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"The proposal for a directive on a single application procedure for a single permit for third-country nationals to reside and work in the territory of a Member State, hinting at alleged improvements in the situation of workers from these countries, may in fact represent an attack on the rights of workers in general. Let us not forget that the proposal had its genesis in the country-of-origin principle established by the notorious Bolkestein Directive, which promoted the increase in inequalities between workers, particularly in terms of wages, and which was ultimately detrimental to all workers due to the pressure to level down working conditions. By attempting to establish disparities and differences in treatment between European workers and third-country workers, this proposal for a directive increases the segregation of immigrant workers and further weakens the situation for all workers, forcing them into a situation of greater instability. Basically, we may be facing an attempt to promote social dumping. In our view it is necessary to strengthen the rights of all workers, including immigrants, seasonal workers and posted workers. We therefore regret that restrictive measures are being insisted upon following the rejection of the first version of this report... ( )"@en1
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"Explanation of vote abbreviated in accordance with Rule  170 of the Rules of Procedure"1

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