60 amendments have been proposed to the draft report of Pablo Arias Echeverria which covers mainly the following issues:
- Ensure fair working conditions in the delivery sector;
- Development of trust marks specifically linked to the delivery chain;
- Guarantee transparency and information at all stages and to all players;
- Establish common quality indicators.
Some Members stressed the need to address properly the issue of working conditions while others mentioned that although they shared the view as regard the need for sound working conditions in this sector, it was not per se the topic of this report.
The Commission announced that a roadmap and an action plan should be adopted soon by the College and definitely before Christmas. Although certain Members expressed that legislative measures would help in this sector, the Commission stated that no legislative proposal will be proposed at this stage.
Next steps: Compromise amendments will be discussed on 27/28 November and vote will take place on 17 December.
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