89th meeting of the Committee of Senior Labour Inspectors held in Nicosia

The 89th meeting of the EU Committee of Senior Labour Inspectors took place in Nicosia as part of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Marinos Mousiouttas addressed the attendees to mark the committee's 30th anniversary. The discussions focused on strengthening European cooperation to enhance health and safety standards for workers across member states. The minister highlighted new challenges, particularly the impact of climate change on workplace safety and the need for protections against extreme temperatures. The objective of achieving zero work-related accidents and occupational diseases was reaffirmed as a primary goal for the European Union. Mousiouttas emphasized that this target requires sustained political will, coordination, and investment from all member states and European institutions. The meeting underscored the significance of implementing consistent social policies to improve the daily conditions for the European workforce.