Written question – EU startup and scaleup strategy – P-002204/2025

Priority question for written answer  P-002204/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Kathleen Funchion (The Left)

The Commission has announced a new EU startup and scaleup strategy.

This announcement has caused great anxiety, owing to the implication that once the strategy is up and running, some new and expanding companies will be exempt from complying with certain EU labour laws.

• 1.Can the Commission outline precisely what EU rules, laws and/or directives the proposed strategy would permit certain companies to break?
• 2.What evidence is there to suggest that backsliding in the area of labour rights leads to better conditions and outcomes for workers?
• 3.Is the Commission concerned that its proposed plan could discourage responsible business practices?

Submitted: 2.6.2025