The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to step up measures protecting workers from work-related psychosocial risks and stress, the Parliament said in a brief press release on Friday.
What Parliament is doing
The call emerged from the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, which addressed concerns about both mental and physical health consequences of workplace stress and psychosocial hazards. The press release does not specify particular legislative texts or amendments; it simply reports the committee’s position urging stronger action by the Commission.
Why it matters
Parliament’s statement frames workplace psychosocial risks and stress as issues that affect workers’ mental and physical health. By asking the Commission for enhanced protection, MEPs are signalling concern that existing EU-level measures may be insufficient to prevent or mitigate the effects of stress and psychosocial hazards at work.
What happens next
The press release does not outline concrete next steps, timelines or procedural follow-ups. It does not indicate whether the committee adopted a formal resolution, voted on specific proposals, or opened a legislative file, nor does it indicate whether the Commission has been given a deadline to respond.
Details such as the scope of proposed measures, whether they would take the form of legislation, guidance, or other policy instruments, and any planned interactions between the committee and the Commission were not provided in the source text.
Source: European Parliament press release
