A staff union has taken the European Central Bank to court, alleging attempts to silence criticism through intimidation. The lawsuit centers on letters sent to union representatives that reportedly sought to restrict their freedom of expression.
Legal Action Over Workplace Expression
The European Central Bank is facing a significant legal challenge from its own staff union, with sources indicating the institution has been accused of censorship and intimidation tactics. According to reports, the union filed the lawsuit on October 13 with the EU’s General Court, seeking to annul letters sent by the bank’s top human resources officer.