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DGB-Stellungnahme zum europäischen Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz Der Aufbau einer Kreislaufwirtschaft ist ein zentraler Baustein für die sozialökologische Modernisierung der europäischen Industrie und Wirtschaft. Aus Sicht des Deutschen Gewerkschaftsbundes (DGB) leistet sie nicht nur einen wesentlichen Beitrag zum Klima- und Ressourcenschutz, sondern stärkt zugleich die Resilienz industrieller Wertschöpfungsketten…

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

Stellungnahme des Deutschen Gewerkschaftsbunds zum Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) Kernforderungen im Überblick • • • Seite 1/15 Schlupflöcher schließen und Ausnahmen auf wenige strategische Handelspartner begrenzen Die Wirksamkeit von Local-Content-Vorgaben und den vorgesehenen Regelungen für ausländische Direktinvestitionen darf nicht durch weitreichende Ausnahmen verwässert werden.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

The DGB firmly rejects the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation establishing the EU Inc. The draft does not create meaningful harmonisation of European company law, but opens up new possibilities to circumvent participation rights, labour standards and social protection mechanisms. Instead of addressing Europe’s economic challenges, such as underinvestment or lack of access to finance, the EU Inc.

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The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) firmly rejects the proposal for a 28th regime. The new European legal framework would provide companies with additional tools to weaken co-determination structures and circumvent national labor law. As a consequence, it would significantly undermine the autonomy of the social partners and the rights of workers and their representatives.

In addition to ETUC views on Skills Portability Initiative, the DGB explains its position on the proposal for a Skills Portability Initiative. The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) emphasizes the importance of recognizing foreign qualifications as a means to combat exploitation, improve working conditions, and facilitate access to training.

As Germany's largest trade union confederation, the DGB supports the aim of revising Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 to enhance the European Standardisation System (ESS). Standards are vital for market access and competitiveness, but must also safeguard societal interests. Inclusiveness and democratic legitimacy must remain the guiding principles of European standardisation policy.

DGB views on EUs VET Strategy In addition to the ETUC views on Building a Worker-Centred VET Strategy for Quality Jobs and Fair Transitions, the DGB explains its position on the proposal for a new EU VET Strategy. A European Strategy for Vocational Education and Training (VET) must not become a one-way street for employees. We see it as an equal challenge for businesses and companies.

The evaluation of the Shareholders’ Rights Directive must take into account the different corporate governance systems and industrial relations structures in the Member States. Germany is characterised by the dualist board system: The board of directors manages the company, which supervises and appoints a co-determined supervisory board.

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The DGB strongly welcomes the Commissions intention to present a Fair Labour Mobility Package. This initiative is crucial to address persistent shortcomings in the internal market that undermine workers rights and fair competition.

The DGB supports the introduction of a European Social Security Pass (ESSPASS) as a tool to protect and enforce workers’ rights more effectively across borders. The current system has too much potential for abuse due to fragmented processes and forms that cannot be authenticated in real time.

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If undertakings post workers to another Member State to provide a service there, they must submit a posting declaration at the request of the host Member State. Without these controls would be largely impossible because it would not be clear which posted workers are deployed in the country.

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