European Parliament
El Khadraoui (PSE ).
(NL)
Commissioner, I assume that you will agree with me that this is a very sensitive issue that has been the subject of much debate and has caused much upheaval, because it can obviously have grave consequences for a large number of people within the Union. These days, there is also a certain level of distrust in port circles with regard to the proposals you will shortly be tabling. I would therefore like to ask you quite specifically whether you are planning another thorough consultation with all those involved from the sector – workers and employers – in order to reach a mutually acceptable compromise in the next few weeks, before the issue is presented to the Commission. I should like to ask you what timeframe you have in mind.

