Where Europe stood after the 7 June 2026 deadline
An interactive overview from the act legal employment teams. For every jurisdiction we answer the same four questions: the status of transposition, the obligations already in force, the main challenges ahead, and how employers should prepare. The picture varied widely, from jurisdictions that adopted their legislation in time to others that missed the 7 June 2026 deadline.
7 June 2026Transposition deadline
Directive (EU) 2023/970 · the map below shows where each jurisdiction stood
Interactive map
Click a country to see where it stands
Highlighted jurisdictions are covered in this overview. Colour indicates the transposition status. Select one for the full four-question Q&A.
Adopted / in force
Draft / in progress
Delayed
Status as of 1 June 2026, based on act legal analysis. More jurisdictions to follow.
Jurisdictions
Multiple jurisdictions, one framework
Each jurisdiction answers the same four questions, so you can compare the state of play at a glance.