[bravura]

I think you missed my point. One of the reasons it's difficult to get good employment with an EU-based company is because it's also harder to terminate you.

Germany: Requires extensive justification for firing, works council approval, and mandates reinstatement for wrongful termination. Employer bears heavy burden of proof.

France: Must prove "real and serious cause," follow strict procedural steps, and provide mandatory tenure-based severance. Special protections for worker representatives.

Netherlands: Unique system requiring pre-approval from government agency or court before any dismissal. Heavy emphasis on severance.

Italy: Article 18 mandates justified grounds (economic or disciplinary) for firing. Court-ordered reinstatement common, especially in large companies.

Belgium: Requires detailed dismissal grounds and long notice periods up to 15 months. Mandatory outplacement services.