Changes between two versions
What changed between the draft committee report and the plenary report
From · draft committee report· 17 Jul 2025
on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights
To · plenary report· 9 Dec 2025
on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights
AI:What changed, in short
The report broadens its scope to include competitiveness and SMEs, adding references to the Pillar of Social Rights and fair mobility package.12 It strengthens calls for EU action on subcontracting chains, including joint liability, direct employment, and sector-specific measures.345 It expands enforcement provisions, urging stronger ELA mandate, more labour inspectors, and better data collection.6 It adds measures on mutual recognition of trading prohibitions, proportionate sanctions, and addressing strategic bankruptcies.78
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Written by AI from the two texts only · read the changes before relying on it · 4 Sept 2026 · Report a problem
+70 added · −19 removed · 4 changed paragraphs, packaging included.
Part 3 of 4: Paragraphs 121–125
Added:30. Highlights the problem of fraudulent and criminal labour market actors using strategic bankruptcies and business disappearance to evade responsibility for outstanding payments and sanctions; calls on the Commission and the Member States to analyse the issues associated with strategic bankruptcies and disappearing companies, especially in cross-border cases, and to take necessary initiatives to reduce their prevalence;
Added:31. Recalls that linking public spending to the respect of workers’ rights and decent working conditions is one of the means available for tackling abusive subcontracting and work-related crime;
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32. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission.