That is usually true, hidden agendas play a big role here. In Germany similar rules about contractors are often in place to prevent outsourcing. Contractors sho

That is usually true, hidden agendas play a big role here. In Germany similar rules about contractors are often in place to prevent outsourcing. Contractors shouldn't be too comfortable and cheap, so the workers council and union enforce such rules so their established clientele still has some advantages over the external people.