The Commission has initiated the first phase of consultation on the future Quality Employment Act, a legislative proposal aimed at protecting labor rights and adapting to technological, economic and social changes. protect labor rights and adapt to technological, economic and social changes.. Its approval will shape the new European labor framework for the industry in the coming years.

Industrial competitiveness and new regulatory requirements

The roadmap confirms that the EU will push for a simpler, innovation-oriented regulatory environment and innovation-oriented regulatory environmentincluding a reduction of administrative burdens through the SME and Competitiveness Check. This will be relevant for companies that operate in several markets and must plan investments and regulatory compliance.

Industry will be at the center of new European policies: Clean Industrial Deal, battery packs, energy networks and support for strategic chains. These initiatives seek to reduce external dependencies and favor “made in Europe” procurement.

International talent and mobility: new rules for recruitment and retention

The Commission will promote tools to facilitate talent mobility mobility of talent within and outside the EU, includingincluding:

• Skills Portability Initiative to recognize competencies on a European scale.

• EU Talent Pool and Talent Partnerships to attract scarce profiles from third countries.

• Visa strategy for students, researchers and skilled workers.
  These elements fully affect companies with multinational workforces or distributed production and engineering centers.

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AI and automation: more control and obligations

AI systems used in selection, assignment or evaluation will be considered “high risk”. “high risk”. under the AI Act. Companies will have to ensure transparency, human oversight and risk assessment in their use. In addition, the Commission does not rule out additional measures to ensure responsible deployment of algorithmic management.

Telework and the right to disconnect

Europe is preparing a clearer framework on telework, especially in cross-border cases (taxation and social security). The Commission is also moving towards rules on the right to disconnectionThis will require updating internal policies on the organization of working time.

Safety, occupational health and regulatory review

The EU will update key directives to address psychosocial risks, ergonomics, teleworking, intensive use of screens and exposure to hazardous substances. This will impact industrial sectors with complex production environments and companies that are rapidly digitalizing their processes.

Subcontracting and international chains

In view of abuses detected in sectors such as construction, transport or agriculture, the EU will reinforce controls on subcontracting, supply chains and employment in third countries.. Companies will have to prove greater traceability and labor compliance, especially in order to operate in European public contracts.