MEPs discuss on recent revelations concerning Uber’s lobbying practices in the EU. In particular, the plenary debate inquires about the situation of Uber drivers in Europe, and the extent to which Uber’s former lobbying activities have affected their labour and social rights. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

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Strasbourg

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plenary session

collaborative economy (T)

working conditions in the EU (T)

JOHANSSON, Ylva (SE)

ROSWALL, Jessika (SE, EC)

Revelations of Uber lobbying practices in the EU: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affair

SOUNDBITE (English), Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

SOUNDBITE (English), Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs