Risk of transverse approach. First, the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) for unions and the Council of European Employers of the Metal, Engineering and Technology-Based Industries (CEEMET) for employers, rejoiced that the industry is back at the center of the EU agenda (see our dispatch No. 100770). “Only sustainably competitive industries can create high quality jobs and an effective industrial policy fosters the social dimension of Europe” the social partners reminded. The nevertheless point to the need for coordination between the different services of the European Commission, while it has chosen a wide framework of action, encompassing issues such as transportation, innovation, energy, or even consumer protection. In Brussels, observers say this broad approach is a counterproductive strategy, source of tension between the European Commission’s services. In addition, the last part of the statement insists that the Commission provide the social partners with additional information to identify the strategy’s flagship initiatives, which “is at the moment very difficult.”
sumer protection. In Brussels, observers say this broad approach is a counterproductive strategy, source of tension between the European Commission’s services. In addition, the last part of the statement insists that the Commission provide the social partners with additional information to identify the strategy’s flagship initiatives, which “is at the moment very difficult.”
Competences. Then, the statement pays attention to competences and qualifications. It reminds “that the most effective
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