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AI at work: foster innovation instead of new legislation<\/span><\/h1>\n

Position paper on a possible EU legislative initiative on AI and algorithmic management at work<\/span><\/h2>\n

February 2026<\/span>
\nSummary<\/span><\/p>\n

The EU’s approach to protecting workers in the digital age has created potential challenges in terms of legal clarity and practical implementation, some of which are harmful to European competitiveness and need to be resolved. Therefore, EU Commission President von der Leyen\u2019s announcement to make business easier in the EU and \u201cto simplify, consolidate and codify legislation to eliminate any overlaps and contradictions\u201d is significant. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithmic management (AM) at work is already regulated by too many EU laws, creating a complex legal landscape that employers and workers must navigate.<\/span>
\nAI and AM are central to further developing job quality, and they should drive productivity and transformation to safeguard the EU\u2019s technological sovereignty, social model, and competitiveness. Yet current policy developments raise concerns. The EU Commission\u2019s announced \u201cQuality Jobs Act\u201d should not contradict von der Leyen\u2019s promise and hamper the positive effects of AI and AM. Instead, the following principles should be followed:<\/span><\/p>\n

Europe must become attractive for the use of AI at work to strengthen competitiveness. For that, it is crucial to promote the dissemination of new technologies and to simplify, harmonise, and enforce the existing AI legal framework. Re- and upskilling the workforce and leveraging EU initiatives such as the AI Continent Action Plan are important to navigate an innovation-supporting environment and safeguard European values.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no need for further EU regulation on \u201cAI at the workplace.\u201d Instead, priority should be given to the effective deployment of AI and regulatory simplification, including the Digital Omnibus. This simplification is necessary to enable businesses to fully leverage digital technologies for quality jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is central to enforce the once-only principle regarding existing legislation on AI and AM. AI at work is already extensively regulated \u2013 at both EU and national levels. This applies even more to the broader concept of AM at work since it encumbers many long-established labour practices. Numerous duplications in the existing legislation need to be addressed and resolved including the AI Act, Platform Work Directive, General Data Protection Regulation, and occupational health and safety frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gold-plating in Member States must be prevented. The AI Office should ensure consistent enforcement and a business-friendly environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Collective bargaining by social partners must be strengthened. Collective agreements must take precedence over additional EU legislation, as they can best address national and sectoral needs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

February 2026<\/span>
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Position paper on a possible EU legislative initiative on AI and algorithmic management at work<\/p>\n

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