Speech by Sverker Rudeberg

MMoobbiilliittyy ooff WWoorrkkeerrss –– CChhaalllleennggeessffaacciinngg EEuurrooppee ́ ́ss LLaabboouurr MMaarrkkeettssSverker RudebergConfederation of Swedish EnterpriseInitial + nameMobility of WorkersHas unfounded fears led totransitional provisions?Our message is:• Transitional provisions should beas limited as possible!• Transitional provisions based onunfounded fears shall not exist!2Initial + name Date (jj-mois-aaaa)Mobility of workersHas the Member States usedthe transitional provisions tomake labour market reforms?Our message is:• Use them for structural reforms, otherwisethere is no point in having them!3Initial + name Date (jj-mois-aaaa)Mobility of workersWhat is impact of transitionalprovisions the for employers?Our message is:• Only aordinary, honest worker who wants towork for a decent employer in the whiteeconomy, is kept out by transitional provisions,to the disadvantage of such employers!4Initial + name Date (jj-mois-aaaa)Challenges facing Europe ́s labour markets1. Improve the business environmentto foster innovation and job creation!2. Turn job security into employmentsecurity!3. Ensure that labour costs do notrestrict labour demand!5Initial + name Date (jj-mois-aaaa)Challenges facing Europe ́s labour markets4. Design tax and social protectionsystems to improve work incentivesand increase labours supply!5. Ensure a better match of labourmarket demand through life-long-learning and increased mobility!6. Create inclusive labour marketsintegrating disadvantaged groups!6Initial + name Date (jj-mois-aaaa)