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I thank Parliament for the interest it has shown in the Posted Workers Directive and in the Commission's communication. It was clearly visible in the draft report on the implementation of that directive and was indeed highlighted in the discussions that led to its adoption in the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs. The Commission clearly shares this interest and agrees with Parliament that this directive continues to be an essential element for companies and workers alike.
As regards the practical operation of the directive and its implementing legislation, we all agree that it is necessary to improve cooperation between the administration of the Member States on the one hand, and the dissemination of information on the applicable terms and employment conditions for workers and service providers on the other hand.
My services will evaluate the existing difficulties there will be cooperation between my services, a group of government experts and social partners. We will discuss it in the liaison forum, which has been scheduled for 10 February, and will try to find practical solutions to political problems.
As far as the accession countries are concerned and the rapporteur has already underlined the importance of the implementation of this directive in these countries they have to transpose and implement this directive by 1 May. The Commission will prepare a report on the implementation of this directive in the course of this year; we hope to present it by the end of 2005.
With regard to the need for legislative action, I am aware that some of you do not share the view held by the Member States' experts and the Commission that amendment of the directive is not necessary at this stage. Even though I am not convinced that substantial amendment of the text of the directive is necessary at this stage, I can assure you that my services will pay close attention to the arguments raised by national administrations and the social partners in their respective contacts. Also within that context, the Commission will take the necessary initiatives to ensure thorough consideration – together with the Member States' experts and the social partners – of the issues raised by the European Parliament."@en1
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