Only three European countries have incorporated new EU pay transparency rules into national law by the June 7 deadline, according to reporting that draws on statements from members of the European Parliament and trade unions. MEPs and trade union representatives denounce the slow pace of implementation, arguing that many countries have not yet completed the legislative steps needed for the rules to take effect domestically. The sources frame the issue as a gap between the EU deadline and progress at national level, highlighting that most member states have not passed the required measures into law within the timeframe. The reporting does not indicate that the three countries are the only ones expected to comply later, but it emphasizes that the initial deadline has been missed by the majority. Overall, the articles focus on the status of national legislation versus the agreed EU implementation date, and on criticism from EU lawmakers and labour groups regarding the lack of timely action.