The EU Council of Ministers refused to endorse the deal on the Platform Workers law before Christmas, and the newly incoming Belgium Council presidency is still struggling to find a way forward.
Why it matters: The opposition to the deal led by the French government and the difficulties in finding consensus highlight the challenges of passing legislation in the EU.
The big picture: There are suggestions to split the Directive into two parts, one dealing with informing and consulting employees on AI/algorithms, and the other addressing employment status. Talks on the second Directive could be put back until later this year.
Additional material:
See press reports that the FDP party in the German coalition government is objecting to another trilogue deal.
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Tom Hayes
Director of European Union and Global Labor Affairs, HR Policy Association
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