SOCIAL POLICY : IS ACTION ON POSTED WORKERS POINTLESS?

• Position: Brief article

As it stands, the draft report on seconded workers, obtained by Europolitics, resembles nothing more than a point-by-point and sometimes rather complex description of how the Posted Workers Directive has been applied in practice. A number of problems (information, staff shortages, etc.) are identified, sometimes rather abruptly though mainly in diplomatic terms. They are, however, generally followed by self justification and promises of improvements as though the Commission and the member states' representatives are worried they might be accused of inaction. This description differs significantly from feeling on the ground. The draft report steers clear of proposing any other solution than the existing...