a high personal price. Overtime and the fear of “blacklists”, which turn every complaint into an occupational hazard, are part of the reality. International organizations are fighting for the rights of seafarers. Even the EU supply chain law will not protect them sufficiently.

The Cuxhaven Seamen's Mission is a safe haven for seafarers from all over the world. In this interview, Martin Struwe talks about the precarious working conditions of seafarers - and how he and his staff are committed to their welfare.

Cleaning for very little money: this is everyday life for many cleaners in Germany. They work at the limit. They always have too little time for too much space. The result: fatal hygiene deficiencies. In places like hospital operating theatres, this can be a real health hazard.

For years, abuses in the cleaning industry have been repeatedly criticized: What is unfortunate in schools or office buildings can have dramatic consequences in hospitals.

The EU is promoting AI-based technologies for the migration process. These analyse biometric data or control swarms of drones. What is the potential of these technologies and what dangers do they harbour?

The EU-funded iBorderCtrl project aims to improve and speed up border control with the help of artificial intelligence. However, the technology also raises many questions.