### 2. stresses that the court issued three ‘emphasis on the matter’ paragraphs in relation to frontex; is concerned about weaknesses in recruitment at frontex related to the evaluation process; reiterates its deep concern about the findings of the olaf report; reaffirms that the granting of discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the jha agencies is conditional on the agencies’ accountability and transparency , fundamental rights compliance , and commitment to comply with union law; recommends the committee on budgetary control to postpone granting the discharge to frontex in respect of the implementation of its budget for the financial year 2021 until frontex fully complies with such requirements and there are no further instances of fundamental rights violations; ### 2. recalls that for the 2021 financial year , the court issued unqualified (“clean”) audit opinions on the accounts of all 44 agencies; stresses that the court issued ‘emphasis on the matter’ paragraphs on four agencies , including on frontex accounts; notes that in this regard no impact has been identified on the operating revenue of the statement of financial performance of the agency for 2021; notes that the court reported weaknesses related to various aspects of recruitment procedures , including evaluation processes and vacancy notices for nine agencies , including three jha agencies; reaffirms that the granting of discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the jha agencies is conditional on the agencies’ compliance with the relevant legal and regulatory framework requirements and use in accordance with the principle of sound financial management , i.e. , the principles of ‘economy’ , ‘efficiency’ and ‘effectiveness;


### 6. notes with concern the court’s findings on weaknesses in management and control systems in relation to frontex , europol , cepol and eppo; ### 6. notes the court’s findings on weaknesses in management and control systems in relation to 16 agencies including frontex , europol , cepol and eppo;


### 7. notes that weaknesses in budgetary management can result in high carry-overs or late payments; is concerned that the court found such shortcomings at frontex , eu-lisa , eppo and fra; ### 7. notes that weaknesses in various aspects of budgetary management can result in high carry-overs or late payments , which can , in some cases , be justified by the multi-annual nature of operations or circumstances outside the agency’s control , such as delays of the member states in introducing their claims for grants; is concerned that the court found such shortcomings at frontex , eu-lisa , eppo , and fra;


### 8. applauds that the court has decided to examine potential ‘revolving door’ situations in its audit and asks that this topic , as well as the associated risk of conflict of interests , is also included in future annual reports; shares the opinion by the court that agencies are particularly prone to the risk of ‘revolving door’ situations; expresses deep concern that the eu legal framework applicable to managing ‘revolving door’ risks lacks clear requirements on compliance and monitoring , and that it do not apply to members of the agencies’ boards; ### 8. welcomes that the court has decided to examine potential ‘revolving door’ situations in its audit and asks that this topic be followed up in future annual reports; recognizes that agencies mostly comply with their legal obligations; shares the opinion by the court that agencies are particularly prone to the risk of ‘revolving door’ situations due to their governance model , which includes boards; acknowledges that the legal basis is , however , currently weak; notes that the agencies have little control over the members of management boards as member states appoint them; recognizes the difficulty for agencies and their management boards to implement effective measures in the absence of clear legal provisions on how to prevent and manage the issues of conflict of interest and revolving doors;


### 9. calls on the commission to propose changes to prevent any risk of ‘revolving door’ and conflict of interest; ### 9. welcomes that europol and fra have implemented their own internal rules for board members; calls on the commission to propose reasonable changes to prevent any risk of ‘revolving door’ and conflict of interest in members of agencies’ boards to which current rules do not apply;


### 10. reiterates its concern that the court has identified a recurrent shortcoming applying to several agencies in the use of external staff and interim workers; calls for the dependency on external recruitment by agencies to be addressed and for applicable labour law to be respected; ### deleted


### 11. calls on the agencies to ensure follow-up on current and previous year’ audit observations by the court; ### 11. welcomes that for the 139 observations that had not been addressed at the end of 2020 , corrective action had been completed in 67 cases and was ongoing in 39 cases in 2021; calls on the agencies to ensure follow-up on current and previous year’s audit observations by the court;


### 12. requests that cooperation among jha agencies is fully transparent and accountability ensured; calls on all jha agencies to take measures to ensure full compliance with eu transparency rules as well as with fundamental rights and data protection standards; ### 12. reminds that cooperation among jha agencies must be fully transparent and accountability ensured; requests all jha agencies to take measures to ensure full compliance with financial regulations , eu transparency rules as well as with fundamental rights and data protection and sound budgetary management standards;


### 13. calls on all jha agencies to take into account sustainability in their overall business processes; ### deleted


### 13. notes that , as regards legality and regularity of payments underlying the agencies’ accounts , the court issued an ‘emphasis of matter’ paragraph for frontex , whereby a budgetary commitment dated 21 december 2020 was carried-over to 2021 without the backing of a legal commitment before the end of 2020; notes from the court’s report that frontex addressed this non-compliance by means of subsequent legal commitments throughout 2021; ### 13. notes that , as regards legality and regularity of payments underlying the agencies’ accounts , the court issued an ‘emphasis of matter’ paragraph for frontex , whereby a budgetary commitment dated 21 december 2020 was carried-over to 2021 without the backing of a legal commitment before the end of 2020; welcomes from the court’s report that frontex addressed this non-compliance by means of subsequent legal commitments throughout 2021;


### 14. calls on all jha agencies to ensure a gender balanced distribution on all levels of staff and report to the discharge authority on implemented measures and progress; ### 14. calls on all jha agencies to take into consideration gender and geographically balanced distribution on all levels of staff and report to the discharge authority on implemented measures and progress; notes that agencies have no influence on the nomination of management board members;


### 17. notes that all agencies use various systems of key performance indicators (kpis) , planned outputs or strategic targets set as part of their performance measurement; commends the agencies with implementation rates of their annual working programme (awp) exceeding 95% in 2021; calls on all the agencies to report to the discharge authority on the implementation rate of their awp as a consolidated figure expressed in percentage; ### 17. notes that all agencies use various systems of key performance indicators (kpis) , planned outputs or strategic targets set as part of their performance measurement; commends the agencies with implementation rates of their annual working programme (awp) exceeding 95% in 2021; calls on all the agencies to report to the discharge authority on the implementation rate of their awp as a consolidated figure expressed in percentage; appreciates the kpi’s fulfilled by the agencies and the fact that the agencies have drawn attention to measures that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their work; however points out to the agencies to take note on the indicators that are not achieved or lagging behind;


### 20. notes with concern from the court’s report the disclosures of two agencies (euaa and euspa) reporting on the impact that the war of aggression against ukraine had an their activities; notes in this context the increased demand for assistance from member states receiving refugees from ukraine and the interruption in the use of russian soyuz launchers for galileo satellites; ### 20. notes with concern from the court’s report the disclosures of two agencies (euaa and euspa) reporting on the impact that the war of aggression against ukraine had an their activities; notes in this context the increased demand for assistance from member states receiving refugees from ukraine and the interruption in the use of russian soyuz launchers for galileo satellites; notes in this regard the signing of the financial framework partnership agreement between euspa and the european space agency and the intensified collaboration between the two agencies enabling the eu to contribute as a security provider for space and achieving strategic autonomy;


### 27. reiterates its concern about the large size of the management boards of certain agencies (e.g. cedefop , eu-osha , eurofound) , making it difficult to take decisions and generating considerable administrative costs; ### 27. reiterates its concern about the large size of the management boards of certain agencies (e.g. cedefop , eu-osha , eurofound) , making it difficult to take decisions and generating considerable administrative costs; urges the commission to make a suitable proposal in this regards;


### 36. calls on the agencies , where applicable , to participate in the newly established interinstitutional agreement on a mandatory transparency register for interest representatives , signed by the commission , the council and parliament; notes that , due to the nature of their business , some agencies (e.g. berec , cepol , cdt) do not have meetings with lobbyists; ### 36. calls on the agencies , where applicable and when this can be ensured without prejudice to their operational activities , to participate in the newly established interinstitutional agreement on a mandatory transparency register for interest representatives , signed by the commission , the council and parliament; notes that , due to the nature of their business , some agencies (e.g. berec , cepol , cdt) do not have meetings with lobbyists;


### 40. observes with concern that only 20 of the 40 agencies examined by the court had considered any potential revolving-door cases related to their senior staff members; notes the court’s conclusion that agencies generally complied with the applicable legal requirements; notes with concern , however , that the court found in six agencies (acer , easa , eiopa , enisa , europol and euspa) several procedural infringements on their legal obligations e.g. to publish a list of the cases assessed , to consult the joint committee or to issue a formal decision within 30 working days; calls on the agencies to strengthen their internal procedures and controls concerning potential ‘revolving door’ situations in order to ensure full compliance with the applicable rules foreseen in the union’s staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the european economic community and the european atomic energy; ### 40. observes with concern that only 20 of the 40 agencies examined by the court had considered any potential revolving-door cases related to their senior staff members; notes the court’s conclusion that agencies generally complied with the applicable legal requirements; notes , however , that the court found in six agencies (acer , easa , eiopa , enisa , europol and euspa) several procedural infringements on their legal obligations e.g. to publish a list of the cases assessed , to consult the joint committee or to issue a formal decision within 30 working days; calls on the agencies to strengthen their internal procedures and controls concerning potential ‘revolving door’ situations in order to ensure full compliance with the applicable rules foreseen in the union’s staff regulations of officials and the conditions of employment of other servants of the european economic community and the european atomic energy;


### 41. strongly deplores the inefficiency and insufficiency of the monitoring of compliance of current and former agencies staff with the ‘revolving door’ requirements and restrictions; notes with concern that , in this context , undeclared ‘revolving door’ cases and breaches of restrictions imposed on departing staff in relation to their new jobs may remain undetected which can lead to unfair advantages for certain private-sector entities in terms of insider information or lobbying; acknowledges that these weakness and risks are owed to the limited obligations set out by the union’s legal framework in this field; commends berec office , eba and esma for having procedures in place for monitoring compliance with the applicable rules in the area of ‘revolving door’; ### 41. deplores the inefficiency and insufficiency of the monitoring of compliance of current and former agencies staff with the ‘revolving door’ requirements and restrictions; notes that , in this context , undeclared ‘revolving door’ cases and breaches of restrictions imposed on departing staff in relation to their new jobs may remain undetected which can lead to unfair advantages for certain private-sector entities in terms of insider information or lobbying; is concerned that these weakness and risks are owed to the limited obligations set out by the union’s legal framework in this field; commends berec office , eba and esma for having procedures in place for monitoring compliance with the applicable rules in the area of ‘revolving door’;


### 43. calls on the euan to coordinate efforts for the introduction , in all its member agencies , of: (i) a code of conduct and a set of rules for members of their management boards , setting out principles , procedures and specific mechanisms to deal with conflicts of interest of said members and ‘revolving door’ situations; (ii) procedures for monitoring compliance of current and former staff (including senior staff) with the applicable decisions in the area of ‘revolving door’ and related restrictions; further calls on the euan to coordinate efforts for the implementation , in all its member agencies , of all recommendations issued by the european ombudsman in her inspection report of 28 february 2019 (case si/2/2-17/nf) in order to enforce the one-year lobbying and advocacy ban for senior union staff who have left the civil service and to publish annually information on the cases assessed for this purpose; calls on the euan to report to the discharge authority on the progress made in these matters; ### 43. calls on the euan to coordinate efforts for the introduction , in all its member agencies , of: (i) a code of conduct and a set of rules for members of their management boards , setting out principles , procedures and specific mechanisms to deal with conflicts of interest of said members and ‘revolving door’ situations; (ii) procedures for monitoring compliance of current and former staff (including senior staff) with the applicable decisions in the area of ‘revolving door’ and related restrictions; further calls on the euan to coordinate efforts for the implementation , in all its member agencies , of all recommendations issued by the european ombudsman in her inspection report of 28 february 2019 (case si/2/2-17/nf) in order to enforce the one-year lobbying and advocacy ban for senior union staff who have left the civil service and to publish annually information on the cases assessed for this purpose; acknowledges however the lack of binding power of those recommendations and calls on the commission to fill this gap ; moreover calls on the euan to report to the discharge authority on the progress made in these matters;


### 57. notes that teleworking was essential for the business continuity of the agencies in 2021 , owing its success also to the agencies’ investments in audio- and videoconferencing and other online tools; observes from the agencies’ replies that teleworking and hybrid working have had a neutral or a positive impact on the performance of almost all agencies , with some agencies considering that teleworking plays a significant role in attracting and retaining talent; further notes that several agencies conducted surveys among their staff to assess the impact of teleworking , with results indicating an overall positive experience and (perceived) increased efficiency , however with challenges regarding the connections to people from other teams , a sense of belonging that could be compromised and other; encourages all agencies to adopt and implement the commission decision on working time and hybrid working; ### 57. notes that teleworking was essential for the business continuity of the agencies in 2021 , owing its success also to the agencies’ investments in audio- and videoconferencing and other online tools; observes from the agencies’ replies that teleworking and hybrid working have had a neutral or a positive impact on the performance of almost all agencies , with some agencies considering that teleworking plays a significant role in attracting and retaining talent; encourages the agencies to make use of the lessons learned regarding remote and hybrid working methods , in order to better recognize meetings and tasks that are more efficient to be held and performed remotely than in-person in the future; further notes that several agencies conducted surveys among their staff to assess the impact of teleworking , with results indicating an overall positive experience and (perceived) increased efficiency , however with challenges regarding the connections to people from other teams , a sense of belonging that could be compromised and other; encourages all agencies to adopt and implement the commission decision on working time and hybrid working;


### 58. welcomes the steps made by the agencies to disclose and publish the results of their work through various channels , including their websites and social media; encourages the agencies to continue this practice and to keep on engaging with the public to disseminate the results of their work; ### 58. welcomes the steps made by the agencies to disclose and publish the results of their work through various channels , including their websites and social media; urges the agencies to step up their efforts and report relevant performance information to the eu citizens and general public in clear and accessible language to ensure greater transparency and public accountability by better-utilizing media and social media channels; expects the agencies to report to the discharge authority in this regard;


### a. whereas roma people are europe’s largest ethnic minority; whereas many roma people in europe still live in extremely precarious conditions in both rural and urban areas7 ; whereas intergenerational poverty in roma settlements is of a socioeconomic nature with serious ramifications for roma people’s health and well-being; ### a. whereas roma people are europe’s largest ethnic minority; whereas many roma people in europe still live in extremely precarious conditions in both rural and urban areas7 ; whereas intergenerational poverty in roma settlements is of a socioeconomic nature with serious ramifications for roma people’s health , well-being and life opportunities;


### b. whereas deep-rooted structural anti-gypsyism continues to exist at all levels of european society and is a major barrier to roma people fully exercising their fundamental rights as eu citizens in all spheres of life , including employment , housing , education and healthcare; ### b. whereas deep-rooted structural anti-gypsyism continues to exist at all levels of european society and is a major barrier to roma people fully exercising their fundamental rights as eu citizens in all spheres of life , including employment , housing , education , healthcare and social life;


### c. whereas the situation in roma settlements is in clear violation of human and fundamental rights as enshrined in the echr , the eu charter of fundamental rights and the esc; ### c. whereas the situation in roma settlements does not allow roma people to exercise their human and fundamental rights as enshrined in the echr , the eu charter of fundamental rights and the esc;


### d. whereas poverty in marginalised roma settlements is a complex problem that needs to be addressed horizontally with the cooperation of all relevant stakeholders; whereas effective solutions require full engagement at european , national , regional and local level in cooperation with initiatives of ngos and private enterprises; ### d. whereas poverty in marginalised roma settlements is a complex problem that needs to be addressed horizontally with the cooperation of all relevant stakeholders; whereas effective solutions require full engagement at european , national , regional and local level in cooperation with initiatives of ngos and private enterprises; whereas the practice of transnational migration for the purpose of organised and unorganised begging within the eu contributes to the roma population's marginalised situation1a;


### d. whereas poverty in marginalised roma settlements is a complex problem that needs to be addressed horizontally with the cooperation of all relevant stakeholders; whereas effective solutions require full engagement at european , national , regional and local level in cooperation with initiatives of ngos and private enterprises; ### d. whereas poverty in marginalised roma settlements is a complex problem that needs to be addressed horizontally with the close cooperation of all relevant stakeholders; whereas effective solutions require full engagement at european , national , regional and local level in cooperation with initiatives of ngos and private enterprises to purposely address the structural problems , which are deeply interlinked and cannot be considered as monocausual situations;


### d. whereas poverty in marginalised roma settlements is a complex problem that needs to be addressed horizontally with the cooperation of all relevant stakeholders; whereas effective solutions require full engagement at european , national , regional and local level in cooperation with initiatives of ngos and private enterprises; ### d. whereas poverty in marginalised roma settlements is a complex problem that needs to be addressed horizontally with the cooperation of all relevant stakeholders and following good examples from across member states; whereas effective solutions require full engagement at european , national , regional and local level in cooperation with initiatives of ngos , charitable organisations and private enterprises;


### 1. deplores the fact that there are still people in europe without access to clean drinking water , electricity , sewage and waste facilities , decent housing , education , employment and healthcare; is deeply concerned by the substantial gap between the declarations and commitments on a strong social europe and the reality on the ground; stresses the situation of marginalised roma communities must be urgently addressed in order to create a europe where no one is left behind; ### 1. deplores the fact that there are still people in europe without access to clean drinking water , electricity , sewage and waste facilities , decent housing , education , employment and healthcare; is deeply concerned by the substantial gap between the declarations and commitments on a strong social europe and the results seen on the ground; stresses the situation of marginalised roma communities must be urgently addressed in order to create a europe where no one is left behind also in a view of covid-19 pandemic that pointed out lack of progress in improving access to basic infrastructure during the previous programming period;


### 2. emphasises that access to safe and healthy housing is key to breaking the vicious circle of intergenerational poverty; notes that access to housing is closely linked to other human rights and human dignity; reiterates its call on member states to adopt a housing first approach guaranteeing citizens’ access to housing , regardless of their ethnicity; considers transitional housing accompanied by high-quality field social work as a way for the roma to leave life in settlements; ### 2. emphasises that access to safe and healthy housing is key to breaking the vicious circle of intergenerational poverty; notes that access to housing is a precondition to human dignity and a full enjoyment of human rights; reiterates its call on member states to adopt a housing first approach guaranteeing citizens’ access to housing , regardless of their ethnicity; considers transitional housing accompanied by high-quality field social work as a way for the roma to leave life in settlements;


### 2. emphasises that access to safe and healthy housing is key to breaking the vicious circle of intergenerational poverty; notes that access to housing is closely linked to other human rights and human dignity; reiterates its call on member states to adopt a housing first approach guaranteeing citizens’ access to housing , regardless of their ethnicity; considers transitional housing accompanied by high-quality field social work as a way for the roma to leave life in settlements; ### 2. emphasises that access to safe and healthy housing is key to breaking the vicious circle of intergenerational poverty; notes that access to housing is closely linked to other human rights and human dignity; encourages member states and stakeholders to foster better access to decent housing , regardless of their ethnicity; considers transitional housing accompanied by high-quality field social work as a way for the roma to leave life in settlements;


### 3. stresses the critical role of preschool education for success in subsequent educational stages and on the labour market; notes the significant gap in preschool attendance between roma and non-roma children , which is a principal determinant of early dropout; calls on member states to provide pre-school education for all children from roma settlements from the age of three; believes member states should systematically monitor dropout risk to allow for timely interventions , both in terms of pedagogical help and individual counselling; ### 3. stresses the critical role of preschool education for success in subsequent educational stages and on the labour market; notes the significant gap in preschool attendance between roma and non-roma children , which is a principal determinant of early dropout; calls on member states to provide and support the use of pre-school education for all children from roma settlements from the age of three; believes member states should systematically monitor dropout risk to allow for timely interventions , both in terms of pedagogical help and individual counselling;


### 6. emphasises the environmental risks to marginalised roma communities’ health and lives caused by toxic waste surrounding their settlements; calls on member states to urgently address the situation and develop comprehensive waste management systems in line with the european waste framework directive; stresses the role of the commission in enforcing eu legislation in this regard; ### 6. emphasises the environmental risks to marginalised roma communities’ health and lives caused by toxic waste surrounding their settlements; calls on member states to urgently address the situation and develop comprehensive waste management systems in line with the european waste framework directive; stresses the role of the commission in enforcing eu legislation in this regard; calls on member states to develop strategies to raise awareness of roma communities of the dangers caused by toxic waste and lack of proper waste management in their settlements;


### 7. notes that the phenomenon of long-term unemployment in roma settlements is compounded by the social exclusion and poverty faced by their inhabitants; encourages member states to invest in social enterprises with the purpose of employing the long-term unemployed; believes the forthcoming proposal for a council recommendation on developing the social economy framework should ensure an intersectional approach targeting vulnerable groups , in particular marginalised roma; ### 7. notes that the phenomenon of long-term unemployment in roma settlements is compounded by the social exclusion and poverty faced by their inhabitants; encourages member states to invest in social enterprises with the purpose of employing the long-term unemployed and take good examples form existing successful social enterprises projects in member states that are often led by local authorities , ngos or charitable organisations; believes the forthcoming proposal for a council recommendation on developing the social economy framework should ensure an intersectional approach targeting vulnerable groups , in particular marginalised roma;


### 8. in concerned that in some member states the use of resources earmarked for marginalised roma communities have been low thus far , risking a significant loss of financial resources by the end of the programming period; regrets that current systems and conditions for drawing down european structural and investment funds (esif) in a number of member states do not facilitate their smooth and efficient absorption; ### 8. in concerned that in some member states the use of resources earmarked for marginalised roma communities have been low thus far , risking a significant loss of financial resources by the end of the programming period; regrets that current systems and conditions for drawing down european structural and investment funds (esif) in a number of member states do not facilitate their smooth and efficient absorption; calls therefore for reduction of administrative burden as well as appropriate assistance to municipalities in order to support them to use available resources;


### 9. calls on member states to urgently make full use of available funding instruments and resources at both national and european level to create favourable conditions for the funding and implementation of projects in an efficient , coordinated and flexible way and eliminate obstacles that hinder their absorption , in particular the absorption of esf+ , erdf and the rrf; calls on the commission to monitor and evaluate member states’ actions in this regard through their nrrps , national roma strategic frameworks and european semester csrs; ### 9. calls on member states to urgently make full use of available funding instruments and resources at both national and european level to create favourable conditions for the funding and implementation of projects in an efficient , coordinated and flexible way and eliminate obstacles that hinder their absorption , in particular the absorption of esf+ , erdf and the rrf; calls on the commission to support , monitor and evaluate member states’ actions in this regard through their nrrps , national roma strategic frameworks and european semester csrs;


### 11. stresses the importance of active roma participation in the development , implementation and monitoring of public policies , as well as in projects aimed at them at both european and national level; believes roma participation should be a binding qualitative target under national roma strategic frameworks; ### 11. stresses the importance of active roma engagement and meaningful participation in the development , implementation and monitoring of public policies , as well as in projects aimed at them at both european and national level; believes roma participation should be a binding qualitative target under national roma strategic frameworks;


### 12. calls on the commission and member states to tackle anti-gypsyism in all areas of society through effective european and national legislative and policy measures; calls on the council , further , to unblock negotiations on the horizontal anti-discrimination directive as it is a prerequisite to achieving equality in the eu; ### 12. calls on the commission and member states to tackle anti-gypsyism in all areas of society through effective european and national legislative and policy measures;


### 12. calls on the commission and member states to tackle anti-gypsyism in all areas of society through effective european and national legislative and policy measures; calls on the council , further , to unblock negotiations on the horizontal anti-discrimination directive as it is a prerequisite to achieving equality in the eu; ### 12. calls on the commission and member states to tackle anti-gypsyism in all areas of society through effective european and national strategies and policy measures; calls on the council , further , to unblock negotiations on the horizontal anti-discrimination directive as it is a prerequisite to achieving equality in the eu;


### 13. underlines that the issues of marginalised roma communities are cross-sectoral and require the attention and involvement of several commissioners and dgs at eu level; calls for the creation of the post of commission coordinator for roma issues to liaise directly with marginalised roma communities in order to relay the reality of their situations and concerns to the commission’s task force on equality in order to create synergies and achieve roma people’s equality , inclusion and participation in the eu; ### 13. underlines that the issues of marginalised roma communities are cross-sectoral and require the attention and involvement of several commissioners and dgs at eu level;


### 13. underlines that the issues of marginalised roma communities are cross-sectoral and require the attention and involvement of several commissioners and dgs at eu level; calls for the creation of the post of commission coordinator for roma issues to liaise directly with marginalised roma communities in order to relay the reality of their situations and concerns to the commission’s task force on equality in order to create synergies and achieve roma people’s equality , inclusion and participation in the eu; ### 13. underlines that the issues of marginalised roma communities are cross-sectoral and require the attention and involvement of several commissioners and dgs at eu level; calls for the mainstreaming of roma issues within these dgs and to entrust the relevant eu agency to liaise directly with marginalised roma communities and monitor the policy development in order to relay the reality of their situations and concerns to the commission’s task force on equality in order to create synergies and achieve roma people’s equality , inclusion and participation in the eu;


### 3. notes that , the final budget of the agency for the financial year 2021 was eur 22 million , representing an increase of 10% compared to 2020; expresses its satisfaction that the agency’s budget for 2021 was executed by 97%. ### 3. notes that , the final budget of the agency for the financial year 2021 was eur 22 million; expresses its satisfaction that the agency’s budget for 2021 was executed by 97%.


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### 24. welcomes the agency’s engagement at governance level with eurofound , ela , and eige and the draft work programmes exchange with eurofound , echa , and eige to ensure synergy in the respective work programmes; ### 24. welcomes the agency’s engagement at governance level with eurofound , ela , and eige and the draft work programmes exchange with eurofound , echa , and eige to ensure synergy in the respective work programmes; urges the agency to further explore synergies and possibilities for extending its activities and working arrangements with other union bodies; urges the agency to explore possibilities of resources sharing of overlapping tasks with other union bodies;


### 3. notes that the final budget of the centre for the financial year 2021 was the same as for the financial year 2020 and amounted to eur 25 million; expresses its satisfaction that the centre’s budget for 2021 was executed by 100%; ### 3. notes that the final budget of the centre for the financial year 2021 amounted to eur 25 million; expresses its satisfaction that the centre’s budget for 2021 was executed by 100%;


### 7. recalls that procedural deficiencies in recruitment procedures undermine the principles of transparency and equal treatment; requests that the centre improves its internal recruitment procedure to clarify evaluation processes and vacancy notices; ### 7. is concerned with weaknesses the court identified in the centre’s recruitment procedures; notes that in one case , the centre used external consultants to screen applications on preselection criteria set out in the vacancy notice , whereas in another , the centre did not undertake all necessary measures to establish an effective internal control mechanism to mitigate the associated risks ; notes large discrepancies between the assessment performed by the centre and the one performed by external consultants caused by a lack of clear and detailed guidelines for scoring the preselection criteria; recalls that procedural deficiencies in recruitment procedures undermine the principles of transparency and equal treatment; requests that the centre improves its internal recruitment procedure to clarify evaluation processes and vacancy notices;


### 9. notes that , as regards gender balance reported for 2021 , the centre’s senior management is unevenly composed by 4 men (66 ,7%) and 2 women (33 ,3%); also notes the management board is composed by 80 men (51%) and 76 women (49%); deplores the high number of members of the board (156) which does not facilitate decision-making and simplified management; notes further that regarding its staff overall the gender breakdown is 57% women and 43% men; welcomes the presence of gender equality indicators among the social sustainability indicators; recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy including work-life balance , lifelong guidance and career development , the gender balance , the teleworking , the geographical balance and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities; ### 9. notes that , as regards gender balance reported for 2021 , the centre’s senior management is composed by 4 men (66 ,7%) and 2 women (33 ,3%); also notes the management board is composed by 80 men (51%) and 76 women (49%); notes the high number of members of the board (156) which does not facilitate decision-making and simplified management; acknowledges limited impact of the centre over the number of board members due to the regulation (eu) 2019/128 which establishes mandatory composition of the management board in tripartite manner; notes further that regarding its staff overall the gender breakdown is 57% women and 43% men; welcomes the presence of gender equality indicators among the social sustainability indicators; recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy including work-life balance , lifelong guidance and career development , the gender balance , the teleworking , the geographical balance and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities;


### 10. notes with concern that the discharge authority’s recommendations about the staff members’ affiliation with the national healthcare system have not been addressed by the centre , but welcomes that a new health and wellbeing committee has been established in july 2022; ### 10. notes with concern that the discharge authority’s recommendations about the staff members’ affiliation with the national healthcare system have not been fully addressed by the centre , but welcomes that a new health and wellbeing committee has been established in july 2022;


### 33. calls on the centre to continue to develop its synergies , increase cooperation and exchange of good practices with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency as regards , for instance , human resources , building management , it services and security; ### 33. welcomes the regular coordination and collaboration between the centre and etf , eurofound , and eu-osha; calls on the centre to continue to develop its synergies , increase cooperation and exchange of good practices with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency as regards , for instance , human resources , building management , it services , and security;


### (1) a skilled workforce is crucial to ensuring socially fair and just green and digital transitions , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully participate in the labour market , society and democracy , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions and to exercise their rights. ### (1) a skilled workforce and citizens who are skilled in democratic participation and the pursuit of personal and community development are crucial to ensuring socially fair and just green and digital transitions , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills , hard but also soft , open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully participate in society , democratic processes and the labour market , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions and to exercise their rights.


### (1) a skilled workforce is crucial to ensuring socially fair and just green and digital transitions , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully participate in the labour market , society and democracy , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions and to exercise their rights. ### (1) a skilled workforce is crucial to ensuring socially fair and just green and digital transitions , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully use their personal and professional potential , participate in the labour market , society and democracy , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions and to exercise their rights.


### 3. notes that , the final budget of the foundation for the financial year 2021 was the same as for the financial year 2020 and amounted to eur 21 million; expresses its satisfaction that the foundation’s budget for 2021 was executed by 99.9%; ### 3. notes that , the final budget of the foundation for the financial year 2021 amounted to eur 21 million; expresses its satisfaction that the foundation’s budget for 2021 was executed by 99.9%;


### 4. notes the new initiatives launched by the foundation in 2021 , such as , among others , the analysis of green skills positioning and job vacancies in partner countries through the use of big data; notes that in 2021 the foundation was successful in translating skills demand changes , both ongoing and anticipated , into adjustment requirements for matching policies , namely the extension of its network of excellence; further notes the continuing growth of the foundation’s quality assurance (qa) forum , bringing together 22 partner countries in a platform for bilateral and multilateral dialogue on vet (vocational education and training) governance; underlines the foundation’s activities in helping transition and developing countries to harness the potential of their human capital through the reform of education , training , and labour market systems , in the context of the union’s external relations policies; ### 4. notes the new initiatives launched by the foundation in 2021 , such as , among others , the analysis of green skills positioning and job vacancies in partner countries through the use of big data as well as analyses of scope , conditions and potential for platform work in eastern partnership (eap) and western balkans (wb) countries; notes that in 2021 the foundation was successful in translating skills demand changes , both ongoing and anticipated , into adjustment requirements for matching policies , namely the extension of its network of excellence; further notes the continuing growth of the foundation’s quality assurance (qa) forum , bringing together 22 partner countries in a platform for bilateral and multilateral dialogue on vet (vocational education and training) governance; underlines the foundation’s activities in helping transition and developing countries to harness the potential of their human capital through the reform of education , training , and labour market systems , in the context of the union’s external relations policies;


### 8. notes with concern that geographical balance is still a challenge; notes that 43% of its staff are nationals of the member state where the foundation is located; notes with concern that only 16 ,8% of the foundation’s staff is from member states that joined the eu after 2004 , whereas these member states have 23 ,2% of the population; acknowledges that the foundation uses merit-based selection procedures , whereby in presence of equal merits , the foundation would favour the under-represented nationalities; calls on the foundation to take the necessary measures to have a balanced and fair geographical representation especially at management level; ### 8. notes with great concern that the geographical balance is still a challenge; notes that 43% of its staff are nationals of the member state where the foundation is located; is deeply concerned that only 16 ,8% of the foundation’s staff is from member states that joined the eu after 2004 , whereas these member states have 23 ,2% of the population; acknowledges that the foundation uses merit-based selection procedures , whereby in presence of equal merits , the foundation would favour the under-represented nationalities; urges the foundation to consider with uttmost priority geographical balance in its recruitment procedures and report to the discharge authority any development in this regard


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### 28. notes that in 2021 the foundation successfully engaged in media partnerships for a campaign on the future of work and on the future of learning , resonating with a wide public audience; further notes the foundation’s engagement on different social media channels that led to improved metrics in 2021; ### 28. notes that in 2021 the foundation successfully engaged in media partnerships for a campaign on the future of work and on the future of learning , resonating with a wide public audience; further notes the foundation’s engagement on different social media channels that led to improved metrics in 2021; urges the foundation to step up its efforts and report relevant performance information to the eu citizens and general public in clear and accessible language; calls on the foundation to ensure greater transparency and public accountability by better-utilizing media and social media channels;


### b. whereas the pandemic has changed working conditions for many workers in europe , highlighting new and current issues related to well-being in the workplace; ### b. whereas the pandemic has changed working conditions for many workers in europe , highlighting new and current issues related to well-being in the workplace; whereas many workers had to cope with increased stress due to the increased care responsibilities connected to home-schooling and childcare during lockdowns or providing informal care to dependent relatives;


### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental well-being of those facing financial uncertainty , as well as of vulnerable populations , including ethnic minorities , the lgbti+ community , the elderly , persons with disabilities and young people; ### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental well-being of those facing financial uncertainty , as well as of vulnerable groups , including big families , single parents , informal carers , the elderly , persons with disabilities or young people;


### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental well-being of those facing financial uncertainty , as well as of vulnerable populations , including ethnic minorities , the lgbti+ community , the elderly , persons with disabilities and young people; ### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental well-being of those facing financial uncertainty , as well as of vulnerable populations , including ethnic minorities , the lgbti+ community , the elderly , persons with disabilities and young people; people living in the outermost regions or areas on not well connected country sides;


### e. whereas workplace issues that affect mental health include job burnout , harassment , violence , stigma and discrimination; whereas one in four european workers feel work has a negative impact on their health12 ; ### e. whereas workplace issues that affect mental health include job burnout , harassment , violence , stigma and discrimination; whereas one in four european workers feel work has a negative impact on their health12 ; whereas negative working environment may lead to physical and mental health problems , harmful use of substances or alcohol , absenteeism and lost productivity;


### e. whereas workplace issues that affect mental health include job burnout , harassment , violence , stigma and discrimination; whereas one in four european workers feel work has a negative impact on their health12 ; ### e. whereas workplace issues that affect mental health include job burnout , harassment , violence , stigma and discrimination and could be further aggravated online; whereas one in four european workers feel work has a negative impact on their health12 ;


### f. whereas the costs of mental ill health are estimated at more than 4 % of gdp across all eu member states; whereas the cost of work-related depression has been estimated at eur 620 billion a year , resulting in eur 240 billion lost economic output13 ; ### f. whereas the costs of mental ill health are estimated at more than 4 % of gdp across all eu member states; whereas depression is one of the leading causes of disability and the cost of work-related depression has been estimated at eur 620 billion a year , resulting in eur 240 billion lost economic output13 ;


### 3. calls for the eu institutions and member states to recognise the high levels of mental health issues across the eu and commit to actions regulating and implementing a world of work which protects workers’ mental health and social protection rights; ### 3. calls for the eu institutions and member states to recognise the high levels of mental health issues as one of the key priorities in eu health sector and commit to actions regulating and implementing a world of work which protects workers’ mental health and social protection rights; encourages the commission to present comprehensive eu mental health strategy and the member states to prepare mental health national action plans;


### 3. calls for the eu institutions and member states to recognise the high levels of mental health issues across the eu and commit to actions regulating and implementing a world of work which protects workers’ mental health and social protection rights; ### 3. calls for the eu institutions and member states to recognise the high levels of mental health issues across the eu and commit to actions regulating and implementing a world of work which strongly commits to the prevention and protection of workers’ mental health , work-life balance and social protection rights;


### 3. calls for the eu institutions and member states to recognise the high levels of mental health issues across the eu and commit to actions regulating and implementing a world of work which protects workers’ mental health and social protection rights; ### 3. calls for the eu institutions and member states to recognise the high levels of mental health issues across the eu and commit to actions providing the most appropriate framework for , and implementing , a world of work which protects workers’ mental health and social protection rights; calls for dialogue and efforts to be made to that end with companies and workers’ organisations;


### 4. regrets the fact that the teu allows for more eu action on health than has actually been taken; considers mental health to be the next health crisis and that the commission must examine all relevant possibilities to tackle this , including the urgent creation of an eu mental health strategy; ### 4. regrets the fact that the teu allows for more eu action on health than has actually been taken; considers mental health to be the next health crisis and that the commission must examine all relevant possibilities to tackle this while respecting the principle of subsidiarity , including the urgent creation of an eu mental health strategy;


### 4. regrets the fact that the teu allows for more eu action on health than has actually been taken; considers mental health to be the next health crisis and that the commission must examine all relevant possibilities to tackle this , including the urgent creation of an eu mental health strategy; ### 4. regrets the fact that the teu allows for more eu action on health than has actually been taken; considers mental health to be the next health crisis and that the commission must examine all causes triggering mental health problems and all relevant possibilities to tackle this , including the urgent creation of an eu mental health strategy;


### 7. recognises that employment can provide individuals with purpose and a sense of identity; emphasises the positive relationship between good mental health and work productivity;14 ### 7. recognises that employment helps to build a sense of identity and give lives purpose; emphasises the positive relationship between good mental health and work productivity;14


### 7. recognises that employment can provide individuals with purpose and a sense of identity; emphasises the positive relationship between good mental health and work productivity;14 ### 7. recognises that employment can provide individuals with purpose and a sense of identity; emphasises the positive relationship between good mental health and work productivity;14 reiterates however that a negative working environment can lead to physical and mental health problems and subsequent absenteeism; prevention is therefore a key;


### 8. recalls that proactive approaches to digitalisation , such as flexible work hours and establishing employee assistance programmes , can help to mitigate work-related stress; notes that artificial intelligence systems may provide further options for this; ### 8. recalls that proactive approaches to digitalisation , such as strengthening the digital skills of workers , allowing flexible work hours and establishing employee assistance programmes , can help to mitigate work-related stress; notes that ethical and human-centric artificial intelligence systems that are focused on protecting and promoting human dignity may provide further options for this;


### 9. welcomes directive (eu) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers as it provides flexibility and alleviates work-related issues; stresses however , that women continue to be disproportionately affected; ### 9. welcomes directive (eu) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers as it provides flexibility and alleviates work-related issues; stresses however , that women continue to be disproportionately affected; calls on the member states to go beyond the requirements of the directive and provide more favourable conditions for the workers who provide informal care to their dependent relatives; calls on the member states to strongly commit to the protection of workers´ family time and work-life balance;


### 10. notes that the shift to teleworking during the pandemic and the flexibility it provided to employees could improve work-life balance; encourages companies to provide clear and transparent rules on teleworking arrangements; ### 10. notes that the shift to teleworking during the pandemic and the flexibility it provided to employees could improve work-life balance; encourages companies to provide clear and transparent rules on teleworking arrangements; reiterates , however , that the shift to teleworking is not possible for workers whose member state of the employer is different from the member state of their family residence; these workers were due to the inflexible eu social security rules forced to spend months without their families during the covid-19 pandemic; calls therefore on the commission to consider the revision of eu social security rules in order to enable teleworking from the different member states than the member state of the employer;


### 10. notes that the shift to teleworking during the pandemic and the flexibility it provided to employees could improve work-life balance; encourages companies to provide clear and transparent rules on teleworking arrangements; ### 10. notes that the shift to teleworking during the pandemic and the flexibility it provided to employees could improve work-life balance; encourages companies to provide clear and transparent rules on teleworking arrangements; emphasises in this connection that a full or partial shift to teleworking should be the result of an agreement between employer and employee;


### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working; ### 11. considers teleworking arrangements tailored to the needs of the enterprise essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its call on the european social partners to update their autonomous framework agreement on teleworking in order to adapt to today's challenges , while respecting the progress that has already been achieved in setting out minimum standards on telework in certain member states;


### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working; ### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working , whilst taking into consideration of the european social partners framework agreement on digitalisation , which includes arrangements for connecting and disconnecting; recalls that the framework agreement provides for the social partners to take implementation measures and that a legislative proposal before the end of that implementation period would disregard the role of social partners laid down in the tfeu; insists that any legislative initiative respects the social partners' autonomy at national level , national collective agreements , and national labour market traditions and models , and does not affect the right to negotiate , conclude and enforce collective agreements in accordance with national law and practice;


### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working; ### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working whilst taking into consideration the european social partners framework agreement on digitalisation , which includes arrangements for connecting and disconnecting;


### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working; ### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose a framework requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working on the basis of implementation of the social partners’ framework agreement;


### 13. is concerned about the disconnect between current policy on mental health and attitudes in the workplace creating stigma; emphasises that due to stigma and discrimination , employees often feel unable to discuss mental health issues; recognises that employees who return after mental health leave are often poorly accommodated; calls for workplaces to provide clear information about their in-house mental health support services15; ### 13. is concerned about the disconnect between current policy on mental health and attitudes in the workplace creating stigma; emphasises that due to stigma and discrimination , employees often feel unable to discuss mental health issues; recognises that employees who return after mental health leave are often poorly accommodated; calls for workplaces to provide clear information about their in-house mental health support services while taking care not to overburden smaller businesses;15


### 13. is concerned about the disconnect between current policy on mental health and attitudes in the workplace creating stigma; emphasises that due to stigma and discrimination , employees often feel unable to discuss mental health issues; recognises that employees who return after mental health leave are often poorly accommodated; calls for workplaces to provide clear information about their in-house mental health support services;15 ### 13. is concerned about the disconnect between current policy on mental health and attitudes in the workplace creating stigma; emphasises that due to stigma and discrimination , employees often feel unable to discuss mental health issues; recognises that employees who return after mental health leave are often poorly accommodated; calls for workplaces to provide clear information about their in-house mental health support services15 , adopt clear and effective prevention strategies as well as support strategies for the workers who return to work after longer absence;15


### 14. believes that the measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers are not effective for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; calls on the commission to recognise anxiety , depression and burnout as occupational diseases , to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of those affected and to move from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach16 ; ### 14. believes that the measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers are not effective for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; calls on the commission to establish mechanisms for the prevention of anxiety , depression and burnout and the reintegration into the workplace of those affected16;


### 14. believes that the measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers are not effective for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; calls on the commission to recognise anxiety , depression and burnout as occupational diseases , to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of those affected and to move from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach16 ; ### 14. believes that the measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers are not effective for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; calls on the commission to develop guidance and support for employers in order for them to establish mechanisms for the prevention of anxiety , depression and burnout as occupational diseases and the reintegration into the workplace of those affected;


### 14. believes that the measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers are not effective for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; calls on the commission to recognise anxiety , depression and burnout as occupational diseases , to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of those affected and to move from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach16 ; ### 14. believes that the measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers are not effective for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; calls on the commission to recognise anxiety , depression and burnout as occupational diseases , to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of those affected and to move from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach; notes , however , that those diseases may be multifactorial16;


### 15. calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace; considers that occupational safety and health prevention policies should also involve employees in the identification and prevention of psychosocial risks; ### 15. calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , guidelines on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace; notes that the osh framework directive 391/98/eec obliges the employer to assess all risks at the workplace , including mental health risks , considers that occupational safety and health prevention policies should also involve employees in the identification and prevention of psychosocial risks;


### 15. calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace; considers that occupational safety and health prevention policies should also involve employees in the identification and prevention of psychosocial risks; ### 15. calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a framework relating to psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace; considers that occupational safety and health prevention policies should also involve employees in the identification and prevention of psychosocial risks;


### 15. calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace; considers that occupational safety and health prevention policies should also involve employees in the identification and prevention of psychosocial risks; ### 15. calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace; considers that occupational safety and health prevention policies should also involve employees in the identification and prevention of psychosocial risks , inter alia , through questionnaires and other similar data collection exercises;


### 16. considers that it is essential for managers to be provided with the psychosocial training required to adapt to work organisation practices and foster a deep understanding of negative mental health and the workplace; ### 16. considers that psychosocial training for employees in management positions can have a positive effect on work organisation practices and foster a deep understanding of negative mental health and the workplace;


### 17. underlines that given the lack of sufficient mental health support and policies in the workplace , employees often have to rely on services provided by non-governmental organisations (ngos); calls for workplaces to ensure employees have access to in-house mental health support and remedies; ### 17. underlines that given the lack of sufficient mental health support and policies in the workplace , employees often have to rely on services provided by non-governmental organisations (ngos); calls for workplaces to make information available where employees have easy access to mental health support and remedies;


### 17. underlines that given the lack of sufficient mental health support and policies in the workplace , employees often have to rely on services provided by non-governmental organisations (ngos); calls for workplaces to ensure employees have access to in-house mental health support and remedies; ### 17. underlines that given the lack of sufficient mental health support and policies in the workplace , employees often have to rely on services provided by non-governmental organisations (ngos); calls for workplaces to ensure employees have access to in-house mental health support and remedies with due respect to workers' privacy and confidentiality , and where feasible , provide relevant support in collaboration with a certified , independent provider;


### 18. encourages the commission to launch education and awareness initiatives on mental health in the workplace; urges the commission to make 2023 the eu year of good mental health to achieve this; ### 18. encourages the commission to launch education and awareness initiatives on mental health in the workplace as well as the commission and the member states to leverage eu funds towards the establishment of mental health digital platforms and applications; urges the commission to make 2023 the eu year of good mental health to achieve this;


### 20. is concerned that entrepreneurs and smes in particular are in need of support to promote mental health awareness in the workplace and calls for eu-level efforts to assist them in risk assessment and the implementation of good practices; ### 20. is concerned that entrepreneurs and smes in particular are in need of support to promote mental health awareness in the workplace and calls for eu-level efforts to assist them in risk assessment , prevention and awareness raising campaigns as well as the implementation of good practices;


### 9. notes with appreciation that the authority deepened its cooperation with other eu bodies and organisations; welcomes the first agreements with the solvit network and the administrative commission for the coordination of social security systems completed in 2021; notes , furthermore , that the authority started the negotiations of other cooperation arrangements , including with eurofound and eu-osha; notes , moreover , that in september 2021 , the authority and europol supported member states’ efforts to fight labour exploitation in seasonal work; ### 9. notes with appreciation that the authority deepened its cooperation with other eu bodies and organisations; welcomes the first agreements with the solvit network and the administrative commission for the coordination of social security systems completed in 2021; notes , furthermore , that the authority started the negotiations of other cooperation arrangements , including with eurofound and eu-osha; notes , moreover , that in september 2021 , the authority and europol supported member states’ efforts to fight labour exploitation in seasonal work; urges the authority to further explore possibilities for extending its working arrangements and resources sharing of overlapping tasks with other union bodies;


### 11. notes that , on 31 december 2021 , the establishment plan was 84 ,21 % implemented , with 32 temporary agents appointed out of 38 authorised under the union budget; notes that , in addition , 11 contract agents and 41 seconded national experts (including 27 national liaison officers) worked for the authority in 2021; notes that the authority achieved an important growth of its workforce after intensive recruitment efforts in 2021 , and that recruitment was a key priority; ### 11. is concerned that , on 31 december 2021 , the establishment plan was 84 ,21 % implemented , with 32 temporary agents appointed out of 38 authorised under the union budget; notes that , in addition , 11 contract agents and 41 seconded national experts (including 27 national liaison officers) worked for the authority in 2021; notes that the authority achieved an important growth of its workforce after intensive recruitment efforts in 2021 , and that recruitment was a key priority;


### 12. notes the gender balance within the authority’s senior management , with 4 out of 6 (67 %) being men; notes the gender balance within the authority’s management board , with 20 out of 33 (61 %) being men; further notes the gender balance within the authority’s overall staff , with 23 out of 43 (53 %) being women; notes the gender balance among seconded national experts (including national liaison officers) of 49 % women and 51 % men; notes , furthermore that the authority had 14 nationalities based on its establishment plan posts (statutory staff) at the end of 2021 and that it envisaged to further increase to 18 nationalities in 2022; ### 12. notes the gender balance within the authority’s senior management , with 4 out of 6 (67 %) being men; notes the gender balance within the authority’s management board , with 20 out of 33 (61 %) being men; further notes the gender balance within the authority’s overall staff , with 23 out of 43 (53 %) being women; notes the gender balance among seconded national experts (including national liaison officers) of 49 % women and 51 % men; notes , furthermore that the authority had 14 nationalities based on its establishment plan posts (statutory staff) at the end of 2021 and that it envisaged to further increase to 18 nationalities in 2022; urges the authority to consider with utmost priority geographical balance in its recruitment procedures and report to the discharge authority any developments in this regard;


### digitalisation and green transition ### digitalisation and sustainability


### 35. notes that during 2021 , the authority further developed its communication activities , with an increasing number of social media followers , the creation of new sites in further social media platforms and an increase in interactive and more engaging content , such as videos , and continued to develop its website , visual identity , logo and other artefacts that will increase the visibility and recognition of the authority; ### 35. notes that during 2021 , the authority further developed its communication activities , with an increasing number of social media followers , the creation of new sites in further social media platforms and an increase in interactive and more engaging content , such as videos , and continued to develop its website , visual identity , logo and other artefacts that will increase the visibility and recognition of the authority; calls on the agency to step up its efforts and report relevant performance information to the eu citizens and general public in clear and accessible language; urges the agency to ensure greater transparency and public accountability by better-utilizing media and social media channels;


### a. whereas in coordinating economic , budgetary , employment and social policies in the member states , the european semester must respect rules on sound public finances; ### a. whereas in coordinating economic , budgetary , employment and social policies in the member states , the european semester policy coordination must respect applicable and relevant union rules on sound public finances;


### b. whereas the eu upholds the fundamental values of the treaties and the united nations , and whereas the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic on the economy , social affairs and employment , the european green deal and poverty must be taken into account in the 2022 annual sustainable growth strategy; ### b. whereas the eu is founded on and upholds the fundamental values of the treaties and the united nations , such as respect for human dignity , equality and human rights; whereas the deep economic and social impact of covid-19 pandemic demonstrates the need to address social issues at european level while respecting the diversity of national law and practices;


### d. whereas the covid-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on families in terms of their everyday lives , working lives and general livelihoods2 ; ### d. whereas the covid-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on families in terms of their everyday lives , working lives and general livelihoods2; whereas many families of seasonal and cross-border workers were split during the initially uncoordinated lockdown measures; whereas parents often have to play the role of teachers , cooks and carers and besides care for their children they often have to care for their elderly relatives or relatives with disabilities; whereas the lack of work-life balance often leads to stress and mental health problems;


### d. whereas the covid-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on families in terms of their everyday lives , working lives and general livelihoods2 ; ### d. whereas the covid-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on families and vulnerable groups in terms of their everyday lives , working lives and general livelihoods2;


### e. whereas the eu’s climate targets represent a challenge to the economy and society; whereas they also present opportunities for businesses and opportunities to redeploy workers , which will mean that socially vulnerable people , families and micro-enterprises will come under pressure; ### e. whereas the eu’s climate targets represent a challenge to the economy and society; whereas they also present opportunities for businesses and opportunities to redeploy workers , which will mean that socially vulnerable people , families and micro-enterprises will come under pressure; whereas policies to reach the eu climate targets influence different regions differently with the biggest impact on those highly dependent on fossil fuels;


### e. whereas the eu’s climate targets represent a challenge to the economy and society; whereas they also present opportunities for businesses and opportunities to redeploy workers , which will mean that socially vulnerable people , families and micro-enterprises will come under pressure; ### e. whereas the eu’s climate neutrality targets represent both challenges and opportunities and an absolute necessity in order to preserve the climate and to build a better future for the younger and future generations;


### f. whereas the increased need for funding to strengthen the economy is placing budgetary constraints on the member states; ### f. whereas the increased need for funding in order to cope with the public health threat as as well its consequences , including the need to strengthen the economy , is posing budgetary challenges on the member states;


### g. whereas demographic change affects social systems and markets3 ; ### g. whereas growth rate of the eu population is falling and the population is expected to decrease significantly in the longer term; whereas this negative demographic change differs in the member states and regions , whereas the demographic change affects social systems and markets3;


### h. whereas on account of artificial intelligence , the economy is on the verge of a transformation , with the opportunity to become more robust and more resilient; ### h. whereas unprecedented digital evolution and growing application of artificial intelligence in every aspect of human lives is bringing the opportunity for the eu to become the leader in the area of ethical , human-centric artificial intelligence and to create more robust and more resilient economy based on the digital progress;


### i. whereas skilled workers , education , training and further training are of key importance for markets4 ; ### i. whereas skilled workers , education predicting and reflecting the labour market needs , training , up-skilling and re-skilling are of key importance for markets4;


### 1. welcomes the new european bauhaus (neb) initiative , which is intended to round off the european green deal and complement strategies for territorial , social and economic cohesion with its values of beautiful , sustainable and inclusive solutions , thereby improving quality of life for people in the eu; ### 1. welcomes the new european bauhaus (neb) initiative , which is intended to round off the european green deal and complement strategies for territorial , social and economic cohesion , in so far as it is a motor for economic development , with its values of beautiful , sustainable and inclusive solutions , and which always pays due regard to cultural heritage and its original form , thereby improving quality of life for people in the eu;


### 2. stresses that opportunities to participate in the neb must be fully inclusive and accessible to all eu citizens and all regions and territories , including peripheral urban areas and less populated , rural and mountain areas and islands; emphasises that local and regional authorities and stakeholders and above all residents must be the drivers of neb projects; ### 2. stresses that opportunities to participate in the neb must be fully inclusive and accessible to all eu citizens and all regions and territories , including peripheral urban areas , cross-border areas and less populated , rural and mountain areas and islands; emphasises that local and regional authorities , companies and all stakeholders , but above all residents , must be the drivers of neb projects; the neb must support projects for the development of communities and the public space , in preference to those which prioritise motorised transport , infrastructure and logistics in residential areas;


### 2. stresses that opportunities to participate in the neb must be fully inclusive and accessible to all eu citizens and all regions and territories , including peripheral urban areas and less populated , rural and mountain areas and islands; emphasises that local and regional authorities and stakeholders and above all residents must be the drivers of neb projects; ### 2. stresses that opportunities to participate in the neb must be fully inclusive and accessible to all eu citizens and all regions and territories , including peripheral urban areas and less populated , rural and mountain areas , outermost regions as definded in article 349 tfeu and islands; emphasises that local and regional authorities and stakeholders and above all residents must be the drivers of neb projects;


### 3. underlines the fact that neb projects should contribute to the affordability and accessibility of the green and digital transitions in urban and spatial planning , housing , resilient and sustainable renovation , building conversions , and the recreation of public space as the centre of community life , particularly for those groups and areas that need it the most; ### 3. underlines the fact that neb projects must be inclusive and equitable and must contribute to affordability , the integration into the green and digital transitions of urban and spatial planning , housing , resilient and sustainable renovation , building conversions , and the recreation of public space as the centre of community life , and enhance the built environment , without excluding those groups and areas that need it the most; greater attention must be paid to the quality and consistency of actions to restore cultural and historical heritage buildings with housing , community or economic functions; insists that careful consideration be given to the need for access , parking , green space development solutions , and infrastructure to ensure the safety of citizens and public and private assets; encourages all forms of street art that can enhance the quality and attractiveness of local neighbourhoods and public spaces;


### 3. underlines the fact that neb projects should contribute to the affordability and accessibility of the green and digital transitions in urban and spatial planning , housing , resilient and sustainable renovation , building conversions , and the recreation of public space as the centre of community life , particularly for those groups and areas that need it the most; ### 3. underlines the fact that neb projects should contribute to the affordability and accessibility of the green and digital transitions in the enhancement of research capacities , urban and spatial planning , housing , resilient and sustainable renovation , the promotion of energy efficiency measures , building conversions , and the recreation of public space as the centre of community life , particularly for those groups and areas that need it the most;


### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the neb; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on projects , funding , technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria; ### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities , requiring expert creative , scientific and technological perspectives; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the neb; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on projects , funding , technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria;


### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the neb; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on projects , funding , technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria; ### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the neb; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on financing programmes , ideas for projects , urban regeneration and architecture concepts , and technological and capacity-building opportunities , as well as clear definitions of eligibility , assessment and award criteria; stresses the importance of formulating clear conditions for the sustainability and post-implementation management of projects financed under the neb initiative; projects must enable new jobs and opportunities to be created , in particular for smes;


### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the neb; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on projects , funding , technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria; ### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the neb and their ability to facilitate the process rather than hinder it by potentially introducing additional criteria or redundancies; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on projects , funding , technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria;


### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the neb; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on projects , funding , technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria; ### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the neb; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on projects , including small-scale projects , funding , technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria;


### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the neb; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on projects , funding , technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria; ### 4. notes that the neb encompasses many dimensions and policy areas , which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities , and the role of every citizen , in implementing the neb; calls on the commission , therefore , to provide specific and targeted information on projects , funding , technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria;


### 5. insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing neb ideas and projects at a local level; calls on the commission and the member states to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices. ### 5. insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing neb ideas and projects at a local level; calls on the commission and the member states to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices. calls on the commission to consider the desirability of a dedicated neb european financing programme by the next mff , with distinct sources of funding correlating to national funding programmes in each member state and financing programmes already agreed under the national recovery and resilience plans , partnership agreements , or other community initiatives; the programme should facilitate and stimulate the participation of different categories of owners in projects , in compliance with community and national state aid legislation.


### 5. insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing neb ideas and projects at a local level; calls on the commission and the member states to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices. ### 5. insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing neb ideas and projects at a local level; recalls that it is thanks to companies and individuals with a vision for change that the bauhas movement came into being , as well as to the initiative shown by inidviduals and companies , and that this spirit of entrepreneurship must be maintained in this proposal , it being hoped that public institutions will lend their support to promote this type of initiative. calls on the commission and the member states to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices.


### 5. insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing neb ideas and projects at a local level; calls on the commission and the member states to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices. ### 5. insists that appropriate and accessible public funding and technical support are crucial for encouraging and implementing neb ideas and projects at a local level; calls on the commission and the member states to provide , in a timey manner , local and regional authorities with relevant , clear and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices.


### 19. calls on the commission and the member states to use the neb to better protect europe’s rich cultural heritage from the impact of climate change; ### 19. calls on the commission and the member states to use the neb as an opportunity to promote , protect and re-use europe’s rich and diverse cultural heritage; underlines that through smart renovation , transformation and adaptive re-use , heritage sites can find new and extended uses thus also gaining new social , environmental and economic value , while at the same time enhancing their cultural significance; stresses the impact of climate change , poorly managed tourism and other challenges;


### 19. calls on the commission and the member states to use the neb to better protect europe’s rich cultural heritage from the impact of climate change; ### 19. calls on the commission and the member states to use the neb to better protect europe’s rich cultural heritage from neglect and the impact of climate change;


### 20. calls on the commission and the member states to connect the neb to the renovation wave , taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock , including with regard to energy efficiency; ### 20. calls on the commission and the member states to connect the neb to the renovation wave , taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock , including with regard to energy efficiency; warns that the implementation of the neb and the renovation wave may be hampered because of regulatory obstacles and lack of capacity on the part of public authorities; urges all public authorities to break down the existing barriers that hamper renovation and , in particular , the excessive length of the administrative procedures for granting licences;


### 20. calls on the commission and the member states to connect the neb to the renovation wave , taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock , including with regard to energy efficiency; ### 20. calls on the commission and the member states to connect the neb to the renovation wave , taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock , including with regard to energy efficiency; notes that this will ensure a truly holistic and quality renovation of building stock , including houses and buildings in all areas in line with their specific contexts and surrounding neighbourhood;


### 20. calls on the commission and the member states to connect the neb to the renovation wave , taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock , including with regard to energy efficiency; ### 20. calls on the commission and the member states to connect the neb to the renovation wave , in order to ensure that the renovation wave goes beyond energy efficiency interventions only , and achieve a truly holistic and quality renovation of the building stock , mindful of the site specific contexts and other relevant aspects;


### 21. supports the creation of an neb label based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key neb goals and help them get access to funding; calls on the commission to ensure that eu funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored; ### 21. supports the creation of an neb label based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key neb goals and help them get access to funding; notes , however , that successful devising of the label must involve all relevant stakeholders , especially industry experts; calls on the commission to ensure that eu funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored;


### 21. supports the creation of an neb label based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key neb goals and help them get access to funding; calls on the commission to ensure that eu funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored; ### 21. supports the creation of an neb label based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key neb goals and help them get access to funding; calls on the commission to ensure that eu funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored; based on existing tools and systems; as well to foster synergies between existing projects , funds and tools;