### 22. underlines that high-quality traineeships must be inclusive and accessible to all; stresses , in particular , the need to support persons with disabilities to have access to high-quality traineeships while ensuring an inclusive recruitment process; calls for a union-wide definition of disability and an expansion of the european disability card to facilitate the mobility of persons with disabilities and their ability to take up traineeship opportunities in other member states; stresses the need for an accessible workplace for trainees with disabilities; calls for a revision of council directive 2000/78/ec15 to improve the article on reasonable accommodation in the workplace in line with the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; calls for the unblocking of the adoption of a proposal for an anti-discrimination directive (com(2008)0426); highlights the need for the unbundling of remuneration and disability support to allow for extra disability related costs for traineeships; highlights the importance of personal assistance to support persons with disabilities; calls for more cooperation between employers and the organisations representing people who are at greater risk of discrimination; ### 22. underlines that high-quality traineeships must be inclusive and accessible to all; stresses , in particular , the need to support persons with disabilities to have access to high-quality traineeships while ensuring an inclusive recruitment process; calls for a union-wide definition of disability and an expansion of the european disability card to facilitate the mobility of persons with disabilities and their ability to take up traineeship opportunities in other member states; stresses the need for a workplace adapted to the needs of trainees with different types of disabilities; calls for a revision of council directive 2000/78/ec15 to improve the article on reasonable accommodation in the workplace in line with the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; calls for the unblocking of the adoption of a proposal for an anti-discrimination directive (com(2008)0426); highlights the need for the unbundling of remuneration and disability support to allow for extra disability related costs for traineeships; highlights the importance of personal assistance to support persons with disabilities , with a view to supporting independent living; calls for more cooperation between employers and the organisations representing people who are at greater risk of discrimination;


### 22. underlines that high-quality traineeships must be inclusive and accessible to all; stresses , in particular , the need to support persons with disabilities to have access to high-quality traineeships while ensuring an inclusive recruitment process; calls for a union-wide definition of disability and an expansion of the european disability card to facilitate the mobility of persons with disabilities and their ability to take up traineeship opportunities in other member states; stresses the need for an accessible workplace for trainees with disabilities; calls for a revision of council directive 2000/78/ec15 to improve the article on reasonable accommodation in the workplace in line with the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; calls for the unblocking of the adoption of a proposal for an anti-discrimination directive (com(2008)0426); highlights the need for the unbundling of remuneration and disability support to allow for extra disability related costs for traineeships; highlights the importance of personal assistance to support persons with disabilities; calls for more cooperation between employers and the organisations representing people who are at greater risk of discrimination; ### 22. underlines that high-quality traineeships must be inclusive and accessible to all; stresses , in particular , the need to support persons with disabilities to have access to high-quality traineeships while ensuring an inclusive recruitment process; calls for a union-wide consultation on the common definition of disability and an expansion of the european disability card to facilitate the mobility of persons with disabilities and their ability to take up traineeship opportunities in other member states; stresses the need for an accessible workplace for trainees with disabilities; calls for a revision of council directive 2000/78/ec15 to improve the article on reasonable accommodation in the workplace in line with the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; highlights the need for the unbundling of remuneration and disability support to allow for extra disability related costs for traineeships; highlights the importance of personal assistance to support persons with disabilities; calls for more cooperation between employers and the organisations representing people who are at greater risk of discrimination;


### 23. highlights the need for lifelong learning; calls for traineeships to be accessible to people of all ages; recalls that traineeships can provide many benefits to the traineeship provider and the trainee; ### 23. highlights the need for lifelong learning; calls for traineeships to be accessible to people of all ages; recalls that traineeships can provide many benefits to the traineeship provider and the trainee; emphasises , in this connection , the huge and undervalued potential of older people;


### 25. calls on the member states to encourage more cross-border traineeships; in this regard , highlights the potential of eures as a traineeship-matching and placement tool; calls on the commission to further develop eures by providing clearer information as well as better guidance and placement services to interested trainees wishing to take advantage of cross-border mobility; calls on the members states to promote eures among , inter alia , traineeship providers , young people , unemployed people and recent graduates; ### 25. calls on the member states to encourage more cross-border traineeships; in this regard , highlights the potential of eures as a traineeship-matching and placement tool; calls on the commission to further develop eures by providing clearer information , in formats that are accessible to people with different types of disabilities , as well as better guidance and placement services to interested trainees wishing to take advantage of cross-border mobility; calls on the members states to promote eures among , inter alia , traineeship providers , young people , unemployed people and recent graduates;


### 26. requests that the commission submit on the basis of article 153(2)(b) tfeu in conjunction with article 153(1)(b) tfeu , a proposal for a framework directive setting out minimum requirements for adequate remuneration for traineeships , following the recommendations set out in annex i hereto; ### deleted


### 26. requests that the commission submit on the basis of article 153(2)(b) tfeu in conjunction with article 153(1)(b) tfeu , a proposal for a framework directive setting out minimum requirements for adequate remuneration for traineeships , following the recommendations set out in annex i hereto; ### 26. requests that the commission submit a proposal for updated recommendations on high-quality paid traineeships , following the recommendations set out in annex ii hereto; following implementation of the council’s recommendations , an impact assessment and consultations with the social partners , consideration should be given to further action at european level;


### 26. requests that the commission submit on the basis of article 153(2)(b) tfeu in conjunction with article 153(1)(b) tfeu , a proposal for a framework directive setting out minimum requirements for adequate remuneration for traineeships , following the recommendations set out in annex i hereto; ### 26. requests that the commission submit on the basis of article 153(2)(b) tfeu in conjunction with article 153(1)(b) tfeu , a proposal for guidelines setting out minimum requirements for an adequate allowance for traineeships , following the recommendations set out in annex i hereto;


### recommendations as to the content of the proposal requested ### deleted


### a european framework directive for adequate remuneration for traineeships ### deleted


### a european framework directive for adequate remuneration for traineeships ### guidelines for adequate remuneration for traineeships


### the european parliament considers that the future legislative proposal for a framework directive setting out minimum requirements for adequate remuneration for traineeships should follow these principles and aims: ### deleted


### 1. the directive should set out minimum requirements for adequate remuneration for traineeships. ### deleted


### 1. the directive should set out minimum requirements for adequate remuneration for traineeships. ### 1. the guidelines should set out minimum requirements for an adequate allowance for traineeships.


### 2. the directive should apply to trainees who are considered to be workers , namely , people who have an employment relationship as defined by the national law or practice of collective agreements , taking into account the criteria established by the court of justice of the european union (court of justice) for determining the status of a worker (including cases 66/85 , lawrie-blum , c-3/90 , bernini , c-109/04 , kranemann , c-229/14 , balkaya , in which the court of justice gave indications as to when trainees may be considered to be workers under union law). provided that trainees fulfil those criteria , the directive should apply to such trainees in both the private and the public sectors. ### deleted


### 2. the directive should apply to trainees who are considered to be workers , namely , people who have an employment relationship as defined by the national law or practice of collective agreements , taking into account the criteria established by the court of justice of the european union (court of justice) for determining the status of a worker (including cases 66/85 , lawrie-blum , c-3/90 , bernini , c-109/04 , kranemann , c‑229/14 , balkaya , in which the court of justice gave indications as to when trainees may be considered to be workers under union law). provided that trainees fulfil those criteria , the directive should apply to such trainees in both the private and the public sectors. ### 2. the guidelines should apply to trainees who are considered to be workers , namely , people who have an employment relationship as defined by the national law or practice of collective agreements , taking into account the criteria established by the court of justice of the european union (court of justice) for determining the status of a worker (including cases 66/85 , lawrie-blum , c-3/90 , bernini , c-109/04 , kranemann , c‑229/14 , balkaya , in which the court of justice gave indications as to when trainees may be considered to be workers under union law). provided that trainees fulfil those criteria , the guidelines should apply to such trainees in both the private and the public sectors.


### 3. the directive should include a penalties provision. ### deleted


### access to social protection by trainees , in accordance with national schemes; ### access to social protection and traineeship remuneration by trainees , in accordance with national schemes;


### increased access to traineeships by trainees with disabilities and trainees from other marginalised groups , using an intersectional approach , ### increased access to traineeships by trainees with disabilities and trainees from other marginalised groups ,


### a. whereas social partnership and collective bargaining between trade unions and representatives of employers at national level and social dialogue at eu level are key aspects of the european social model , whose shared legacy of social dialogue , workers’ participation , collective bargaining , employee representation on boards , health and safety representation and tripartite system are the building blocks of a diverse and economically , socially and environmentally sustainable future that will contribute to better and more inclusive eu growth; ### a. whereas social partnership and collective bargaining between trade unions and representatives of employers at national level and social dialogue at eu level are key aspects of the european social model , whose shared legacy of social dialogue , workers’ participation , collective bargaining , employee representation on boards , health and safety representation and tripartite system are the building blocks of a diverse and economically , socially and environmentally sustainable future that will contribute to competitiveness , resilience and better and more inclusive eu growth; whereas the financial crisis and the pandemic have shown that countries with robust frameworks for social dialogue and a high coverage of collective bargaining tend to have more competitive and resilient economies;


### b. whereas collective bargaining at the sectoral and cross-industry levels came under pressure in some member states in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis; whereas the share of workers covered by collective agreements has declined significantly over the past 30 years , with an estimated drop in eu average coverage from about 66 % in 2000 to about 56 % in 201811 , owing to labour market reforms in many member states that decentralised collective bargaining systems , the rise of precarious forms of employment and bogus self-employment;whereas in most member states , collective bargaining covering rates tend to be higher for employees on permanent contracts and for those working in larger companies; ### b. whereas collective bargaining at the sectoral and cross-industry levels came under pressure in some member states in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis; whereas the share of workers covered by collective agreements in some member states has declined significantly over the past 30 years , with an estimated drop in eu average coverage from about 66 % in 2000 to about 56 % in 201811


### b. whereas collective bargaining at the sectoral and cross-industry levels came under pressure in some member states in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis; whereas the share of workers covered by collective agreements has declined significantly over the past 30 years , with an estimated drop in eu average coverage from about 66 % in 2000 to about 56 % in 201811 , owing to labour market reforms in many member states that decentralised collective bargaining systems , the rise of precarious forms of employment and bogus self-employment; whereas in most member states , collective bargaining covering rates tend to be higher for employees on permanent contracts and for those working in larger companies; ### b. whereas collective bargaining at the sectoral and cross-industry levels came under pressure in some member states in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis; whereas the share of workers covered by collective agreements has declined significantly over the past 30 years , with an estimated drop in eu average coverage from about 66 % in 2000 to about 56 % in 201811 ; whereas in most member states , collective bargaining covering rates tend to be higher for employees on permanent contracts and for those working in larger companies;


### c. whereas european workers and employers are currently facing major challenges stemming from the consequences of the pandemic and , since 24 february 2022 , the russian war of aggression against ukraine; whereas these events have shown a pressing need for broader and stronger participation by social partners , especially if the green and digital transitions to a sustainable , fair and social future for the eu are to be achieved; whereas workers or their representatives have the right to be informed and consulted in good time on matters relevant to them , in particular on the transfer , restructuring and merger of undertakings and on collective redundancies; ### c. whereas european workers and employers are currently facing major challenges stemming from the consequences of the pandemic and , since 24 february 2022 , the russian war of aggression against ukraine; whereas these events have shown a pressing need for broader and stronger participation by social partners , especially in light of the green and digital transitions and the need to leave no-one behind; whereas workers or their representatives have the right to be informed and consulted in good time on matters relevant to them , in particular on the transfer , restructuring and merger of undertakings and on collective redundancies;


### d. whereas democracy at work plays a key role in strengthening human rights in the workplace and society , in particular when workers’ representatives , including trade unions , are actively involved in business due diligence processes; whereas sustainable corporate governance can only be achieved with employee involvement; whereas workers’ voices are a key component of eu initiatives to ensure sustainable and democratic corporate governance and due diligence on human rights , including with regard to labour , and on climate change and the environment , as well as eu initiatives to reduce the use of unfair practices , such as labour exploitation and unfair competition in the single market; ### d. whereas democracy at work plays a key role in strengthening human rights in the workplace and society , not least when workers’ representatives , including trade unions , are actively involved in business due diligence processes; whereas sustainable corporate governance goes hand in hand with employee involvement; whereas social partners’ voices are a key component of eu initiatives to ensure sustainable and democratic corporate governance and due diligence on actual and potential human rights and environmental adverse impacts , as well as eu initiatives to reduce the use of unfair practices , such as labour exploitation and unfair competition in the single market;


### e. whereas principle 8 of the european pillar of social rights states that social partners should be consulted on the design and implementation of economic , employment and social policies , according to national practices; whereas social partners are also encouraged to negotiate and conclude collective agreements on matters relevant to them , while safeguarding their autonomy and the right to collective action; whereas the porto social commitment called on all relevant actors to promote autonomous social dialogue as a structuring component of the european social model and to strengthen it at the european , national , regional , sectoral and company levels , with particular emphasis on ensuring an enabling framework for collective bargaining within the various models that exist across the member states; ### e. whereas principle 8 of the european pillar of social rights states that social partners should be consulted on the design and implementation of economic , employment and social policies , according to national practices; whereas social partners are also encouraged to negotiate and conclude collective agreements on matters relevant to them , while safeguarding their autonomy and the right to collective action; whereas the porto social commitment called on all relevant actors to promote autonomous social dialogue as a structuring component of the european social model and to strengthen it at the european , national , regional , local sectoral and company levels , with particular emphasis on ensuring an enabling framework for collective bargaining within the various models that exist across the member states;


### f. whereas some member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue , while in some other member states , social dialogue is under pressure for reasons including ineffective consultation procedures , a lack of capacity and strict representational criteria; whereas the eu regulatory landscape in the field of employment law and company law remains excessively fragmented , which could result in a lack of legal certainty on applicable rules and rights for both employers and employees; ### f. whereas most of the member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue , while in some other member states , social dialogue is under pressure; whereas the eu regulatory landscape in the field of employment law and company law remains excessively fragmented , which could result in a lack of legal certainty on applicable rules and rights for both employers and employees;


### f. whereas some member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue , while in some other member states , social dialogue is under pressure for reasons including ineffective consultation procedures , a lack of capacity and strict representational criteria; whereas the eu regulatory landscape in the field of employment law and company law remains excessively fragmented , which could result in a lack of legal certainty on applicable rules and rights for both employers and employees; ### f. whereas some member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue , while in some other member states , social dialogue is under pressure for reasons including ineffective consultation procedures , a lack of capacity , strict representational criteria and the limited possibilities for the national social partners to autonomously regulate the labour market by means of collective agreements;


### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; and (v) appropriate institutional support; ### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; (v) appropriate institutional support; and (vi) the autonomy of the social partners which allows them to negotiate and conclude collective agreements without undue political intervention;


### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; and (v) appropriate institutional support; ### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; (v) appropriate institutional support and (vi) respect for the social partners' autonomy;


### 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 have more competitive and resilient economies; 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;


### 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 may suffer from a lack of representation; whereas the emergence of new forms of employment could make it more difficult for workers representatives' including 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 and communication 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 promote collective bargaining coverage and prevent social partners’ membership and organisational density from decreasing; highlights , however , that further efforts are needed to provide sustainable organisational and financial support for sectoral social dialogue committees; calls on the commission to maintain its logistical support for sectoral social dialogue committees and to increase its administrative and financial support; calls on the commission to continue supporting sectoral social dialogue in order to ensure that social dialogue can make a significant contribution to eu policies; strongly urges the commission to ensure new proposals fully respect social partners’ autonomy and avoid negatively impacting on european sectoral social dialogue; recalls that the financial crisis and the pandemic have shown that countries with robust frameworks for social dialogue and high coverage of collective bargaining tend to have more competitive and resilient economies;


### 2. urges the commission to monitor the implementation of its recommendation at national and union level , jointly with the member states and relevant social partners; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure that this monitoring allows social partners to , among other things , identify situations from which they have been excluded or in which they were inadequately involved in national-level consultations on union and national policy , including access to justice and the right to redress; ### 2. urges the commission to regularly monitor the implementation of its recommendation at national and union level , jointly with the member states and relevant social partners; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure that this monitoring allows social partners to , among other things , identify situations from which they have been excluded or in which they were inadequately involved in national-level consultations on union and national policy;


### 3. believes that freedom of assembly and association and workers’ rights to organise , to collective union representation and to collectively call for reforms within their workplaces are fundamental aspects of the european project and core principles of the european social model , which have been affirmed and legally upheld by the eu institutions; ### 3. believes that freedom of assembly and association and workers’ rights to organise , as laid down in the european charter of fundamental rights , as well as collective union representation and to collectively call for reforms within their workplaces are fundamental aspects of the european project and core principles of the european social model , which have been affirmed and legally upheld by the eu institutions; further underlines that every citizen of the union has the freedom to seek employment , to work , to exercise the right of establishment and to provide services in any member state , and the right to engage in work and to pursue a freely chosen or accepted occupation; moreover emphasises that workers and employers have in accordance with community law and national laws and practices , the right to negotiate and conclude collective agreements at the appropriate levels;


### 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; warns about the impact that the decrease in collective bargaining coverage may have on labour protection and the competitiveness and resilience of european economies;


### 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 many member states; warns that the decrease in collective bargaining coverage is not only due to the decline in trade union density , but also to some extent to the lack of representation within employers’ organisation and employers’ lack of involvement and willingness to participate in collective bargaining;


### 5. urges the member states to take note of the fact that both mutual recognition of social partners and the statutory recognition of trade unions and employers’ organisations by the authorities of each member state are key to a successful collective bargaining framework , provided employers and workers are able to choose freely which organisation(s) will represent them; ### 5. urges the member states to take note of the fact that both mutual recognition of social partners and the recognition of trade unions and employers’ organisations by the authorities of each member state in accordance with national laws and practices are one of the elements contributing to a successful collective bargaining framework , provided employers and workers are able to choose freely which organisation(s) and representatives will represent them;


### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to fully involve and consult with social partners on economic , social and employment policies and decision-making in open processes , including the european semester process; ### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to consult social partners on the design and implementation of economic , social and employment policies , including in the context of the european semester process;


### 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 strive towards reaching a higher collective bargaining coverage by 2030 , with a view to improving living and working conditions in the union , contributing to european competitiveness and upward social convergence , as well as fighting in-work poverty and social exclusion;


### 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 work towards reaching collective bargaining coverage of at least 80 % , 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;


### 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 ensure any national legislation impedes on the right of collective bargaining , in accordance with national law and practices , the right to negotiate and conclude collective agreements , and the right to form and join trade unions for the purpose of protecting their interests; calls on the commission and the member states to promote sectoral-level collective bargaining as an important instrument to increase collective agreement coverage;


### 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 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 collective bargaining as an important instrument and to ensure that national and eu initiatives allow for independent and equal national social partners to adapt , complement or deviate from legislation by way of collective agreements;


### 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 strive to promote collective bargaining , 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;


### 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 andthe 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 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 the right of workers and employers , or their respective organisations , to engage in collective bargaining and the freedom of assembly , and that there should be no interference from employers which would restrict those rights; calls on 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 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 measures to the benefit of all societal groups and to make optimal use of public and private funding , 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 recipents of eu financial support , including the green deal industrial plan programmes , should respect the applicable working and employment conditions and/or employer obligations , including any applicable collective agreements;


### 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 require economic operators and subcontractors to fully 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; ### deleted


### 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 require economic operators and subcontractors to fully respect workers’ right to collective bargaining and to set conditions for the full implementation of the applicable sectoralcollective 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 strongly enforce the social clause of the existing eu public procurement directive16and recalls that according to current eu law , it should be possible to include ensuring compliance withcollective agreements without breaching union law on public contracts; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure compliance with and monitoring and enforcement of the public procurement directive;


### 13. calls on the member states to transpose as soon as possible the adequate minimum wages directive , which requires member states to take appropriate measures to ensure that , in the awarding and carrying out of public procurement or concession contracts , economic operators and their subcontractors comply with the applicable obligations regarding wages , the right to organise and collective bargaining on wage-setting in the field of social and labour law established by union law , national law , collective agreements and international social and labour law provisions , including ilo conventions no 87 concerning freedom of association and protection of the right to organise and no 98 concerning the application of the principles of the right to organise and to bargain collectively; ### deleted


### 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


### 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; ### 14. reiterates its call on the commission following its anticipated impact assessment and in consultation with social partners , to introduce a new directive on for workers’ information , consultation and participation for european companies , and for companies that use european company mobility instruments , in order to establish minimum standards , on issues such as anticipation of change , digital transformation and restructuring , in particular at company level; reiterates its call for a revision of the european works council directive in line with its resolution of 2 february 2023 with recommendations to the commission on revision of european works councils directive;


### 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; ### 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. welcomes the commission's proposal for a corporate sustainability due diligence directive;


### 16. welcomes the fact that the commission communication on social dialogue states that the commission will appoint a social dialogue coordinator in each commission service to get a better understanding of social dialogue across the institution; is concerned that , without a clear mandate on what their roles , rights and responsibilities entail , these coordinators will have an insufficient impact; suggests that the commission involve these social dialogue coordinators in all employment-related aspects and effects of eu regulations and policymaking , beyond the scope of article 153 tfeu; ### 16. welcomes the fact that the commission communication on social dialogue states that the commission will assign the role of a social dialogue coordinator in each commission service to get a better understanding of social dialogue across the institution; underlines the importance of clarifying this role in order for them to have sufficient impact; reiterates and joins the call of the commission on social partners to provide more joint outcome positions ahead of relevant commission proposals;


### 16. welcomes the fact that the commission communication on social dialogue states that the commission will appoint a social dialogue coordinator in each commission service to get a better understanding of social dialogue across the institution; is concerned that , without a clear mandate on what their roles , rights and responsibilities entail , these coordinators will have an insufficient impact; suggests that the commission involve these social dialogue coordinators in all employment-related aspects and effects of eu regulations and policymaking , beyond the scope of article 153 tfeu; ### 16. welcomes the fact that the commission communication on social dialogue states that the commission will appoint a social dialogue coordinator in each commission service to get a better understanding of social dialogue across the institution; is concerned that , without a clear mandate on what their roles , rights and responsibilities entail , these coordinators will have an insufficient impact; suggests that the commission involve these social dialogue coordinators in all employment-related aspects and effects of eu regulations and policymaking;


### 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; ### 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;


### 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 member states to ensure the proper functioning of national individual and collective labour dispute settlement systems , as recommended by ilo , including conciliation , mediation and arbitration services , in accordance with national law and practices , and which should have simplified procedures and enough resources available to assist both workers and employers;


### 19. calls on the commission to respect the agreements between european social partners at both cross-industry and sectoral level , as laid down in the treaties; highlights that respect for european social partner agreements includes their implementation at the joint request of the signatory parties for matters covered by article 153 tfeu , by means of a council decision following a proposal from the commission; ### 19. calls on the commission to ensure the provisions laid down in article 155 in the treaty of the functioning of the european union (tfeu) are respected , where should management and labour so desire , the dialogue between them at union level may lead to contractual relations , including agreements; highlights that respect for european social partner agreements includes their implementation either in accordance with the procedures and practices specific to management and labour and the member states , or for matters covered by article 153 tfeu , and at the joint request of the signatory parties , by means of a council decision following a proposal from the commission;


### 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; ### deleted


### 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 ambitiouseu 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 rulesgoverning 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 themember states to take urgent and decisive action to ensure that eu companiesrespect workers’ information , consultation and participation rights and that , accordingly , they comply with existing euand 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 , that the provisions of the directive 2002/14/ec laying downeu minimum standards for information , andconsultation of employees are ensured; calls on the commission , in the context of its forthcoming evaluation of directive (eu) 2019/2121 , by 1 february 2027 and when presenting its report on the findings of the evaluation including considering the possible need to introduce a harmonised framework on board level employee representation in union law , 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; calls on the commission to develop initiatives to raise awareness and improve knowledge of national provisionsgoverning 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 member states to take urgent and decisive action to ensure that union-scale undertakingsrespect workers’ information , consultation and participation rights and that , accordingly , they comply with existing unionand national legal obligations;


### — having regard to articles 9 and 149 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , ### — having regard to articles 9 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ,


### b. whereas recent studies have shown that social inequalities are the biggest concern of people in the eu; whereas high income inequalities can have damaging effects on economic growth and endanger social cohesion; ### b. whereas recent studies have shown that social inequalities are the biggest concern of people in the eu; whereas high income inequalities can have damaging effects on economic growth , competitiveness and upward social convergence;


### c. whereas in-work poverty remains a challenge for the member states; ### c. whereas in-work poverty remains a challenge for many member states;


### d. whereas climate change and environmental destruction have exacerbated inequalities and disproportionately affect the poor and the most vulnerable groups; ### d. whereas the covid-19 pandemic , and the economic and social consequences caused by russia’s war of aggression against ukraine have exacerbated already existing inequalities and disproportionately affected the poor and the most vulnerable groups in society;


### e. whereas rapid increases in energy prices and inflation across the eu are placing a burden on households; ### e. whereas rapid increases in energy and food prices as well as inflation across the eu are placing a burden on households;


### 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 high inflation across the eu are placing a burden on households and smes;


### f. whereas the new digital economy should generate benefits for society as a whole by improving quality of life and working conditions and creating new employment opportunities; ### f. whereas the new digital economy should generate benefits for society as a whole by improving quality of life and working conditions , preserving as well as creating new employment opportunities;


### 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 , 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 such as poverty , social exclusion and inequalities continue to grow and must be tackled with appropriate actions by the member states; stresses that anticipating and better adapting the society to the labour market leads to more resilient economies in view of future economy shocks which require active labour market policies , continuous upskilling and reskilling of workers and strong social protection systems;


### 2. endorses the commission’s ambition of further strengthening coordinated eu policy responses to mitigate in the short term the burden that high energy prices , inflation , supply-chain disruptions , rising debt levels and the increased cost of borrowing are placing on european households and businesses; highlights the fact that social investment is essential to allow for sustainable growth in the medium and long term and that national welfare systems have an essential stabilisation function; ### 2. endorses the commission’s ambition of further strengthening coordinated eu policy responses to mitigate in the short term the burden that high energy and food prices , inflation , supply-chain disruptions including shortage of medicines , rising debt levels and the increased cost of borrowing are placing on european households and businesses; highlights the fact that investments in social and family policies are essential to allow for sustainable growth in the medium and long term and that national welfare systems have an essential stabilisation function;


### 2. endorses the commission’s ambition of further strengthening coordinated eu policy responses to mitigate in the short term the burden that high energy prices , inflation , supply-chain disruptions , rising debt levels and the increased cost of borrowing are placing on european households and businesses; highlights the fact that social investment is essential to allow for sustainable growth in the medium and long term and that national welfare systems have an essential stabilisation function; ### 2. endorses the commission’s and the member states' ambition of further strengthening coordinated eu and national policy responses to mitigate in the short term the burden that high energy prices , inflation , supply-chain disruptions are placing on european households and businesses; highlights the fact that social , economic and structural investments are essential to enable sustainable economic growth and a highly competitive social market economy in the medium and long term and that national welfare systems have an essential support function;


### 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; ### 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; recalls that social inclusion services often serve as an entry point into the national social protection system and therefore , vulnerable people with no or limited access to targeted social services have their access to other important public services , such as healthcare or training , negatively impacted; calls for the commission to consider the possibility of a revision of the eu quality framework for services of general economic interest (sgi) to help support the member states to improve access to good-quality essential services , such as energy , transport , water , sanitation , financial services and digital communications;


### 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


### 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; ### 4. supports a more democratic european semester process , with parliament strongly involved in setting economic and social policy priorities with a strong social dimension; calls on the commission to consider how to strengthen democratic decision-making in the context of the european semester process;


### 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 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 and demographic challenges as well as support to the charitable and church-based organisations that are focusing on targeted help to families in risk of poverty and social exclusion;


### 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 promoting future-oriented investments focused on the just green and digital transitions;


### 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 competitiveness and resilience of the eu’s economy , with special attention for smes as the backbone of our economy , and a competitiveness check; 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;


### 6. welcomes the revised european semester process , with a broader scope and enhanced multilateral surveillance; ### 6. welcomes the revised european semester process to take into account the creation of the recovery and resilience facility , with a broader scope and enhanced multilateral surveillance; the european semester will complement the implementation of europe’s recovery plan , reforms and investments through the national recovery and resilience plans , europe’s clean energy transition through repowereu , and the united nations sustainable development goals;


### 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); reminds the member states of their obligation to undertake reforms and make investments to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience , crisis preparedness , adjustment capacity and growth potential of the member states , by mitigating the social and economic impact of that crisis , in particular on women , by contributing to the implementation of the epsr through their national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) , as well as their commitment to contribute to upward economic and social convergence , restoring and promoting sustainable growth and the integration of the economies of the union , fostering high quality employment creation , and contributing to the strategic autonomy of the union alongside an open economy and generating european added value;


### 8. is concerned that the constraints imposed by the stability and convergence programmes might hinder the proper implementation of several principles of the epsr; ### deleted


### 8. is concerned that the constraints imposed by the stability and convergence programmes might hinder the proper implementation of several principles of the epsr; ### 8. notes that the rules of the stability and convergence programmes aim to prevent the emergence or exacerbation of fiscal difficulties of the member states and ensure sound fiscal health; underlines that the rules should not hinder the proper implementation of the principles of the epsr;


### 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


### 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; ### 9. calls on the commission to monitor social convergence risks and detect potential setbacks;


### 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; ### 9. welcomes the commission communication setting out the orientations for a reformed eu economic governance framework1a;


### 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;


### 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 impact on competitiveness , economic growth and upward social governance of existing and new policies and reforms monitored through the european semester process; reminds member states of the requirements to include in the nrps an explanation of how the measures are expected to contribute to gender equality and equal opportunities for all and the mainstreaming of those objectives; points out that economic growth and sound fiscal policies are prerequisites to sustainable labour markets , job creation and to reducing inequalities;


### 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; ### 11. calls for the inclusion of relevant indicators in the social scoreboard to identify social divergences through a dynamic assessment;


### 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; ### 11. considers that the revised social scoreboard may not sufficiently cover the 20 epsr principles; calls , therefore , for the commission to assess whether a further revision and improvement of the social scoreboard is necessary , including the addition of relevant indicators to identify social divergences; draws attention to the importance of indicators that reflect the trends in and causes of inequality , such as indicators on equal opportunities , fair working conditions and social protection and inclusion; reminds the commission that the ‘at risk of poverty or social exclusion’ (arope) indicator may not sufficiently capture the wider and more complex causes of inequalities;


### 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;


### 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 , with the objective to facilitate economic surveillance and to ensure equal treatment; points out that the member states' cyclical expenditure for unemployment as well as other social expenditure and investment must comply with the european economic governance framework and the rules of the stability and growth pact; calls on the member states to ensure 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. welcomes the annual sustainable growth survey 2023 and notes that despite the current economic shock caused by russia’s war of aggression against ukraine , gdp growth in the eu remained robust in the first half of 2022 and stayed positive in the third quarter with unemployment reaching a record low and employment a record high; notes the forecasts that eu gdp growth will slow from 3.3 % in 2022 to only 0.3 % in 2023 , but picking up to 1.6 % in 20242a; is concerned of the impact of the high inflation on wages and on living standards in the eu; calls on the member states to rapidly implement the provisions established in the minimum wages directive1 , so that member states with statutory minimum wages establish necessary procedures for setting and updating minimum statutory minimum wages , where member states may use indicative reference values commonly used at international level such 60 % of a gross median wage and 50 % of the gross average , and/or indicative reference values used at national level; calls on the member states to ensure that adequate minimum wages , with aim to achieve a decent standard of living , reducing in-work poverty as well as promoting social cohesion and upward social convergence , and reducing the gender pay gap;


### 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 wage increases below inflation could have on living standards in the eu;


### 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 wage increases below inflation could have on living standards in the eu; 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. 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;


### 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; 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 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; underlines that the general objective is to contribute to a social fair transition towards climate neutrality that leaves no one behind; highlights the importance of enabling all parts of society to enjoy the benefits of a climate-neutral economy , and to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users , especially those in energy poverty or mobility poverty; insists that social and environmental policies and objectives must be integrated with the economic ones;


### 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


### 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: ### 15. calls on the member states to invest in social protection schemes at national level in order to strengthen social resilience and promote quality jobs and decent working conditions;


### a) social health protection for people affected by events associated with climate change; ### deleted


### b) unemployment protection complemented by active labour policies for workers who lose working hours or their jobs owing to extreme climate conditions or related events , or who are laid off as a result of the closure of carbon-intensive industries; ### deleted


### c) public works programmes that provide cash or in-kind support and contribute to rehabilitating assets and infrastructure while enhancing workers’ skills and employability; ### deleted


### d) social assistance benefits for people affected by climate shocks , supporting their income and food security; ### deleted


### e) employment guarantee schemes that create new opportunities for communities that can no longer earn their livelihood through their previous activities owing to environmental protection measures; ### deleted


### 16. calls on the commission to propose a new directive on mental health , to prevent and manage the psychosocial risks at work and ensure the well-being of workers; ### deleted


### 16. calls on the commission to propose a new directive on mental health , to prevent and manage the psychosocial risks at work and ensure the well-being of workers; ### 16. looks forward to the commission’s forthcoming comprehensive approach to mental health in response to the european parliament own-initiative report on mental health in the digital world of work , and underlines it needs to address matters related to the prevention and management of the psychosocial risks at work and ensure the well-being of workers;


### 16. calls on the commission to propose a new directive on mental health , to prevent and manage the psychosocial risks at work and ensure the well-being of workers; ### 16. calls on the commission to propose new initiatives on mental health , to prevent and manage the psychosocial risks at work and ensure the well-being of workers;


### 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 working-age population shrinking , policies that bring more people into the labour market are essential; member states should identify specific measures in the workforce demography while facilitating youth employment and pre-retirement transition , together with the transfer of knowledge and experience from one generation to the next one;


### 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 working-age population shrinking , policies that bring more people into the labour market , while respecting the family-work life balance of workers; are essential;


### 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 analysis and recommendations of the european centre for the development of vocational training (cedefop) on skills policy; 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 , and that while 45 % of adult workers acknowledge they need new knowledge and skills to work with digital technology , only one in four took part in digital skills training in 2020-2021 , which could hinder the digital transition; calls on the commission to coordinate european and national 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. 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;


### 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. urges the commission to develop an eu strategy to boost industrial competitiveness , trade and quality jobs; one of the objectives of this strategy should be to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green and digital , but above all decent , well paid and with good working conditions , with health and safety at work; member states should also ensure robust national social protection systems and ensure that work-place policies are inclusive and respecting gender equality; calls also on european employers to ensure that their employees are adequately remunerated , in line with their qualifications and certified competences;


### 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 for the eu industrial strategy to strive for a competitive european economy with well paid jobs;