### in the context of the europe 2020 strategy21 and the strengthening of economic governance , social indicators play an essential role in informing and supporting the union ' s key priorities for growth and job creation , the reduction of poverty and social exclusion , skills , mobility and the digital economy . in particular , social indicators must provide a sound statistical basis for developing and monitoring the policies introduced by the union to address those priorities . __________________ 21 communication from the commission - europe 2020 a strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth com 2020 of 3 march 2010 . ### in the context of the europe 2020 strategy21 and the strengthening of economic governance , social indicators play an essential role in informing and supporting the union ' s key priorities for inclusive and sustainable growth and job creation , the reduction of poverty , social exclusion , and inequality of every form , skills , mobility and the digital economy . in particular , social indicators must provide a sound statistical basis for developing and monitoring the policies introduced by the union as well as member states to address those priorities . __________________ 21communication from the commission - europe 2020 a strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth com 2020 of 3 march 2010 .


### if applying this regulation , or the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , in a member state ' s national statistical system would necessitate major adaptations , the commission may grant , by means of implementing acts , a derogation for up to three years . a derogation may only be granted if it will not compromise the comparability of member states ' data relating to headline indicators , or hamper the calculation of the required timely and representative european aggregates . ### if applying this regulation , or the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , in a member state ' s national statistical system would necessitate major adaptations , the commission may grant , by means of delegated acts , a derogation for up to three years . a derogation may only be granted provided that the authorisation referred to in paragraph 3 has not been granted and if it will not compromise the comparability of member states ' data relating to headline indicators , or hamper the calculation of the required timely and representative european aggregates .


### income , consumption and wealth , including debts , ### income , consumption , deprivation and wealth , including debts ,


### ‘ domain’ means one or several data sets organised in order to cover particular topics ; ### ‘ domain’ means one or several data sets organised to cover particular topics set out in annex i ;


### where the authorisation is still justified at the end of the period for which it was granted , the commission may grant a subsequent authorisation for a maximum period of five years , by means of implementing acts . ### where the authorisation is still justified at the end of the period for which it was granted , the commission may grant a subsequent authorisation for a maximum period of two years , by means of delegated acts .


### implementation of this regulation could require major adaptations to the national statistical systems , and the commission may therefore grant derogations to member states . ### implementation of this regulation could require major adaptations to the national statistical systems , and therefore derogations should be granted to member states .


### data collections in the domains of time use and consumption are currently carried out voluntarily by many member states , on the basis of agreed general guidelines . these two domains should be modernised , so as to take full advantage of new technological advances . data collections in these two domains should be organized in accordance with this regulation so as to open possibilities and create opportunities for further developments in the future , ensuring data that are more timely and relevant , and produced more efficiently . in the meantime , the member states’ current approaches should not be changed . ### data collections in the domains of time use and consumption are currently carried out voluntarily by many member states , on the basis of agreed general guidelines . research based on the time use survey has shown its utmost importance in assessing among others gender equality in sharing work and care responsibilities . the gender dimension is also of high importance in the field of household consumption . therefore , among others , gender equality as fundamental principle of the union , provides for another reason to integrate those two surveys fully into the set of european social statistics . these two domains should be modernised , so as to take full advantage of new technological advances . data collections in these two domains should be organized in accordance with this regulation so as to open possibilities and create opportunities for further developments in the future , ensuring data that are more timely and relevant , and produced more efficiently .


### ‘ domain’ means one or several data sets organised in order to cover particular topics ; ### ‘ domain’ means one or several data sets organised to cover particular topics , as set out in the first column of annex i ;


### when the only means by which a member state can provide the required data sets is by using methods other than those laid down in this regulation , or in the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , the commission may exceptionally authorise the use of such methods for a maximum duration of five years , by means of implementing acts . ### when the only means by which a member state can provide the required data sets is by using methods other than those laid down in this regulation , or in the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , and in the event that the derogation referred to in paragraph 1 has not been granted , the commission may exceptionally authorise the use of such methods for a maximum duration of five years , by means of delegated acts .


### statistics are no longer considered as just one of many sources of information for policy - making purposes , but instead play a central role in the decision - making process . evidence - based decision - making requires statistics that meet high - quality criteria , as set out in regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council25 , in accordance with the purposes they are serving . __________________ 25 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programmes of the european communities . ### statistics are no longer considered as just one of many sources of information for policy - making purposes , but instead play a central role in the decision - making process . evidence - based decision - making requires statistics that meet high - quality criteria , as set out in regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council25 , in accordance with the purposes they are serving . high quality and independent statistical data is essential for everyone in society as it is used to better influence policy to informing citizens , the economy and the environment . it is also important now more than ever as a bulwark against falsified facts , alternative facts , and fake news which is blighting society and the political process . __________________ 25 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programmes of the european communities .


### the objectives of the cfp are , amongst others , to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management . ### the objectives of the cfp are , amongst others , to ensure that fishing activities be environmentally and socio - economically sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management , and to ensure a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , including the artisanal and small - scale fisheries sector , as laid down in article 4 of the cfp regulation .


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; _________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and formative development , and hence will also improve their potential employability ; _________________ 32 . as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day .


### “quality label” means the certification attributed to a public or private entity or an international organisation willing to provide placements under the european solidarity corps following a procedure aimed at ensuring compliance with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps charter ; ### “quality label” means the certification attributed to a public or private , non - profit entity or a non - profit international organisation referred to in point 4 of this article , willing to provide projects under the european voluntary service + following a procedure aimed at ensuring compliance with the principles and requirements of the european voluntary + service guidelines ;


### the commission and the participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national programmes and schemes related to solidarity , education , vocational training and youth on the one hand and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes . ### the commission and the participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national programmes and schemes related to solidarity , education , youth on the one hand and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes .


### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall regularly monitor the performance of the european solidarity corps towards achieving its objectives . ### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , participating non - profit organisations as well as union and national stakeholders such as youth organisations , shall regularly monitor the performance of the european voluntary service + towards achieving its objectives .


### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the period 2018 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . the prime reference amount includes redeployments from the erasmus + programme and from the employment and social innovation programme for the financial years 2018 , 2019 and 2020 , and it is complemented by contributions from several union programmes under different headings , such as the european social fund , the union civil protection mechanism , the life programme and the european agricultural fund for rural development . __________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 . ### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the period 2019 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . the overall budget available for the implementation of the european voluntary service + is set at eur 294 200 000 in current prices , for the period from 1 january 2019 until 31 december 202023a . this budget should be also financed through the mobilisation of unallocated margins and other flexibility instruments even in the future multiannual financial framework regulation . __________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 . 23a this financial envelope constitutes the prime reference amount within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management .


### voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a non - formal and informal learning context which enhances young people ' s personal , socio - educational and professional development , active citizenship and employability . voluntary activities should not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be seen as a substitute for it . in order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at union level , the volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that fall within the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should be supported by the latter in the form of cross - border volunteering placements . the other volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that do not fall under the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should continue to be supported under the programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport20 . with respect to the interpretation of related legislation at union level , both the cross - border volunteering placements under the european solidarity corps and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the european voluntary service . __________________ 20 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 50 . ### voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a non - formal and informal learning context which enhances young people ' s personal , socio - educational and professional development , active citizenship and employability . however , given the cross - sectorial nature of solidarity - related activities , the different status of entities and organisations potentially involved into these activities , as well as the socio - economic significance of the solidarity sector in the eu , provisions should be taken in this regulation to ensure that voluntary activities do not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be ever seen or effectively deployed as a substitute for it . for this reason , solidarity placements in the form of volunteering under this regulation should be offered exclusively by and limited to public bodies or participating organisations in the non - profit sector . in order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at union level , the volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that fall within the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should be supported by the latter in the form of cross - border volunteering placements . the other volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that do not fall under the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should continue to be supported under the programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport20 . with respect to the interpretation of related legislation at union level , both the cross - border volunteering placements under the european solidarity corps and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the european voluntary service . __________________ 20 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 50 .


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities as volunteers , which would bring positive effects to society while also enabling them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic development . these activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers .


### a european solidarity corps portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - placement support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### the european voluntary service + portal should be developed and continuously updated in order to ensure easy access to the european voluntary service + and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and non - profit organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , language support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future .


### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ; ### providing young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers ;


### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . __________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### the european voluntary service + would provide a main entry point free of discrimination based on gender or social class , for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , including schemes operating at regional or local level , should be ensured , building on good practices .


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers .


### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 . ### to ensure the impact of european voluntary service + project on the personal , educational , social , civic development of the volunteer , the knowledge , skills and competences should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning 22 . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 .


### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . __________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### the european voluntary service + would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european voluntary service + , such as the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european voluntary service + should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate .


### the financial allocation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the european solidarity corps and the achievement of its objectives , in particular , studies , meetings of experts and information and communication actions , expenses linked to the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and the necessary it support systems , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the european solidarity corps . ### the financial allocation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the european voluntary service + and the achievement of its objectives , in particular , studies , meetings of experts and information and communication actions , expenses linked to the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european voluntary service + portal and the necessary it support systems , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the european voluntary service + .


### the objective of the european solidarity corps is to enhance the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion and solidarity in europe , supporting communities and responding to societal challenges . ### the objective of the european voluntary service + is to enhance the engagement of young people and non - profit organisations in accessible and high quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion and solidarity in europe , supporting communities and responding to the urgent challenges of environmental protection , climate change mitigation , and greater social integration .


### number of participants in volunteering placements ; ### number of participants in volunteering projects ;


### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . ### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european voluntary service + shall register in the european voluntary service + portal . however , at the moment of commencing a project , a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . such specific measures shall take into account and be based on the measures and best practices developed under the current programme erasmus + .


### “participant” means a young person who has registered in the european solidarity corps portal and takes part in a solidarity activity under the european solidarity corps offered by a participating organisation ; ### “volunteer” means a person who has registered in the european voluntary service + portal , carries out activities benefiting society , of their own free will ; these activities are undertaken for a non - profit cause , benefiting the personal development of the volunteer , who commits their time and energy for the general good without financial reward ; the volunteer takes part in a solidarity activity under the european voluntary service + offered by a participating non - profit organisation certified by means of the quality label ; the volunteer is reimbursed of expenses directly related to his activity ;


### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point , free from discrimination based on gender or social class , for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union - level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , including schemes operating at regional or local level , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee .


### measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements , including training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; ### measures aimed at ensuring the quality and accessibility of solidarity projects , including language support , administrative support for volunteers and participating non - profit organisations , insurance , as well as the development of a certificate building on the experiences of the youth pass , that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the volunteering activity ;


### “disadvantaged young people” means individuals who need additional support because of disability , educational difficulties , economic obstacles , cultural differences , health problems , social obstacles , geographical obstacles ; ### “disadvantaged young volunteer” means individuals who require additional , targeted support due to discrimination and a heightened risk of social exclusion as a result of various factors , either individually or in combination with each other . such factors may include , disability , sexual orientation , gender identity , sex characteristics , race , ethnicity , socioeconomic background , health status , geographical obstacles ;


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities either as volunteers or as employees in associations , ngos , youth organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors and set up their own associations .


### young people and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european solidarity corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european solidarity corps spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european solidarity corps among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the european solidarity corps . ### young people and organisations participating in the european voluntary service + should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating in non - profit organisations with general interest need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality projects to an increasing number of volunteers . the european voluntary service + should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating non - profit organisations’ engagement in this community , encouraging the exchange of useful solidarity practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about solidarity among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from volunteers and participating non - profit organisations on the implementation of the european voluntary service + .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council laying down the legal framework of the european solidarity corps and amending regulations no 1288 / 2013 , no 1293 / 2013 , no 1303 / 2013 , no 1305 / 2013 , no 1306 / 2013 and decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council laying down the legal framework of the european voluntary service + and amending regulations no 1288 / 2013 , no 1293 / 2013 , no 1303 / 2013 , no 1305 / 2013 , no 1306 / 2013 and decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu


### the european solidarity corps shall be open to the participation of public or private entities , or international organisations , provided that they have received a european solidarity corps quality label . ### the voluntary service + shall be open to the participation of public or private non - profit entities , or international organisations , provided that they have received a european voluntary service + quality label .


### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . ### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening local communities and social cohesion , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions .


### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured at european , national and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders . ### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured by means of website portals at european , national , regional and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities , should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , and on union programmes already associated with the european solidarity corps .


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society . the european solidarity initiative should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas in a sustainable way and support young people in experiencing for themselves being drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity initiative participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors .


### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european solidarity corps quality label . the obtained label shall be re - assessed periodically and may be revoked . ### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european voluntary service + quality label . the obtained label shall be re - assessed periodically and in case of misuse of the label or failure to comply with the requirements shall be revoked .


### “participating organisation” means any public or private entity that has been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , which offers a placement to a participant in the european solidarity corps or implements other activities in the framework of the european solidarity corps ; ### “participating organisation” means any public or private non - profit entity which carries out an activity of general interest , that has been attributed the voluntary service + quality label , which offers a volunteer solidarity activity in the european voluntary service + ;


### young people and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european solidarity corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european solidarity corps spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european solidarity corps among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the european solidarity corps . ### young people and non - profit organisations participating in the european voluntary service + should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe and beyond . at the same time , participating non - profit organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european voluntary service + should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating non - profit organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european voluntary service + spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european voluntary service + among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating non - profit organisations on the implementation of the european voluntary service + .


### in order to ensure continuity in the activities supported by the programmes contributing to the european solidarity corps , the financial support to solidarity placements and projects should indicatively follow an 80% - 20% split between volunteering placements and solidarity projects on the one hand and traineeship and job placements on the other hand . ### in order to ensure continuity in the activities supported by the programmes contributing to the european voluntary service + , the financial support to solidarity projects should follow the 100% of volunteering and solidarity projects .


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering” means a full - time32 , part - time or during free time , unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , and civic development ; this activity is characterized by a fixed period , clear objectives , contents , tasks , structure and framework ; appropriate financial support , and legal and social protection ; volunteering shall not be used to substitute or replace paid employment ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day .


### any entity willing to participate in the european solidarity corps , whether funded by the european solidarity corps budget , by another union programme or by a different funding source , should receive a quality label provided that the appropriate conditions are fulfilled . the process that leads to the attribution of a quality label should be carried out on a continuous basis by the implementing structures of the european solidarity corps . the attributed quality label should be reassessed periodically and could be revoked if , in the context of the checks to be performed , the conditions that led to its attribution were found to be no longer fulfilled . ### any non - profit entity willing to participate in the european voluntary service + , whether funded by the european voluntary service + budget , by another union programme or by a different funding source , should receive a quality label provided that the appropriate conditions are fulfilled . the process that leads to the attribution of a quality label should be carried out on a continuous basis by the implementing structures of the european voluntary service + . the attributed quality label should be reassessed periodically and should be revoked if , in the context of the checks to be performed , the conditions that led to its attribution were found to be no longer fulfilled .


### ' european solidarity corps portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european solidarity corps participants and participating organisations , including providing information about the european solidarity corps , registering participants , searching for participants for placements , advertising and searching for placements , searching for potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for placements and projects , training , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european solidarity corps . ### ' european voluntary service + portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european voluntary service + volunteers and participating non - profit organisations , including providing information about the european voluntary service + , registering participants , searching for participants for projects , advertising and searching for projects , or potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for projects , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european voluntary service + .


### in order to implement this regulation , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementing acts . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable . ### amendement the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article&#160 ; 25a concerning the adoption of work programmes . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable . moreover , such work programmes shall also include an analysis and justification guaranteeing that they will not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment .


### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ; ### “traineeship” means a period of work practice for a fixed period from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , clear objectives , content , tasks , structure and framework and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional knowledge and experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ; traineeships shall not be used to substitute or replace paid employment ;


### a european solidarity corps portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - placement support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### the european voluntary service + portal should be developed and continuously updated in order to ensure easy access to the european voluntary service + and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and non - profit organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , language support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future .


### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . ### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european voluntary service + shall register in the european voluntary service + portal . however , at the moment of commencing a project , a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . such specific measures shall take into account and be based on the measures and best practices developed under the current programme erasmus + .


### the european solidarity corps shall be open to the participation of public or private entities , or international organisations , provided that they have received a european solidarity corps quality label . ### the european solidarity corps shall be open to the participation of public or private non - profit entities , or international organisations , referred to in point 4 of article 2 , provided that they have received a european solidarity corps quality label in line with the objectives of this regulation , making access to the european solidarity corps more flexible , with clear and simple rules .


### in addition to the member states , the european solidarity corps should also be open to the participation of other countries on the basis of bilateral agreements . this participation should be based , where relevant , on additional appropriations to be made available in accordance with the procedures to be agreed with the concerned countries . ### as in evs , in addition to the member states , the european voluntary service + should be open to erasmus + programme and partner countries , with particular attention to countries neighbouring the union from its start , in order to promote equality of opportunities between young people from eu member states and non - eu third countries . this participation should be based , on additional appropriations to be made available in accordance with the procedures to be agreed with the concerned countries .


### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### the commission , in cooperation with the member states and other participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps and to everything relating to registration and the accessibility of the procedures .


### a quality label should be put in place to ensure compliance of the participating organisations with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps charter , as regards their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience . obtaining a quality label should be a precondition for participation but should not automatically lead to funding under the european solidarity corps . ### a quality label should be put in place to ensure effective and continuous compliance of the participating non - profit organisations with the principles and requirements of the european voluntary service + charter , as regards their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience . obtaining a quality label should be a precondition for participation but should not automatically lead to funding under the european voluntary service + .


### in order to ensure greater efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the commission , the resources allocated to communication under this regulation should also contribute to covering the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , provided that these are related to the general objective of this regulation . ### in order to ensure greater efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the commission , the resources allocated to communication under this regulation should also contribute to covering the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , such as social integration , cohesion , environmental protection and climate change mitigation , as related to the general objective of this regulation and be consistent with the objectives of the funding sources of the european solidarity corps .


### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european solidarity corps quality label . the obtained label shall be re - assessed periodically and may be revoked . ### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european solidarity corps quality label . the obtained label shall be re - assessed at least every two years , without creating excessive administrative burdens , and may be revoked .


### solidarity placements , projects and networking activities ### solidarity placements , in the form of volunteering ; traineeships or jobs ; projects and networking activities ;


### young people and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european solidarity corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european solidarity corps spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european solidarity corps among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the european solidarity corps . ### young people and organisations participating in the european voluntary service + should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating in non - profit organisations with general interest need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality projects to an increasing number of volunteers . the european voluntary service + should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating non - profit organisations’ engagement in this community , encouraging the exchange of useful solidarity practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about solidarity among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from volunteers and participating non - profit organisations on the implementation of the european voluntary service + .


### the development and maintenance of a quality label for entities willing to provide placements for the european solidarity corps in order to ensure compliance with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps charter ; ### the development , implementation and maintenance of a quality label for entities willing to provide placements for the european voluntary service + in order to ensure compliance with the principles and requirements of the european voluntary service + charter ;


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society . the european voluntary service + should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges in solidarity to the benefit of local communities . these projects should be an opportunity to develop innovative solutions and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities as volunteers in associations , ngos , youth organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors as well as for social enterprises and the setting up of their own associations .


### a quality label should be put in place to ensure compliance of the participating organisations with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps charter , as regards their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience . obtaining a quality label should be a precondition for participation but should not automatically lead to funding under the european solidarity corps . ### a quality label should be put in place to ensure compliance of the non - profit participating organisations with the principles and requirements as regards to their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience . obtaining a quality label should be a precondition for participation and funding under the european voluntary service + .


### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . __________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### the european solidarity corps would provide a main entry point for solidarity activities undertaken by young people throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service , and should not jeopardise financing of the already existing relevant programmes in the area of solidarity . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people in accessing volunteering opportunities and those developed to ease their school - to - work transition by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , the european youth forum , the european volunteer centre and other relevant civil society organisations including the social partners , should also be ensured . partnerships with european networks which are specialised in certain urgent social problems which are insufficiently tackled by member states such as extreme poverty , homelessness , destitution among roma communities , exclusion of asylum seekers , should be established . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate .


### the financial allocation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the european solidarity corps and the achievement of its objectives , in particular , studies , meetings of experts and information and communication actions , expenses linked to the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and the necessary it support systems , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the european solidarity corps . ### the financial allocation shall also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the european voluntary service + and the achievement of its objectives , in particular , studies , meetings of experts and information and communication actions , expenses linked to the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european voluntary service + portal and the necessary it support systems , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the european voluntary service + .


### measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements , including training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; ### measures aimed at ensuring the quality and accessibility of solidarity projects , including language support , administrative support for volunteers and participating non - profit organisations , insurance , as well as the development of a certificate building on the experiences of the youth pass , that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the volunteering activity ;


### “solidarity project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ; ### “solidarity network project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european voluntary service + volunteers or participating non - profit organisations , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ;


### “participant” means a young person who has registered in the european solidarity corps portal and takes part in a solidarity activity under the european solidarity corps offered by a participating organisation ; ### “volunteer” means a person who has registered in the european voluntary service + portal , carries out activities benefiting society , of their own free will ; these activities are undertaken for a non - profit cause , benefiting the personal development of the volunteer , who commits their time and energy for the general good without financial reward ; the volunteer takes part in a solidarity activity under the european voluntary service + offered by a participating non - profit organisation certified by means of the quality label ; the volunteer is reimbursed of expenses directly related to his activity ;


### ' european solidarity corps portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european solidarity corps participants and participating organisations , including providing information about the european solidarity corps , registering participants , searching for participants for placements , advertising and searching for placements , searching for potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for placements and projects , training , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european solidarity corps . ### ' european voluntary service + portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european voluntary service + volunteers and participating non - profit organisations , including providing information about the european voluntary service + , registering participants , searching for participants for projects , advertising and searching for projects , or potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for projects , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european voluntary service + .


### voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a non - formal and informal learning context which enhances young people ' s personal , socio - educational and professional development , active citizenship and employability . voluntary activities should not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be seen as a substitute for it . in order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at union level , the volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that fall within the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should be supported by the latter in the form of cross - border volunteering placements . the other volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that do not fall under the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should continue to be supported under the programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport20 . with respect to the interpretation of related legislation at union level , both the cross - border volunteering placements under the european solidarity corps and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the european voluntary service . __________________ 20 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 50 . ### voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a formal and non - formal learning context which enhances young people ' s personal , socio - educational and active citizenship . however , given the cross - sectorial nature of solidarity - related activities , the different status of entities and non - profit organisations potentially involved into these activities , as well as the socio - economic significance of the solidarity sector in the union , provisions should be included in this regulation to ensure that voluntary activities do not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be seen or effectively deployed as a substitute for it . for this reason , solidarity projects in the form of volunteering under this regulation should be offered exclusively by public authorities or by participating organisations in the non - profit sector , foundations and social enterprises . in order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at union level , the volunteering activities under the european voluntary service + should be supported by the latter in the form of cross - border volunteering projects . the other volunteering activities under the european voluntary service + should continue to be supported under the programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' 20 . with respect to the interpretation of related legislation at union level , both the cross - border volunteering project and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the european voluntary service . __________________ 20 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 50 .


### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured at european , national and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders . ### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured by means of website portals at european , national , regional and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities , should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , and on union programmes already associated with the european solidarity corps .


### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european solidarity corps quality label . the obtained label shall be re - assessed periodically and may be revoked . ### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european voluntary service + quality label . the obtained label shall be re - assessed periodically and in case of misuse of the label or failure to comply with the requirements shall be revoked .


### measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements , including training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; ### measures aimed at ensuring the quality and accessibility of solidarity placements , including online and offline comprehensive training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , pre and post - placement support as well as the development of an official certificate , building on the experience of the youth pass , that identifies , documents , assesses and certifies the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; where relevant , post - placement support to participants interested in setting - up and piloting associations , cooperatives , social enterprises , youth organisations and community - centres ;


### young people and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european solidarity corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european solidarity corps spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european solidarity corps among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the european solidarity corps . ### young people and non - profit organisations participating in the european voluntary service + should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe and beyond . at the same time , participating non - profit organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european voluntary service + should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating non - profit organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european voluntary service + spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european voluntary service + among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating non - profit organisations on the implementation of the european voluntary service + .


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity initiative should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges in solidarity with and to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas in a sustainable way and support young people to experience themselves by being drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities as volunteers in associations , ngos , youth organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors and set up their own associations .


### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### amendement the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states , regions and cities to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , including schemes operating at regional or local level , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee .


### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow other union programmes such as the asylum , migration and integration fund , the europe for citizens programme , the european regional development fund and the health programme to contribute to the objectives of the european solidarity corps by supporting activities within its scope . this contribution should be financed in accordance with the respective basic acts of the concerned programmes . once they have obtained a valid european solidarity corps quality label , the beneficiaries should be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and receive the quality and support measures provided according to the type of activity offered . ### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow other union programmes such as the asylum , migration and integration fund , the europe for citizens programme , the european regional development fund and the health programme to contribute to the objectives of the european solidarity corps by supporting activities within its scope . this contribution should be financed in accordance with the respective basic acts of the programmes concerned with a view to securing greater involvement of young people , civil society , and existing volunteering schemes in member states . once they have obtained a valid european solidarity corps quality label , the beneficiaries should be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and receive the quality and support measures provided according to the type of activity offered .


### the financial envelope of the european solidarity corps under heading 1a of the multiannual financial framework also builds on funds redeployed from the erasmus + programme . these funds should mainly come from appropriations aimed at financing european voluntary service activities that would fall under the scope of the volunteering placements supported under this regulation . in addition , some appropriations of the student loan guarantee facility , which are unlikely to be absorbed under erasmus + , should be redeployed with a view to providing adequate co - financing to the operating costs of national agencies and be brought more in line with the absorption capacity of this action . ### the financial envelope of the european solidarity corps under heading 1a of the multiannual financial framework also builds on funds redeployed from the erasmus + programme . these funds should mainly come from appropriations aimed at financing european voluntary service activities that would fall under the scope of the volunteering project supported under this regulation . in addition , some appropriations of the student loan guarantee facility , which are unlikely to be absorbed under erasmus + , should be redeployed with a view to providing adequate co - financing to the operating costs of national agencies and be brought more in line with the absorption capacity of this action .


### in 2020 the commission shall publish a report taking stock of the progress made towards achieving its results , including the target of offering 100 000 young people opportunities under the european solidarity corps by 2020 and of article 7 ) . ### in 2020 the commission shall publish a report taking stock of the progress made towards achieving its results , including the target of offering 100 000 young people opportunities under the european voluntary service + by 2020 and of article 7 ) .


### solidarity placements , projects and networking activities ; ### solidarity projects and networking activities ;


### in order to implement this regulation , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementing acts . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 25a concerning the adoption of work programmes . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable .


### the financial allocation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the european solidarity corps and the achievement of its objectives , in particular , studies , meetings of experts and information and communication actions , expenses linked to the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and the necessary it support systems , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the european solidarity corps . ### the financial allocation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the european voluntary service + and the achievement of its objectives , in particular , studies , meetings of experts and information and communication actions , expenses linked to the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european voluntary service + portal and the necessary it support systems , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the european voluntary service + .


### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity about registration and the accessibility of the procedures and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european voluntary service + .


### young people and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european solidarity corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european solidarity corps spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european solidarity corps among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the european solidarity corps . ### young people and organisations participating in the european voluntary service + should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating in non - profit organisations with general interest need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality projects to an increasing number of volunteers . the european voluntary service + should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating non - profit organisations’ engagement in this community , encouraging the exchange of useful solidarity practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about solidarity among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from volunteers and participating non - profit organisations on the implementation of the european voluntary service + .


### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow participating countries to make additional national funding available in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps . ### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , member states , and , where applicable , competent sub - state bodies with their own exclusive legislative powers , as well as participating countries , should adopt provisions to make additional national , regional and local funding available in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps .


### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the period 2018 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . the prime reference amount includes redeployments from the erasmus + programme and from the employment and social innovation programme for the financial years 2018 , 2019 and 2020 , and it is complemented by contributions from several union programmes under different headings , such as the european social fund , the union civil protection mechanism , the life programme and the european agricultural fund for rural development . _________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 . ### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the period 2018 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . with the exception of redeployments , the prime reference amount should be financed through the use of all financial means available under council regulation no 1311 / 201323a . _________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 . 23a council regulation no 1311 / 2013 of 2 december 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014 - 2020 .


### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice . ### the european union is founded on common values and one of its aims is to promote solidarity among its citizens , its member states and between generations . these common values and aims should guide its actions and pave the way to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice .


### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . ### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the projects and other opportunities offered under the european voluntary service + , in particular by offering , language support , insurance , administrative support to volunteers as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their volunteering experience . this support should be created and provided in collaboration with youth organisations and other non - profit organisations in order to tap into their expertise on the field .


### the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and other relevant online services as well as the necessary it support systems and web - based tools . ### the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal , including participants’ field reports , and other relevant online services , primarily to disseminate the aims of this regulation and publicise its accessibility , as well as the necessary it support systems and web - based tools .


### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured at european , national and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders . ### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured by means of website portals at european , national , regional and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities , should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , and on union programmes already associated with the european solidarity corps .