Strengthening the Free Movement of Services in the EU

by name voted on 20.01.2021

Summary

This resolution calls for strengthening the EU single market for services by removing administrative hurdles, digitalizing procedures, and ensuring better enforcement of existing laws while protecting workers' rights.

9 20.01.2021

Other

economy

justice

transport

labour law

social policy

european union

business and competition

employment and working conditions

information technology and data processing

Key points

The services sector is a vital engine for the EU economy, accounting for 73% of GDP and 74% of employment.
There is an urgent need to fully implement and enforce the Services Directive to reduce market fragmentation.
Improving the mutual recognition of professional qualifications and diplomas is essential to boost worker mobility.
Digitalization of administrative processes through the Single Digital Gateway should be prioritized to help small businesses.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

ID

Verts/ALE

ECR

The Left

NI

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Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on strengthening the single market: the future of free movement of services Strengthening the single market: the future of free movement of services

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