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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 1h
🎙️ Europe's biggest challenges need EU business leaders at the table. Welcome to #CEOBench, our new video podcast series! In our first episode we discussed EU defence & security w/ @camillegrand.bsky.social, SG of @asd-europe.bsky.social. 🎬 Watch the full video: tinyurl.com/mr2e9pcy
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CEO Bench with ASD Europe: what is the future of Europe's Defence? #1
🎙️ Europe's biggest challenges need Europe’s business leaders at the table. Welcome to CEO Bench, our new video podcast series bringing together leaders from the European business community to exchange views on the issues that matter most for Europe's economy, competitiveness and industry. More than ever, policymakers and businesses need an open dialogue on the challenges shaping our future. For our first episode, Camille Grand, Secretary General of ASD Europe joins our President Sandra Parthie for a conversation on one of the most pressing topics facing Europe today: defence and security. They discuss: ✅ Europe's changing security environment ✅ The need to strengthen European defence capabilities ✅ Industrial competitiveness and innovation ✅ Reducing fragmentation and building common capabilities ✅ The role of business in supporting Europe's resilience and security As Camille Grand notes, a strong industrial base is not only an economic asset but also a key component of Europe's ability to safeguard its future. 🎥 Watch the first episode of #CEOBench and stay tuned for future conversations with business leaders and experts from across Europe.
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Effective implementation starts w/ listening to businesses & social partners on the ground. The #EuropeanSemester can only deliver if recommendations translate into workable solutions that strengthen EU's competitiveness & growth. ➡️ Our recommendations: link.europa.eu/4Tw3gH
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🛡️ Europe is stepping up on defence. Now we must ensure that EU companies have the right conditions to innovate, invest and scale. A strong defence capability requires a strong and competitive industrial base 📈 ➡️ Our recommendations: link.europa.eu/fCpxcY
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🗯️ Europe needs rules that work & enable the founding of companies & job creation. Companies get accused of wanting deregulation. This is not what we want; we want rules that are simpler & enforceable. Nothing less. @sandraparthie.bsky.social at #EESCplenary w/ Cssr @vdombrovskis.bsky.social
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Businesses don't want deregulation, just better rules
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📍 Two years after the #DraghiReport, EU companies are still waiting for tangible improvements on the ground. Today we took stock with representatives from the business community, @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social & DG GROW. The message was clear: Europe must move faster. (1/2)
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📣 EU defence is not only about capabilities. It is also about peace, cooperation & Europe’s place in the world. Join us for a debate on the future of the EU Defence Policy w/ ELEC, INSME & Azimut. 📆 1 October 2026 📍 EESC 🕘 9.30-17.30 🌐 Registration: link.europa.eu/NFd38t
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📍 When companies spend more time navigating rules than innovating, investing & hiring, #EUcompetitiveness suffers. It is time to see EU legislation through the lens of SMEs. ➡️ Read more on #SOTEU2026 with our member Alena Mastantuono for @brusselstimes.com
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What is the state of Europe’s companies?
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📍 Many of the priorities highlighted in #SOTEU2026 reflect what EU employers have been calling for for years, but success will be measured by a simple question: is Europe becoming a better place to invest, innovate & create jobs? 🎬 Learn more with our President Sandra Parthie
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SOTEU2026: reaction from the EESC Employers' Group
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📍 The focus on #SingleMarket, energy & access to capital set in #SOTEU2026 is welcome. But EU businesses won't judge the competitiveness agenda by its ambition, but by whether it becomes easier to invest, innovate & grow in Europe. ➡️ Press release: link.europa.eu/Dv9kgM
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Sustainable water management is a pressing challenge. Ahead of the UN Water Conference we recommend: 💧Introducing a “Water Test” for EU legislation 💧 Scaling up investment 💧 Deploying nature-based solutions at scale ➡️ Read more with our member Paul Ruebig: link.europa.eu/nMfRdb
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📍 Europe has the strengths to lead, but it must act faster. At the European Foundry Federation annual meeting, our President Sandra Parthie called for urgent actions: ✅ Less red tape ✅ Affordable energy ✅ A stronger #SingleMarket ✅ Faster innovation
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🐄 Livestock is essential because w/out it, there is no agriculture. The EU #Livestock Strategy will help strengthen the competitiveness of the sector, but #farmers need stable rules & long-term planning security to invest & innovate. 🎬 Learn more w/ Corapporteur Florian Dalstein.
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A competitive EU Livestock Strategy
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🗯️ As Ireland started its EU Presidency we welcome the focus on #competitiveness & security. Competitiveness is the condition for quality jobs, for financing the green & digital transitions & for our social model. 🎬 Learn more w/ @sandraparthie.bsky.social at #EESCplenary w/ Minister Thomas Byrne
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The priorities of the Irish Presidency of the EU
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
⚡ High and volatile energy prices are putting EU energy-intensive industries at risk & w/ them entire value chains & jobs. We call on the EU to invest more in innovation, infrastructure, & new technologies. 🎬 Learn more w/ Yolanda Sanz Martin 🔗 Our Opinion link.europa.eu/q8CRNW
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Affordable energy for EU energy-intensive industries
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🏠 Across Europe, more & more people struggle to find affordable #housing. Building more houses is the obvious solution but this will only be possible through a reduction in construction costs, access to materials & a skilled workforce. ➡️ Read our Policy Note: link.europa.eu/TNdVBB
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Affordable housing in the EU: the business perspective
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🌊 The EU #Maritime Industrial Strategy is a milestone in recognising the strategic role of the maritime sector. EU policies should preserve open markets, ensure fair competition & access to finance. How ❓ ➡️ Read our recommendations: link.europa.eu/t4cgtr
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🗣️ Europe must treat #enlargement as a strategic investment. Done right, it strengthens our markets, supply chains & reforms creating stability & growth for both the EU & candidate countries. Violeta Jelic at #EESCplenary high-level enlargement debate with Commissioner @martakos.ec.europa.eu
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🗯️ As #Ireland2026eu starts its EU Presidency we welcome the focus on competitiveness & security Competitiveness is the condition for quality jobs, for financing the green & digital transitions & for our social model Our president Sandra Parthie at #EESCplenary debate w/ Minister Thomas Byrne (1/2)
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Circular Economy Act will be a test case for a #SingleMarket that delivers ♻️ Today, only 12.2% of materials used by EU industry come from recycling. Yet, circularity is the most durable hedge available ➡️ Read more with member Adelina Dabu: link.europa.eu/RKbMkG @nat-eesc.bsky.social
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The EU is at a crossroads: how can we ensure economic security❓ Through: ✅ Innovation ✅ Affordable energy & digital progress ✅ Trade Economic & geopolitical security are intertwined. ➡️ Learn more with Rapporteur MilenaAngelova: link.europa.eu/VwQkv9
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How can we ensure economic security?
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Europe's social model needs a strong economic base 🎯 Europe must remain a place where companies can invest, innovate, grow & create value in Europe if we want to maintain quality jobs & finance social protection. Our President @sandraparthie.bsky.social speaking at #ConnectingEU
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
📍#RESourceEU aims to accelerate the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy to halve EU dependence on single external suppliers by 2029. This will only succeed if industrial competitiveness is treated as a core priority. ➡️ Read more: link.europa.eu/DyCKwb @ccmi-eesc.bsky.social
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🗣️ Adopting AI is not enough. To unlock productivity gains, Europe needs the right skills, incl. management skills. At the High-Level Roundtable on EU Competitiveness Adelina Dabu called for stronger support for skills development & a focus on competencies that help SMEs succeed.
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
@eesc.bsky.social presented its recommendations on the #EuropeanSemester Vast consultations in Member States highlighted the reality of implementing fiscal budget plans: limited resources, red tape, fragmented processes 🎬 Learn more with Rapporteur Goncalo Lobo Xavier 🌐 link.europa.eu/4Tw3gH
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EESC Recommendations on the European Semester cycle
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🏠 Europe faces a structural challenge related to affordable housing. Labor shortages, the scarcity of building land & fragmented regulations also contribute to rising construction prices. So what can be done❓ ➡️ Learn more in our new Policy Note: link.europa.eu/TNdVBB
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🤝 Excellent exchange w/ Ulrich Adam, Director General of @orgalim.bsky.social We fully align w/ the need for urgent action to achieve Europe’s industrial leadership via: 📍 Less regulatory burden 📍 A competitive circular Economy 📍 An enabling EU industrial policy framework 📍 Diversified trade
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🤝 Pleased to host SGI Europe event on the Freedom to Stay in the presence of EVP @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social. A right to stay is not a reason to stay. To make it work we must clear barriers for companies: cut red tape, make capital accessible, complete Single Market ➡️ More: link.europa.eu/rXvH3w
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🌿 #CAP is key to our food sovereignty. As #AGRIFISH is ongoing, the @eesc.bsky.social evaluation of the CAP points to important actions, incl. to safeguard & reduce farmers’ income instability. ➡️ Read our recommendations with Corapporteur Josep Puxeu: link.europa.eu/k3mcd8
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
📢Our June #newsletter is out! This month we talk about: 🔹 Economic Security 🔹 RESourceEU 🔹 Water Resilience 🔹 European Semester 🔹 Common Agricultural Policy 🔹 Strategy on Eastern border regions ...and more❗ ➡️ Read our newsletter: link.europa.eu/Kktjg3
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
🗯️ Circularity is part of our strategic autonomy. The upcoming Circular Economy Act must rise to the challenge. We have a unique opportunity to build a real #SingleMarket for waste & secondary raw materials ♻️ Our President @sandraparthie.bsky.social at #EESCplenary w/ EVP @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Access to affordable housing is a pressing challenge in the EU. Today we discussed this w/ housing & construction representatives. Way forward❓ Digital permitting systems, lower construction costs, build more, boost private finance. A fully functioning #SingleMarket is necessary 🎯
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Agreement on the European Competitiveness Fund is a key step for the next #MFF. To deliver, it must: 📍 Boost innovation at scale 📍 Reduce strategic dependencies 📍 Support EU industry’s competitiveness Clear priorities & strong governance will be essential: link.europa.eu/TM7Nph
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Competitiveness, values & security will be at the heart of #Ireland2026EU priorities. What we need is to turn them into real actions to: ✅ Reduce regulatory burden for companies ✅ Attract investments ✅ Finalise the MFF Learn more with President @sandraparthie.bsky.social 👇
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Priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🌊 Geography can affect the way businesses compete. Today @ec.europa.eu announced the EU Strategy for Islands and Coastal Communities. It omes at the right moment but its success depends on investment, a sustainable blue economy & a business‑friendly implementation. Learn more 👇
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The island dimension: when geography can drive competitiveness
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
📍 European business wallets can support a simpler & more digital #SingleMarket. But they have to be interoperable, easy to use & deliver real value for businesses without adding new burdens. 🔗 Read the Opinion: link.europa.eu/VGWNkM
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Only civil society ownership & reforms will lead to a successful EU #enlargement Financial support must go beyond technical alignment with the #SingleMarket & promote inclusive growth & democratic governance. ➡️ Lear more with Rapporteur Oleg Roibu: link.europa.eu/GBDNXq
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Civil Society: the key to EU Enlargement
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🌊 A renewed Pact for the Mediterranean must put business & civil society at the centre. Reforms for MSMEs are needed, incl: ✅ access to finance ✅ simplified procedures ✅ support for digitalisation & connectivity ➡️ Read more with Manthos Mavrommatis: link.europa.eu/KdDYrw
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Europe has the talent & ideas but struggles to scale them. In our Opinion on the Start-ups Strategy we call for a “rebirth of the European Market Act” to restore a functioning, uniform single market & cut red tape. ➡️ Read more with Rapporteur Paul Rübig: link.europa.eu/3nNjFx
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Strengthening Europe’s tech base is key to competitiveness. The Tech Sovereignty Package is a positive step to boost investment & innovation while keeping markets open & business conditions predictable for companies to scale. But implementation is key. Read more: link.europa.eu/NHgVQt
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
EU market surveillance: how can we close the gap btw rules & reality? Through smarter enforcement & reforms. Whitout this, the EU risks falling behind a rapidly changing market landscape. 👇 Learn more with Rapporteur Antje Gerstein: link.europa.eu/Q6HCwY
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🗯️Europe has around 8% of global scale-ups while 60% are in North America. The main problem is not #innovation but commercialisation. The EU should create markets & demand, & make the #SingleMarket a true one 🎯 🎬 Learn more w/ @sandraparthie.bsky.social at #EESCplenary debate on #startups
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EU start-ups: from innovation to market
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Cybersecurity will succeed only if #companies & citizens can truly apply it. So how can the #Cybersecurity Act work ❓By being strong, realistic & workable 🛡️ 🎬 Learn more with our member Goncalo Lobo Xavier 👇
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How can the Cybersecurity Act work?
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
📍The EU-Mexico #trade agreement marks an important step for EU trade diversification. Now the focus must be on implementation so companies can benefit from the opportunities this partnership brings 🌍 ➡️ Read more: lnkd.in/e6StRqVi
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
European industry is at a turning point. At the @ccmi-eesc.bsky.social section meeting, our president @sandraparthie.bsky.social called for #competitiveness to be at the heart of EU policies. EU industry needs less red tape, a coherent industrial strategy & a predictable investment environment.
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Fruitful visit today for our delegation at the Cyprus Institute where they learnt more about #energy, #water & research. These visits aim to better understand the realities & challenges EU companies & local actors face. We will keep representing #BusinessVoices in the EU 🎯
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Can SMEs be the key to EU’s strategic #preparedness❓ Under #CY2026EU we discussED this in Cyprus w/ our guests, incl. Michael Damianos, Minister of Energy, Commerce & Industry. Ensuring SMEs can invest & grow is essential to translate strategic autonomy into economic reality🎯
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
📢 Our #newsletter is out! This month we talk about: 🔹Young #entrepreneurs 🔹 EU start-ups & scales up 🔹#Cybersecurity Act 🔹#Bioeconomy 🔹Growth Plans for the #WesternBalkans ...and more❗ #Act4EUCompetitiveness ➡️ Read our newsletter: link.europa.eu/kJrf4g
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
📍 Last week we held an engaging debate on the #IndustrialAcceleratorAct with key industrial stakeholders. There is a core risk: without real #simplification, it may become an “Administrative Act” rather than an accelerator. The EU must tackle structural drivers, above all high #energy costs 🎯
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
While Europe speaks of sovereignty, EU companies scale elsewhere. We must move urgently from ambition to action. How❓ By fully enforcing the #SingleMarket, mobilising capital & designing regulation for growth. @sandraparthie.bsky.social at #EESCplenary w/ @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu
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employers-eesc.bsky.social @employers-eesc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We welcome the @ec.europa.eu Communication on #BetterRegulation & enforcement. EU #employers have long been calling for clear rules, fewer burdens & consistent enforcement across the #SingleMarket. We need to simplify by design & make EU law work in practice. Now 🎯
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