Ursula von der Leyen: Protect people, nature, and democracy in EU regulations

We, the undersigned civil society and trade union organisations, urge the European Commission to uphold rules that protect health, nature, climate, and social justice, including workers’ and trade union rights. The Commission must provide guarantees against the rollback of social and environmental standards and for the regulations necessary for the socio-ecological transition at both EU and national levels. Prioritising the narrow interests of certain businesses over the public interest is neither acceptable nor sustainable as an economic strategy.