Citizens' Dialogue online with Commissioner Nicolas Schmit You can watch it here and also here Tuesday 12 May 2020, 10:00 - 11:00 (CEST)Online only SpeakersNicolas SchmitCommissioner Practical information WhenTuesday 12 May 2020, 10:00 - 11:00 (CEST)WhereOnline only Report In the debate with Commissioner Nicolas Schmit and the President of the Austrian Trade Unions Wolfgang Katzian, the Commissioner stressed the need for social security, which has to be on par with economic freedom in the EU. He added that the internal market has to be equipped with strong social standards in order to prevent social dumping.Given the crisis, the EU needs to strengthen its social dimension. For this reason, the Commission is opposing a postponement of the implementation of the directive on posted workers.Questions addressed the situation of companies that have had to fire some of its employees and the increase of unemployment benefits. The Commissioner reminded that the Commission has provided € 37b to support citizens and business in the Corona crisis, but it is for member states to swiftly channel the funds so that people can benefit.Moreover, he pointed to SURE, underlining that while it is a helpful instrument during the crisis, the EU also needs a long-term model for an unemployment insurance. Related links More details available here
In the debate with Commissioner Nicolas Schmit and the President of the Austrian Trade Unions Wolfgang Katzian, the Commissioner stressed the need for social security, which has to be on par with economic freedom in the EU. He added that the internal market has to be equipped with strong social standards in order to prevent social dumping.Given the crisis, the EU needs to strengthen its social dimension. For this reason, the Commission is opposing a postponement of the implementation of the directive on posted workers.Questions addressed the situation of companies that have had to fire some of its employees and the increase of unemployment benefits. The Commissioner reminded that the Commission has provided € 37b to support citizens and business in the Corona crisis, but it is for member states to swiftly channel the funds so that people can benefit.Moreover, he pointed to SURE, underlining that while it is a helpful instrument during the crisis, the EU also needs a long-term model for an unemployment insurance.
