The German radio station "Deutschlandfunk" has published a quite detailed report of about 20mins on EWCs and the current legal state of play. Amongst others, Dennis Radtke, rapporteur of the EP's initiative report, is featured. A quite good emission, with the only flaw that it's only available in German.

Listen here to the emission.

In transnational companies with sites in European countries, European Works Councils have been able to form for more than 20 years. Their rights have so far been limited, but could now be strengthened - to the displeasure of employer representatives.