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Dec
2023
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Parliament’s call for the right to disconnect - three years on (debate)
Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, we must say that teleworking arose in a context of crisis, but not all activities could be done from home and not all activities can be done from home even now. That is why I believe that the first thing we need to take into account is to have the same working conditions for those who work physically, and for those who still can or want to work, but it is essential to understand the social partners with employers. If they didn't agree, of course the government in that country still exists in subsidiarity and, ultimately, of course, the European Commission to come as an arbiter if these things are not respected, because, after all, it is also important for the employer to have healthy people, not to replace those who get sick. The life of the citizen and the right to privacy must be ensured. The last thing I want to say is that, unfortunately, there are still, you know, workers (maybe you have also discussed it) who want to work from home, but if they want to work from home, then they must have these rights assured.