Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002747/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Stefano Cavedagna (ECR)
As part of the revision of measure M2C2-I4.2 of Italy’s national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) – financed through NextGenerationEU – significant funding was earmarked for the construction of Bologna’s red and green tram lines, a project for which the City Council is the contracting authority. However, repeated delays could result in the TRM infrastructure being completed after the 30 June 2026 deadline set by target M2C2-25 bis.
In addition, alarming reports have emerged that construction personnel are being forced to work during the hottest summer hours in temperatures exceeding 35 C – a serious health risk as well as a potential violation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and of Articles 31 and 35 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
These practices also violate the regional order banning all on-site work between the hours of 12.30 and 16.00, a compliance issue for which the contracting authority (Bologna City Council) is responsible.
In the light of the above:
- 1.Is the Commission aware of the aforementioned working practices?
- 2.Is Bologna City Council responsible for compliance with safety regulations?
- 3.Will the Commission look into this matter?
Submitted: 4.7.2025