Germany Moves Forward on Transposing the EU Platform Work Directive

At a glance

• The German government has confirmed that it is currently drafting legislation to transpose the EU Platform Work Directive (Directive) into national law.
• The Directive aims to improve working conditions for platform workers across the European Union. EU Member States are required to transpose the Directive into national law by 2 December 2026.
• No extension of the Directive's scope beyond platform work is currently envisaged.
• The government is examining all available measures regarding subcontractors engaged by digital labour platforms, including the possibility of a direct employment requirement.
• The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is engaging in ongoing exchanges with other EU Member States and participating in the European Commission's Expert Group and thematic workshops to ensure a consistent approach to transposition across the EU.