The European Parliament's joint Internal Market and Employment committees on 14 July 2026 adopted the provisional interinstitutional agreement on the public interface for the Internal Market Information System (IMI) for posting of workers, with 84 votes in favour, 6 against, and 2 abstentions. The compromise, brokered with the Council and Commission, creates a common online portal to simplify administrative procedures for companies posting workers across EU borders while maintaining enforcement safeguards for national authorities and trade unions.
Rapporteur Johan Danielsson (S&D) called the deal acceptable, balancing simplification with protections. Shadow rapporteur Andreas Schwab (EPP) supported the agreement but voiced disappointment, arguing it helps new businesses more than established cross-border firms. He criticised the Council for rejecting stronger future streamlining powers for the Commission and tighter data limits, and faulted both Council and Commission for not acting as a team. Both rapporteurs praised parliamentary unity on the file.
The agreement affects companies posting workers, who will benefit from reduced paperwork through a single portal, but may face continued complexity for frequent cross-border operations. National enforcement bodies gain a tool to verify compliance, though data-sharing limits remain unchanged. Trade unions retain safeguards against abuse of posting rules. The deal now awaits formal approval by the full Parliament and Council before entry into force.