Consultations is a tool for the Agency to communicate with the social partners and actors in the industry to exchange information and discuss draft recommendations and proposals before they are submitted to the Commission.
According to the Agency Regulation (Article 4), whenever the work has "...a direct impact on the social environment or working conditions of workers in the industry, the Agency shall consult the social partners...". Consultations should also be held when Agency proposals has an impact on rail freight and passengers (Article 5).
Consultations are normally open around 1-3 months. Contact information and other details are specific for each consultation. Below are listed open and closed consultations.