EU COMMISSION

DECISION (EU) 2016/344 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 9th March 2016 on establishing a European Platform to enhance cooperation in tackling undeclared work 

This matter goes as far back as 18th April 2012 when in a communication entitled, ‘Towards a job rich recovery’, the Commission highlighted the need for improved cooperation among Member States and announced the launch of consultations on setting up a platform at Union level between labour inspectors and other enforcement authorities to combat undeclared work, aimed at improving cooperation, sharing best practices and identifying common principles for inspections.


As I’m sure you are all aware by now, Spain is currently under media scrutiny due to recent developments regarding its fledgling economy. I’ve been monitoring this situation for a number of days watching as events unfold but in simple terms, this is what has been going on: