Question 1: The EU addresses sustainability challenges with cross-border implications in dedicated multilateral fora (e.g. on climate change and biological diversity) and via its autonomous measures (including legislative ones). Against this background, what should be the contribution of the EU trade policy to promote the transition to a greener, fairer and more sustainable economy? How should the implementation and enforcement of TSD chapters in FTAs complement and support the EU’s multilateral and autonomous initiatives?

ETUC Position on the Implementation of the Employers Sanctions’ Directive Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 5-6 October 2021 Background

Brussels, 13 October 2021 To the Members of the Executive Committee To TUSLOs Dear Colleagues, Please find enclosed Annex 3 "Trade Union Involvement in the RRF" as adopted under  Item 08 "ETUC for Recovery and Social Progress 2022" during the Executive Committee which took place on 5-6 October 2021.

Brussels, 13 October 2021 To the Members of the Executive Committee To TUSLOs Dear Colleagues,

ETUC resolution for Recovery and Social Progress 2022 Adopted at the virtual Executive Committee Meeting of 5-6 October 2021

ETUC resolution on the European Union public debt issue and the fiscal rules Adopted at the virtual Executive Committee Meeting of 5-6 October 2021 Executive summary and proposals The massive impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the attempts to mitigate its social and economic effects, enabled thanks to the activation of the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact, have led to significant increases in government deficits and debt levels, as well as debt to GDP ratios in many Member States.