The European Commission has proposed the creation of a European Platform to improve cooperation at EU level in order to prevent and deter undeclared work more effectively. Undeclared work is defined as any paid activities that are lawful as regards their nature but are not declared to public authorities. According to a Eurobarometer survey, around one in ten Europeans (11%) admitted to having bought goods or services involving undeclared work in the previous year, while 4% conceded that they had performed undeclared work. The Platform would bring together various national enforcement bodies involved in the fight against undeclared work, which the Commission describes as a phenomenon that causes serious damage to working conditions, fair competition and public budgets.

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