European Parliament
Toussas (GUE/NGL ).
(EL)
The workers and their trades union have expressed their categorical opposition to the liberalisation of port services. Ports are of strategic importance to economic development and national defence. Specialist workers in ports are connected with the loading and unloading of ships, the strain on ships and, by extension, the safety and protection of life at sea and environmental protection.
How does the Commissioner evaluate these criteria with respect to the new initiative for the new arrangements? Is she taking account of the workers' proposals?

