### l. whereas social dialogue and collective bargaining are key instruments for employers and trade unions to use to establish fair wages and working conditions; whereas strong collective bargaining systems increase member states’ resilience in times of economic crisis; whereas societies with strong collective bargaining systems tend to be wealthier and more equal; whereas the right to collective bargaining is an issue that concerns all european workers and that can also have crucial implications for democracy and the rule of law , including respect for fundamental social rights; whereas collective bargaining is a european fundamental right and the eu institutions are bound to respect it by article 28 of the charter of fundamental rights of the eu; whereas in this context , policies that respect , promote and strengthen collective bargaining and the position of workers in wage-setting systems play a critical role in achieving better working conditions; ### l. whereas social dialogue and collective bargaining are key instruments for employers and trade unions to use to establish fair wages and working conditions; whereas strong collective bargaining systems increase member states’ resilience in times of economic crisis; whereas societies with strong collective bargaining systems tend to be wealthier and more equal; whereas the right to collective bargaining is an issue that concerns all european workers and that can also have crucial implications for democracy and the rule of law , including respect for fundamental social rights; whereas collective bargaining is a european fundamental right and the eu institutions are bound to respect it by article 28 of the charter of fundamental rights of the eu; whereas in this context , policies that respect , promote and strengthen collective bargaining and the position of workers in wage-setting systems play an important role in achieving better working conditions;


### o. whereas workers engaging in non-standard forms of work or in new forms of employment suffer from a lack of representation; whereas the emergence of new forms of employment makes it difficult for trade unions to recruit new members; ### o. whereas workers engaging in non-standard forms of work or in new forms of employment do not enjoy the same range of representation as standard forms of work; whereas the emergence of new forms of employment poses challenges for trade unions to recruit new members;


### 1. stresses that social dialogue and collective bargaining contribute to the social market economy , one of the aims of the treaty of lisbon; reiterates that , in line with the treaties , which explicitly protect the autonomy of social partners and the self-regulatory systems in place in some member states , social dialogue must be protected in order for social partners to regulate themselves autonomously , ensuring total legitimacy and strong progress on collective agreement coverage; welcomes the commission proposal for a council recommendation on strengthening social dialogue in the eu; stresses that social dialogue at national and union level needs to be further improved and that more efforts are needed to support collective bargaining coverage and prevent social partners’ membership and organisational density from decreasing; regrets , however , that the proposal does not lay out any sustainable solutions for organising and financing sectoral social dialogue committees; calls on the commission to maintain its logistical support for sectoral social dialogue committees and to increase its financial , legal and political support; calls on the commission to continue supporting and closely monitoring sectoral social dialogue in order to ensure alignment between committees and that social dialogue can make a significant contribution to eu policies; strongly urges the commission to come up with new proposals that fully respect social partners’ autonomy and avoid severely devaluing european sectoral social dialogue; ### 1. stresses that social dialogue and collective bargaining contribute to the social market economy , one of the aims of the treaty of lisbon; reiterates that , in line with the treaties , which explicitly protect the autonomy of social partners and the self-regulatory systems in place in some member states , social dialogue must be protected in order for social partners to regulate themselves autonomously , ensuring total legitimacy and strong progress on collective agreement coverage; welcomes the commission proposal for a council recommendation on strengthening social dialogue in the eu; stresses that social dialogue at national and union level needs to be further improved and that more efforts are needed to support collective bargaining coverage and prevent social partners’ membership and organisational density from decreasing; regrets , however , that the proposal does not lay out any sustainable solutions for organising and financing sectoral social dialogue committees; calls on the commission to maintain its logistical support for sectoral social dialogue committees; calls on the commission to continue supporting and closely monitoring sectoral social dialogue in order to ensure alignment between committees and that social dialogue can make a significant contribution to eu policies; strongly urges the commission to come up with new proposals that fully respect social partners’ autonomy and avoid severely devaluing european sectoral social dialogue;


### 1. stresses that social dialogue and collective bargaining contribute to the social market economy , one of the aims of the treaty of lisbon; reiterates that , in line with the treaties , which explicitly protect the autonomy of social partners and the self-regulatory systems in place in some member states , social dialogue must be protected in order for social partners to regulate themselves autonomously , ensuring total legitimacy and strong progress on collective agreement coverage; welcomes the commission proposal for a council recommendation on strengthening social dialogue in the eu; stresses that social dialogue at national and union level needs to be further improved and that more efforts are needed to support collective bargaining coverage and prevent social partners’ membership and organisational density from decreasing; regrets , however , that the proposal does not lay out any sustainable solutions for organising and financing sectoral social dialogue committees; calls on the commission to maintain its logistical support for sectoral social dialogue committees and to increase its financial , legal and political support; calls on the commission to continue supporting and closely monitoring sectoral social dialogue in order to ensure alignment between committees and that social dialogue can make a significant contribution to eu policies; strongly urges the commission to come up with new proposals that fully respect social partners’ autonomy and avoid severely devaluing european sectoral social dialogue; ### 1. stresses that social dialogue and collective bargaining contribute to the social market economy , one of the aims of the treaty of lisbon; reiterates that , in line with the treaties , which explicitly protect the autonomy of social partners and the self-regulatory systems in place in some member states , social dialogue must be protected in order for social partners to regulate themselves autonomously , ensuring total legitimacy and striving for strong progress on collective agreement coverage; welcomes the commission proposal for a council recommendation on strengthening social dialogue in the eu; stresses that social dialogue at national and union level needs to be further improved and that more efforts are needed to support collective bargaining coverage and prevent social partners’ membership and organisational density from decreasing; regrets , however , that the proposal does not lay out any sustainable solutions for organising and financing sectoral social dialogue committees; calls on the commission to maintain its logistical support for sectoral social dialogue committees and to increase its financial , legal and political support; calls on the commission to continue supporting and closely monitoring sectoral social dialogue in order to ensure alignment between committees and that social dialogue can make a significant contribution to eu policies; strongly urges the commission to come up with new proposals that fully respect social partners’ autonomy;


### 4. is concerned that the density of employers’ organisations and trade unions is declining across all member states; warns that the decrease in collective bargaining coverage is not only due to the decline in trade union density , but also to the lack of representation within employers’ organisation and employers’ lack of involvement and willingness to participate in collective bargaining; ### 4. is concerned that the density of employers’ organisations and trade unions is declining across all member states; warns that the decrease in collective bargaining coverage is not only due to the decline in trade union density , but also to the lack of representation within employers’ organisation and some employers’ lack of involvement and willingness to participate in collective bargaining;


### 7. calls on the commission and the member states , along with social partners , to commit to reaching collective bargaining coverage of 90 % by 2030 , with a view to improving living and working conditions in the union , contributing to upward social convergence , fighting in-work poverty and social exclusion and reducing wage inequality; ### 7. calls on the commission and the member states , along with social partners , to commit to improving the collective bargaining coverage by promoting advantages of active participation in the workplace , with a view to improving living and working conditions in the union , fighting in-work poverty and social exclusion;


### 8. calls on the member states to repeal any national legislation that hampers collective bargaining , including any legislation that inhibits trade unions’ access to workplaces for the purpose of organising; calls on the commission and the member states to promote sectoral-level collective bargaining as an important instrument to increase collective agreement coverage , making sure that derogations from collective agreements concluded at a higher level are restricted to situations in which those derogations are needed to maintain quality employment; ### 8. calls on the member states to adopt legislation promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining; calls on the commission and the member states to promote sectoral-level collective bargaining as an important instrument to increase collective agreement coverage;


### 9. underlines that reforms in the member states should not negatively affect collective bargaining and that collective bargaining needs to be promoted at sectoral level , including by supporting the capacity-building of social partners; stresses that labour market reforms at national level must contribute to implementing the european pillar of social rights , including principle 8 thereof on social dialogue and the involvement of workers , as well as collective bargaining , respect for the autonomy of social partners and the rights to collective action and to be informed and consulted in good time on the transfer , restructuring and merging of undertakings and on collective redundancies; calls on the commission to analyse any labour reforms relating to these issues in the member states’ national recovery and resilience plans; ### 9. underlines that reforms in the member states should not negatively affect collective bargaining and that collective bargaining needs to be promoted also at sectoral level , including by supporting the capacity-building of social partners , which could be particularly beneficial for workers performing their jobs in new forms , such as through platforms , as those forms do not provide a union-friendly environment and the workers often provide work through more than one platform; stresses that labour market reforms at national level must contribute to implementing the european pillar of social rights , including principle 8 thereof on social dialogue and the involvement of workers , as well as collective bargaining , respect for the autonomy of social partners and the rights to collective action and to be informed and consulted in good time on the transfer , restructuring and merging of undertakings and on collective redundancies; calls on the commission to analyse any labour reforms relating to these issues in the member states’ national recovery and resilience plans;


### 9. underlines that reforms in the member states should not negatively affect collective bargaining and that collective bargaining needs to be promoted at sectoral level , including by supporting the capacity-building of social partners; stresses that labour market reforms at national level must contribute to implementing the european pillar of social rights , including principle 8 thereof on social dialogue and the involvement of workers , as well as collective bargaining , respect for the autonomy of social partners and the rights to collective action and to be informed and consulted in good time on the transfer , restructuring and merging of undertakings and on collective redundancies; calls on the commission to analyse any labour reforms relating to these issues in the member states’ national recovery and resilience plans; ### 9. underlines that reforms in the member states should not negatively affect collective bargaining and that collective bargaining needs to be promoted at sectoral level , including by supporting the capacity-building of social partners; stresses that labour market reforms at national level must contribute to implementing the european pillar of social rights , including principle 8 thereof on social dialogue and the involvement of workers , as well as collective bargaining , respect for the autonomy of social partners and the rights to collective action and to be informed and consulted in good time on the transfer , restructuring and merging of undertakings and on collective redundancies;


### 10. is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work do not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that this is the case , in particular , for sectors where the majority of workers are women; reiterates its call on the commission and the member states to ensure the right of workers to freedom of association and participation in the workplace for all forms of employment; is concerned about the growing phenomenon of company trade unions or workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such company trade unions or workers’ representatives are contrary to article 2 of ilo convention no 98 concerning the application of the principles of the right to organise and to bargain collectively and to directive 2002/14/ec15; calls on the commission and the member states to , along with social partners , ensure that elections for workers’ representatives comply with the workers’ representatives convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them , including dismissal , based on their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities; ### 10. is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work do not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that this is the case , in particular , for sectors where the majority of workers are women; reiterates its call on the commission and the member states to ensure the right of workers to freedom of association and participation in the workplace for all forms of employment; is concerned about the growing phenomenon of company trade unions or workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such company trade unions or workers’ representatives are contrary to article 2 of ilo convention no 98 concerning the application of the principles of the right to organise and to bargain collectively and to directive 2002/14/ec15; calls on the commission and the member states to , along with social partners , ensure that workers are provided with qualitative representation , permanent forms of workers' representation are not displaced by ad hoc representations without permanent structures ,elections for workers’ representatives comply with the workers’ representatives convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them , including dismissal , based solelyon their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities;


### 10. is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work do not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that this is the case , in particular , for sectors where the majority of workers are women; reiterates its call on the commission and the member states to ensure the right of workers to freedom of association and participation in the workplace for all forms of employment; is concerned about the growing phenomenon of company trade unions or workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such company trade unions or workers’ representatives are contrary to article 2 of ilo convention no 98 concerning the application of the principles of the right to organise and to bargain collectively and to directive 2002/14/ec15; calls on the commission and the member states to , along with social partners , ensure that elections for workers’ representatives comply with the workers’ representatives convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them , including dismissal , based on their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities; ### 10. is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work may not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that it might be the case , in particular , for sectors where the majority of workers are women; is concerned about the growing phenomenon of company trade unions or workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such company trade unions or workers’ representatives are contrary to article 2 of ilo convention no 98 concerning the application of the principles of the right to organise and to bargain collectively and to directive 2002/14/ec15; calls on the commission and the member states to , along with social partners , ensure that elections for workers’ representatives comply with the workers’ representatives convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them , including dismissal , based on their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities;


### 10. is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work do not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that this is the case , in particular , for sectors where the majority of workers are women; reiterates its call on the commission and the member states to ensure the right of workers to freedom of association and participation in the workplace for all forms of employment; is concerned about the growing phenomenon of company trade unions or workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such company trade unions or workers’ representatives are contrary to article 2 of ilo convention no 98 concerning the application of the principles of the right to organise and to bargain collectively and to directive 2002/14/ec15; calls on the commission and the member states to , along with social partners , ensure that elections for workers’ representatives comply with the workers’ representatives convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them , including dismissal , based on their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities; ### 10. is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work do not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that this is the case , in particular , for sectors where the majority of workers are women; reiterates its call on the commission and the member states to ensure the right of workers to freedom of association and participation in the workplace for all forms of employment; is concerned about the phenomenon of workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such workers’ representatives are contrary to article 2 of ilo convention no 98 concerning the application of the principles of the right to organise and to bargain collectively and to directive 2002/14/ec15; calls on the commission and the member states to , along with social partners , ensure that elections for workers’ representatives comply with the workers’ representatives convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them , including dismissal , based on their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities;


### 10. is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work do not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that this is the case , in particular , for sectors where the majority of workers are women; reiterates its call on the commission and the member states to ensure the right of workers to freedom of association and participation in the workplace for all forms of employment; is concerned about the growing phenomenon of company trade unions or workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such company trade unions or workers’ representatives are contrary to article 2 of ilo convention no 98 concerning the application of the principles of the right to organise and to bargain collectively and to directive 2002/14/ec15; calls on the commission and the member states to , along with social partners , ensure that elections for workers’ representatives comply with the workers’ representatives convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them , including dismissal , based on their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities; ### 10. is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work do not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that this is the case , in particular , for some of the sectors where the majority of workers are women; reiterates its call on the commission and the member states to ensure the right of workers to freedom of association and participation in the workplace for all forms of employment; is concerned about the growing phenomenon of company trade unions or workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such company trade unions or workers’ representatives are contrary to article 2 of ilo convention no 98 concerning the application of the principles of the right to organise and to bargain collectively and to directive 2002/14/ec15; calls on the commission and the member states to , along with social partners , ensure that elections for workers’ representatives comply with the workers’ representatives convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them , including dismissal , based on their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities;


### 11. calls for the eu industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , including as regards health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls on the member states , in the context of the european green deal and the repowereu plan , to adopt and implement , in close cooperation with social partners , comprehensive and coherent policy packages to benefit all societal groups and to make optimal use of public and private funding , including social conditionalities for the creation of quality jobs with fair working conditions and good pay , the promotion of collective bargaining and respect for collective agreements; considers furthermore that all eu financial support to undertakings , including the green deal industrial plan programmes , should be made conditional on the undertakings’ compliance with the applicable working and employment conditions and/or employer obligations , including any applicable collective agreements; urges the commission and the member states to enforce the requirements that companies receiving public support must avoid redundancies and the worsening of working conditions and that , under the eu industrial plan , undertakings must respect collective bargaining and information and consultation processes with unions on investments , restructuring and any reforms; ### 11. calls for the eu industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , including as regards health and safety at work , robust social protection and equal opportunities; calls on the member states to adopt and implement , in close cooperation with social partners , comprehensive and coherent policy packages to benefit all societal groups and to make optimal use of public and private funding , including social conditionalities for the creation of quality jobs with fair working conditions and good pay , the promotion of collective bargaining and respect for collective agreements; stresses furthermore that undertakings must respect collective bargaining and information and consultation processes with unions on relevant matters affecting working conditions;


### 11. calls for the eu industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , including as regards health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls on the member states , in the context of the european green deal and the repowereu plan , to adopt and implement , in close cooperation with social partners , comprehensive and coherent policy packages to benefit all societal groups and to make optimal use of public and private funding , including social conditionalities for the creation of quality jobs with fair working conditions and good pay , the promotion of collective bargaining and respect for collective agreements; considers furthermore that all eu financial support to undertakings , including the green deal industrial plan programmes , should be made conditional on the undertakings’ compliance with the applicable working and employment conditions and/or employer obligations , including any applicable collective agreements; urges the commission and the member states to enforce the requirements that companies receiving public support must avoid redundancies and the worsening of working conditions and that , under the eu industrial plan , undertakings must respect collective bargaining and information and consultation processes with unions on investments , restructuring and any reforms; ### 11. calls for the eu industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , including as regards health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls on the member states , in the context of the european green deal and the repowereu plan , to adopt and implement , in close cooperation with social partners , comprehensive and coherent policy packages to benefit all societal groups and to make optimal use of public and private funding , including social conditionalities for the creation of quality jobs with fair working conditions and good pay , the promotion of collective bargaining and respect for collective agreements; underlines furthermore that undertakings must respect collective bargaining and information and consultation processes with unions on relevant matters affecting working conditions;


### 12. calls on the commission to strongly enforce the social clause in the existing eu public procurement directive16and to revise the directive in order to further strengthen social clauses in public contracts to requireeconomic operators and subcontractors tofully respect workers’ right to collective bargaining and to set conditions for the full implementation of the applicable sectoral collective agreements and to exclude from tenders companies that have been condemned for engaging in criminal activities or union-busting or that have refused to participate in collective bargaining;calls for this revision to exempt all social and welfare services from procurement obligations and to establish a european exclusion mechanism to exclude primary contractors and subcontractors who have repeatedly engaged in unfair competition and tax fraud; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure compliance with and monitoring and enforcement of the public procurement directive; ### 12. calls on the commission to ensure that economic operators and subcontractors fully respect workers’ right to collective bargaining and to set conditions for the full implementation of the applicable sectoral collective agreements; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure compliance with and monitoring and enforcement of the public procurement directive;


### 14. reiterates its call on the commission to propose a new directive on a general framework for workers’ information , consultation and participation for european companies , including subcontracting chains and franchises , and for companies that use european company mobility instruments , in order to establish minimum standards , including on anticipation of change and restructuring , in particular at company level; reiterates its call for a revision of the european works council directive to ensure , inter alia , proper enforcement , access to justice and effective sanctions for violations of the rules and to improve the functioning of the special negotiating body , including by creating a transnational information and consultation process , which should be properly conducted and completed before any decisions are taken; ### deleted


### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to establish the necessary conditions and requirements to have at least 80 % of corporations covered by sustainable corporate governance agreements by 2030 , including by establishing strategies agreed on with workers in order to positively influence environmental , social and economic development through governance practices and market presence , improve directors’ accountability as regards integrating sustainability into corporate decision-making and promote corporate governance practices that contribute to company sustainability , such as those related to , inter alia , corporate reporting , board remuneration , the maximum wage ratio , board composition and stakeholder involvement; ### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to establish the necessary conditions and requirements to support corporations coverage by sustainable corporate governance agreements , including by establishing strategies in order to positively influence environmental , social and economic development through governance practices and market presence , improve directors’ accountability as regards integrating sustainability into corporate decision-making and promote corporate governance practices that contribute to company sustainability;


### 17. calls on the member states to ratify and implement all ilo core conventions , including no 155 concerning occupational safety and health and the working environment and no 187 concerning the promotional framework for occupational safety and health , which have both been recently designated as ilo core conventions and which have not yet been ratified by all member states; calls on the commission to encourage the member states to ratify and implement all the ilo core conventions; ### deleted


### 18. calls on the commission and the member states to ensure the proper functioning of individual and collective labour dispute settlement systems , as recommended by various ilo conventions and recommendations , including conciliation , mediation and arbitration services , which should have simplified procedures and enough resources available to assist both workers and employers and which should be free of charge and expeditious; calls on the member states with decentralised labour mediation services to ensure that regional authorities cannot dismantle those services to guarantee a similar level of protection for all workers and employers within the national territory; ### 18. calls on the commission and the member states to ensure the proper functioning of individual and collective labour dispute settlement systems , as recommended by various ilo conventions and recommendations , including conciliation , mediation and arbitration services , which should have simplified procedures and enough resources available to assist both workers and employers and which should be free of charge and expeditious; calls on the member states to align the level of protection for all workers and employers within the national territory;


### 20. highlights that recital 35 of directive (eu) 2019/212117states that ‘[i]n certain circumstances , the right of companies to carry out a cross-border operation could be used for abusive or fraudulent purposes , such as for the circumvention of the rights of employees , social security payments or tax obligations , or for criminal purposes’; considers it essential , in this regard , to adequately define ambitious eu minimum standards for information , consultation , board-level representation and the participation of workers when companies restructure across borders; calls on the commission , in the context of its forthcoming evaluation of directive (eu) 2019/2121 , to take account of existing good practices and the results of studies on and assessments of the positive socioeconomic effects and consequences of employee representation in corporate bodies , while also amending existing directives on this issue , which could help improve corporate governance;calls on the commission to develop initiatives to raise awareness and improve knowledge of national and eu rules governing employee representation in corporate bodies in the various member states and to foster the exchange of best practices , including assessing the different forms of worker participation and their socioeconomic effects;reiterates that several eu legal acts concerning workers’ board-level representation rights do not establish minimum requirements for board-level representation in eu companies in their various forms or for companies that use eu company legal instruments to enable cross-border company mobility and legal reorganisation , including cross-border mergers , conversions and divisions; calls on the commission and the member states to take urgent and decisive action to ensure that eu companies respect workers’ information , consultation and participation rights and that , accordingly , they comply with existing eu and national legal obligations; ### 20. highlights that recital 35 of directive (eu) 2019/212117states that ‘[i]n certain circumstances , the right of companies to carry out a cross-border operation could be used for abusive or fraudulent purposes , such as for the circumvention of the rights of employees , social security payments or tax obligations , or for criminal purposes’; considers it essential , in this regard , to adequately define ambitious eu minimum standards for information , consultation , board-level representation and the participation of workers when companies restructure across borders;


### d. whereas climate change and environmental destruction have exacerbated inequalities and disproportionately affect the poor and the most vulnerable groups; ### d. whereas russia’s war of aggression against ukraine requires a revised approach towards climate change in order to prevent both energy poverty and environmental damage;


### e. whereas rapid increases in energy prices and inflation across the eu are placing a burden on households; ### e. whereas rapid increases in energy prices and inflation across the eu following covid-19 pandemic and russia’s war of aggression against ukraine are placing a burden on households;


### 1. highlights the fact that the swift and coordinated eu policy action during the covid-19 pandemic has prevented economic shocks and protected the population from the most adverse consequences of the crisis; believes that , although the fallout from russia’s invasion of ukraine poses multiple new economic , social and geopolitical challenges to the eu economy and society , other , longer-standing social challenges and inequalities continue to grow and must be tackled; ### 1. highlights the fact that the swift and coordinated eu policy action during the covid-19 pandemic has prevented economic shocks and protected the population from the most adverse consequences of the crisis; believes that russia’s war of aggression against ukraine poses multiple new economic , social and geopolitical challenges to the eu economy and society , and other social challenges need to be revised accordingly;


### 3. stresses that public services are pillars of democracy and a bulwark against populism , ensure core democratic values including respect for fundamental and human rights and play a crucial role in overcoming crises; calls for the revision of the legal framework for services of general economic interest to ensure that households in need have access to good-quality essential services , particularly housing , energy , transport , water , the internet and sanitation; ### deleted


### 4. supports a more democratic european semester process , with parliament strongly involved in setting economic policy priorities as well as in the taking of economic governance decisions , especially those with a strong social dimension; considers that the european semester process should follow the community method and be agreed between the council and parliament; ### deleted


### 5. supports a shift towards a sustainable , inclusive and resilient growth model , strengthening the sustainable development and resilience of the eu’s economy and the full implementation of the epsr , including its relevant headline targets for 2030 , a social progress protocol and promoting future-oriented investments focused on the just green and digital transitions , with a strong social dimension , including gender equality; ### 5. supports a shift towards a sustainable , inclusive and resilient growth model , strengthening the sustainable development and resilience of the eu’s economy and recalls the importance of the epsr in this regard;


### 6. welcomes the revised european semester process , with a broader scope and enhanced multilateral surveillance; ### deleted


### 7. notes the new dual function of the national reform programmes (nrps); reminds the member states of their obligation to undertake reforms and make investments that contribute to the implementation of the epsr through their national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) , as well as their commitment to continuing to deepen this implementation at eu and national levels in order to reduce inequalities; ### 7. notes the new dual function of the national reform programmes (nrps); encourages member states to undertake reforms and make investments that contribute to the implementation of the epsr through their national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps);


### 9. calls on the commission to present a regulation on a social convergence framework , establishing a new mechanism to monitor social convergence risks , prevent other policy actions or economic shocks from having negative social spillover effects on upward social convergence , detect potential setbacks for the proper implementation of the epsr and establish mandatory social targets to be achieved; believes that social divergence risks should be included in the country-specific recommendations and taken into account when defining fiscal adjustment paths; ### deleted


### 10. stresses the importance of better assessing the distributional impact of existing and new policies and reforms monitored through the european semester process; calls on the commission to include distributional impact assessment requirements in the nrps; points out that fiscal consolidation can only be fair and sustainable if the distributional impact of reallocated expenditure or shifts in revenues is well calibrated and contributes to reducing inequalities; ### 10. stresses the importance of better assessing the distributional impact of existing and new policies and reforms monitored through the european semester process;


### 11. considers that the revised social scoreboard does not properly cover the 20 epsr principles; calls , therefore , for the improvement of the social scoreboard and the inclusion of relevant indicators to identify social divergences through a dynamic assessment; draws attention to the importance of including indicators that fully reflect the trends in and causes of inequality , such as indicators on good-quality employment , wealth distribution , access to good-quality public services , adequate pensions , minimum income schemes , occupational diseases (including mental health conditions) and unemployment benefits , as well as indicators measuring the social impact of environmental degradation and climate change; reminds the commission that the ‘at risk of poverty or social exclusion’ (arope) indicator does not capture the wider and more complex causes of inequalities; ### deleted


### 12. acknowledges the commission proposal for the revision of the economic governance framework to strengthen debt sustainability and enhance sustainable and inclusive growth through investment and reforms; points out that cyclical expenditure for unemployment as well as other social expenditure and investment required to comply with nrrp milestones must be excluded from excessive-deficit calculations in order to increase fairness in the green and digital transitions , social resilience and the implementation of the epsr , while ensuring the sustainability of public finances in the member states; ### 12. acknowledges the commission proposal for the revision of the economic governance framework to strengthen debt sustainability and enhance sustainable and inclusive growth through investment and reforms; points out that cyclical expenditure for unemployment as well as other social expenditure and investment required to comply with nrrp milestones must be noted and taken into consideration in order to increase fairness in the green and digital transitions , social resilience and the implementation of the epsr , while ensuring the sustainability of public finances in the member states;


### 13. is concerned about the current economic landscape , forecasts for the near future and the impact that wage increases below inflation could have on living standards in the eu; calls on the member states to rapidly implement the provisions established in the minimum wages directive1 , so that minimum wages are increased to at least 60 % of a country’s gross median salary or 50 % of the gross average; calls on the commission to monitor the state of play in relation to minimum wages and ensure that low-end salaries , and particularly minimum wages , reflect the soaring cost of living; ### 13. is concerned about the current economic landscape , forecasts for the near future and the impact that the high inflation could have on living standards in the eu; calls on the member states to rapidly implement the provisions established in the minimum wages directive1 , so that minimum wages are increased to at least 60 % of a country’s gross median salary or 50 % of the gross average; calls on the commission to monitor the state of play in relation to minimum wages and ensure that low-end salaries , and particularly minimum wages , reflect the soaring cost of living;


### 14. welcomes the agreement on the adoption of the social climate fund; warns that both the aims and the funding of this instrument make it clearly insufficient to address the unequal impact of climate change and environmental degradation on different income groups; highlights the urgency of adopting instruments that enable all parts of society to enjoy the benefits of a climate-neutral economy , and that protect households from the impact of both climate change and pollution and prevent them from suffering any negative social consequences that might arise from the implementation of european green deal policies; insists that social and environmental policies and objectives must be integrated on an equal footing with economic ones; ### 14. welcomes the agreement on the adoption of the social climate fund; warns that both the aims and the funding of this instrument make it clearly insufficient to address the unequal impact of climate change on different income groups; highlights the urgency of adopting instruments that enable all parts of society to enjoy the benefits of a climate-neutral economy , and that protect households from the impact of both climate change and pollution and prevent them from suffering any negative social consequences that might arise from the implementation of european green deal policies;


### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to lay the foundations for the development of green social protection schemes2 at national level with eu funding support , in order to strengthen social resilience against the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation by addressing the side effects of green policies on jobs and living conditions; points out that these schemes should include the following aspects: ### deleted


### 17. highlights that , with the working-age population shrinking , policies that bring more people into the labour market are essential; ### 17. highlights that , with the negative demographic trends employers need to foster intergenerational links within the company and intergenerational learning between the young and the old , and vice versa; underlines that an ageing workforce can help a business develop new products and services to adapt to the needs of an ageing society in a more creative and productive way; further calls for the creation of incentives to encourage volunteering and mentoring to induce the transfer of knowledge between generations;


### 18. is concerned about the discrepancies between the analysis and recommendations of the european centre for the development of vocational training (cedefop) on skills policy and the policies implemented at eu and national levels , which might be causing inefficiencies; draws attention to the evidence laid out in cedefop reports3 regarding skills underutilisation , overqualification , low skills demands and limited complexity in many european jobs and the relatively modest level of digital skills demands in europe , which could hinder the digital transition; calls on the commission to present proposals and coordinate policy actions that contribute to increasing the number of more digitally complex jobs and facilitate the design of incentives that boost the digital upskilling of workers; ### 18. is concerned about the discrepancies between the analysis and recommendations of the european centre for the development of vocational training (cedefop) on skills policy and the policies implemented at eu and national levels , which might be causing inefficiencies; draws attention to the evidence laid out in cedefop reports3 regarding skills underutilisation , overqualification , low skills demands and limited complexity in many european jobs and the relatively modest level of digital skills in europe , which could hinder the digital transition; calls on the commission to present proposals and coordinate policy actions that contribute to increasing the number of more digitally complex jobs and facilitate the design of incentives that boost the digital upskilling of workers;


### 19. recalls that cedefop’s reports stress that recruitment difficulties (including owing to skills mismatches) also reflect to a considerable extent poor job quality , a lack of people-oriented hr policy and untapped job design opportunities; calls on the commission to revise its upskilling and reskilling policies in light of cedefop’s findings , for instance by elevating skills demands and job complexity at european firms via demand-side interventions; ### 19. underlines that dual digital-green transitions , amplified by the covid-19 pandemic and the russian war of aggression against ukraine , are rapidly changing labour market demands in europe and rendering digital skills increasingly important; recalls that skill mismatches , gaps and shortages are impediments to economic growth , job quality and entrepreneurial success;


### 20. calls for the eu industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , with health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls also for it to ensure that people are adequately remunerated in line with their qualifications and certified competences; ### 20. calls on the member states to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , with health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls also for it to ensure that people are adequately remunerated in line with their qualifications and certified competences;


### — having regard to the commission communication of 13 may 2015 entitled ‘a european agenda on migration’ (com(2015)0240) , ### deleted


### — having regard to the commission communications of 6 april 2016 entitled ‘towards a reform of the common european asylum system and enhancing legal avenues to europe’ (com(2016)0197) and of 12 september 2018 entitled ‘enhancing legal pathways to europe: an indispensable part of a balanced and comprehensive migration policy’ (com(2018)0635) , ### deleted


### — having regard to the action plan and political declaration adopted at the eu-africa summit on migration , held in valletta on 11 and 12 november 2015 , in particular their respective parts on legal migration and mobility , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 12 april 2016 on the situation in the mediterranean and the need for a holistic eu approach to migration1 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its working document of 15 january 2016 on developing adequate legal economic migration channels2 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the studies by the policy department for citizens’ rights and constitutional affairs of its directorate-general for internal policies of september 2015 entitled ‘exploring new avenues for legislation for labour migration to the european union’ and of october 2015 entitled ‘eu cooperation with third countries in the field of migration’ , and to the eprs study of march 2019 entitled ‘the cost of non-europe in the area of legal migration’ , ### deleted


### — having regard to the studies by the european migration network , ### deleted


### — having regard to the studies by the organisation for economic co-operation and development , ### deleted


### — having regard to the work , reports and resolutions of the council of europe , ### deleted


### — having regard to the work and reports of the international organization for migration , ### deleted


### — having regard to the opinion of the committee on employment and social affairs , ### deleted


### — having regard to the report of the committee on civil liberties , justice and home affairs (a9-0000/2020) , ### deleted


### 1. starts from the principle that people are constantly on the move and that migration needs to be managed properly; believes that to address the issue of legal migration , it is best to start with the most obvious policy improvements and move towards more ambitious reforms; ### 1. starts from the principle that the lisbon treaty establishes competence to regulate the condition of entry and stay of third country nationals to the eu , whereas the member states keep the exclusive competence to determine the volume of admission to their labour markets; stresses that the competences of the member states need to be respected;


### 1. starts from the principle that people are constantly on the move and that migration needs to be managed properly; believes that to address the issue of legal migration , it is best to start with the most obvious policy improvements and move towards more ambitious reforms; ### 1. starts from the principle that people are constantly on the move and that migration needs to be managed properly; believes that to address the issue of legal migration , it is best to start with the most obvious policy improvements and move towards more ambitious reforms; considers the detrimental effects of brain drain for the development potential of the countries of origin;


### 1. starts from the principle that people are constantly on the move and that migration needs to be managed properly; believes that to address the issue of legal migration , it is best to start with the most obvious policy improvements and move towards more ambitious reforms; ### 1. starts from the principle that people often want to leave their poorer countries for wealthier destinations and that practically all countries provide legal pathways for this; believes that to address the issue of legal migration , it is best to start with the most obvious policy improvements and move towards more ambitious reforms;


### 1. notes that only limited progress has been achieved over previous years in the education of socially disadvantaged roma children , and that due to the lack of political will , in particular , the gap between roma and non-roma pupils and students remains high; urges member states to adopt a holistic approach across all policy areas , and to place the education of roma children high on governments’ agendas in order to fight effectively against the poverty and social exclusion they experience; ### 1. notes that only limited progress has been achieved over previous years in the education of socially disadvantaged roma children , and that , in particular , the gap between roma and non-roma pupils and students remains high; urges member states to adopt a holistic approach across all policy areas , and to place the education of roma children high on governments’ agendas in order to fight effectively against the poverty and social exclusion they experience;


### 2. recalls that roma pupils are eu citizens , and that as such they should be provided with equal opportunities and educated in mainstream , high quality and inclusive education settings at all levels; insists that effective desegregation strategies should be put in place , especially by eu member states with a sizeable roma population; ### 2. recalls that roma pupils are eu citizens , and that as such they should be provided with equal opportunities and educated in mainstream , high quality and inclusive education settings at all levels; insists that effective desegregation strategies should be put in place , adapted to the specific circumstances in each member state with a roma population;


### 3. recommends that , given the importance of high quality early childhood education , which is known to correlate with better learning outcomes , the education of vulnerable roma pupils should start as early as possible , preferably at the age of three , by including them in affordable , accessible and inclusive early childhood and childcare services; ### 3. recommends that , given the importance of high quality early childhood education , which is known to correlate with better learning outcomes , the education of vulnerable roma pupils should start as early as possible , taking into account the specific conditions in each member state , by including them in affordable , accessible and inclusive early childhood and childcare services;


### 6. recalls the pressing need to involve roma parents in each stage of their children’s schooling. ### 6. recalls the pressing need to involve roma parents in each stage of their children’s schooling; stresses that the ability of member states to ensure roma parents' involvement is highly dependent on multiple factors , both societal and economic;


### a. whereas the demographic old-age dependency ratio (people aged 65 or above relative to those aged 15-64) is projected to increase significantly in the eu as a whole in the coming decades; whereas it has risen to 29.6 % on 2016 figures , and is projected to rise further , notably up to 2050 and reaching 51.2 % in 2070; ### a. notes with regret that , whereas the demographic old-age dependency ratio (people aged 65 or above relative to those aged 15-64) is projected to increase significantly in the eu as a whole in the coming decades; whereas it has risen to 29.6% on 2016 figures , and is projected to rise further , notably up to 2050 and reaching 51.2% in 2070 in the absence of effective policies to support european birth rates;


### (1) member states and the union are to work towards developing a coordinated strategy for employment and particularly for promoting a skilled , trained and adaptable workforce , as well as labour markets that are responsive to economic change , with a view to achieving the objectives of full employment and social progress , balanced growth and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union. member states shall regard promoting employment as a matter of common concern and shall coordinate their action in this respect within the council , taking into account national practices related to the responsibilities of management and labour. ### (1) the covid-19 crisis has brought economic activity grinding to a halt , leaving european businesses with a serious liquidity problem , which , if allowed to escalate into a solvency problem , could result in many closures , particularly among the smes and he self-employed. the eu must therefore reconsider its political priorities and refocus the mff towards maintaining the existing industrial fabric and achieving economic recovery. member states and the union are to work towards developing a coordinated strategy for employment and particularly with a view to facilitating business continuity , guaranteeing access to liquidity and encouraging the elimination or reduction of taxes. to provide assistance in gaining a foothold on the labour market and access to stable employment , measures are to be taken to promote a skilled , trained and adaptable workforce , as well as flexible labour markets that are responsive to economic change , with a view to minimising the adverse effects on employment. member states shall regard promoting employment as a matter of common concern and shall coordinate their action in this respect within the council , taking into account national practices related to the responsibilities of management and labour.


### c. whereas the ever greater use of digital tools for work purposes has resulted in an ‘ever-connected’ or ‘always on’ culture that can have detrimental effect on workers’ fundamental rights , fair working conditions , including a fair remuneration , the limitation of working time and work-life balance , and health and safety at work , as well as , because of their disproportionate impact on workers with caring responsibilities , who tend to be women , equality between men and women; ### c. whereas the ever greater use of digital tools for work purposes has resulted in an ‘ever-connected’ or ‘always on’ culture that can have positive effects , such as work not being restricted to fixed working times , thereby allowing workers to arrange their work more flexibly , as well as detrimental effects in terms of limiting work , work-life balance , and health and safety at work;


### 2. highlights that constant connectivity combined with high job demands and the rising expectation that workers are reachable at any time can negatively affect workers’ fundamental rights and their physical and mental health and well-being; ### 2. highlights that constant connectivity combined with high job demands and the rising expectation that workers are reachable at any time can negatively affect workers’ fundamental rights and their physical and mental health and well-being , but can also result in innovative methods and forms of working that are tailored to the current market and ict situation , thereby allowing greater freedom and independence;


### 5. believes that interruptions of workers’ non-working time increase the risk of unremunerated overtime , have a negative impact on their work-life balance , prevent them from properly recovering from work , and increase the risk of psychosocial and physical problems , such as anxiety , depression and burnout; ### 5. believes that interruptions of workers’ non-working time increase the risk of unremunerated overtime , may lead to decreased work productivity , have a negative impact on their work-life balance , prevent them from properly recovering from work , and increase the risk of psychosocial and physical problems , such as anxiety , depression , burnout and technostress;


### 5. believes that interruptions of workers’ non-working time increase the risk of unremunerated overtime , have a negative impact on their work-life balance , prevent them from properly recovering from work , and increase the risk of psychosocial and physical problems , such as anxiety , depression and burnout; ### 5. believes that interruptions of workers’ non-working time increase the risk of unremunerated overtime in certain types of work and have a negative impact on their work-life balance , preventing them from properly recovering from work , and increasing the risk of psychosocial and physical problems , such as anxiety , depression and burnout;


### 7. reiterates that the combination of long working hours and higher demands on people working from home during the covid-19 crisis is likely to pose higher than expected risks for workers , with a negative impact on the quality of their working time and their work-life balance; ### 7. reiterates that the combination of long working hours and higher demands on people working from home during the covid-19 crisis is likely to pose higher than expected risks for workers , with a negative impact on the quality of their working time and their work-life balance; however , it can also prove beneficial by increasing efficiency and excellence in the performance of work;


### 7. reiterates that the combination of long working hours and higher demands on people working from home during the covid-19 crisis is likely to pose higher than expected risks for workers , with a negative impact on the quality of their working time and their work-life balance; ### 7. reiterates that the combination of long working hours and higher demands on people working from home during the covid-19 crisis is likely to pose higher than expected risks for workers and their families , with a negative impact on the quality of their working time and their work-life balance;


### 8. stresses that workers’ right to health and safety at work is key to the right to disconnect in protecting workers’ physical and mental health and well-being and protecting them from psychosocial risks; reiterates the importance of implementing psychosocial risk assessments at company level; ### 8. stresses that workers’ right to health and safety at work is key to the right to disconnect in protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of workers and their families , and protecting them from psychosocial risks; reiterates the importance of implementing psychosocial risk assessments at company level;


### 9. acknowledges that the right to disconnect is not explicitly regulated in union law; recalls that a number of member states have taken steps to regulate the use of digital tools for work purposes in order to provide safeguards and protection to workers; ### 9. acknowledges that the right to disconnect is not explicitly regulated in union law; recalls that a number of member states have taken steps to regulate the use of digital tools for work purposes in order to provide safeguards and protection to workers and their families;


### 10. calls on the commission to evaluate and address the risks of not protecting the right to disconnect; ### 10. calls on the commission to evaluate and address the negative consequences of not protecting the right to disconnect , and acting promptly to resolve them in cooperation with the member sates and the social partners;


### 11. calls on the commission to ensure that member states and employers ensure that workers are able to exercise their right to disconnect; ### 11. calls on the commission to ensure that member states and employers ensure that workers are afforded all the necessary safeguards to allow them to benefit in practice from their right to disconnect;


### 11. calls on the commission to ensure that member states and employers ensure that workers are able to exercise their right to disconnect; ### 11. calls on the member states to ensure that workers have opportunities to exercise their right to disconnect;


### 13. is of the opinion that the new directive should particularise and complement directives 2003/88/ec , (eu) 2019/1152 and (eu) 2019/1158 and believes that it should provide for solutions to address the responsibilities of employers and the expectations of workers regarding the organisation of their working time when they use digital tools; ### 13. is of the opinion that the new directive should complement and improve the provisions of directive 2003/88/ec and of directives (eu) 2019/1152 and (eu) 2019/1158; believes that the new directive should provide for adequate solutions to address the responsibilities of public and private employers , including the application of effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties; believes that the member states should make controls more effective , giving additional powers to labour inspectorates and guaranteeing swift settlement of any litigation to ensure full protection of the heath and safety of workers , including when they use digital tools; highlights the fundamental importance of correct transposition and correct implementation and application of the new eu directive by the member states , for which their authorities , including the labour inspectorates and courts , will be mainly responsible; believes that it is crucial to strengthen the european commission’s monitoring and control instruments , and to ensure prompt initiation of infringement procedures where there are shortcomings in transposing , implementing and applying the provisions of the new directive;


### 15. reiterates that the limitation of working time is considered to be essential to ensure the health and safety of workers in the union; ### 15. reiterates that respect for working time is considered to be essential to ensure the health and safety of workers and their families in the union;


### — having regard to the concluding observations of the un committee on the rights of persons with disabilities (uncrpd committee) of 2 october 2015 on the initial report of the european union , ### — having regard to the concluding observations of the un committee on the rights of persons with disabilities (uncrpd committee) of 2 october 2015 on the initial report of the european union , including those on the european union institutions’ compliance with the convention as public administrations ,


### c. whereas the uncrpd is ratified by the eu and all its member states , thereby , it is binding; ### c. whereas the uncrpd is the first international human rights treaty ratified by the eu and all its member states; whereas the case law of the court of justice reinforces the fact that the crpd is binding on the eu and on its member states when implementing eu law , as it is an instrument of secondary law;


### 1. acknowledges the advancement in the implementation of the uncrpd brought about by the european disability strategy 2010-2020; calls on the commission to continue the work by building upon and integrating what has been achieved and by upscaling the present strategy; ### 1. acknowledges the advancement in the implementation of the uncrpd brought about by the european disability strategy 2010-2020; calls on the commission to build upon what has been achieved by upscaling its commitment to the rights of persons with disabilities through a european disability rights agenda 2020-2030;


### 2. calls on the commission to propose a comprehensive , ambitious and long-term post-2020 european disability strategy (the post-2020 strategy) ### 2. calls on the commission to prepare a comprehensive , ambitious and long-term post-2020 european disability rights agenda (the post-2020 strategy)


### a. whereas countries that have greater availability of broadband internet in homes also have a greater number of citizens with basic or advanced digital skills; ### a. whereas countries that have high levels of urbanisation , a high percentage of the population with higher education , high levels of broadband and mobile internet access in homes also have a greater number of citizens with basic or advanced digital skills1a;


### 1. welcomes the adoption of the commission communication entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ , delivered on time within the first 100 days of the new commission , as a strong sign for political engagement with european gender equality policies and as a decisive , clear and ambitious policy framework to counter attacks on women’s rights and gender equality; underlines the importance of the chosen dual approach , consisting of targeted measures and the consistent application of gender mainstreaming and intersectionality as cross-cutting principles , and welcomes the strong link between the areas of work and the elimination of stereotypes , gender biases and discrimination; ### 1. points to the adoption of the commission communication entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ , delivered on time within the first 100 days of the new commission , as a strong sign for political engagement with european gender equality policies and welcomes the strong link between the areas of work and the elimination of stereotypes , gender biases and discrimination;


### 1. welcomes the adoption of the commission communication entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ , delivered on time within the first 100 days of the new commission , as a strong sign for political engagement with european gender equality policies and as a decisive , clear and ambitious policy framework to counter attacks on women’s rights and gender equality; underlines the importance of the chosen dual approach , consisting of targeted measures and the consistent application of gender mainstreaming and intersectionality as cross-cutting principles , and welcomes the strong link between the areas of work and the elimination of stereotypes , gender biases and discrimination; ### 1. welcomes the adoption of the commission communication entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ , delivered on time within the first 100 days of the new commission , as a strong sign for political engagement with european gender equality policies; underlines the importance of the chosen dual approach , consisting of targeted measures and the consistent application of gender mainstreaming and intersectionality as cross-cutting principles , and welcomes the strong link between the areas of work and the elimination of stereotypes , gender biases and discrimination;


### 1. welcomes the adoption of the commission communication entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ , delivered on time within the first 100 days of the new commission , as a strong sign for political engagement with european gender equality policies and as a decisive , clear and ambitious policy framework to counter attacks on women’s rights and gender equality; underlines the importance of the chosen dual approach , consisting of targeted measures and the consistent application of gender mainstreaming and intersectionality as cross-cutting principles , and welcomes the strong link between the areas of work and the elimination of stereotypes , gender biases and discrimination; ### 1. acknowledges the adoption of the commission communication entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ , delivered on time within the first 100 days of the new commission , as a strong sign for political engagement with european gender equality policies and as a decisive , clear and ambitious policy framework to counter attacks on women’s rights and gender equality; underlines the importance of the chosen dual approach , consisting of targeted measures and the consistent application of gender mainstreaming and intersectionality as cross-cutting principles , and welcomes the strong link between the areas of work and the elimination of stereotypes , gender biases and discrimination;


### 2. welcomes the announcement of several complementary strategies and calls for a strategic framework to connect them , and for an intersectional approach to be adopted in all of them; ### deleted


### 3. regrets that the strategy remains vague on the issue of timelines for several , highly welcomed , measures; calls , therefore , on the commission to establish concrete timeframes and additional targeted actions , as well as guidelines on how to implement the intersectional approach effectively; ### deleted


### 4. supports the commission’s plan to continue pushing for the eu-wide ratification of the istanbul convention; underlines , in this context , the need for specific measures to address the existing disparities between member states; draws attention , however , to the fact that several attempts to convince reluctant member states have already failed; warmly welcomes , therefore , the commission’s intention to propose measures in 2021 to achieve the objectives of the istanbul convention if the eu’s accession remains blocked; calls for preparatory actions for the launch of additional legally binding measures to eliminate violence against women; very much welcomes the planned extension of definitions of areas of particularly serious crime under article 83(1) of the tfeu , but calls for the inclusion of all forms of gender-based violence , in order to take a proactive approach and lay the groundwork for an eu directive on this issue; ### 4. urges the eu not to accede to the istanbul convention so as not to generate a greater inequality gap between men and women;


### 4. supports the commission’s plan to continue pushing for the eu-wide ratification of the istanbul convention; underlines , in this context , the need for specific measures to address the existing disparities between member states; draws attention , however , to the fact that several attempts to convince reluctant member states have already failed; warmly welcomes , therefore , the commission’s intention to propose measures in 2021 to achieve the objectives of the istanbul convention if the eu’s accession remains blocked; calls for preparatory actions for the launch of additional legally binding measures to eliminate violence against women; very much welcomes the planned extension of definitions of areas of particularly serious crime under article 83(1) of the tfeu , but calls for the inclusion of all forms of gender-based violence , in order to take a proactive approach and lay the groundwork for an eu directive on this issue; ### 4. welcomes the council's decision to ratify the istanbul convention in areas of eu competence; notes that , despite the existence of legislation in the eu and its member states prohibiting gender violence and introducing criminal sanctions , the problem is far from being eliminated; notes , therefore , that the problem of violence cannot be solved by further legislation , but through better implementation , the willingness of the relevant authorities to cooperate and education in a spirit of mutual respect;


### 4. supports the commission’s plan to continue pushing for the eu-wide ratification of the istanbul convention; underlines , in this context , the need for specific measures to address the existing disparities between member states; draws attention , however , to the fact that several attempts to convince reluctant member states have already failed; warmly welcomes , therefore , the commission’s intention to propose measures in 2021 to achieve the objectives of the istanbul convention if the eu’s accession remains blocked; calls for preparatory actions for the launch of additional legally binding measures to eliminate violence against women; very much welcomes the planned extension of definitions of areas of particularly serious crime under article 83(1) of the tfeu , but calls for the inclusion of all forms of gender-based violence , in order to take a proactive approach and lay the groundwork for an eu directive on this issue; ### 4. supports the commission’s plan to continue encouraging the member states to ratify the istanbul convention; underlines , in this context , the need for specific measures to address the existing disparities between member states; draws attention , however , to the fact that several attempts to convince reluctant member states have already failed; warmly welcomes , therefore , the commission’s intention to propose measures in 2021 to achieve the objectives of the istanbul convention if the eu’s accession remains blocked , given that these actions will respect the principles of the eu treaties , i.e. the principle of subsidiarity referred to in article 5(3) teu , the principle of proportionality referred to in article 5(4) teu , the principle of respect for the equality and national identity of the member states referred to in article 4(2) teu; calls for preparatory actions for the launch of additional legally binding measures to eliminate violence against women; very much welcomes the planned extension of definitions of areas of particularly serious crime under article 83(1) of the tfeu , but calls for the inclusion of all forms of gender-based violence , in order to take a proactive approach and lay the groundwork for an eu directive on this issue;


### 5. welcomes the plan to table an additional recommendation on the prevention of harmful practices , and to launch an eu network on the prevention of both gender-based and domestic violence; requests that the definitions and goals of the istanbul convention be applied and that women’s rights and civil society organisations be involved on a continuous basis; ### 5. welcomes the plan to table an additional recommendation on the prevention of harmful practices to prevent interpersonal violence;


### 5. welcomes the plan to table an additional recommendation on the prevention of harmful practices , and to launch an eu network on the prevention of both gender-based and domestic violence; requests that the definitions and goals of the istanbul convention be applied and that women’s rights and civil society organisations be involved on a continuous basis; ### 5. welcomes the plan to table an additional recommendation on the prevention of harmful practices , and to launch an eu network on the prevention of both gender-based and domestic violence; requests that women’s rights and civil society organisations be involved on a continuous basis;


### 6. stresses the scope and impact of violence and harassment in the workplace; points out that informal carers , domestic workers and farm workers in particular lack protection and therefore calls on the member states to adopt international labour organisation (ilo) conventions 190 and 189 , in order to strengthen the rights of workers , especially women , in the informal economy; ### 6. expresses its concern at the widespread prevalence of violence in our societies , such as may occur in the workplace; emphasises in this regard that all measures intended to prevent violence should avoid any form of discrimination on the grounds of gender , race , nationality , sexual preference , religion or other social situation;


### b. whereas directives 2011/36/eu , 2011/99/eu and 2012/29/eu establish a basis for combating gender-based violence (gbv); ### b. whereas directives 2011/36/eu , 2011/99/eu and 2012/29/eu establish a basis for combating violence against human beings;


### b. whereas structures and stereotypes throughout the world perpetuate inequality , and whereas overcoming these structures and stereotypes will advance gender equality; whereas a strong women’s rights movement is needed to uphold democratic values , fundamental rights and women’s rights in particular , and whereas threats to women’s rights also represent threats to democracy; ### b. whereas structures and stereotypes based on the equality of men and women , freedom and the common good will advance women's rights to uphold fundamental rights and democratic values;


### b. whereas structures and stereotypes throughout the world perpetuate inequality , and whereas overcoming these structures and stereotypes will advance gender equality; whereas a strong women’s rights movement is needed to uphold democratic values , fundamental rights and women’s rights in particular , and whereas threats to women’s rights also represent threats to democracy; ### b. whereas harmful stereotypes perpetuate inequality between women and men; whereas a democratic society should uphold human rights , including women's rights , and enable both women and men to pursue their professional and family ambitions;


### — having regard to the commission proposal of 14 march 2012 for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on improving the gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges and related measures (women on boards directive) (com(2012)0614) , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 13 february 2019 on experiencing a backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the eu10 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 13 february 2019 on experiencing a backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the eu10 , ### — having regard to its resolution of 13 february 2019 on experiencing backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the eu10 ,


### — having regard to the beijing declaration and platform for action , as well as the declarations adopted in the framework of the un summits beijing +5 , beijing +10 , beijing +15 and beijing +20 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the beijing declaration and platform for action , as well as the declarations adopted in the framework of the un summits beijing +5 , beijing +10 , beijing +15 and beijing +20 , ### — having regard to the beijing declaration and platform for action ,


### — having regard to the commission communication of 5 march 2020 entitled ‘ a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ (com(2020)0152) , ### — having regard to the commission communication of 5 march 2020 entitled ‘ a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ (com(2020)0152) , which must be interpreted with due regard for national competences and the specific circumstances of each member state ,


### c. whereas the eu has adopted important legislation and provided key impulses to achieving gender equality; whereas , however , these efforts have slowed down in recent years , while movements opposing gender equality policies and women’s rights have flourished; whereas these movements are attempting to influence national and european policies; ### c. whereas the eu has adopted important legislation and provided key impulses to achieving equality between men and women; whereas , however , movements that encourage the victimisation of women have flourished , and either they moved away from their noble objectives or were established expressly to become part of the machinery of certain parties with the sole objective of winning votes and subsidies , thereby dividing society and interfering with the balance of unity between men and women;


### c. whereas the eu has adopted important legislation and provided key impulses to achieving gender equality; whereas , however , these efforts have slowed down in recent years , while movements opposing gender equality policies and women’s rights have flourished; whereas these movements are attempting to influence national and european policies; ### c. whereas the eu has adopted important legislation and provided key impulses to achieving gender equality; whereas in recent years movements in favour of gender equality policies and women's rights have flourished; whereas , in spite of these laws , many harmful phenomena and violations of women's rights continue to occur , such as violence , forced marriages , honour killings , genital mutilation , etc.;


### c. whereas the eu has adopted important legislation and provided key impulses to achieving gender equality; whereas , however , these efforts have slowed down in recent years , while movements opposing gender equality policies and women’s rights have flourished; whereas these movements are attempting to influence national and european policies; ### c. whereas the eu has adopted important legislation and provided key impulses to achieving gender equality; whereas , however , these efforts have slowed down in recent years , while movements that take a different perspective on the concept of gender equality have flourished; whereas these movements are attempting to influence national and european policies;


### d. whereas violence against women in all its forms is a violation of human rights and one of the biggest obstacles to achieving gender equality; whereas a life free from violence is a prerequisite for equality; whereas disinformation campaigns on gender equality also focus on the issue of violence against women , as has been seen in relation to the istanbul convention; ### d. whereas violence against women in all its forms is a violation of human rights and one of the biggest obstacles to achieving equality between women and men; whereas a life free from violence is a prerequisite for equality;


### d. whereas violence against women in all its forms is a violation of human rights and one of the biggest obstacles to achieving gender equality; whereas a life free from violence is a prerequisite for equality; whereas disinformation campaigns on gender equality also focus on the issue of violence against women , as has been seen in relation to the istanbul convention; ### d. whereas violence against women and , hence , against any person and in all its forms is a violation of human rights and the biggest obstacle to ensuring a balance between life , dignity , equality and freedom among individuals;


### e. whereas traditional gender roles and stereotypes still influence the division of labour at home , in education , at the workplace and in society; whereas unpaid care work , mostly carried out by women , contributes to the gender pay and pension gap; whereas work-life balance measures , such as the work-life balance directive , are important first steps , but need to be complemented by further measures in order to involve more men in unpaid work and to foster the equal earner – equal carer model; ### e. whereas traditional gender roles and stereotypes still influence the division of labour at home , in education , at the workplace and in society; whereas unpaid care work , mostly carried out by women , contributes to the gender pay and pension gap;


### e. whereas traditional gender roles and stereotypes still influence the division of labour at home , in education , at the workplace and in society; whereas unpaid care work , mostly carried out by women , contributes to the gender pay and pension gap; whereas work-life balance measures , such as the work-life balance directive , are important first steps , but need to be complemented by further measures in order to involve more men in unpaid work and to foster the equal earner – equal carer model; ### e. whereas traditional gender roles and stereotypes still influence the division of labour at home , in education , at the workplace and in society; whereas incentives are needed for measures that encourage and promote the family as a privileged environment where people develop and achieve their full potential; whereas seeking to achieve purely economic equality is far from sufficient when what is at stake is the attainment of a life lived to the full in the search for the equality and richness that stem from a life lived in common by a man and a woman;


### e. whereas traditional gender roles and stereotypes still influence the division of labour at home , in education , at the workplace and in society; whereas unpaid care work , mostly carried out by women , contributes to the gender pay and pension gap; whereas work-life balance measures , such as the work-life balance directive , are important first steps , but need to be complemented by further measures in order to involve more men in unpaid work and to foster the equal earner – equal carer model; ### e. whereas traditional gender roles and stereotypes still influence the division of labour at home , in education , at the workplace and in society; whereas unpaid care work , mostly carried out by women , contributes to the gender pay and pension gap; whereas work-life balance measures , such as the work-life balance directive , are important first steps , but need to be complemented by further measures in order to promote a more equal division of duties in terms of taking on paid employment and caring;


### f. whereas the participation of women in the labour market does not secure their equal participation in decision-making and therefore limits women’s potential to change economic , political , social and cultural structures; ### f. whereas the participation of women in the labour market secures their participation in decision-making and therefore increases women's ability to influence economic , political , social and cultural structures;


### g. whereas poverty in europe disproportionately affects women , in particular single mothers , women with disabilities , and elderly , migrant and ethnic minority women; ### g. whereas poverty in europe can affect women , in particular single mothers , women with disabilities , and elderly , migrant and ethnic minority women;


### h. whereas the impact of climate change is experienced differently by women , as they are more vulnerable and face higher risks and burdens for various reasons; whereas gender equality and the inclusion of women in decision-making is a prerequisite for sustainable development and the efficient management of climate challenges; whereas all climate action must include a gender and an intersectional perspective; ### deleted


### h. whereas the impact of climate change is experienced differently by women , as they are more vulnerable and face higher risks and burdens for various reasons; whereas gender equality and the inclusion of women in decision-making is a prerequisite for sustainable development and the efficient management of climate challenges; whereas all climate action must include a gender and an intersectional perspective; ### h. whereas the impact of climate change is experienced differently by women , as they are more vulnerable and face higher risks and burdens for various reasons;


### h. whereas the impact of climate change is experienced differently by women , as they are more vulnerable and face higher risks and burdens for various reasons; whereas gender equality and the inclusion of women in decision-making is a prerequisite for sustainable development and the efficient management of climate challenges; whereas all climate action must include a gender and an intersectional perspective; ### h. whereas women feel the impact of climate change differently because they are more vulnerable and , for a variety of reasons , are exposed to higher risks and burdens; whereas gender equality and the inclusion of women in decision-making would contribute to achieving sustainable development and the efficient management of climate challenges; whereas , above all , adaptation and capacity-building plans should incorporate a gender perspective;


### i. whereas access to comprehensive and age-appropriate information , and to sex and relationship education , as well as access to sexual and reproductive healthcare , are essential to achieving gender equality; ### deleted


### i. whereas access to comprehensive and age-appropriate information , and to sex and relationship education , as well as access to sexual and reproductive healthcare , are essential to achieving gender equality; ### i. whereas access to comprehensive and age-appropriate information , and to sex and relationship education , as well as access to sexual and reproductive healthcare , are essential to achieving gender equality; whereas sexual and reproductive health and rights are the exclusive competence of the member states;


### i. whereas access to comprehensive and age-appropriate information , and to sex and relationship education , as well as access to sexual and reproductive healthcare , are essential to achieving gender equality; ### i. whereas policy-making in the area of sexual education and access to health care in the field of sexual and reproductive health , in accordance with article 168 tfeu , are member state competences , although the eu can contribute to the promotion of best practices among the member states;


### j. whereas the gender equality index for 2019 reveals persistent inequalities between men and women in the digital sector; whereas closing the digital gender gap and guaranteeing women’s digital rights is of paramount importance , given the occurrence of discrimination resulting from biased data sets , models and algorithms in artificial intelligence (ai); whereas programmers in ai need to be aware of unconscious biases and stereotypes in order to avoid reproducing and reinforcing them; whereas the transformation and digitalisation of the labour market and the economy can deepen existing economic gaps and labour market segregation; ### j. whereas the gender equality index for 2019 reveals great differences between the proportion of men and women in the digital sector; whereas this fact highlights voluntarily decided differences in personal interests commensurate with their interests; whereas the transformation and digitalisation of the labour market grants a greater flexibility capable of facilitating a work-life balance among men and women;


### k. whereas gender mainstreaming , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments are essential tools for achieving gender equality in all eu policy areas; ### deleted


### 9. welcomes the announcement of a new eu-wide survey on the prevalence and dynamics of violence against women; ### deleted


### 10. supports the revision of the barcelona targets; calls for financial support for and the sharing of best practices among member states which have not yet achieved the targets; welcomes , furthermore , the development of guidance for member states on tackling financial disincentives in relation to social , economic and taxation policies; ### deleted