“When you work, you get paid. But this simple principle does not apply to half of all young Europeans who have not been paid for their internship. These interns are treated as a cheap and disposable workforce. This is exploitation. Because gaining experience does not pay your bills. We, the Socialists and Democrats, are campaigning at an EU level to ban unpaid internships. We call on conservative and liberal members of Parliament to finally join our fight. They supported the European Year of Youth 2022 and are having this plenary debate, but paying lip service is not enough. It is time to deliver on young people’s rights. This is why we call on all members to vote for banning unpaid internships, today!”
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