Fédération nationale des Travaux Publics (FNTP)

Paris, le jeudi 6 novembre 2025 Numéro de registre de transparence : 30032231266-82 Position de la Fédération nationale des Travaux Publics (FNTP) sur l’économie circulaire L’économie circulaire constitue un levier majeur de la transition écologique et, à cet égard, doit être renforcée et accélérée.

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In the attached document, the Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics (FNTP) proposes changes, while requesting that certain existing arrangements be maintained in good condition. In summary: Preferential AXES TO BE CONSERVED – Maintenance of the Directive type vehicle – Maintenance of the ‘link with the subject-matter of the contract’ – Retention of the right of purchasers to define and choose the criteria and…

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Transparency Register: 30032231266-82 Paris, 7 July 2025 Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act - speeding up decarbonization FNTP Position I. FNTP's position on voluntary ecolabels FNTP considers that the creation of voluntary eco-labels for the most emissive materials and products, in particular steel and cement, is in principle an approach that should be supported.

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

The FNTP considers that, in the current state of play of the 2014 Directives, there is no need to revise them. It seems more appropriate to focus on raising awareness among all stakeholders of the applicable rules and the often unknown existing mechanisms.

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ESRS 1 and 2 Fair presentation: despite the introduction of welcome clarifications, we are opposed to the introduction of this concept, in particular for the complexity of auditing. Anticipated financial effects: Despite the welcome introduction of relief without time limits and the alignment with the ISSB, we call for the transitional arrangements to cover climate-related quantitative information.

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The European Commission’s risk-based approach seems to be the best approach as it fosters confidence in artificial intelligence without hampering its development. On the other hand, it is essential to keep room for innovation.

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For the National Federation of Public Works (FNTP), provision should be made for the possibility of centralising vigilance policies at group level rather than entity by entity. Indeed, the current approach is at odds with the organisation of most international groups that have policies and procedures that apply to all their subsidiaries worldwide.

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The National Federation of Public Works (FNTP) welcomes the Commission’s intention to further integrate digital and green transition issues into its proposal for a regulation. It welcomes the Commission’s intention to incorporate aspects relating to improved market surveillance and the establishment of a mechanism for harmonising national health and safety regulations.

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The FNTP welcomes the proposal for a European Data Act as it was essential to address the issue of data at European level in order to avoid fragmentation of national regulations. Too broad or absent definitions: The FNTP considers that the scope of the Data Act is unclear due to too broad definitions, in particular on data, which leads to risks of legal uncertainty.

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The National Federation of Public Works (FNTP) welcomes the Commission’s initiative to draw up a Data Act. Strong EU action on data is absolutely necessary. Indeed, the data produced by construction companies as part of their operations constitute a real asset that must be preserved in order to ensure the sustainability of the know-how in the field of construction.

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The National Federation of Public Works (FNTP) considers that the European Commission’s proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90 % by 2040 compared to 1990 is not appropriate. Indeed, the European Climate Law already enshrines in legislation the objective of a climate-neutral European Union by 2050. Companies are already taking all necessary measures to comply with this objective.

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The openness of public sector data in general is a factor in the diffusion of innovation for society in general but also for enterprises. However, the openness of public sector data should not be confused with the dissemination of data produced by private companies, which constitute a real “source of value”.

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For the FNTP, the main objective of the revision was to improve the comparability and readability of non-financial information by better aligning non-financial reporting requirements across EU countries and between companies in the same sector.

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1) European sovereignty and economic security Steel underpins European sovereignty: energy transition, critical infrastructure, civil and military security. With 74% of global production located in China, fuelled by public subsidies and colossal excess capacity (600 Mt/year), Europe remains exposed to a major strategic imbalance.

Transparency Register: 30032231266-82 Paris, 21 July 2025 Consultation on the Standardisation Regulation – revision FNTP Position The French Federation of Public Works (FNTP), representing public works companies in France, wishes to contribute to the call for contributions on the revision of the standardisation regulation.

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

The French Federation of Public Works (FNTP) welcomes the revision of the Machinery Directive, which takes into account recent technological developments. These new aspects such as hazardous substances and cybersecurity are particularly welcome.

1 For easier ownership by all stakeholders, some concepts could be more explicit in terms of their scope, and promote a better understanding of the definitions (defined application, specific application, machine modification, risk analysis; Intended use).

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The FNTP welcomes the guidelines presented by the European Commission on the resilience of TEN-T infrastructure, including in areas such as climate change adaptation, safety and security. Ensuring a high quality of structural infrastructure, given the ageing of assets, is essential. Infrastructure maintenance is essential to meet the challenges of decarbonisation.

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The finalisation of the Basel III accords should recognise the specificities of the EU banking sector. It should pragmatically apply the output floor at the consolidated level. Banks play a key role in infrastructure financing in the EU, while in the US infrastructure projects are mainly financed by capital markets.

See attached contribution. The main axes: — Identify needs, in consultation with the construction sector; — Optimise planning, so that infrastructure projects can be carried out quickly; — Improve governance to improve efficiency; — Ensure transparency on the allocation of EU funding; — Mobilise the diversity of funding to meet the scale of needs.

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Provided that certain preconditions are met, including the proper involvement of stakeholders and stakeholders at national level and a transparent — open — impartial and consensual national standardisation process, the National Federation of Public Works (FNTP) supports this amendment of the Regulation, which aims to strengthen the role and powers of national standardisation bodies in the standardisation system at…

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The main points of assessment of the National Federation of Public Works (FNTP): — On ESSPASS The FNTP supports the European Social Security Pass project, provided that it strengthens controls in the host country, facilitates real-time cross-border data exchange and secures existing procedures against fraud. The FNTP also calls for the social partners to be closely involved in the evaluation of the project.

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FNTP welcomes the Commission’s initiative to address unfair competition from third-country companies operating in the internal market. Among the positive points to be noted, the FNTP notes that the Commission would have exclusive competence to ensure uniform application of the Regulation in the EU.

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Although the FNTP is in favour of measures that could improve equity financing — in particular for SMEs and mid-cap companies — it considers that the proposed DEBRA Directive is likely to have negative consequences, especially in the current economic context.

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Legislative option: We propose to keep the French OEL (occupational exposure limit value) at 10 f/L (fibre/litre). It incorporates the current constraints for implementing measures on dust levels on asbestos sites, while aiming at reducing dust dust to the extent technically possible.

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Undertakings active in the construction sector can be divided into three categories: — undertakings, representing the vast majority of the sector, operating in restricted areas, with a regional or even local dimension, linked to the intrinsic characteristics of the sector (transport of raw materials of limited market value, size of the market, specific characteristics linked to administrative culture or language).

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The Foreign Subsdies Regulation requires economic entities participating in public contracts with a value of 250 million or more to (a) report foreign financial subsidies from third countries of 4 million or more or (b) to submit a declaration if the subsidies are below this threshold.

The National Federation of Public Works (FNTP) is particularly committed to preserving biodiversity and combating climate change. In this context, action by national authorities to detect and sanction infringements against the environment is essential. However, the FNTP expresses a number of reservations regarding this proposal for a revision of the Directive.

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The National Federation of Public Works (FNTP) is not in favour of limiting the registration of non-road mobile machinery. Mobile machinery operates only exceptionally on public roads and at very low speed. It is therefore irrelevant that the machinery is registered, with all the constraints that this would entail (insurance, road/administrative constraints).

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