EU: Parliament backs regulation of subcontracting chains

On 12 February, the European Parliament adopted the Danielsson report on subcontracting chains by 332 votes to 209. The text recognises that the use of subcontracting, particularly for activities that constitute the core business of companies, can lead to “fragmented and unsafe working environments” for employees. The text also calls for a strengthening of the role of labour inspections and cooperation at the EU level with the European Labor Authority. It calls for companies that do not comply