News 2026

On 29 January, FIEC published its reply to the first-phase consultation of the European Social Partners on a Quality Jobs Act. In December, the European Commission published a Communication on a Quality Jobs Roadmap as well as a consultation document on a Quality Jobs Act. In the consultation, the European Commission is looking at possible areas for EU action. 

In general, FIEC is calling for more implementation, enforcement and monitoring of current legislations rather than new legislations. FIEC doesn't support a legislative approach and stresses the importance of keeping in mind the competitiveness and simplification objectives of the European Commission. 

FIEC shared its position on the following topics:

- Algorithmic management and AI at work: FIEC believes that the current legislative framework on AI is sufficient. Guidelines or recommendations, as well as financial support for the development of AI tools, would be useful and welcome.

- Occupational Safety and Health: on the review of the Workplace and Display Screen Equipment Directive, FIEC recognises that a targeted revision to simplify and make them more future proof could improve them. On addressing psychosocial risks, FIEC published a position paper in 2025.

- Subcontracting: as developed in its position paper, FIEC is strongly opposed to restrictions at the EU level aimed at limiting subcontracting to a certain number of tiers.

- Enforcement and the role of social partners: enforcement of the existing legislation is key to ensure a fair and competitive labour market. The involvement of social partners is very important and their autonomy should be respected.

The Quality Jobs Act is expected for the last quarter of 2026.

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