Debate contributions by Marianne VIND

Mr President! When we talk about labour shortages in Europe, we too often forget to talk about the shadows of the labour market. Because when workers from outside the EU get a job in the EU, there is a high risk that the employment will be on poor terms. Recently, the Commission has proposed an EU Challenge pool, an EU job portal to make it easier for employers to recruit from outside the EU. And then I get a little worried, because when the workers come here, they do not have an earthly chance to see what rights they have in the European labour markets. Social dumping not only undermines the conditions for employees, but also creates unequal competition for those companies that hire on collective agreements, respect the working environment and pay their taxes. If the EU really wants to tackle labour shortages in the EU, it must invest seriously in people, in education and a good working environment. If we go for the quick fixes, we'll all lose it.