These are only justified on grounds related to the protection of temporary agency workers, to ensure that the labour market functions properly and that abuses are prevented.
EU Member States are obliged to review prohibitions and restrictions on temporary agency work until and to report to the European Commission.
Common minimum standards are preferred by politicians to prevent a "race to the bottom" where every country tries to deregulate to attract business, and, theoretically, all end up "losing".
The political goals are to ensure a higher standard of living and quality of life, consistent with the aims of the Treaty on European Union.
[2] Critics contend that the policies increase labour market inefficiencies and ultimately raise unemployment levels and reduce business output, leading to lowered living standards for those not already securely seated in permanent positions in the labour market.