Programme

“Fit for ensuring human rights due diligence in cross-border operating companies”

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14.30 – 14.40 I Opening by

  • Lucie STUDNIČNÁ, EESC Workers' Group President

14.40 – 15.10 I Setting the scene

Interventions by:

  • Mirka HAJEK-MERLIN, DG EMPL - Presentation of the Commission proposal on EWCs
  • Dan DIONISIE, DG JUST - Presentation of the Commission proposal on the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence

Q&A

15.10 – 16.00 I Scientific evidence on the role of EWC in Human Rights Due Diligence Processes

Interventions by:

  • Judith BEILE, WMP - Presentation of the study on the German Supply Chain Act
  • Marcus MEYER, ETUI researcher
  • Chris VERVLIET, Deputy secretary of the KBC EWC

Q&A

16.00 – 17.00 I EWC and Due Diligence in practice: Which role do workers’ representatives play in multinational companies?

Interventions by:

  • Wolfgang KRAUSE, Chairman of the General Works Council, TK Elevator GmbH
  • Isabelle SCHÖMANN, ETUC Deputy General Secretary

Q&A

17.00 – 17.25 I Final exchange of views

17.25 – 17.30 I Closing remarks