### 18. notes from the court’s report that payments in its audit samples indicate a trend towards compensating shortages of own statutory staff by external staff , particularly it consultants working in the premises of the agencies on times and means contracts and interim staff; notes that five agencies engaged in the use of interim workers provided by registered temporary work agencies , but did not respect all the rules laid down in both the directive 2018/104/ec6 and in the respective national law , for instance as regards working conditions for interim workers; notes that three agencies used contracts on the provision of it and other consultancy services which were formulated and/or implemented in a way that , in practice , might result in the assignment (‘mise à disposition’) of temporary agency workers instead of the provision of clearly specified services or products and as required by directive 2008/104/ec7 , staff regulations and social and employment rules , exposing these agencies to legal and reputational risks; ### 18. notes from the court’s report that payments in its audit samples indicate a trend towards compensating shortages of own statutory staff by external staff , particularly it consultants working in the premises of the agencies on times and means contracts and interim staff; notes that five agencies engaged in the use of interim workers provided by registered temporary work agencies , but did not respect all the rules laid down in both the directive 2008/104/ec6 and in the respective national law , for instance as regards working conditions for interim workers; notes that three agencies used contracts on the provision of it and other consultancy services which were formulated and/or implemented in a way that , in practice , might result in the assignment (‘mise à disposition’) of temporary agency workers instead of the provision of clearly specified services or products and as required by directive 2008/104/ec7 , staff regulations and social and employment rules , exposing these agencies to legal and reputational risks; calls on the network to introduce a general policy to not replace permanent staff by more expensive external consultants;


### 20. notes from the court’s report that shortcomings were found related to excessive dependency on contractors , external consultancy and interims , to the use of inadequate award criteria and the conclusion of contracts with abnormally low tenderers without reasonable justification; notes that several agencies have outsourced , extensively , regular activities and occasionally core business activities , which weakens the internal expertise and control over contract execution , with some weaknesses in the procurement process which may impair fair competition and the achievement of best value for money procurements; notes that for six agencies the framework contract terms for the provision of it maintenance and equipment were weak , as they allowed the purchase of items not specifically mentioned therein and not subject to an initial competitive procedure , and it also allowed the contractor to charge uplifts on the prices of items purchased from other suppliers; notes that although agencies have no power to change the basic contractual arrangements , their related ex -ante controls did not check the accuracy of the up-lifts charged by the contractor; ### 20. notes from the court’s report that shortcomings were found related to excessive dependency on contractors , external consultancy and interims , to the use of inadequate award criteria and the conclusion of contracts with abnormally low tenderers without reasonable justification; notes that several agencies have outsourced , extensively , regular activities and occasionally core business activities , which weakens the internal expertise and control over contract execution , with some weaknesses in the procurement process which may impair fair competition and the achievement of best value for money procurements; recommends an adequate ratio between price and quality when awarding contracts , an optimal design of framework contracts , justified intermediary services and the use of detailed framework contracts notes that for six agencies the framework contract terms for the provision of it maintenance and equipment were weak , as they allowed the purchase of items not specifically mentioned therein and not subject to an initial competitive procedure , and it also allowed the contractor to charge uplifts on the prices of items purchased from other suppliers; notes that although agencies have no power to change the basic contractual arrangements , their related ex -ante controls did not check the accuracy of the up-lifts charged by the contractor;


### 26. notes from the court’s report that five agencies do not have policies in place defining their sensitive functions and related mitigating controls , which aim to reduce the risk of the misuse of powers delegated to staff to an acceptable level and should be a standard element of internal control; ### 26. notes from the court’s report that some agencies do not have policies in place defining their sensitive functions and related mitigating controls , which aim to reduce the risk of the misuse of powers delegated to staff and should be a standard element of internal control , thus urges those agencies to adopt such policies;


### 27. notes from the court’s report that the previously london-based agencies , the european baking authority (eba) and the european medicines agency (ema) , left the united kingdom in 2019 and that their accounts include provisions for the related removal costs; notes , furthermore , in the case of ema , that the court referred to developments following the lease agreement and to the uncertainty about the total loss of staff following the agency’s relocation; in addition , notes with concern that for both agencies , the court also referred to possible decreases in revenue following the united kingdom’s withdrawal from the union; ### 27. notes from the court’s report that the previously london-based agencies , the european baking authority (eba) and the european medicines agency (ema) , were relocated from the united kingdom in 2019 and that their accounts include provisions for the related removal costs; notes , furthermore , in the case of ema , that the court referred to developments following the lease agreement of the agency and the ruling of the high court of justice of england and wales; notes the contingent liability of 465 million euro left following the conclusion of the new sublease agreement and the uncertainty about the total loss of staff following the relocation; in addition , notes with concern that for both agencies , the court also referred to possible decreases in revenue following the united kingdom’s withdrawal from the union;


### 1. grants the executive director of the european agency for safety and health at work discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the european agency for safety and health at work discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the executive director of the european agency for safety and health at work discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;


### 1. approves the closure of the accounts of the european agency for safety and health at work for the financial year 2018/ postpones the closure of the accounts of the of the european agency for safety and health for the financial year 2018; ### 1. approves the closure of the accounts of the european agency for safety and health at work for the financial year 2018;


### 2. notes that the agency uses certain key performance indicators to measure its performance and to enhance its budget management; notes , furthermore , that the agency adopted in 2018 a new framework for performance indicators; notes that during 2019 the agency has engaged together with eurofound , cedefop and the european training foundation in review of the methodology for administrative indicators with a view to look into possible streamlining; ### 2. notes that the agency uses certain key performance indicators to measure its performance and to enhance its budget management; notes , furthermore , that the agency adopted in 2018 a new framework for performance indicators; notes that during 2019 the agency has engaged together with eurofound , cedefop and the european training foundation in review of the methodology for administrative indicators with a view to look into possible streamlining; encourages the agency to further explore the possibilities of inter-institutional collaboration and streamlining of best practices;


### 4. notes that in 2018 the agency initiated an ex-post evaluation for its activity ‘large-scale foresight’; recognises that the outcome of this evaluation will be particularly useful to feed in the new foresight cycle and the 2022-2024/5 healthy workplaces campaign on osh and digitalisation; ### 4. welcomes that in 2018 the agency initiated an ex-post evaluation for its activity ‘large-scale foresight’; recognises that the outcome of this evaluation will be particularly useful to feed in the new foresight cycle and the 2022-2024/5 healthy workplaces campaign on osh and digitalisation; encourages the agency to continue its exploration of possible ways of task-sharing among other agencies , with particular emphasis on sharing of resources on overlapping tasks among other agencies with similar activities;


### 7. notes that the agency has a policy on protecting the dignity of the person and preventing harassment in place; notes that following the case of the investigation on harassment initiated in 2016 and concluded in 2017 , the agency has implemented several actions notably including regular awareness raising sessions to its staff and the establishment of a confidential counsellors network , as mitigating measures; ### deleted


### 1. grants the executive director of the european centre for the development of vocational training discharge in respect of the implementation of the centre’s budget for the financial year 2018 / postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the european centre for the development of vocational training discharge in respect of the implementation of the centre’s budget for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the executive director of the european centre for the development of vocational training discharge in respect of the implementation of the centre’s budget for the financial year 2018;


### 1. approves the closure of the accounts of the european centre for the development of vocational training for the financial year 2018 / postpones the closure of the accounts of the european centre for the development of vocational training for the financial year 2018; ### 1. approves the closure of the accounts of the european centre for the development of vocational training for the financial year 2018;


### 3. appreciates the centre’s work to provide research , analyses and technical advice in vocational education and training (vet) , qualifications and skills policies; ### 3. appreciates the centre’s expertise and its work to provide research , analyses and technical advice in vocational education and training (vet) , qualifications and skills policies , with the aim of promoting high-quality training tailored to the needs of the labour market;


### 4. appreciates the centre’s cooperation with other agencies under the remit of the committee on employment and social affairs; ### 4. appreciates the centre’s cooperation and good practices with other agencies under the remit of the committee on employment and social affairs; calls for continued exploitation of synergies between the agencies in order to enhance their complementarity and efficiency;


### 4. notes that the external evaluation , to which the centre was submitted in 2017 , as required by the financial rules , concluded that the centre’s reinforced cooperation with the three other decentralised agencies within the directorate-general employment’s remit - the european training foundation , the european agency for safety and health at work and the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions - emerged as a feasible option; notes that the centre’s recast founding regulation , which came into force in february 2019 , took up the outcome of this external evaluation; ### 4. notes that the external evaluation , to which the centre was submitted in 2017 , as required by the financial rules , concluded that the centre’s reinforced cooperation with the three other decentralised agencies within the directorate-general employment’s remit - the european training foundation (etf) , the european agency for safety and health at work (eu-osha) and the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (eurofound) - emerged as a feasible option; notes that the centre’s recast founding regulation , which came into force in february 2019 , took up the outcome of this external evaluation;


### 6. notes that the centre has been taking measures in light of the observations and comments from the discharge authority related to the centre’s new head of service for human resources , which took up duties in january 2019 , as well as to the decision to externalise the centre’s legal service; notes with concern that , given the high number of legal cases the centre is confronted with , the full outsourcing of legal services creates a risk to the consistent treatment of cases and to the principle of efficiency; calls on the centre to report to the discharge authority of any developments in this regard; ### 6. notes that the centre has been taking measures in light of the observations and comments from the discharge authority related to the centre’s new head of service for human resources , which took up duties in january 2019 , as well as to the decision to externalise the centre’s legal service; notes with concern that , given the high number of legal cases the centre is confronted with , the full outsourcing of legal services creates a risk to the consistent treatment of cases and to the principle of efficiency; calls on the centre to report to the discharge authority of any developments in this regard; notes that a merger of the centre and the eurofound would create a stronger legal service with no need of externalization;


### 10. acknowledges that , in light of the observations and comments from the discharge authority , the centre has drafted rules related to the publication of management board meetings minutes; urges the centre to quickly adopt them; calls on the centre to report to the discharge authority on the progress made regarding this matter; ### 10. welcomes that , in light of the observations and comments from the discharge authority , the centre , on 2 september 2019 , has adopted the implementing rules concerning regulation (ec) n° 1049/2001 on public access to documents;


### (31) to reinforce the equal treatment of third-country workers , member states should provide for effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties against employers in the event of infringements of national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive , in particular with regard to working conditions , freedom of association and affiliation and access to social security benefits. ### (31) to reinforce the equal treatment of third-country workers , member states should provide for effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties against employers in the event of infringements of national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive.


### (33) member states should also put in place effective mechanisms through which third-country workers may seek legal redress and lodge complaints directly or through third parties having , in accordance with the criteria laid down by the national law , a legitimate interest in ensuring compliance with this directive , such as trade unions or other associations , or competent authorities. that is considered necessary to address situations where third-country workers are unaware of the existence of enforcement mechanisms or hesitant to use them in their own name , for example out of fear of possible consequences. ### (33) it should also be possible for member states to put in place effective mechanisms through which third-country workers may seek legal redress and lodge complaints directly or through third parties having , in accordance with the criteria laid down by the national law , a legitimate interest in ensuring compliance with this directive. that is considered necessary to address situations where third-country workers are unaware of the existence of enforcement mechanisms or hesitant to use them in their own name , for example out of fear of possible consequences.


### require that a change of employer be communicated to the competent authorities in the member state concerned , in accordance with procedures laid down in national law , ### require that a change of and in employment be communicated to the competent authorities in the member state concerned , in accordance with procedures laid down in national law ,


### the right of the single permit holder to pursue such a change of employer may be suspended for a maximum of 30 days while the member state concerned checks the labour market situation and verifies that the requirements laid down by union or national law are fulfilled. the member state concerned may oppose the change of employment within those 30 days. ### the right of the single permit holder to pursue such a change of employer may be suspended for a maximum of 30 days while the member state concerned checks the labour market situation and verifies that the requirements laid down by union or national law are fulfilled. the time limit may be extended in exceptional circumstances linked to the complexity of the check. the member state concerned may oppose the change of employment within those 30 days.


### 4. within the period of validity referred to in paragraph 1 , the single permit shall not be withdrawn during a period of at least three months in the event of unemployment of its holder. member states shall allow the third-country national to stay in their territory until the competent authorities have taken a decision in accordance with paragraph 3 , point (b) , as relevant , even if that period of at least three months expired. ### 4. within the period of validity referred to in paragraph 1 , the single permit shall not be withdrawn during a period of at least two months in the event of unemployment of its holder. member states shall allow the third-country national to stay in their territory until the competent authorities have taken a decision in accordance with paragraph 3 , point (b) , as relevant , even if that period of at least three months expired.


### freedom of association and affiliation and membership of an organisation representing workers or employers or of any organisation whose members are engaged in a specific occupation , including the benefits conferred by such organisations , without prejudice to the national provisions on public policy and public security; ### deleted


### 1. member states shall provide for measures to prevent possible infringements by employers of national provisions adopted pursuant to article 12. preventive measures shall include monitoring , assessment and , where appropriate , inspections in accordance with national law or administrative practice. ### 1. member states shall provide for measures to prevent possible infringements by employers of national provisions adopted pursuant to article 12. preventive measures shall include monitoring , assessment and , where appropriate , adequate inspections in accordance with national law or administrative practice.


### a. whereas the social economy encompasses diverse types of private entities , independent of public authorities , as cooperatives , mutual benefit societies , associations (including charities) , foundations , social enterprises , and other legal forms , all characterised by different operating and organisational principles and features such as the primacy of people as well as social purpose over profit , the reinvestment of most profits/surpluses , and democratic or participatory governance; ### a. whereas the social economy encompasses diverse types of private entities , independent of public authorities , as cooperatives , mutual benefit societies , associations (including church-based charities) , foundations , social enterprises , and other legal forms reflecting also other sustainable and inclusive business models , all characterised by different operating and organisational principles but sharing core features such as the primacy of people as well as social and environmental purpose over profit , the reinvestment of most profits/surpluses , and democratic or participatory governance;


### a. whereas the social economy encompasses diverse types of private entities , independent of public authorities , as cooperatives , mutual benefit societies , associations (including charities) , foundations , social enterprises , and other legal forms , all characterised by different operating and organisational principles and features such as the primacy of people as well as social purpose over profit , the reinvestment of most profits/surpluses , and democratic or participatory governance; ### a. whereas the social economy encompasses diverse types of private entities , independent of public authorities , as cooperatives , mutual societies , associations , foundations , social enterprises , and other legal forms , all characterised by different operating and organisational principles and features such as the primacy of people as well as social and environmental purpose over profit , the limited distribution of profits and assets among members or shareholders , and democratic or participatory governance;


### a. whereas the social economy encompasses diverse types of private entities , independent of public authorities , as cooperatives , mutual benefit societies , associations (including charities) , foundations , social enterprises , and other legal forms , all characterised by different operating and organisational principles and features such as the primacy of people as well as social purpose over profit , the reinvestment of most profits/surpluses , and democratic or participatory governance; ### a. whereas the social economy encompasses diverse types of private entities , independent of public authorities , as cooperatives , mutual societies , associations (including charities) , foundations , social enterprises , and other legal forms , all characterised by different operating and organisational principles and features such as the primacy of people as well as social purpose over profit , the reinvestment of most profits/surpluses , and democratic or participatory governance;


### b. whereas the social economy has played an important role in mitigating and addressing the short- and long-term impacts of covid-19 on the eu’s social market , society and economy and has driven and contributed to social and economic resilience thanks to the long-term orientation of the european pillar business model and the nature of social rights and the targets and activities of the social economy12 ; ### b. whereas the social economy has played an important role in mitigating and addressing the short- and long-term impacts of covid-19 on the eu’s social market , society and economy providing health and social services to the most vulnerable groups and has driven and contributed to social and economic resilience thanks to the long-term orientation of the european pillar business model and the nature of social rights and the targets and activities of the social economy12 ;


### b. whereas the social economy has played an important role in mitigating and addressing the short- and long-term impacts of covid-19 on the eu’s social market , society and economy and has driven and contributed to social and economic resilience thanks to the long-term orientation of the european pillar business model and the nature of social rights and the targets and activities of the social economy12 ; ### b. whereas the social economy has played an important role in mitigating and addressing the short- and long-term impacts of covid-19 on the eu’s social market , society and economy and has driven and contributed to social and economic resilience thanks to its long-term orientation and the nature of social rights and the targets and activities of the social economy12 ;


### b. whereas the social economy has played an important role in mitigating and addressing the short- and long-term impacts of covid-19 on the eu’s social market , society and economy and has driven and contributed to social and economic resilience thanks to the long-term orientation of the european pillar business model and the nature of social rights and the targets and activities of the social economy12 ; ### b. whereas the social economy has played an important role in mitigating and addressing the short- and long-term impacts of covid-19 on the eu’s social market , in society and economy- in particular in the field of not-for-profit social , health and education/vocational training services – and has driven and contributed to social and economic resilience thanks to the targets and activities of the social economy12;


### c. whereas social economy organisations have a long history in the majority of member states , most of which have adopted specific laws in this field , and have established themselves as crucial market players; ### c. whereas social economy organisations have a long history in the majority of member states , most of which have adopted specific laws in this field , and have established themselves as crucial market players; whereas the member states that have not yet adopted specific legislation for the facilitation of the social economy should do so , with technical support from the european commission , in agreement with the objectives of the action plan for the social economy;


### c. whereas social economy organisations have a long history in the majority of member states , most of which have adopted specific laws in this field , and have established themselves as crucial market players; ### c. whereas social economy organisations have a long history in the majority of member states , most of which have adopted specific laws in this field , and have established themselves as crucial market players; whereas their visibility is relatively limited and their actual contribution to the economy difficult to define , mainly due to the lack of consensus on the social economy's definition;


### c. whereas social economy organisations have a long history in the majority of member states , most of which have adopted specific laws in this field , and have established themselves as crucial market players; ### c. whereas social economy organisations have a long history in the majority of member states , most of which have adopted specific laws in this field , and have established themselves as crucial market players; whereas regulatory frameworks must ensure that social economy enterprises can compete effectively in all economic sectors;


### c. whereas social economy organisations have a long history in the majority of member states , most of which have adopted specific laws in this field , and have established themselves as crucial market players; ### c. whereas social economy organisations have a long history in the majority of member states , most of which have adopted specific laws in this field , and have established themselves as crucial market players in the economy and a broad range of sectors;


### 2. believes , however , that concrete measures and follow-up measures for achieving each objective need to be laid out and the interlinkages between measures further detailed; considers it necessary to establish a calendar for all actions included in the seap , with a view to guiding the relevant authorities in the implementation; ### 2. believes , however , that concrete measures and follow-up measures for achieving each objective need to be laid out and the interlinkages between measures , and to other eu-level initiatives , e.g. the epsr action plan or the european disability strategy , further detailed; considers it necessary to establish a calendar for all actions included in the seap , with a view to guiding the relevant authorities in the implementation;


### 2. believes , however , that concrete measures and follow-up measures for achieving each objective need to be laid out and the interlinkages between measures further detailed; considers it necessary to establish a calendar for all actions included in the seap , with a view to guiding the relevant authorities in the implementation; ### 2. believes , however , that concrete measures and follow-up measures for achieving each objective need to be laid out in accordance with national law and practice and the interlinkages between measures further detailed; considers it necessary to establish a calendar for all actions included in the seap , with a view to guiding the relevant authorities in the implementation;


### 2. believes , however , that concrete measures and follow-up measures for achieving each objective need to be laid out and the interlinkages between measures further detailed; considers it necessary to establish a calendar for all actions included in the seap , with a view to guiding the relevant authorities in the implementation; ### 2. believes , however , that concrete measures and follow-up measures for achieving each objective need to be laid out and the interlinkages between measures and other eu-level initiatives further detailed; considers it necessary to establish a calendar for all actions included in the seap , with a view to guiding the relevant authorities in the implementation;


### 3. urges the commission and the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to mainstream the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices; ### 3. urges the commission and the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to mainstream the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices on the eu level as well as globally via the eu external actions;


### 3. urges the commission and the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to mainstream the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices; ### 3. urges the commission while respecting the principle of subsidiarity and the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to mainstream the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices;


### 3. urges the commission and the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to mainstream the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices; ### 3. urges the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to consider the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices in accordance with national law and practice;


### 3. urges the commission and the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to mainstream the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices; ### 3. urges the commission and the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to promote the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices;


### 4. reiterates its call13 for the ‘think small first’ principle to be set as a guiding principle in the drafting of future legislation and the adoption of policies , so as to make the union’s ecosystem more competitive and supportive of micro , small and medium-sized organisations both within and outside the social economy; ### 4. reiterates its call13 for the ‘think small first’ principle to be set as a guiding principle in the drafting of future legislation and the adoption of policies , so as to make the union’s ecosystem more competitive and supportive of micro , small and medium-sized organisations both within and outside the social economy and hereby including strong workers’ rights and stimulating the process of collective bargaining;


### 4. reiterates its call13 for the ‘think small first’ principle to be set as a guiding principle in the drafting of future legislation and the adoption of policies , so as to make the union’s ecosystem more competitive and supportive of micro , small and medium-sized organisations both within and outside the social economy; ### 4. reiterates its call13 for the ‘think small first’ principle to be set as a guiding principle in the drafting of future legislation and the adoption of policies , so as to make the union’s ecosystem more competitive and supportive of micro , small and medium-sized organisations both within and outside the social economy and ensure that its role is strengthened to support the development of social economy;


### 4. reiterates its call13 for the ‘think small first’ principle to be set as a guiding principle in the drafting of future legislation and the adoption of policies , so as to make the union’s ecosystem more competitive and supportive of micro , small and medium-sized organisations both within and outside the social economy; ### 4. reiterates its call1a for the ‘think small first’ principle to be set as a guiding principle in the drafting of future legislation and the adoption of policies , so as to make the union’s ecosystem more competitive and the regulatory frameworks more supportive of micro , small and medium-sized organisations both within and outside the social economy;


### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the integration of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups into the workforce; invites public authorities to consider socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives; ### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the integration of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups into the workforce; invites public authorities to consider socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives; additionally calls on the member states to recognise and promote also alternative models (e.g. the well-established triangle of social services) , based on partnerships , in the funding of quality social services;


### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the integration of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups into the workforce; invites public authorities to consider socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives; ### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the integration of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups into the workforce; invites public authorities to consider socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives; welcomes the guide and the collection of good practices on socially responsible public procurement recently published by the european commission and encourages member states to make use of it;


### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the integration of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups into the workforce; invites public authorities to consider socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives; ### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the integration of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups into the workforce; invites public authorities to consider socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives , with a strong emphasis on the non-profit nature of the social economy;


### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the integration of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups into the workforce; invites public authorities to consider socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives; ### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the integration of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups into the workforce; invites public authorities to recognise socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives;


### 6. encourages the member states to systematically adopt strategies aimed at developing socially responsible public procurement , thus establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives; considers that the transposition of the public procurement directive must be coupled with initiatives to increase knowledge about the relationship between public spending and its contribution to achieving the sdgs , and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations; encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding the existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them; ### 6. encourages the member states to adopt strategies aimed at developing and realising socially responsible public procurement – which should guide all procurement of services or goods; calls on the commission to explicitly recognise alternatives to public procurement which focus more on partnerships and cooperation and less on buyer-supplier logics in the funding of quality social services , establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives; considers that the transposition of the public procurement directive must be coupled with initiatives to increase knowledge about the relationship between public spending and its contribution to achieving the sdgs , and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations , including with social economy organisations , before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding the existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them; calls on procurers not to award contracts based solely on price but on best value , incorporating quality criteria;


### 6. encourages the member states to systematically adopt strategies aimed at developing socially responsible public procurement , thus establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives; considers that the transposition of the public procurement directive must be coupled with initiatives to increase knowledge about the relationship between public spending and its contribution to achieving the sdgs , and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations; encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding the existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them; ### 6. encourages the member states to systematically adopt strategies aimed at developing socially responsible public procurement , thus establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives; considers that the transposition of the public procurement directive must be coupled with initiatives to increase knowledge about the relationship between public spending and its contribution to achieving the sdgs , and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations; encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding the existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them; encourages member states to develop systems that take into account not only the price , but also the social benefits of a project or an enterprise when organising public tenders , with a view of developing a stronger ecosystem of socially responsible public procurement;


### 6. encourages the member states to systematically adopt strategies aimed at developing socially responsible public procurement , thus establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives; considers that the transposition of the public procurement directive must be coupled with initiatives to increase knowledge about the relationship between public spending and its contribution to achieving the sdgs , and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations; encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding the existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them; ### 6. encourages the member states to systematically adopt strategies aimed at developing socially responsible public procurement , thus establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations; encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding the existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them;


### 6. encourages the member states to systematically adopt strategies aimed at developing socially responsible public procurement , thus establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives; considers that the transposition of the public procurement directive must be coupled with initiatives to increase knowledge about the relationship between public spending and its contribution to achieving the sdgs , and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations; encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding the existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them; ### 6. encourages the member states to systematically adopt strategies aimed at developing socially responsible public procurement , thus establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives; considers that the transposition of the public procurement directive must be coupled with initiatives to increase knowledge about the relationship between public spending and its contribution to achieving the sdgs , and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations; encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them , as well as the diversity , specific nature of various kinds of social economy organisations and their needs;


### 6. encourages the member states to systematically adopt strategies aimed at developing socially responsible public procurement , thus establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives; considers that the transposition of the public procurement directive must be coupled with initiatives to increase knowledge about the relationship between public spending and its contribution to achieving the sdgs , and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations; encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding the existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them; ### 6. encourages the member states to systematically adopt strategies aimed at developing socially responsible public procurement , aimed at increasing transparency in the process and tackling corruption , thus establishing a link across policy areas between the delivery of services and products and the contribution to social objectives; considers that the transposition of the public procurement directive must be coupled with initiatives to increase knowledge about the relationship between public spending and its contribution to achieving the sdgs , and to build capacity among public procurement officers and social economy organisations; encourages public procurement officers to carry out pre-market consultations before drawing up tender documents , with a view to better understanding the existing needs and how social economy organisations could meet them;


### 7. welcomes existing initiatives in member states to provide workers interested in the buyout process and cooperatives emerging from workers’ buyouts with legal counselling , financial support , support in the preparation of business plans , data needed for external investors and business support structures; encourages member states to include this topic in the 2023 council recommendations in order to further support these initiatives at regional and national level; ### 7. welcomes existing initiatives in member states to provide workers interested in the buyout process and cooperatives emerging from workers’ buyouts with legal counselling , financial support , support in the preparation of business plans , data needed for external investors and business support structures; encourages member states to include this topic in the 2023 council recommendations in order to further support these initiatives at regional and national level and to work closely with workers' representatives to support and link up with the federations of worker cooperatives in assisting workers’ buyouts ; also urges the commission to keep on working closely with the member states to identify tools and solutions to remove obstacles and speed up legal procedures to transfer the ownership of an enterprise after its closure to the employees through worker cooperatives or other forms of worker-owned social economy enterprises; invites the member states to share and exchange best practices in this regard;


### 8. welcomes the announced report on the possible extension of the eu taxonomy for sustainable finance to social objectives; considers that the eu taxonomy needs to cover social factors , without creating an excessively disproportionate burden on businesses , as it can be a driver for investment in the field of the social economy; ### deleted


### 8. welcomes the announced report on the possible extension of the eu taxonomy for sustainable finance to social objectives; considers that the eu taxonomy needs to cover social factors , without creating an excessively disproportionate burden on businesses , as it can be a driver for investment in the field of the social economy; ### 8. regrets the announced report on the possible extension of the eu taxonomy for sustainable finance to social objectives; considers that the eu taxonomy should not cover social factors , as this would lead to an excessively disproportionate burden on businesses without added value; calls on the commission to refrain from extending the eu taxonomy to social objectives;


### 8. welcomes the announced report on the possible extension of the eu taxonomy for sustainable finance to social objectives; considers that the eu taxonomy needs to cover social factors , without creating an excessively disproportionate burden on businesses , as it can be a driver for investment in the field of the social economy; ### 8. takes note of the announced report on the possible extension of the eu taxonomy for sustainable finance to social objectives; considers that the eu taxonomy might be extended to cover social factors; stresses that such a social taxonomy must respect the principle of subsidiarity and must not create an excessively disproportionate burden on businesses;


### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building; ### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building; in this regard , brings to the attention of regional and local authorities committed to initiating or upgrading their capacity building measures for the social economy the guidelines for local governments on policies for social and solidarity economy published by the united nations research institute for social development in 2021;


### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building; ### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up national , transnational and interregional capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks and their representative organisations in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building; welcomes concrete projects such as the european business school on social economy promoted by the smart specialisation platform partnership on social economy , formed by six european regions and supported by european social economy networks;


### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building; ### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building; calls for greater cooperation of labour authorities of the member states , both at a local and at a national level , in order to promote larger adoption of social economy and to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and good practices;


### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building; ### 9. notes that the member states could set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building;


### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building; ### 9. calls on the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building;


### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies can play in developing and scaling up social economy projects and the importance of giving social entrepreneurs priority access to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , both at eu and national level , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard; ### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies can play in developing and scaling up social economy projects and the importance of giving social entrepreneurs priority access to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , including media literacy , participatory leadership , resilience and the green transition , both at eu and national level , in order to support them to enter or remain in the labour market , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard;


### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies can play in developing and scaling up social economy projects and the importance of giving social entrepreneurs priority access to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , both at eu and national level , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard; ### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies and artificial intelligence can play in developing and scaling up social economy projects and the importance of giving social entrepreneurs equal opportunities to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , both at eu and national level , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard;


### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies can play in developing and scaling up social economy projects and the importance of giving social entrepreneurs priority access to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , both at eu and national level , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard; ### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies can play in developing and scaling up social economy projects , enhance competitiveness , create jobs and the importance of giving entrepreneurs priority access to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , both at eu and national level , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard;


### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies can play in developing and scaling up social economy projects and the importance of giving social entrepreneurs priority access to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , both at eu and national level , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard; ### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies , if accessible to all , can play in developing and scaling up social economy , as well as the importance of giving social economy entrepreneurs enhanced access to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , both at eu and national level , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard;


### 11. considers it regrettable that social economy organisations do not feature to the same extent as more conventional businesses in the curricula of mainstream school education and higher education enterprise and business education14 ; in light of this , invites sector-representative bodies and relevant public authorities , in partnership with the relevant stakeholders , to review and evaluate the curricula and put forward policy recommendations for academic institutions; ### 11. considers it regrettable that social economy organisations do not feature to the same extent as more conventional businesses in the curricula of mainstream school education and higher education enterprise and business education14 ; calls therefore on the member states , sector-representative bodies and relevant public authorities , in partnership with the relevant stakeholders , to review and evaluate the curricula and put forward policy recommendations for academic institutions in order to stimulate social economy and social entrepreneurship also while using the european instruments;


### 11. considers it regrettable that social economy organisations do not feature to the same extent as more conventional businesses in the curricula of mainstream school education and higher education enterprise and business education14 ; in light of this , invites sector-representative bodies and relevant public authorities , in partnership with the relevant stakeholders , to review and evaluate the curricula and put forward policy recommendations for academic institutions; ### 11. considers it regrettable that social economy organisations are not present enough in the curricula of mainstream school education and higher education enterprise and business education14 ; in light of this , invites sector-representative bodies and relevant public authorities , in partnership with the relevant stakeholders , to review and evaluate the curricula and put forward policy recommendations for academic institutions;


### 12. notes the possibilities offered under investeu to support the social economy; urges the commission and the implementing partners to design financial products tailored to the needs of social economy enterprises under the social investment and skills window and to allocate sufficient resources to these products; notes that sound eligibility criteria should be developed to target financial intermediaries that specifically support the social economy and considers that advisory services should be made available under the investeu advisory hub in order to maximise the potential of these financial intermediaries to tap into the investeu programme; calls on the commission to ensure that other investeu financial products such as those targeting smes are made accessible to social economy organisations , most of which are micro , small and medium-sized organisations; ### 12. notes the possibilities offered under investeu to support the social economy; urges the commission and the implementing partners to design financial products tailored to the needs of social economy enterprises under the social investment and skills window and to allocate sufficient resources to these products; notes that sound eligibility criteria should be developed to target financial intermediaries that specifically support the social economy and considers that advisory services should be made available under the investeu advisory hub in order to maximise the potential of these financial intermediaries to tap into the investeu programme; calls on the commission to ensure that other investeu financial products such as those targeting smes are made accessible to social economy organisations , most of which are micro , small and medium-sized organisations; believes that all measures taken in support of the social economy should be taken in a way that improves competitiveness and creates a better environment in which the smes can thrive;


### 12. notes the possibilities offered under investeu to support the social economy; urges the commission and the implementing partners to design financial products tailored to the needs of social economy enterprises under the social investment and skills window and to allocate sufficient resources to these products; notes that sound eligibility criteria should be developed to target financial intermediaries that specifically support the social economy and considers that advisory services should be made available under the investeu advisory hub in order to maximise the potential of these financial intermediaries to tap into the investeu programme; calls on the commission to ensure that other investeu financial products such as those targeting smes are made accessible to social economy organisations , most of which are micro , small and medium-sized organisations; ### 12. notes the possibilities offered under investeu to support the social economy; urges the commission and the implementing partners to design financial products tailored to the needs of social economy enterprises under the social investment and skills window and to allocate sufficient resources to these products with an emphasis on enterprises working on the digital transformation and the green transition; notes that sound eligibility criteria should be developed to target financial intermediaries that specifically support the social economy and considers that advisory services should be made available under the investeu advisory hub in order to maximise the potential of these financial intermediaries to tap into the investeu programme; calls on the commission to ensure that other investeu financial products such as those targeting smes are made accessible to social economy organisations , most of which are micro , small and medium-sized organisations;


### 12. notes the possibilities offered under investeu to support the social economy; urges the commission and the implementing partners to design financial products tailored to the needs of social economy enterprises under the social investment and skills window and to allocate sufficient resources to these products; notes that sound eligibility criteria should be developed to target financial intermediaries that specifically support the social economy and considers that advisory services should be made available under the investeu advisory hub in order to maximise the potential of these financial intermediaries to tap into the investeu programme; calls on the commission to ensure that other investeu financial products such as those targeting smes are made accessible to social economy organisations , most of which are micro , small and medium-sized organisations; ### 12. notes the possibilities offered under investeu to support the social economy; urges the commission and the implementing partners to design financial products tailored to the needs of social economy enterprises under the social investment and skills window and to allocate sufficient resources to these products; notes that sound eligibility criteria should be developed to target financial intermediaries that specifically support the social economy and considers that advisory services should be made available under the investeu advisory hub in order to maximise the potential of these financial intermediaries to tap into the investeu programme; calls on the commission to ensure that other investeu financial products such as those targeting smes are made accessible to social economy organisations , most of which are micro , small and medium-sized organisations; highlights that investeu must not crowd out private investments;


### 13. invites the commission , on the occasion of the next revision of the general block exemption regulation (gber) , to adequately take into account the specific needs of social economy organisations in terms of access to finance and market development , to strengthen the role of state aid in promoting the recruitment of disadvantaged workers , especially in the context of the post-covid-19 recovery , and to explore different evidence-based options , after consulting relevant stakeholders , to support the development of social economy organisations; ### 13. invites the commission , on the occasion of the next revision of the general block exemption regulation (gber) , to adequately take into account the specific needs of social economy organisations in terms of access to finance and market development , to strengthen the role of state aid in promoting the recruitment of disadvantaged workers , especially in the context of the post-covid-19 recovery , and to explore different evidence-based options , after consulting relevant stakeholders , to support the development of social economy organisations; in addition invites the commission to consider also the revision of the existing de minimis regulation and the services of general economic interest (sgei) de minimis regulation with the special focus on the possibility to increase the existing threshold amounts and the cumulation of de minimis aid;


### 13. invites the commission , on the occasion of the next revision of the general block exemption regulation (gber) , to adequately take into account the specific needs of social economy organisations in terms of access to finance and market development , to strengthen the role of state aid in promoting the recruitment of disadvantaged workers , especially in the context of the post-covid-19 recovery , and to explore different evidence-based options , after consulting relevant stakeholders , to support the development of social economy organisations; ### 13. invites the commission , on the occasion of the next revision of the general block exemption regulation (gber) , to adequately take into account the specific needs of social economy organisations in terms of access to finance and market development , to strengthen the role of state aid in promoting the recruitment of disadvantaged workers , including people with disabilities , persons with a sharply decreased yield deficit and people with a migration background , especially in the context of the post-covid-19 recovery , and to explore different evidence-based options , after consulting relevant stakeholders , to support the development of social economy organisations;


### 15. strongly welcomes the proposal of a council recommendation on social economy framework conditions to be approved in 2023; believes that it should serve as a compass to strengthen the social economy legal and policy frameworks , especially in member states where the social economy ecosystem is less developed , and should clearly highlight the support instruments made available by the eu and provide guidance in relation to specific policies such as public procurement , employment and social policies , taxation , education , skills and training and the importance of linking the circular economy and the social economy agendas; ### 15. strongly welcomes the proposal of a council recommendation on social economy framework conditions to be approved in 2023; believes that it should provide a common definition of the social economy based on its principles and features -as per the seap- , a definition that , taking into consideration the diversity of the social economy , applies to all policies , programmes and measures that the european commission develops and operates for the social economy7a ,as it would also ensure that support measures are granted to all social economy organisations and enterprises; notes that the council recommendation should serve as a compass to strengthen the social economy legal and policy frameworks , especially in member states where the social economy ecosystem is less developed , and should clearly highlight the support instruments made available by the eu and provide guidance in relation to specific policies such as public procurement , employment and social policies , taxation , education , skills and training and the importance of linking the circular economy and the social economy agendas;


### 15. strongly welcomes the proposal of a council recommendation on social economy framework conditions to be approved in 2023; believes that it should serve as a compass to strengthen the social economy legal and policy frameworks , especially in member states where the social economy ecosystem is less developed , and should clearly highlight the support instruments made available by the eu and provide guidance in relation to specific policies such as public procurement , employment and social policies , taxation , education , skills and training and the importance of linking the circular economy and the social economy agendas; ### 15. strongly welcomes the proposal of a council recommendation on social economy framework conditions to be approved in 2023; believes that it should serve as a compass to strengthen the social economy legal and policy frameworks , especially in member states where the social economy ecosystem is less developed , and should clearly highlight the support instruments made available by the eu and provide guidance in relation to specific policies such as public procurement , employment and social policies , taxation , education , skills and training and the importance of linking the circular economy and the social economy agendas; expects that these recommendations take , to the extent possible , note of the member states’ differences in governance , economy , culture and general adoption of the social economy;


### 15. strongly welcomes the proposal of a council recommendation on social economy framework conditions to be approved in 2023; believes that it should serve as a compass to strengthen the social economy legal and policy frameworks , especially in member states where the social economy ecosystem is less developed , and should clearly highlight the support instruments made available by the eu and provide guidance in relation to specific policies such as public procurement , employment and social policies , taxation , education , skills and training and the importance of linking the circular economy and the social economy agendas; ### 15. strongly welcomes the proposal of a council recommendation on social economy framework conditions to be approved in 2023; believes that it should serve as a compass to strengthen the social economy legal and policy frameworks , especially in member states where the social economy ecosystem is less developed , and should clearly highlight the support instruments made available by the eu and provide guidance in relation to specific policies such as public procurement , state aid , employment and social policies , taxation , education , social and care services , skills and training and the importance of linking the circular economy and the social economy agendas;


### 16. considers it regrettable that parliament’s past calls on the commission to submit proposals allowing mutual societies , associations and foundations to act on a european and cross-border scale did not lead to any legislative changes , thus undermining the european social model and hindering the completion of the single market; suggests , in view of the window of opportunity opened by the seap , as well as the activities of the monitoring committee of the luxembourg declaration , which comprises a majority of member states , that enhanced cooperation be explored as a tool to overcome the aforementioned decades-long deadlocks; ### 16. considers it regrettable that parliament’s past calls on the commission to submit proposals allowing mutual societies , associations and foundations to act on a european and cross-border scale did not lead to any legislative changes , thus undermining the european social model and hindering the completion of the single market; suggests , in view of the window of opportunity opened by the seap , as well as the activities of the monitoring committee of the luxembourg declaration , which comprises a majority of member states , that enhanced cooperation , including cross-border activities , be explored as a tool to overcome the aforementioned decades-long deadlocks;


### 16. considers it regrettable that parliament’s past calls on the commission to submit proposals allowing mutual societies , associations and foundations to act on a european and cross-border scale did not lead to any legislative changes , thus undermining the european social model and hindering the completion of the single market; suggests , in view of the window of opportunity opened by the seap , as well as the activities of the monitoring committee of the luxembourg declaration , which comprises a majority of member states , that enhanced cooperation be explored as a tool to overcome the aforementioned decades-long deadlocks; ### 16. considers it regrettable that parliament’s past calls on the commission to submit proposals allowing mutual societies , associations9a and foundations to act on a european and cross-border scale did not lead to any legislative changes , thus undermining the european social model and hindering the completion of the single market; suggests , in view of the window of opportunity opened by the seap , as well as the activities of the monitoring committee of the luxembourg declaration , which comprises a majority of member states , that enhanced cooperation be explored as a tool to overcome the aforementioned decades-long deadlocks;


### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations; ### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations; invites the commission to make the eu social economy gateway operational as soon as possible and believes that member states should also be quick to raise awareness about this unique information access point;


### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations; ### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities , where a wider application of sgei is important for the activities of social service providers; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations;


### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations; ### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , while respecting the principle of subsidiarity and proportionality , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations;


### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations; ### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the member states to develop , in accordance with national law and practice , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for enhanced public-private partnership;


### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations; ### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that the success of social economy projects relies on building a stable partnership , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations;


### 18. welcomes the announced launch of a new study to collect qualitative and quantitative information on the social economy across all member states; notes that detailed , standardised , comparable and reliable data on the scale and impact of the social economy need to be generated with a view to facilitating evidence-based policy decisions , future-proofing the development of the social economy and contributing to eu economic and social goals; ### 18. welcomes the announced launch of a new study to collect qualitative and quantitative information on the social economy across all member states; notes that detailed , standardised , comparable and reliable data on the scale and impact of the social economy need to be generated with a view to facilitating evidence-based policy decisions , future-proofing the development of the social economy and contributing to eu economic and social goals; reminds the member states of the 2015 council conclusions’ invitation for national statistical authorities to develop and implement social economy satellite accounts;


### 18. welcomes the announced launch of a new study to collect qualitative and quantitative information on the social economy across all member states; notes that detailed , standardised , comparable and reliable data on the scale and impact of the social economy need to be generated with a view to facilitating evidence-based policy decisions , future-proofing the development of the social economy and contributing to eu economic and social goals; ### 18. welcomes the announced launch of a new study to collect qualitative and quantitative information on the social economy across all member states; notes that detailed , standardised , comparable and reliable data on the scale and impact of the social economy need to be generated with a view to facilitating evidence-based policy decisions , future-proofing the development of the social economy and contributing to eu economic and social goals; notes that this study should be regularly updated to enable up-to-date and comparable data in order to improve communication , monitoring and evaluation;


### 19. calls on the member states to designate social economy coordinators and to set up local social economy contact points with a view to facilitating access to funding , including eu funding; ### 19. calls on the member states to designate social economy coordinators and to set up local social economy contact points with a view to facilitating access to funding , including eu funding; invites the commission and the social economy organisations to also use the announced social economy gateway to raise awareness of the funding opportunities at eu level; calls on the member states to properly and effectively implement the seap in collaboration with the social economy stakeholders;


### 19. calls on the member states to designate social economy coordinators and to set up local social economy contact points with a view to facilitating access to funding , including eu funding; ### 19. calls on the member states to designate social economy coordinators and to set up local social economy contact points with a view to facilitating access to funding , including eu funding; calls on the commission to facilitate communication and knowledge exchange between these local points at an eu level;


### (20) professional qualifications acquired by a third-country national in another member state should be recognised in the same way as those of union citizens. qualifications acquired in a third country should be taken into account in accordance with directive 2005/36/ec of the european parliament and of the council35 . this directive should be without prejudice to the conditions set out under national law for the exercise of regulated professions. ### (20) professional qualifications acquired by a third-country national in another member state should be recognised in the same way as those of union citizens. professional qualifications acquired in a third country should be taken into account in accordance with directive 2005/36/ec of the european parliament and of the council35 . this directive should be without prejudice to the conditions set out under national law for the exercise of regulated professions.


### (26) in order to promote better integration of eu long-term residents , rules on favourable conditions for family reunification and access to work for spouses should be introduced. thus specific derogations from council directive 2003/86/ec should be provided for. family reunification should not be subject to conditions relating to integration , as eu long-term residents and their families are deemed to be integrated in the host society. ### (26) in order to promote better integration of eu long-term residents , rules on favourable conditions for family reunification and access to work for spouses should be introduced. thus specific derogations from council directive 2003/86/ec should be provided for.


### (29) member states should ensure a level playing field between eu long-term residence permits and national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity , in terms of procedural and equal treatment rights , procedures and access to information. in particular , member states should ensure that the level of procedural safeguards and rights granted to eu long-term residents and their family members is not lower than the level of procedural safeguards and rights enjoyed by holders of national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity. member states should also ensure that applicants for an eu long-term residence permit are not required to pay higher fees for the processing of their application than applicants for national residence permits. finally , member states should engage in the same level of information , promotion and advertisement activities with respect to the eu long-term residence permit as they do for national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity , for example with regard to information on national websites on legal migration and information campaigns , and training programmes provided to the competent migration authorities. ### (29) member states should ensure a level playing field between eu long-term residence permits and national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity , in terms of procedural and equal treatment rights , procedures and access to information. in particular , member states should ensure that the level of procedural safeguards and rights granted to eu long-term residents and their spouses and direct descendants is not lower than the level of procedural safeguards and rights enjoyed by holders of national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity. member states should also ensure that applicants for an eu long-term residence permit are not required to pay higher fees for the processing of their application than applicants for national residence permits. finally , member states should engage in the same level of information , promotion and advertisement activities with respect to the eu long-term residence permit as they do for national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity , for example with regard to information on national websites on legal migration and information campaigns , and training programmes provided to the competent migration authorities.


### (30) residence of eu long-term residents in other member states should be facilitated. establishing the conditions subject to which the right to reside in another member state may be acquired by third-country nationals who are eu long-term residents should contribute to the effective attainment of an internal market as an area in which the free movement of persons is ensured. the occupational and geographical mobility of third-country nationals who are already eu long-term residents in one member state should be recognised as an important contributor to improving labour market efficiency across the union , to addressing skills shortages and to offsetting regional imbalances. ### (30) residence of eu long-term residents in other member states should be facilitated. establishing the conditions subject to which the right to reside in another member state may be acquired by third-country nationals who are eu long-term residents should contribute to the effective attainment of an internal market as an area in which the free movement of persons is ensured. the occupational and geographical mobility of third-country nationals who are already eu long-term residents in one member state may be recognised as an important contributor to improving labour market efficiency across the union , to addressing skills shortages and to offsetting intra and inter-regional imbalances.


### (34) in order to facilitate the intra-eu mobility of eu long-term residents for the exercise of an economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity , no check of the labour market situation should be carried out when examining applications for residence in a second member state. ### (34) it is important to facilitate the intra-eu mobility of eu long-term residents for the exercise of an economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity. a check of the labour market situation , when examining applications for residence in a second member state , should be carried out only in some specific cases when the second member state finds it relevant.


### (40) in order to ensure that the criteria for residence in the second member state continue to be fulfilled , the second member state should be allowed to require that eu long-term residents and their family members communicate to the competent authorities any change of employer or economic activity. the communication procedure should not suspend the right of the persons concerned to pursue the economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity , and no check of the labour market situation should be carried out. ### (40) in order to ensure that the criteria for residence in the second member state continue to be fulfilled , the eu long-term residents and their family members should be obliged to communicate to the competent authorities any change of employer or economic activity. the communication procedure should not suspend the right of the persons concerned to pursue the economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity. a check of the labour market situation should be carried out only in some specific cases when the second member state finds it relevant.


### 5. eu long-term residents moving to a third country , or their survivors who reside in a third country and who derive rights from an eu long-term resident , shall receive , in relation to old age , invalidity and death , statutory pensions based on the eu long-term resident's previous employment that were acquired in accordance with the legislation referred to in article 3 of regulation (ec) no 883/2004 , under the same conditions and at the same rates as nationals of the member states concerned where such nationals move to a third country. ### 5. eu long-term residents moving to a third country , or their survivors who reside in a third country and who derive rights from an eu long-term resident , shall receive , in relation to old age , invalidity and death , statutory pensions based on the eu long-term resident's previous employment that were acquired in accordance with the legislation referred to in article 3 of regulation (ec) no 883/2004 , under similar conditions and at the same rates as nationals of the member states concerned where such nationals move to a third country.


### 4. by way of derogation from article 14(2) of directive 2003/86/ec , member states shall not examine the situation of their labour market. ### 4. in compliance with article 14(2) of directive 2003/86/ec , member states may examine the situation of their labour market when they find it relevant.


### member states may provide that the eu long-term residents and their family members who exercise an economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity communicate to the competent authorities any change of employer or economic activity. such requirement shall not affect the right of the persons concerned to take up and carry out the new activity. ### the eu long-term residents and their family members who exercise an economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity should be obliged to communicate to the competent authorities any change of employer or economic activity. such requirement shall not affect the right of the persons concerned to take up and carry out the new activity.


### 3. notes that the edps requested to the court of justice of the european union to annul two provisions of the revised europol regulation , as they seriously undermine legal certainty for individuals’ personal data and threaten the independence of the edps; recommends the committee on budgetary control to postpone granting the discharge in respect of the implementation of europol’s budget for the financial year 2021 until the court of justice of the european union delivers its judgement; ### 3. notes that the edps requested to the court of justice of the european union to annul two provisions of the amended europol regulation , commends the action taken by member states , operational cooperation partners and europol , as no request was made to apply article 74a and all contributions from before the entry into force of the amended europol regulation have meanwhile been assigned with a data subject category;


### 4. notes that the court found that the payments underlying the accounts were legal and regular for all agencies except for eu-lisa , for which a qualified opinion was issued because of six payments that were considered not compliant to the provisions of framework contracts , amounting in total to eur 18.11 million in 2021 , representing 6 ,2 % of the total payment appropriations available in 2021; ### 4. notes that the court found that the payments underlying the accounts were legal and regular for all agencies except for eu-lisa , for which a qualified opinion was issued because of six payments that were considered not compliant to the provisions of framework contracts , amounting in total to eur 18.11 million in 2021 , representing 6 ,2 % of the total payment appropriations available in 2021; welcomes that eu-lisa complied with its duty to record the payment actually affected by potential error/irregularity in the internal control system of eu-lisa through a non-compliance report and an exception report;


### 5. expresses deep concern that public procurement weaknesses are increasing and remain the largest source of irregular payments and that the court reported shortcomings in relation to contracts signed by frontex , eu-lisa , cepol and easo; ### 5. notes that weaknesses in public procurement procedures remain the main source of irregular payments and that the court reported contracts affected by various sorts of public procurement shortcomings , including for payments made in the 2021 financial year , stemming from irregular procurement procedures reported in previous years for 22 agencies including cepol , eu-lisa , eurojust , easo and frontex;