What Marianne spoke about.

22

Nov

2021

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Introduction of a European social security pass for improving the digital enforcement of social security rights and fair mobility (debate)

Mr President! European cooperation is based on the principle of free movement. It has created growth and prosperity across national borders for decades. But freedom of movement has also led to social setbacks, with many hard-working Europeans facing downward pressure on their wages and working conditions. Fortunately, this is not a law of nature. It doesn't have to be like that. Social backsliding…

18

Oct

2021

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Protecting workers from asbestos (debate)

Mr President! By 2035, up to 35 million buildings will be subject to energy renovation in the EU. There will be a wave of green renovations that will lead to major energy savings. But if we are not careful, the renovations will also cause a wave of cancer cases. A wave that will cost the lives of thousands of Europeans, because the buildings contain deadly asbestos. We have a limit today, yes, but…

13

Sep

2021

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Fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers - New forms of employment linked to digital development (debate)

Mr President! For more than 100 years, employees all over Europe have fought for the right to a good working life, but unfortunately many of the major achievements are being rolled back. Platform companies like Uber, Wolt and Deliveroo have not only brought innovation and innovation with them, they have also brought in precarious working conditions that most of all look like something from the old…