R&D writes to the Secretary General on Dieselgate
As a trade union we are particularly concerned with defending the rights
and good reputation of JRC staff who have worked meticulously, and we asked the
Secretary General what concrete actions are being taken to protect our
colleagues.
The Secretary
general has now replied to our letter confirming the
Commission's support for the JRC and for its personnel. Unfortunately though it is not clear that the Commission really understands the gravity of the situation.
In particular we wish to draw to your
attention this letter from
the EP EMIS committee of 2nd June in which EMIS
representatives appear critical of the JRC for an apparent retention of
information, opening the door to doubts about the transparency of the process. We believe that this criticism may damage
the JRC reputation even more than the scandal itself - the dividing line
between perception and reality is narrow.
In the meantime, articles continue to appear in the press questioning the management of this issue by all involved parties:
20.06.2016 Growing proof that EU suspected diesel fraud
We
believe that mistakes at this stage may cause a serious threat to the JRC and
the Commission, and further feed eurosceptic feelings throughout the continent. We call all those in key-functions to openly and transparently
collaborate with the inquiry body and to learn lessons for the future.
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