### 3. member states shall ensure that the confidentiality rules imposed by national law on relevant professionals , such as healthcare professionals , do not constitute an obstacle to their reporting to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is an imminent risk that serious physical harm will be inflicted on a person due to their being subject to any of the offences covered under this directive. if the victim is a child , the relevant professionals shall be able to report to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that a serious act of violence covered under this directive has been committed or further serious acts of violence are to be expected. ### 3. member states shall ensure that the confidentiality rules imposed by national law on relevant professionals , such as healthcare professionals , do not constitute an obstacle to their reporting to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is an imminent risk that physical and psychological harm will be inflicted on a person due to their being subject to any of the offences covered under this directive. if the victim is a child , the relevant professionals shall be able to report to the competent authorities if they have reasonable grounds to believe that an act of violence covered under this directive has been committed or further serious acts of violence are to be expected. where professionals report such instances of violence , victims must be duly informed; a gender- and child-sensitive risk assessment and risk management conducted , and tailored safety , protection and support measures adopted immediately regardless of the level of risk.


### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. ### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , and to provide victims of sexual violence with appropriate medical care , including for the clinical management of rape. victims shall be provided with information on what options are available to them in securing evidence for an eventual criminal procedure , taking into consideration their actual physical and mental state and trauma. victims shall not be pressured to bring charges or report the offence to the authorities.


### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. ### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or specialist support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. victims shall not be pressured to bring charges or report the offence to the authorities. victims shall be provided with information on what options are available to them in securing evidence for an eventual criminal procedure , taking into consideration their actual physical and mental state and trauma.


### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. ### 4. the competent authorities shall ensure that victims receive adequate and timely information about their rights and services , including legal support and are promptly referred to relevant health care services , including psychological care and sexual and reproductive health services , or specialist support services referred to in chapter 3.


### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. ### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or specialised support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services.


### 5. investigations into or prosecution of offences referred to in article 5 shall not be dependent on reporting or accusation by a victim or by their representative , and criminal proceedings shall continue even if the report or accusation has been withdrawn. ### 5. investigations into or prosecution of offences referred to in article 5 shall not be dependent on reporting or accusation by a victim or by their representative , and criminal proceedings shall continue even if the report or accusation has been withdrawn. a comprehensive risk assessment shall be conducted to identify and manage the emergent risks affecting the victim and indirect victims , resulting from a continuation of criminal proceedings.


### 2. this individual assessment shall be initiated upon the first contact of the victim with the competent authorities. the competent judicial authorities shall verify at the latest at the initiation of criminal proceedings whether an assessment has been conducted. if this has not been the case , they shall remedy the situation by undertaking an assessment as soon as possible. ### 2. this individual assessment shall be initiated upon the first contact of the victim with the competent authorities. the competent judicial authorities shall verify in a timely manner and before the initiation of criminal proceedings whether an assessment has been conducted. if this has not been the case , they shall remedy the situation by undertaking an assessment as soon as possible.


### 3. the individual assessment shall focus on the risk emanating from the offender or suspect , including the risk of repeated violence , the risk of bodily harm , the use of weapons , the offender or suspect living with the victim , an offender or suspect’s drug or alcohol misuse , child abuse , mental health issues or behaviour of stalking. ### 3. the individual assessment shall , in particular , take into account the personal characteristics of the victim , the type or nature of the crime and the circumstances of the crime and shall be adapted according to the severity of the crime and the degree of apparent harm suffered by the victim , particularly in cases where the victim has suffered considerable harm due to the severity of the crime. the individual assessment shall focus on the risk emanating from the offender or suspect , including the risk of repeated violence , the likelihood of the victim returning to the offender or alleged offender , the degree of control exercised over the victim , the risk of bodily harm , the use of weapons , the offender or suspect living with the victim , an offender or suspect’s drug or alcohol misuse , child abuse , mental health issues or behaviour of stalking , the risk for children or any other indirect victims o dependants , the risk for victims with disabilities , the administrative and economic situation of the victim.


### 3. where needed , they shall be able to refer child victims , including witnesses , to support services without the prior consent of the holder of parental responsibility. ### 3. where needed , they shall be able to refer child victims , including witnesses , to support services without the prior consent of the holder of parental responsibility. the need for support services for non-abusive holders of parental responsibility shall be assessed in parallel.


### 3. where needed , they shall be able to refer child victims , including witnesses , to support services without the prior consent of the holder of parental responsibility. ### 3. where needed , they shall be able to refer child victims , including witnesses , to women’s specialist support services without the prior consent of the holder of parental responsibility.


### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52 . ### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities and to women who do not speak the national language , including providing support in easy to understand language and interpretation. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52 .


### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52. ### 2. member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure the accessibility of services referred to in paragraph 1 for end-users with disabilities , including providing support in easy to understand language. those services shall be accessible in line with the accessibility requirements for electronic communications services set in annex i to directive 2019/882/eu of the european parliament and of the council52 . member states shall also ensure the provision of those services in a language that end-users can understand , including through telephone interpreting.


### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. ### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. . victims shall have priority access to specialised shelters for women victims of violence and/or single sex shelters , staffed by trained professionals. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living and emancipation.


### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. ### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodation as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence , sexual exploitation and sexual violence and women in prostitution. they shall assist them and their children in their recovery , providing safe , adequate , easily accessible and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. member states shall reach out pro-actively to victims.


### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. ### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence , including by ensuring that there is access to single-gender shelters. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living.


### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living. ### 1. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations as provided for in article 9(3) , point (a) , of directive 2012/29/eu shall address the specific needs of women victims of domestic violence , sexual and reproductive exploitation and sexual violence. they shall assist them in their recovery , providing adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a return to independent living.


### 3. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be available to victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence status. ### 3. the shelters and other appropriate interim accommodations shall be available to victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , migration status , place of residence or residence status.


### 3. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children shall as a priority be placed together with other family members , in particular with a non-violent parent in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services. placement in shelters shall be a last resort. ### 3. child victims should be given priority for safety with the non-offending parent. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children shall as a priority be placed together with other family members , in particular with a non-violent parent in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services. placement in shelters shall be a last resort.


### 3. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children shall as a priority be placed together with other family members , in particular with a non-violent parent in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services. placement in shelters shall be a last resort. ### 3. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children shall as a priority be placed together with the non-violent parent and , when not possible , with other family members in permanent or temporary housing , equipped with support services. placement in shelters shall be a last resort.


### member states shall facilitate the taking of self-regulatory measures by providers of intermediary services in connection to this directive , in particular to reinforce internal mechanisms to tackle the online material referred to in article 25(1) and to improve the training of their employees concerned on preventing , assisting and supporting the victims of the offences referred to therein. ### member states shall facilitate the taking of self-regulatory measures by providers of intermediary services in connection to this directive , in particular to reinforce internal mechanisms to tackle the online material referred to in article 25(1) and to improve the training of their employees concerned on preventing , protecting , assisting and supporting the victims of the offences referred to therein.


### exchanging best practices and consulting each other in individual cases , including through eurojust and the european judicial network in criminal matters; ### exchanging best practices in a regular and organised manner , at national and eu level , and consulting each other in individual cases , including through eurojust and the european judicial network in criminal matters;


### rape ### sexual violence


### 1. member states shall ensure that the following intentional conduct is punishable as a criminal offence: ### 1. member states shall ensure that the following intentional conduct is punishable as a criminal offence of rape:


### the granting of emergency barring and restraining or protection orders pursuant to article 21 of this directive; ### the granting of emergency barring and restraining or protection orders and the use of arrest and detention pursuant to article 21 of this directive;


### 8. victims’ dependants shall be presumed to have specific protection needs without undergoing the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 to 6. ### 8. victims’ dependants and indirect victims shall be presumed to have specific protection needs without undergoing the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 to 6.


### referral to support services ### referral to women’s specialist support services


### referral to support services ### referral to specialist support services


### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support in a timely and coordinated manner. ### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support without delay and in a coordinated manner. such authorities should be empowered to inform proceedings dealing with access and custody by relevant statute.


### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support in a timely and coordinated manner. ### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support , including medical care for the clinical management of rape , in a timely and coordinated manner.


### 5. support services shall store personal data for as long as necessary for the provision of support services , and in any event for no longer than 12 months after the last contact between the support service and the victim. ### 5. support services shall store personal data for as long as necessary for the provision of support services.


### how to ensure the proper identification of all forms of such violence; ### how to ensure the proper identification of all forms of such violence and its mechanisms , including manipulation , psychological violence , coercive control , the relevance of intimate partner violence to children’s rights , their protection and their well-being.;


### how to conduct the individual assessment under articles 18 and 19; ### how to conduct the individual assessment under articles 18 and 19 and when to updated;


### member states shall designate and make the necessary arrangement for a body or bodies to carry out the following tasks: ### member states shall designate and make the necessary arrangement for a body or bodies to carry out , independently and with sufficient human and financial resources , the following tasks:


### safety of children ### custody , visitation rights and safety


### 2. the support services under articles 27 to 32 shall have sufficient capacities to accommodate victims with disabilities , taking into consideration their specific needs , including personal assistance. ### 2. the support services under articles 27 to 32 shall have sufficient capacities to accommodate victims with disabilities , taking into consideration their specific needs , including personal assistance as well as specialized intercultural mediation services taking into account the language and cultural background of the victims.


### 2. the support services under articles 27 to 32 shall have sufficient capacities to accommodate victims with disabilities , taking into consideration their specific needs , including personal assistance. ### 2. the support services under articles 27 to 32 shall be adequately funded to have sufficient capacities to accommodate victims with disabilities , taking into consideration their specific needs , including personal assistance.


### 5 prevention ### 5 prevention and early intervention


### 2. member states shall designate or establish an official body responsible for coordinating , implementing , monitoring and evaluating policies and measures to prevent and combat all forms of violence covered under this directive. ### 2. member states shall designate or establish an official body responsible for coordinating , implementing , monitoring and evaluating policies and measures to prevent and combat all forms of violence covered under this directive. this shall be done in coordination with the central , regional and local levels.


### 4. it shall be responsible for coordinating policies at the central , regional and local levels. ### deleted


### 4. it shall be responsible for coordinating policies at the central , regional and local levels. ### 4. it shall be responsible for coordinating policies at the central , regional and local levels , and for ensuring the adequate funding and central participation of women’s specialist support services.


### 5. the european institute for gender equality shall support member states in the data gathering referred to in paragraph 2 , point (b) , including by establishing common standards on counting units , counting rules , common disaggregations , reporting formats , and on the classification of criminal offences. ### 5. the european institute for gender equality shall support member states in the data gathering referred to in paragraph 2 , point (b) , including by establishing common standards on counting units , counting rules , common disaggregations , reporting formats , and on the classification of criminal offences. non-governmental organisations working on preventing and tackling violence against women or domestic violence , including women's organisations , women's specialist support services and other specialist support services shall be involved (or consulted) in the development of the methodologies for surveys and administrative data collection regulated in this article.


### 7. the member states shall support research on root causes , effects , incidences and conviction rates of the forms of violence covered by this directive. ### 7. the member states shall support research on root causes , effects , incidences and conviction rates as well as on intersectional discrimination regarding the forms of violence covered by this directive. the analysis of the data should enable the identification of failures in protection and serve to improve and further develop preventive measures.


### member states shall ensure that the following intentional conduct is punishable as a criminal offence: ### member states shall ensure that the following conduct is punishable as a criminal offence:


### threatening to engage in the conduct referred to in points (a) and (b) in order to coerce another person to do , acquiesce or refrain from a certain act. ### threatening to engage in the conduct referred to in points (a) and (b) in order to coerce another person to do , acquiesce or refrain from a certain act , including by abusing a situation of superiority or need or the vulnerability of the victim;


### 1. member states shall ensure that inciting and aiding and abetting the commission of any of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 9 are punishable as criminal offences. ### 1. member states shall ensure that inciting and aiding and abetting the commission of any of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 9 and 6a to 6e are punishable as criminal offences.


### 2. member states shall ensure that an attempt to commit any of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 and 6 is punishable as a criminal offence. ### 2. member states shall ensure that an attempt to commit any of the criminal offences referred to in this chapter is punishable as a criminal offence as is the case with any criminal offence.


### 1. member states shall ensure that the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 11 are punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal penalties. ### 1. member states shall ensure that the criminal offences referred to in this chapter are punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal penalties.


### 3. member states shall ensure that an offender of the criminal offence referred to in article 5 , who has previously been convicted of offences of the same nature , mandatorily participates in an intervention programme referred to in article 38. ### 3. member states shall ensure that an offender of the criminal offences referred to in this chapter , who has previously been convicted of offences of the same nature , mandatorily participates in an intervention programme referred to in article 38 (3).


### in so far as the following circumstances do not already form part of the constituent elements of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 10 , member states shall ensure that they may be regarded as aggravating circumstances in relation to those offences: ### in so far as the following circumstances do not already form part of the constituent elements of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 10 , member states shall take measures to ensure that they may be regarded as aggravating circumstances in relation to those offences:


### in so far as the following circumstances do not already form part of the constituent elements of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 10 , member states shall ensure that they may be regarded as aggravating circumstances in relation to those offences: ### in so far as the following circumstances do not already form part of the constituent elements of the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 10 and 6a to 6e , member states shall ensure that they may be regarded as aggravating circumstances in relation to those offences:


### the offence was committed against a child; ### the offence was committed against a child , in the presence of a child or when the child is aware of the violence regardless of physical presence;


### the offence was preceded or accompanied by extreme levels of violence; ### the offence was preceded or accompanied by extreme levels of violence or particularly inhuman , degrading or humiliating acts;


### the offence was committed with the use or threat of using a weapon; ### the offence was committed with the use or threat of using a weapon or other dangerous objects;


### the offence was committed with the use of force or threats to use force , or coercion; ### the offence was committed with intimidation , the use of force or threats to use force , or coercion;


### the offence was committed against a former or current spouse or partner; ### the offence was committed against a former or current spouse or partner regardless of cohabitation;


### the offence was filmed , photographed or recorded in another form and made accessible by the offender; ### deleted


### the offence was committed by causing the victim to take , use or be affected by drugs , alcohol or other intoxicating substances. ### the offence was committed by causing the victim to take , use or be affected by drugs , alcohol or other intoxicating substances breaking the victim's will;


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to establish their jurisdiction over the criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 11 where: ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to establish their jurisdiction over the criminal offences referred to in this chapter where:


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period that enables the investigation , prosecution , trial and judicial decision concerning criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 11 for a sufficient period of time after the commission of those criminal offences. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period that enables the complaint , investigation , prosecution , trial and judicial decision concerning criminal offences referred to in articles 5 to 11 for a sufficient period of time after the commission of those criminal offences.


### 1. in the framework of the individual assessment which is to be carried out under article 22 of directive 2012/29/eu , member states shall ensure that , as regards victims covered by this directive , the additional elements as set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 of this article are assessed. ### 1. in the framework of the individual assessment which is to be carried out under article 22 of directive 2012/29/eu , member states shall ensure that , as regards victims covered by this directive , the additional elements as set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 of this article are assessed and that it is conducted in a gender-sensitive manner .


### — having regard to the european pillar of social rights , proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 at the gothenburg summit , in particular to its principle no 4 , ### — having regard to the european pillar of social rights , proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 at the gothenburg summit , in particular to its principle no 1 and 4 , the european pillar of social rights action plan and the 2021 porto social summit declaration committing to work towards a social europe and reinforcing social cohesion;


### a. whereas traineeships are a common way for young people to gain experience before finding stable employment; whereas traineeships can ease the transition from education or vocational training into the labour market; whereas it is crucial that optimal conditions and incentives are established to enable young people to have access to high-quality traineeships that will provide them with a useful learning experience , as well as work experience and the development of a relevant set of skills; whereas the skills acquired and the workload of traineeships must be proportionate to the remuneration for the traineeship; ### a. whereas traineeships are a common way for young people to gain experience before finding stable employment; whereas traineeships can ease the transition from education or vocational training into the labour market; whereas it is crucial that optimal conditions and incentives are established to enable young people to have access to high-quality traineeships that will provide them with a useful learning experience , as well as work experience and the development of a relevant set of skills; whereas the skills acquired and the workload of traineeships must be proportionate to the remuneration for the traineeship; whereas the remuneration should be a right for trainees in the open labour market , whilst trainees in the education should have access to decent allowances;


### c. whereas different types of traineeship exist across the union and not all types can be found in all member states; whereas most traineeships across the union can be divided into the categories comprising: open-market traineeships , traineeships associated with active labour market policies and traineeships that are part of professional training or part of an academic or vocational curricula; ### c. whereas different types of traineeship exist across the union and not all types can be found in all member states; whereas most traineeships across the union can be divided into the categories comprising: open-market traineeships , traineeships associated with active labour market policies , traineeships that are part of professional training and traineeships that are part of an academic or vocational curricula;


### e. whereas studies have established links between the quality of traineeships and employment outcomes8 ; ### e. whereas studies have established links between the quality of traineeships and employment outcomes8; with remuneration being the key quality criteria to what establishes a high quality traineeship8a;


### h. whereas a person may experience discrimination differently based on a variety of factors , including , but not limited to , that person’s gender , race , colour or ethnic origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , class or social origin , sexual orientation , physical or mental ability , or age; whereas it is crucial tofocus on addressing and overcoming all discrimination in traineeships and ensuring the accessibility of traineeships to persons and groups of persons who are furthest away from the labour market; ### h. whereas a person may experience discrimination differently based on a variety of factors , including , but not limited to , that person’s gender , race , colour or ethnic origin , nationality , genetic features , language , religion or belief , class or socio-economic origin , sexual orientation , physical or mental ability , or age; whereas young people living in the weaker financial circumstances , including people living in single-parent households , people with disabilities , migrants , people with lower education levels , young people not living with their parents and those from low work-intensity households , are less likely to have access to the resources required to undertake unpaid or low-paying internships1a; whereas it is crucial to focus on addressing and overcoming all discrimination in traineeships and ensuring the accessibility of traineeships to persons and groups of persons who are furthest away from the labour market;


### i. whereas high-quality traineeships can contribute to combatting skills mismatches and consequent labour market shortages in the union , by reducing the search burden and matching the costs borne by traineeship providers and trainees; whereas too many young people are unable to find stable employment because they do not have the necessary skills or because they are working in jobs that do not match their skill set; whereas , at the same time , 40 % of employers cannot find people with the necessary skills to fill their vacancies9 ; ### deleted


### j. whereas about half of all 15 to 34-year olds in the union have gained work experience in at least one traineeship; whereas this means that approximately four million persons take part in at least one traineeship per year in the union10 ; ### j. whereas about half of all 15 to 34-year olds in the union have gained work experience in at least one traineeship; whereas the majority of young people report having worked two unpaid internships before getting stable employment10a; whereas this means that approximately four million persons take part in at least one traineeship per year in the union10 ;


### l. whereas , according to the same eurobarometer survey , only 40 % of trainees received financial compensation and whereas more than half of those trainees (53 %) considered say that compensation to be insufficient to cover their basic living costs12 ; whereas adequate remuneration for traineeships must cover at least basic living costs; ### l. whereas , according to the same eurobarometer survey , only 40 % of trainees received financial compensation and whereas more than half of those trainees (53 %) considered say that compensation to be insufficient to cover their basic living costs12 ; whereas fair remuneration for traineeships must cover at least basic living costs;


### 1. highlights that traineeships are primarily a learning experience; calls on the commission and the member states to facilitate and improve access for young people to high-quality , paid and inclusive traineeships; ### 1. highlights that traineeships are primarily a learning experience and should not replace entry-level jobs; calls on the commission and the member states to facilitate and improve access for young people to high-quality , paid , accessible and inclusive traineeships , particularly to those coming from vulnerable backgrounds to achieve union’ objective of social cohesion and inclusion;


### 3. highlights the need to tackle skills mismatches , while emphasising the potential added value in this regard for both employers and trainees; in this regard , highlights the need to offer traineeships in areas linked to skills needs of labour markets and future oriented sectors to overcome labour shortages in view of both the green and the digital transition; ### deleted


### 5. calls on the commission to update the 2014 council recommendation; ### 5. calls on the commission to update the 2014 council recommendation on quality framework for traineeships and turn it into a stronger legislative instrument;


### 6. recognises that existing quality framework for traineeships principles remain relevant in supporting young people who undertake high-quality traineeships; however , stresses that new principles must be added; calls on the commission , therefore , to include the following additional principles in an updated quality framework for traineeships: ### 6. recognises that existing quality framework for traineeships principles remain relevant in guiding employers to offer high-quality traineeships; however , stresses that new principles must be added to match the vulnerable position of young people in the labour market; calls on the commission , therefore , to include the following additional principles in an updated quality framework for traineeships:


### - access to high-quality conditions for remote and hybrid traineeships , where applicable , ### deleted


### - access to adequate mentorship and to the guidance of trained mentors; ### - established clear learning objectives and access to adequate mentorship and to the guidance of trained mentors;


### 7. calls on the commission to propose extending the scope of the quality framework for traineeships to include all traineeships; ### deleted


### 8. calls on the commission to propose a directive to ensure adequate remuneration for traineeships in order to avoid exploitative practices; ### 8. calls on the commission to propose a directive to ensure binding quality standards for open labour market traineeships and fair remuneration based on minimum wage , for traineeships in order to avoid exploitative practices , an access to social protection by trainees in accordance with national schemes (health insurance , unemployment benefits , pension contributions) and to limit the duration of the traineeships as well as the number of traineeships undertaken by the individual in the same field of practice;


### 9. reiterates the central role that the european social fund plus (esf+) and the youth guarantee can play in contributing to an increase in the number of high-quality traineeships; urges member states , with the support of the commission , to use all available resources in this area; ### 9. reiterates the central role that the european social fund plus (esf+) the recovery and resilience facility and its associated scoreboard linking funding to policies for the next generation , and the youth guarantee , which is not used to its maximum potential in the majority of member states , can play in contributing to an increase in the number of high-quality traineeships; urges member states , with the support of the commission , to use all available resources in this area;


### 10. calls on the member states to better utilise the esf+ to help progression within education and training and transition to work , by supporting lifelong learning and employability with a view to facilitating full participation in society for all , and contributing to competitiveness14 ; ### 10. calls on the member states to better utilise the esf+ to help progression within education and training and transition to work , by supporting lifelong learning and employability with a view to facilitating full participation in society for all , particularly those coming from vulnerable backgrounds in order to ensure their access to equal oportunities14;


### 11. calls on the commission to raise awareness at national , regional and local level of available union funds to ensure the accessibility by all to high-quality traineeships; ### 11. calls on the commission to raise awareness at national , regional and local level of available union funds to ensure the accessibility by all to high-quality traineeships , particularly those coming from vulnerable backgrounds in order to ensure their access to equal opportunities;


### 13. welcomes the commission proposal to make 2023 the european year of skills; calls on the commission to place particular attention on quality and paid traineeships during the european year of skills; ### 13. welcomes the commission proposal to make 2023 the european year of skills; calls on the commission however to place particular attention on guaranteeing quality and paid traineeships , particularly in the open labour market , as a legacy both of the european year of youth and in-line with the conference on the future of europe outcome document , and the european year of skills;


### 17. calls for more cooperation between all stakeholders involved , in particular education and vocational training providers , businesses , national , regional and local governments and involvement of social partners; suggests the creation of a european alliance for traineeships , similar to the european alliance for apprenticeships , uniting governments and key stakeholders with the aim of strengthening the quality and offer of traineeships across the union , while promoting the mobility of trainees; ### 17. calls for more cooperation between all stakeholders involved , in particular education and public employment services , national , regional and local governments , social partners and youth organisations and workers; suggests the creation of a european alliance for traineeships , similar to the european alliance for apprenticeships , uniting governments and key stakeholders with the aim of strengthening the quality and offer of traineeships across the union , while promoting the mobility of trainees , notably by guaranteeing access to sufficient financial resources , and languages courses;


### 18. calls for the support of local pact for skills in cooperation with employment agencies of local authorities to ensure that traineeship help in closing the skills mismatch in the labour markets; ### 18. calls for the support of local pact for skills in cooperation with public employment services to ensure that traineeship help in closing the skills mismatch in the labour markets;


### 20. highlights that further data is needed in particular on: barriers that trainees face in obtaining a high-quality traineeship and ways of overcoming them; the effects of the covid-19 pandemic on trainees; the challenges frequently faced when undertaking a traineeship and ways in which to overcome them; possible obstacles faced by employers when offering high-quality traineeships and ways in which to overcome them; the advantages and disadvantages of digital traineeships; the experiences of trainees with disabilities; obstacles to cross-border traineeships and ways in which to overcome them; ### 20. highlights that further data is needed in particular on: statistics of unpaid traineeships and in which sectors the issue is more predominant; barriers that trainees face in obtaining a high-quality traineeship and ways of overcoming them; the effects of the recent socio-economic crises on trainees; the challenges frequently faced when undertaking a traineeship and ways in which to overcome them; possible obstacles faced by employers when offering high-quality traineeships and ways in which to overcome them; the advantages and disadvantages of digital traineeships; the experiences of trainees with disabilities as well as those coming from vulnerable backgrounds ; obstacles to cross-border traineeships and ways in which to overcome them;


### 21. recalls that any discrimination based on grounds such as sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation must be prohibited; calls on the member states to put in place specific measures to ensure this; ### 21. recalls that any discrimination based on grounds such as sex , race , colour , nationality , ethnic or social and economic origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation must be prohibited; calls on the member states to put in place specific measures to ensure this;


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


### 23. highlights the need for lifelong learning; calls for traineeships to be accessible to people of all ages; recalls that traineeships can provide many benefits to the traineeship provider and the trainee; ### deleted


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


### 27. requests that the commission submit a proposal to update the 2014 council recommendation on the basis of article 292 tfeu , in conjunction with articles 153 and 166 tfeu , following the recommendations set out in annex ii hereto; ### 27. requests that the commission submit a proposal for a decision of the european parliament and of the council on a quality framework for traineeships on the basis of article 166(4) tfeu , following the recommendations set out in annex ii hereto;


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


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


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


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


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


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


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### update of 2014 council recommendation on a quality framework for traineeships ### deleted


### the european parliament considers that the future commission proposal for an update of 2014 council recommendation should follow these recommendations: ### deleted


### 1. the scope of the quality framework for traineeships should be extended to cover all traineeships. ### deleted


### 2. even though the existing quality framework for traineeships principles remain relevant in supporting young people to undertake high-quality traineeships , the following principles should be included in the revised quality framework for traineeships in order to improve the quality of traineeships , in particular as regard the learning and training content and the working conditions of traineeships , with the aim of easing the transition from education , employment or inactivity to work: ### deleted


### access to social protection by trainees , in accordance with national schemes; ### deleted


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


### access to high-quality conditions for remote and hybrid traineeships , where applicable , ### deleted


### access to adequate mentorship and to the guidance of trained mentors. ### deleted


### 3. the revised quality framework for traineeships should focus on providing assistance to employers , in particular microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises , offering quality traineeships. ### deleted


### 4. the revised quality framework for traineeships should include a focus on awareness raising both at national and regional level of available union funds to ensure accessibility for all to high-quality traineeships. ### deleted


### 5. the revised quality framework for traineeships should include adequate monitoring schemes in the member states to ensure that trainees’ first working experience is of a high quality. in this regard , national labour market inspectorates should monitor compliance with existing regulations on quality traineeships. ### deleted


### 6. the revised quality framework for traineeships should include provisions for more cooperation between all stakeholders involved and the creation of a european alliance for traineeships , uniting governments and key stakeholders with the aim of strengthening the quality and offer of traineeships across the union , while also promoting the mobility of trainees. ### deleted


### 7. the revised quality framework for traineeships should include a provision for better and more comparative data collection on traineeships at national and union level and for comparative data to be included in the social scoreboard. ### deleted


### a. whereas social partnership and collective bargaining between trade unions and representatives of employers at national level and social dialogue at eu level are key aspects of the european social model , whose shared legacy of social dialogue , workers’ participation , collective bargaining , employee representation on boards , health and safety representation and tripartite system are the building blocks of a diverse and economically , socially and environmentally sustainable future that will contribute to better and more inclusive eu growth; ### a. whereas social dialogue and collective bargaining between trade unions and representatives of employers at national level must guarantee the free representation of workers in order to uphold their rights and improve their working and living conditions , especially with regard to pay increases , career advancement , health and safety at work and better and more inclusive eu growth in economic , social and environmental terms;


### a. whereas social partnership and collective bargaining between trade unions and representatives of employers at national level and social dialogue at eu level are key aspects of the european social model , whose shared legacy of social dialogue , workers’ participation , collective bargaining , employee representation on boards , health and safety representation and tripartite system are the building blocks of a diverse and economically , socially and environmentally sustainable future that will contribute to better and more inclusive eu growth; ### a. whereas industrial relations and collective bargaining between trade unions and representatives of employers at sectoral and national level , as well as social dialogue at eu level , are key aspects of the european social model , whose shared legacy of social dialogue , workers’ participation , collective bargaining , employee representation on boards , health and safety representation and tripartite system are the building blocks of a diverse and economically , socially and environmentally sustainable future that will contribute to better and more inclusive eu development;


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


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


### c. whereas european workers and employers are currently facing major challenges stemming from the consequences of the pandemic and , since 24 february 2022 , the russian war of aggression against ukraine; whereas these events have shown a pressing need for broader and stronger participation by social partners , especially if the green and digital transitions to a sustainable , fair and social future for the eu are to be achieved; whereas workers or their representatives have the right to be informed and consulted in good time on matters relevant to them , in particular on the transfer , restructuring and merger of undertakings and on collective redundancies; ### c. whereas european workers and employers are currently facing major challenges stemming from long-standing social challenges , such as poverty , social exclusion , social crises , climate and biodiversity emergencies and inequalities which continue to grow and must be tackled; whereas those challenges and raising inequalities have been exacerbated by the consequences of the pandemic and , since 24 february 2022 , the russian war of aggression against ukraine that has caused an energy and a cost-of-living crisis; whereas these events have shown a pressing need for broader and stronger participation by social partners , especially if the green and digital transitions to a sustainable , fair and social future for the eu are to be achieved; whereas workers or their representatives have the right to be informed and consulted in good time on matters relevant to them , in particular on the transfer , restructuring and merger of undertakings and on collective redundancies;


### c. whereas european workers and employers are currently facing major challenges stemming from the consequences of the pandemic and , since 24 february 2022 , the russian war of aggression against ukraine; whereas these events have shown a pressing need for broader and stronger participation by social partners , especially if the green and digital transitions to a sustainable , fair and social future for the eu are to be achieved; whereas workers or their representatives have the right to be informed and consulted in good time on matters relevant to them , in particular on the transfer , restructuring and merger of undertakings and on collective redundancies; ### c. whereas workers and their families are currently facing major challenges stemming from the consequences of the pandemic and the resulting profiteering , the russian war of aggression against ukraine , sanctions and speculation , all of which have been leading to social and economic decline as a result of notable increases in the cost of essential goods and services , further undermining fundamental rights and living standards and aggravating poverty and inequality; whereas these events have shown a pressing need for broader and stronger participation by social partners , especially if the green and digital transitions to a sustainable , fair and social future for the eu are to be achieved; whereas workers or their representatives have the right to be informed and consulted in good time on matters relevant to them , in particular on the transfer , restructuring and merger of undertakings and on collective redundancies;


### f. whereas some member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue , while in some other member states , social dialogue is under pressure for reasons including ineffective consultation procedures , a lack of capacity and strict representational criteria; whereas the eu regulatory landscape in the field of employment law and company law remains excessively fragmented , which could result in a lack of legal certainty on applicable rules and rights for both employers and employees; ### f. whereas some member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue , while in some other member states , social dialogue is under pressure for reasons including legislation that does not sufficiently enable workers to exercise their right to form or to join a trade union at the workplace , legislation that does not sufficiently protect the right to strike nor guarantees the access of trade union representatives to workplaces for the purpose of organising , ineffective consultation procedures , a lack of capacity and strict representational criteria; whereas the eu regulatory landscape in the field of employment law and company law remains excessively fragmented , which could result in a lack of legal certainty on applicable rules and rights for both employers and employees;


### f. whereas some member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue , while in some other member states , social dialogue is under pressure for reasons including ineffective consultation procedures , a lack of capacity and strict representational criteria; whereas the eu regulatory landscape in the field of employment law and company law remains excessively fragmented , which could result in a lack of legal certainty on applicable rules and rights for both employers and employees; ### f. whereas some member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue and collective bargaining , while in some other member states , social dialogue and collective bargaining are under pressure for reasons including ineffective consultation procedures , rules shortening the duration and expiry periods of collective agreements and governing conditions for the suspension thereof , abandonment of the principle of upholding the best interests of workers , lack of willingness and commitment on the part of employers regarding collective bargaining or refusal to participate therein , and more widespread job insecurity;


### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; and (v) appropriate institutional support; ### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information and premises to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage constructively and in good faith in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; and (v) appropriate institutional support; (vi) adequate protection against any acts of anti-union discrimination for trade unions’ and workers’ representatives engaging in such processes;


### i. whereas strong collective bargaining , in particular at sectoral or cross-industry level , contributes to quality jobs; whereas trade unions , workers’ representation and participation and collective bargaining coverage are essential for the enforcement of workers’ rights and the proper functioning of companies; whereas action is needed to ensure a balance of bargaining power between employers and trade unions , which can be improved by strengthening democracy at work; ### i. whereas strong collective bargaining , in particular at sectoral or cross-industry level , contributes to create and preserve quality jobs and has positive impact on wages; whereas trade unions , workers’ representation and participation and collective bargaining coverage are essential for the enforcement of workers’ rights and the proper functioning of companies; whereas action is needed to ensure a balance of bargaining power between employers and trade unions , which can be improved by strengthening relevant legislations to enforce trade unions rights and democracy at work;


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


### m. whereas according to article 152 tfeu , the union ‘shall facilitate dialogue between the social partners , respecting their autonomy’; whereas in commission decision 98/500/ec13 , the commission established sectoral dialogue committees to promote dialogue between social partners across sectors at eu level and laid down precise provisions concerning the establishment , representational make-up and operation of new sectoral committees , intended to be central bodies for consultation , joint initiatives and negotiation; whereas as the commission acknowledged in its staff working document on the functioning and potential of the european sectoral social dialogue14 , these committees have contributed to improving european employment and social policies and working conditions in europe and have helped design appropriate industrial policies; whereas the commission concluded that there is a direct correlation between the effectiveness of national social dialogue and effectiveness at european level , and that each influences the other; ### m. whereas according to article 152 tfeu , the union ‘shall facilitate dialogue between the social partners , respecting their autonomy’; whereas in commission decision 98/500/ec13 , the commission established sectoral dialogue committees to promote dialogue between social partners across sectors at eu level and laid down precise provisions concerning the establishment , representational make-up and operation of new sectoral committees , intended to be central bodies for consultation , joint initiatives and negotiation that can lead to the conclusion of agreements and their subsequent transposition into eu laws by means of directives; whereas as the commission acknowledged in its staff working document on the functioning and potential of the european sectoral social dialogue14 , these committees have contributed to improving european employment and social policies and working conditions in europe and have helped design appropriate industrial policies; whereas the commission concluded that there is a direct correlation between the effectiveness of national social dialogue and effectiveness at european level , and that each influences the other;


### n. whereas the commission is responsible for promoting and facilitating european social dialogue in accordance with article 154 tfeu; whereas european sectoral social partners and their national affiliates should continue to receive support on administrative capacity , legal assistance and representation; ### n. whereas the commission is responsible for promoting and facilitating european social dialogue in accordance with article 154 tfeu; whereas european sectoral social partners and their national affiliates should continue to receive support on administrative capacity , legal assistance , representation and eu funding for joint activities through european projects and capacity-building initiatives;


### o. whereas workers engaging in non-standard forms of work or in new forms of employment suffer from a lack of representation; whereas the emergence of new forms of employment makes it difficult for trade unions to recruit new members; ### o. whereas workers engaging in non-standard forms of work or in new forms of employment suffer from a lack of representation; whereas the emergence of new forms of employment makes it difficult for trade unions to organise and recruit new members; whereas the european commission has recently adopted new guidelines which make clear eu competition law does not stand in the way of solo self-employed workers engaging in collective bargaining; whereas the right to engage in collective actions and bargaining has been clarified and extended to solo self-employed workers;


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


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


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


### 3. believes that freedom of assembly and association and workers’ rights to organise , to collective union representation and to collectively call for reforms within their workplaces are fundamental aspects of the european project and core principles of the european social model , which have been affirmed and legally upheld by the eu institutions; ### 3. believes that freedom of assembly and association and workers’ rights to organise , to collective union representation and to collectively call for reforms within their workplaces are basic human rights and are fundamental aspects of the european project and core principles of the european social model , which have been affirmed and legally upheld by the eu institutions;


### 3. believes that freedom of assembly and association and workers’ rights to organise , to collective union representation and to collectively call for reforms within their workplaces are fundamental aspects of the european project and core principles of the european social model , which have been affirmed and legally upheld by the eu institutions; ### 3. believes that freedom of assembly and association and workers’ rights to organise , to collective union representation and to collectively call for reforms within their workplaces are fundamental rights that must be affirmed , upheld and respected by the member states and the eu institutions;


### 4. is concerned that the density of employers’ organisations and trade unions is declining across all member states; warns that the decrease in collective bargaining coverage is not only due to the decline in trade union density , but also to the lack of representation within employers’ organisation and employers’ lack of involvement and willingness to participate in collective bargaining; ### 4. is concerned that the density of employers’ organisations and trade unions is declining across all member states; warns that the decrease in collective bargaining coverage is not only due to the decline in trade union density , but also to the lack of representation within employers’ organisation and employers’ lack of involvement and willingness to participate in collective bargaining; warns that the decrease in collective bargaining coverage has also been in some instances the result of systematic dismantling as part of austerity measures following the 2008 financial crisis as well as legislation that does not sufficiently enable workers to exercise their right to form or to join a trade union at the workplace or legislation that do not sufficiently protect the right to strike;


### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to fully involve and consult with social partners on economic , social and employment policies and decision-making in open processes , including the european semester process; ### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to fully involve and consult with social partners on economic , social and employment policies and decision-making in open processes , including in a more democratic and thoroughly transformed european semester process;


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


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


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


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


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


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


### 11. calls for the eu industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , including as regards health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls on the member states , in the context of the european green deal and the repowereu plan , to adopt and implement , in close cooperation with social partners , comprehensive and coherent policy packages to benefit all societal groups and to make optimal use of public and private funding , including social conditionalities for the creation of quality jobs with fair working conditions and good pay , the promotion of collective bargaining and respect for collective agreements; considers furthermore that all eu financial support to undertakings , including the green deal industrial plan programmes , should be made conditional on the undertakings’ compliance with the applicable working and employment conditions and/or employer obligations , including any applicable collective agreements; urges the commission and the member states to enforce the requirements that companies receiving public support must avoid redundancies and the worsening of working conditions and that , under the eu industrial plan , undertakings must respect collective bargaining and information and consultation processes with unions on investments , restructuring and any reforms; ### 11. calls for the eu industrial strategy to promote the role of social partners and ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , including as regards health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls on the member states , in the context of the european green deal and the repowereu plan , to adopt and implement , in close cooperation with social partners , comprehensive and coherent policy packages to benefit all societal groups and to make optimal use of public and private funding , including social conditionalities for the creation of quality jobs with fair working conditions and good pay , the promotion of collective bargaining and respect for collective agreements and worker’s rights; considers furthermore that all eu financial support to undertakings , including the green deal industrial plan programmes , should be made conditional on the undertakings’ compliance with the applicable working and employment conditions and/or employer obligations , including any applicable collective agreements; urges the commission and the member states to enforce the requirements that companies receiving public support must avoid redundancies and the worsening of working conditions and that , under the eu industrial plan , undertakings must respect collective bargaining and information and consultation processes with unions on investments , restructuring and any reforms; stresses that any companies benefiting from public funding shouldn’t be allowed to pay out dividend to their shareholders nor buy their own shares; public funding must also be linked with training obligations under which companies agree to put in place paid apprenticeships with the right to be retained , as well as cost-free , on-the-job re- and up-skilling programs for workers;


### 12. calls on the commission to strongly enforce the social clause in the existing eu public procurement directive16and to revise the directive in order to further strengthensocial clauses in public contracts to require economic operators and subcontractors to fully respect workers’ right to collective bargaining and to set conditions for the full implementation of the applicable sectoral collective agreements and to exclude from tenders companies that have been condemned for engaging in criminal activities or union-busting or that have refused to participate in collective bargaining; calls for this revision to exempt all social and welfare services from procurement obligations and to establish a european exclusion mechanism to exclude primary contractors and subcontractors who have repeatedly engaged in unfair competition and tax fraud; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure compliance with and monitoring and enforcement of the public procurement directive; ### 12. calls on the commission to strongly enforce the social clause in the existing eu public procurement directive16and to revise the directive in order to reinforce sustainable tendering criteria to promote the best use of public spending , quality employment and social inclusion ,further strengtheningsocial clauses in public contracts to require economic operators and subcontractors to fully respect workers’ right to collective bargaining and to set conditions for the full implementation of the applicable sectoral collective agreements , ensuring compliance with fair working and employment conditions and the obligations resulting from the relevant collective bargaining agreements ,and to exclude from tenders companies that have been condemned for engaging in criminal activities or union-busting or that have refused to participate in collective bargaining; calls for this revision to exempt all social and welfare services from procurement obligations and to establish a european exclusion mechanism to exclude primary contractors and subcontractors who have repeatedly engaged in unfair competition and tax fraud; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure compliance with and monitoring and enforcement of the public procurement directive throughout the full subcontracting chain , ensuring joint liability and the proper verification of self-declarations by the economic operators;


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


### 17. calls on the member states to ratify and implement all ilo core conventions , including no 155 concerning occupational safety and health and the working environment and no 187 concerning the promotional framework for occupational safety and health , which have both been recently designated as ilo core conventions and which have not yet been ratified by all member states; calls on the commission to encourage the member states to ratify and implement all the ilo core conventions; ### 17. calls on the member states to ratify and implement all ilo core conventions , including no 155 concerning occupational safety and health and the working environment and no 187 concerning the promotional framework for occupational safety and health , which have both been recently designated as ilo core conventions and which have not yet been ratified by all member states; calls upon member states to ratify the violence and harassment convention , 2019 (no. 190) of the international labour organization (ilo); calls on the commission to encourage the member states to ratify and implement all the ilo core conventions;