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Brussels EU museum accused of banning staff from drinking and speaking

MEP claims some House of European History staff subjected to ‘slave labour’

The EU-funded House of European History, a £47m museum celebrating the continent’s integration, has been accused of forcing contract staff to work seven days a week and ask for permission to drink water.

MEP Dennis De Jong has claimed that staff have endured bans on sitting, speaking or drinking during their 10-hour shifts looking after visitors.

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