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On 11th November 2021, the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) adopted the Parliament’s position regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a directive on adequate minimum wages in the European Union. The position provides for making part of the proposals contained in the draft directive stricter…
Commentary of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers on the announcement of the “Anti-Inflation Shield”
Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki presented today his plan to introduce an “Anti-Inflation Shield”. This package of solutions consists to a large extent of a series of temporary tax cuts, mainly concerning VAT and excise duty. The initiative to reduce these burdens considering rapidly growing inflation is in our view worth supporting…
Joint Association letter on DMA – or don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater
We, undersigned organisations, appreciate the opportunity to share perspectives on the upcoming crucial negotiations on the Digital Markets Act. Our community supports all initiatives aimed at improving the position of European businesses and users. While we understand the need to address certain challenges related to digitization, we urge EU policymakers to take well-informed decisions and mitigate any harmful consequences for European SMEs, entrepreneurs and users…
Position of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers on the draft act amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other acts
The draft act amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other acts was submitted to the Sejm on 22nd October 2021. Already on 26th October 26, it was sent to appropriate committees for its first reading. Apart from the Act on Foreigners, it also introduces changes to the following acts: on Repatriation, on Employment Promotion and Labour Market Institutions, on Healthcare Benefits Financed from Public Funds, and on Stamp Duty…