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In 2021, Italy introduced robust pay equity reporting requirements for many employers. While it’s likely that the nation will build on this system to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive, specific legislation has yet to emerge. This article covers the existing reporting requirements and transposition activity to date.

In 2025, the Netherlands introduced draft legislation that would fully transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive by amending existing laws. This article examines what those changes would involve and the timeline for implementation.

To partially transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive, Lithuania is building on the foundation of its existing Labour Code. We take a look at both the established laws and the draft legislation, which is set to take effect in 2026.