26/06/2025 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday 26 June, the European trade unions, represented by UNI Europa, called for “tougher European sanctions against Amazon” and its representatives, who have not responded positively to requests from the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee (EMPL) on the representation requested (see EUROPE 13662/29) for a hearing scheduled for the same day on working conditions in the company’s warehouses. “Amazon must face up to the consequences of its uncooperative behaviour towards our democratic institutions,” said Oliver Roethig, Regional Secretary of UNI. According to correspondence between EMPL and Amazon, Amazon refused to send representatives with the required seniority, but assured Roberta Metsola of its willingness to cooperate and its good faith. In 2024, the European Parliament withdrew permanent access for Amazon lobbyists. This decision therefore remains in force. Links to Amazon mailings: https://aeur.eu/f/hkt ; https://aeur.eu/f/hku (SP)