39In that regard, it should be noted that while Directive 98/59 does not give an express definition of the concept of ‘redundancy’, it is settled case-law that that concept must be interpreted as encompassing any termination of an employment contract not sought by the worker, and therefore without his or her consent (see, to that effect, judgment of 11 July 2024, Plamaro, C‑196/23, EU:C:2024:596, paragraph 25 and the case-law cited).