### 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 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 traineeship , 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


### 4. recalls that high-quality traineeships can play a valuable contribution in achieving the union social targets by 2030 , as having at least 60 % of all adults participating in training every year and having at least 78 % of people aged 20 to 64 who should be in employment; ### 4. recalls that high-quality traineeships can play a valuable contribution in achieving the union social targets by 2030 , to have at least 78 % of people aged 20 to 64 who should be in employment , reducing the neets rate to 9% through quality opportunities; and the agenda 2030 and in particular sdgs 1 , 4 , 8 , and 10;


### 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 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 , 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 , and contributing to competitiveness particularly those coming from vulnerable backgrounds in order to ensure their access to equal opportunities14 ;


### 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 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 traineeships 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 ### proposal for a


### 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


### 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


### 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 reformsin 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 following the introduction of austerity measures and de-regulation of labour market institutions; 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 deregulationin many member states that decentralised collective bargaining systems , removed employment protection leading tothe 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 the consequences of the pandemic , the russian war of aggression against ukraine , the high cost of living and profit-driven inflation; 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;


### d. whereas democracy at work plays a key role in strengthening human rights in the workplace and society , in particular when workers’ representatives , including trade unions , are actively involved in business due diligence processes; whereas sustainable corporate governance can only be achieved with employee involvement; whereas workers’ voices are a key component of eu initiatives to ensure sustainable and democratic corporate governance and due diligence on human rights , including with regard to labour , and on climate change and the environment , as well as eu initiatives to reduce the use of unfair practices , such as labour exploitation and unfair competition in the single market; ### d. whereas democracy at work plays a key role in strengthening human rights in the workplace and society , in particular when workers’ representatives , including trade unions , are actively involved in sustainable due diligence processes; whereas sustainable corporate governance can only be achieved with the involvement of workers and civil society; whereas workers’ voices are a key component of eu initiatives to ensure sustainable and democratic corporate governance and due diligence on human rights , including with regard to labour , and on climate change and the environment , as well as eu initiatives to reduce the use of unfair practices , such as labour exploitation and unfair competition in the single market;


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


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


### 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 and timely information to participate in social dialogue and sufficient time made available for social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue , this includes the involvement of social partners in identifying relevant issues , gathering evidence , sharing information , exploring options and developing preferred solutions; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; and (v) appropriate institutional support; (vi) respect for social partners autonomy;


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


### 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 and exposure to anti-union practices; whereas the emergence of new forms of employment makes it difficult for trade unions to recruit new members;


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


### 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 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 and for the commission to provide recommendations to the member states and social partners on possible measures to be taken in order to redress the situation and to bring laws and practices in line with the recommendation;


### 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 inadequate measures against anti-union practices and discrimination and the lack of representation within employers’ organisation and employers’ lack of involvement and willingness to participate in collective bargaining;


### 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 living and working conditions in the union , contributing to upward social convergence , fighting in-work poverty and social exclusion and reducing wage inequality; calls on the commission and the member states to regularly review progress towards reaching this target together with the social partners;


### 8. calls on the member states to repeal any national legislation that hampers collective bargaining , including any legislation that inhibits trade unions’ access to workplaces for the purpose of organising; calls on the commission and the member states to promote sectoral-level collective bargaining as an important instrument to increase collective agreement coverage , making sure that derogations from collective agreements concluded at a higher level are restricted to situations in which those derogations are needed to maintain quality employment; ### 8. calls on the member states to repeal any national legislation that hampers collective bargaining , including any legislation that inhibits trade unions’ access to workplaces for the purpose of organising; calls on the member states and the commission to promote legislative reforms that ensure good faith bargaining , prohibit unfair labour practices and anti-union discrimination and that promote secure forms of employment while taking robust measures against precarious forms of employment , particularly affecting young workers; calls on the commission and the member states to promote sectoral-level collective bargaining as an important instrument to increase collective agreement coverage; calls on the member states to guarantee the principle of favourability to ensure that labour and social protection cannot be affected by collective agreement at lower levels unless they are more favourable to workers;


### 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 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 and engage with national authorities in order to help them addressing their possible shortcomings;


### 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 and 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; ### 10. is concerned about the fact that the majority of workers taking part in new forms of work , especially those whose tasks are organised by digital platforms and algorithmic management do not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; 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 and 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 and eu sme strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are green and sustainable and most importantly 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 , the recovery and resilience facility plans including repowereu , 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 , the worsening of working conditions , violations of health and safety standards at work 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;


### 12. calls on the commission to strongly enforce the social clause in the existing eu public procurement directive16and to revise the directive in order to further strengthen social clauses in public contracts to requireeconomic 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 orunion-busting or that have refused to participate in collective bargaining; calls for this revision to exempt all social and welfare services from procurement obligations andto 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 and member states to strongly enforce the social clause in the existing eu public procurement directive16and to revise the directive in order to further strengthen social clauses in public contracts by making it a binding requirement thateconomic 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 , environmental disasters and damages ,union-busting or that have refused to participate in collective bargaining; calls for this revision 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;


### 14. reiterates its call on the commission to propose a new directive on a general framework for workers’ information , consultation and participation for european companies , including subcontracting chains and franchises , and for companies that use european company mobility instruments , in order to establish minimum standards , including on anticipation of change and restructuring , in particular at company level; reiterates its call for a revision of the european works council directive to ensure , inter alia , proper enforcement , access to justice and effective sanctions for violations of the rules and to improve the functioning of the special negotiating body , including by creating a transnational information and consultation process , which should be properly conducted and completed before any decisions are taken; ### 14. strongly reiterates its call on the commission to propose a new directive on a general framework for workers’ information , consultation and participation for european companies , including subcontracting chains and franchises , and for companies that use european company mobility instruments , in order to establish minimum standards , including on anticipation of change and restructuring , in particular at company level; reiterates its call for a revision of the european works council directive to ensure , inter alia , proper enforcement , access to justice and effective sanctions for violations of the rules and to improve the functioning of the special negotiating body , including by creating a transnational information and consultation process , which should be properly conducted and completed before any decisions are taken;


### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to establish the necessary conditions and requirements to have at least 80 % of corporations covered by sustainable corporate governance agreements by 2030 , including by establishing strategies agreed on with workers in order to positively influence environmental , social and economic development through governance practices and market presence , improve directors’ accountability as regards integrating sustainability into corporate decision-making and promote corporate governance practices that contribute to company sustainability , such as those related to , inter alia , corporate reporting , board remuneration , the maximum wage ratio , board composition and stakeholder involvement; ### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to establish the necessary conditions to ensure that all corporations are covered by sustainable corporate governance agreements , in view of achieving a coverage target of at least 80% by 2030 , including by establishing strategies agreed on with workers in order to positively influence environmental , social and economic development through governance practices and market presence , improve directors’ accountability as regards integrating sustainability into corporate decision-making and promote corporate governance practices that contribute to company sustainability , such as those related to , inter alia , corporate reporting , board remuneration , the maximum wage ratio , board composition and stakeholder involvement;


### b. whereas recent studies have shown that social inequalities are the biggest concern of people in the eu; whereas high income inequalities can have damaging effects on economic growth and endanger social cohesion; ### b. whereas recent studies have shown that social inequalities are the biggest concern of people in the eu , and in particular the cost of living , poverty , and social exclusion1a; whereas high income inequalities can have damaging effects on economic growth and endanger social cohesion;


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


### e. whereas rapid increases in energy prices and inflation across the eu are placing a burden on households; ### e. whereas rapid increases in energy prices and inflation across the eu are placing a burden on households; whereas the cost of living crisis has negative implications on housing affordability , with the risk of further increasing homelessness;


### 1. highlights the fact that the swift and coordinated eu policy action during the covid-19 pandemic has prevented economic shocks and protected the population from the most adverse consequences of the crisis; believes that , although the fallout from russia’s invasion of ukraine poses multiple new economic , social and geopolitical challenges to the eu economy and society , other , longer-standing social challenges and inequalities continue to grow and must be tackled; ### 1. highlights the fact that the swift and coordinated eu policy action during the covid-19 pandemic has prevented economic shocks and protected the population from the most adverse consequences of the crisis; believes that , although the fallout from russia’s invasion of ukraine poses multiple new economic , social and geopolitical challenges to the eu economy and society , other , longer-standing social challenges and inequalities continue to grow and must also be tackled;


### 2. endorses the commission’s ambition of further strengthening coordinated eu policy responses to mitigate in the short term the burden that high energy prices , inflation , supply-chain disruptions , rising debt levels and the increased cost of borrowing are placing on european households and businesses; highlights the fact that social investment is essential to allow for sustainable growth in the medium and long term and that national welfare systems have an essential stabilisation function; ### 2. endorses the commission’s ambition of further strengthening coordinated eu policy responses to mitigate in the short term the burden that high energy and food prices , inflation , supply-chain disruptions , rising debt levels and the increased cost of borrowing and especially mortgages are placing on european households and businesses; highlights the fact that social investment is essential to allow for sustainable and inclusive growth in the medium and long term and that national welfare systems have an essential stabilisation function; highlights the need for a permanent fiscal capacity or eu sovereignty fund to ensure all member states have the fiscal leeway to tackle the social , climate , and environmental challenges;


### 3. stresses that public services are pillars of democracy and a bulwark against populism , ensure core democratic values including respect for fundamental and human rights and play a crucial role in overcoming crises; calls for the revision of the legal framework for services of general economic interest to ensure that households in need have access to good-quality essential services , particularly housing , energy , transport , water , the internet and sanitation; ### 3. stresses that quality public services , including social services , are pillars of democracy and a bulwark against populism , ensure core democratic values including respect for fundamental and human rights and play a crucial role in overcoming crises; calls for the revision of the legal framework for services of general economic interest to ensure that households in need have access to good-quality essential services , particularly housing , energy , transport , water , the internet and sanitation , as well as social services; stresses the importance of financing public health and care systems , including early childhood education and care; welcomes the adoption of the council recommendations on early childhood education and care and free high-quality long-term care; calls for the ambitious implementation of the european care strategy;


### 4. supports a more democratic european semester process , with parliament strongly involved in setting economic policy priorities as well as in the taking of economic governance decisions , especially those with a strong social dimension; considers that the european semester process should follow the community method and be agreed between the council and parliament; ### 4. supports a more democratic european semester process , with parliament strongly involved in setting policy priorities as well as in the taking of socio-economic governance decisions , especially those with a strong social dimension; considers that the european semester process should follow the community method and be agreed between the council and parliament;


### 5. supports a shift towards a sustainable , inclusive and resilient growth model , strengthening the sustainable development and resilience of the eu’s economy and the full implementation of the epsr , including its relevant headline targets for 2030 , a social progress protocol and promoting future-oriented investments focused on the just green and digital transitions , with a strong social dimension , including gender equality; ### 5. supports a shift towards a sustainable , inclusive and resilient growth model , strengthening the sustainable development and resilience of the eu’s economy and societies and the full implementation of the epsr , including its relevant headline targets for 2030 , a social progress protocol and promoting future-oriented investments focused on the just green and digital transitions , with a strong social dimension , including gender equality;


### 9. calls on the commission to present a regulation on a social convergence framework , establishing a new mechanism to monitor social convergence risks , prevent other policy actions or economic shocks from having negative social spillover effects on upward social convergence , detect potential setbacks for the proper implementation of the epsr and establish mandatory social targets to be achieved; believes that social divergence risks should be included in the country-specific recommendations and taken into account when defining fiscal adjustment paths; ### 9. calls on the commission to present a regulation on a social convergence framework , establishing a new mechanism to monitor social convergence risks , prevent other policy actions or economic shocks from having negative social spillover effects on upward social convergence , detect potential setbacks for the proper implementation of the epsr and establish mandatory social targets to be achieved; believes that social divergence risks should be included in the country-specific recommendations and taken into account when defining fiscal adjustment paths; calls for the introduction of a social imbalances procedure in the context of the european semester to ensure that social and employment imbalances that have the potential to erode social cohesion within a member state or could have negative spillover effects on others , are detected at an early stage and properly corrected;


### 10. stresses the importance of better assessing the distributional impact of existing and new policies and reforms monitored through the european semester process; calls on the commission to include distributional impact assessment requirements in the nrps; points out that fiscal consolidation can only be fair and sustainable if the distributional impact of reallocated expenditure or shifts in revenues is well calibrated and contributes to reducing inequalities; ### 10. stresses the importance of better assessing the distributional impact of existing and new policies and reforms monitored through the european semester process; calls on the commission to set up distributional impact assessment requirements for the nrps; points out that fiscal consolidation can only be fair and sustainable if the distributional impact of reallocated expenditure or shifts in revenues is well calibrated and contributes to reducing inequalities;


### 11. considers that the revised social scoreboard does not properly cover the 20 epsr principles; calls , therefore , for the improvement of the social scoreboard and the inclusion of relevant indicators to identify social divergences through a dynamic assessment; draws attention to the importance of including indicators that fully reflect the trends in and causes of inequality , such as indicators on good-quality employment , wealth distribution , access to good-quality public services , adequate pensions , minimum income schemes , occupational diseases (including mental health conditions) and unemployment benefits , as well as indicators measuring the social impact of environmental degradation and climate change; reminds the commission that the ‘at risk of poverty or social exclusion’ (arope) indicator does not capture the wider and more complex causes of inequalities; ### 11. considers that the revised social scoreboard does not properly cover the 20 epsr principles; calls , therefore , for the improvement of the social scoreboard and the inclusion of relevant indicators and disaggregation of data by various factors , such as gender , age , and socio-economic status , to identify social divergences and the impact of policies on various groups , particularly those in vulnerable situations , through a dynamic assessment; draws attention to the importance of including indicators that fully reflect the trends in and causes of inequality , such as indicators on good-quality employment , wealth distribution , access to good-quality public services , adequate pensions , minimum income schemes , occupational diseases (including mental health conditions) and unemployment benefits , as well as indicators measuring the social impact of environmental degradation and climate change; reminds the commission that the ‘at risk of poverty or social exclusion’ (arope) indicator does not capture the wider and more complex causes of inequalities;


### 12. acknowledges the commission proposal for the revision of the economic governance framework to strengthen debt sustainability and enhance sustainable and inclusive growth through investment and reforms; points out that cyclical expenditure for unemployment as well as other social expenditure and investment required to comply with nrrp milestones must be excluded from excessive-deficit calculations in order to increase fairness in the green and digital transitions , social resilience and the implementation of the epsr , while ensuring the sustainability of public finances in the member states; ### 12. acknowledges the commission proposal for the revision of the economic governance framework to strengthen debt sustainability and enhance sustainable and inclusive growth through investment and reforms; points out that cyclical expenditure for unemployment as well as other social expenditure and investment , including the ones required to comply with nrrp milestones , must be excluded from excessive-deficit calculations in order to increase fairness in the green and digital transitions , social resilience and the implementation of the epsr , while ensuring the sustainability of public finances in the member states; highlights that the new framework should allow fiscal flexibility to target a fully employed economy with decent and well-paid jobs available to all; stresses the need to adopt legislative proposals before the general escape clause is lifted and the current legislature comes to an end; suggests the european semester should mirror the medium-term nature of the future economic policy coordination framework;


### 13. is concerned about the current economic landscape , forecasts for the near future and the impact that wage increases below inflation could have on living standards in the eu; calls on the member states to rapidly implement the provisions established in the minimum wages directive1 , so that minimum wages are increased to at least 60 % of a country’s gross median salary or 50 % of the gross average; calls on the commission to monitor the state of play in relation to minimum wages and ensure that low-end salaries , and particularly minimum wages , reflect the soaring cost of living; ### 13. is concerned about the current economic landscape , forecasts for the near future and the impact that insufficient wage increases that keep real wage growth well below the inflation rate and do not meet the increasing cost of living could have on living standards in the eu; calls on the member states to rapidly implement the provisions established in the minimum wages directive , so that minimum wages are increased to at least 60 % of a country’s gross median salary or 50 % of the gross average; calls on the commission to monitor the state of play in relation to minimum wages and ensure that low-end salaries , and particularly minimum wages , reflect the soaring cost of living; calls on the commission to strengthen the collective bargaining coverage by revising the european public procurement directive in order to establish conditionality for companies to comply with collective bargaining agreements , including strengthening the social clause and excluding companies from tenders which have engaged in union-busting or have refused to participate in collective bargaining;


### 20. calls for the eu industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , with health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls also for it to ensure that people are adequately remunerated in line with their qualifications and certified competences; ### 20. calls for the eu green industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , with health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls also for it to ensure that people are adequately remunerated in line with their qualifications and certified competences; calls for the eu industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green , but above all decent , well paid and based on good working conditions , with health and safety at work , robust social protection and gender equality; calls also for it to ensure that people are adequately remunerated in line with their qualifications and certified competences; invites the commission to make state aid and public procurement dependent on social conditions such as a commitment to effective social dialogue and collective bargaining with trade unions as well as a ban on dividend payments while a company is in receipt of state aid; stresses that an eu green industrial policy can become one of the main source of job creation in europe in the coming years , in both emerging and traditional sectors , reflecting the fact that sustainable economic activities are more labour-intensive than the activities they replace;


### — having regard to the global compact for safe , orderly and regular migration of 10 december 2018 , ### — having regard to the global compact for safe , orderly and regular migration of 10 december 2018 , particularly objectives 5 and 22 ,


### 1. starts from the principle that people are constantly on the move and that migration needs to be managed properly; believes that to address the issue of legal migration , it is best to start with the most obvious policy improvements and move towards more ambitious reforms; ### 1. starts from the principle that migration is normal and migrants play a crucial role in enriching our societies , economies , and cultures; acknowledges that people are constantly on the move and that migration needs to be managed in an orderly , safe and regular manner; believes that to address the issue of legal migration , it is best to start with the most obvious policy improvements and move towards more ambitious reforms;


### 1. notes that only limited progress has been achieved over previous years in the education of socially disadvantaged roma children , and that due to the lack of political will , in particular , the gap between roma and non-roma pupils and students remains high; urges member states to adopt a holistic approach across all policy areas , and to place the education of roma children high on governments’ agendas in order to fight effectively against the poverty and social exclusion they experience; ### 1. notes that only limited progress has been achieved over previous years in the education of socially disadvantaged roma children due to , in particular , anchored antigypsyism on all institutional levels , and to the lack of political will , which cause the gap between roma and non-roma pupils and students to remains high; recalls that providing romani children with an equal start in life compared with their non-romani peers is essential to break the cycle of intergenerational transmission of poverty; urges member states to adopt a holistic approach across all policy areas , and to place the education of roma children high on governments’ agendas in order to fight effectively against antigypsyism , the poverty and social exclusion they experience;


### 2. recalls that roma pupils are eu citizens , and that as such they should be provided with equal opportunities and educated in mainstream , high quality and inclusive education settings at all levels; insists that effective desegregation strategies should be put in place , especially by eu member states with a sizeable roma population; ### 2. recalls that romani pupils are eu citizens , and that as such they should be provided with equal opportunities and educated in mainstream , high quality and inclusive education settings at all levels; recalls that despite existing anti-discrimination legislation and policies , the practice of separating groups of pupils in specific schools or classes remains widespread in some member states; insists that effective desegregation strategies should be put in place , especially by eu member states with a sizeable roma population;


### 4. insists that roma children should stay in education until at least the end of upper secondary education; to this end , urges member states to ensure sufficient financing so that mainstream education policies reinforce schools’ and teachers’ capacities to respond appropriately to roma pupils’ learning needs; stresses the need to eliminate grade repetition and reduce the dropout rate by providing both appropriate teacher training and early , regular and timely support for roma pupils and students , including after-school learning; ### 4. insists that romani children should stay in education until at least the end of upper secondary education; to this end , urges member states to ensure sufficient financing so that mainstream education policies reinforce schools’ and teachers’ capacities to respond appropriately to romani pupils’ learning needs; stresses the need to eliminate grade repetition and reduce the dropout rate by providing both appropriate teacher training and early , regular and timely support for roma pupils and students , including after-school learning;


### 5. urges member states to facilitate the transition between various educational pathways , including up to tertiary education , by providing adequate educational and career guidance , and offering financial assistance such as grants and loans , in order to allow roma youth to obtain the qualifications – including digital and entrepreneurial skills – they need for effective social and labour market integration; ### 5. urges member states to facilitate the transition between various educational pathways , including up to tertiary education , by providing adequate educational and career guidance , and offering empowerment coaching for the transition from school to working life as well as financial assistance such as grants and loans , in order to allow roma youth to obtain the qualifications – including digital and entrepreneurial skills – they need for effective social and labour market integration;


### 6. recalls the pressing need to involve roma parents in each stage of their children’s schooling. ### 6. recalls the pressing need to involve romani parents in each stage of their children’s schooling.


### with recommendations to the commission on the right to disconnect ### with recommendations to the commission to enforce the right to disconnect


### — having regard to the conventions and recommendations of the international labour organization (ilo) , in particular the 1919 hours of work (industry) convention (no. 1) , the 1981 collective bargaining recommendation (no. 163) , the 1981 convention on workers with family responsibilities (no. 156) and its accompanying recommendation (no. 165) , ### — having regard to the conventions and recommendations of the international labour organization (ilo) , in particular the 1919 hours of work (industry) convention (no. 1) , the 1930 hours of work (commerce and offices) convention (no. 30) , the 1981 collective bargaining recommendation (no. 163) , the 1981 convention on workers with family responsibilities (no. 156) and its accompanying recommendation (no. 165) , as well as the 2019 ilo centenary declaration on the future of work;


### d. whereas the measures taken as a result of the covid-19 crisis have changed the way in which people work; whereas over a third of union workers started working from home during the lockdown , compared to 5 % who usually worked from home , and there was a substantial increase in the use of digital tools for work purposes; ### d. whereas the measures taken as a result of the covid-19 crisis have changed the way in which people work; whereas over a third of union workers started working from home during the lockdown , compared to 5 % who usually worked from home , and there was a substantial increase in the use of digital tools for work purposes and whereas telework is expected to remain higher than before the covid-19 crisis and is expected to increase;


### e. whereas the right to disconnect should be a fundamental right and an important social policy objective to ensure protection of the rights of all workers in the new digital era; ### e. whereas the right to disconnect is a fundamental right and an important social policy objective to ensure protection of the rights of all workers in the new digital era;


### 2. highlights that constant connectivity combined with high job demands and the rising expectation that workers are reachable at any time can negatively affect workers’ fundamental rights and their physical and mental health and well-being; ### 2. highlights that constant connectivity combined with high job demands and the rising expectation that workers are reachable at any time can negatively affect workers’ fundamental rights and their physical and mental health and well-being; stresses the fact that according to evidence from eurofound’s ewcs survey , twice as many regular teleworkers report working in excess of the 48 hours stipulated in union law and resting for less than 11 hours between working days compared to those working on the employers’ premises; notes that almost 30% of such teleworkers report working in their free time every day or several times a week , compared to below 5% of ‘office’ based workers; notes with great concern that according to the same findings , regular teleworkers are also more likely to report suffering from work-related stress and being affected by sleep disorders; underlines that other effects on health of regular home-based telework and high mobile workers are headaches and eyestrain , fatigue , anxiety and musculoskeletal disorders.


### 5. believes that interruptions of workers’ non-working time increase the risk of unremunerated overtime , have a negative impact on their work-life balance , prevent them from properly recovering from work , and increase the risk of psychosocial and physical problems , such as anxiety , depression and burnout; ### 5. believes that interruptions of workers’ non-working time increase the risk of health and safety at work , unremunerated overtime , have a negative impact on their work-life balance , prevent them from properly recovering from work , and increase the risk of psychosocial and physical problems , such as anxiety , depression and burnout;


### 11. calls on the commission to ensure that member states and employers ensure that workers are able to exercise their right to disconnect; ### 11. calls on the commission to ensure that member states and employers ensure that workers are informed of and able to exercise their right to disconnect;


### 13. is of the opinion that the new directive should particularise and complement directives 2003/88/ec , (eu) 2019/1152 and (eu) 2019/1158 , and believes that it should provide for solutions to address the responsibilities of employers and the expectations of workers regarding the organisation of their working time when they use digital tools; ### 13. is of the opinion that the new directive should particularise , complement and enforce directives 2003/88/ec , (eu) 2019/1152 and (eu) 2019/1158 , as well as council directive 89/391/eec and believes that it should provide for solutions to address the responsibilities of employers and the expectations of workers regarding the organisation of their working time when they use digital tools; recalls the importance that , in a more and more connected work environment , especially when it concerns digital equipment - such as it devices and furniture - and/or expenses , such as internet and electricity bills , employees should under no circumstances be requested to cover the costs necessary to carry out their work and that they should in no way see their personal income and/ or their household expenses being negatively affected.


### 16. stresses that the commission , member states , employers and workers must actively support and encourage the right to disconnect and promote an efficient , reasoned and balanced approach to digital tools at work , as well as awareness-raising measures , education and training campaigns relating to working time and the right to disconnect; ### 16. stresses that the commission , member states , employers and workers must actively inform about , support and encourage the right to disconnect and promote an efficient , reasoned and balanced approach to digital tools at work , as well as awareness-raising measures , education and training campaigns relating to working time and the right to disconnect;


### h. whereas the european disability strategy 2010-2020 (the present strategy) has served as a framework for policy proposals to implement the uncrpd; ### h. whereas the european disability strategy 2010-2020 (the present strategy) has served as a framework for policy proposals to implement the uncrpd both within and outside of the eu;


### 2. calls on the commission to propose a comprehensive , ambitious and long-term post-2020 european disability strategy (the post-2020 strategy) ### 2. calls on the commission to continue the work by upscaling the present strategy and proposing a comprehensive , ambitious and long-term post-2020 european disability rights strategy (the post-2020 strategy)


### 13. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the commission and the council. ### 13. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the commission , the council , the governments and parliaments of the member states and candidate countries , the eu agency for fundamental rights , the court of auditors , the committee of the regions , the european economic and social committee , for distribution to subnational parliaments and councils , the council of europe , and the united nations;


### b. whereas digital technologies are reshaping society , making basic digital skills and digital literacy now essential for all citizens; ### b. whereas digital technologies are reshaping society , making basic digital skills and digital literacy now essential for all citizens of all ages; whereas learners will never be on an equal footing to acquire digital skills as long as there are such large gaps in basic skills levels , particularly affecting disadvantaged groups and a high number of adults;


### d. whereas digital technologies harbour substantial potential for teachers and learners across education sectors and settings; ### d. whereas digital technologies harbour substantial potential challenges and opportunities for teachers , educators and learners across education sectors and settings;


### f. whereas the sudden shift to online and distance learning also revealed alarming gaps in the digital skills of teachers , parents and learners and in their ability to use digital technologies effectively; ### f. whereas the sudden shift to online and distance learning also revealed alarming gaps in the digital skills of teachers , educators , parents and learners and in their ability to use digital technologies effectively;


### 6. welcomes the commission’s scheduled mid-term review of the plan and its intention to ramp up data collection; reiterates the need for a clear implementation timetable; remains convinced that the plan needs a clearer governance and coordination structure , in which parliament should be involved , to monitor developments and performance on an ongoing basis; calls on the commission , therefore , to establish a forum bringing together the member states , parliament and other relevant stakeholders and experts; urges the commission to better integrate digital education into the european semester exercise; ### 6. welcomes the commission’s scheduled mid-term review of the plan and its intention to ramp up non-personal data collection; reiterates the need for a clear implementation timetable; remains convinced that the plan needs a clearer governance and coordination structure , in which parliament should be involved , to monitor developments and performance on an ongoing basis; calls on the commission , therefore , to establish a forum bringing together the member states , parliament and other relevant stakeholders and experts; urges the commission to better integrate digital education into the european semester exercise;


### 9. insists that broadband should be considered a public good and be universally accessible as a critical step in closing the digital divide; calls for specific measures to enhance access for remote , rural and mountain areas with low connectivity and limited access to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (ai) , robotics , blockchain , new educational devices or gamification , in the light of their growing importance and potential; calls for a new initiative on ai and robotics for education; ### 9. insists that broadband should be considered a public good and be universally accessible as a critical step in closing the digital divide; calls for specific measures to enhance access for remote , rural and mountain areas with low connectivity and limited access to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (ai) , robotics , blockchain , new educational devices or gamification , in the light of their growing importance and potential; calls for inclusion of ai and robotics for education in the future ai legislation; encourages member states to use available sources under the recovery funds to strengthen digital infrastructure and access to digital technologies for vulnerable groups


### 13. underlines the need to enhance tools at union level to open up lifelong learning opportunities and to enable full and quality access to university and post-university courses and materials; calls on the commission to create an online european university with distance and online education content available across europe; ### 13. underlines the need to enhance tools at union level to open up lifelong learning opportunities and to enable full and quality access to university and post-university courses and materials; calls on the commission to create an online platform with distance and online education and diverse content available across europe;


### 1. welcomes the adoption of the commission communication entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ , delivered on time within the first 100 days of the new commission , as a strong sign for political engagement with european gender equality policies and as a decisive , clear and ambitious policy framework to counter attacks on women’s rights and gender equality; underlines the importance of the chosen dual approach , consisting of targeted measures and the consistent application of gender mainstreaming and intersectionality as cross-cutting principles , and welcomes the strong link between the areas of work and the elimination of stereotypes , gender biases and discrimination; ### 1. welcomes the adoption of the commission communication entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ , delivered on time within the first 100 days of the new commission , as a strong sign for political engagement with european gender equality policies and as a policy framework to further realise women’s rights and gender equality and counter attacks against them; underlines the importance of the chosen dual approach , consisting of targeted measures and the commitment to consistently implement gender mainstreaming and intersectionality as cross-cutting principles , and welcomes the strong link between the areas of work and the elimination of stereotypes , gender biases and discrimination;


### 2. welcomes the announcement of several complementary strategies and calls for a strategic framework to connect them , and for an intersectional approach to be adopted in all of them; ### 2. welcomes the announcement of several complementary strategies on disability , lgbti+ and roma and calls for a strategic framework to connect them , and for an intersectional approach to be adopted in all of them; reiterates the need to step up specific measures to guarantee the non-discrimination , equality and protection of structurally underrepresented women and disadvantaged groups; reminds the commission that further efforts in this direction are needed;


### 3. regrets that the strategy remains vague on the issue of timelines for several , highly welcomed , measures; calls , therefore , on the commission to establish concrete timeframes and additional targeted actions , as well as guidelines on how to implement the intersectional approach effectively; ### 3. regrets that the strategy remains vague on the issue of timelines for several , highly welcomed , measures and that it does not set concrete gender equality targets to be achieved by 2025 nor clear monitoring tools; calls , therefore , on the commission to establish concrete timeframes , responsibilities , a yearly review and monitoring mechanism and additional targeted actions; calls as well to put forward guidelines and a roadmap on how to implement the intersectional approach and gender mainstreaming , including gender budgeting effectively and to develop specific indicators , targets , monitoring tools as well as to allocated human and financial resources to ensure they are properly and systematically integrated in all eu policy making;


### 4. supports the commission’s plan to continue pushing for the eu-wide ratification of the istanbul convention; underlines , in this context , the need for specific measures to address the existing disparities between member states; draws attention , however , to the fact that several attempts to convince reluctant member states have already failed; warmly welcomes , therefore , the commission’s intention to propose measures in 2021 to achieve the objectives of the istanbul convention if the eu’s accession remains blocked; calls for preparatory actions for the launch of additional legally binding measures to eliminate violence against women; very much welcomes the planned extension of definitions of areas of particularly serious crime under article 83(1) of the tfeu , but calls for the inclusion of all forms of gender-based violence , in order to take a proactive approach and lay the groundwork for an eu directive on this issue; ### 4. supports the commission’s plan to continue pushing for the eu-wide ratification of the istanbul convention; underlines , in this context , the need for specific measures to address the existing disparities between member states; draws attention , however , to the fact that several attempts to convince reluctant member states have already failed; warmly welcomes , therefore , the commission’s intention to propose measures in 2021 to achieve the objectives of the istanbul convention calls for this to be done in parallel with the eu’s accession negotiations; very much welcomes the planned extension of definitions of areas of particularly serious crime to specific forms of gender-based violence under article 83(1) of the tfeu and looks forward to this in 2021; calls on the commission to urgently start for preparatory actions for the launch of a comprehensive legally binding measures to eliminate violence against women including cyber violence and online hate speech against women , using this new legal basis; recalls these new legislative measures should be complementary to the ratification of the istanbul convention , but in any case an alternative;


### 6. stresses the scope and impact of violence and harassment in the workplace; points out that informal carers , domestic workers and farm workers in particular lack protection and therefore calls on the member states to adopt international labour organisation (ilo) conventions 190 and 189 , in order to strengthen the rights of workers , especially women , in the informal economy; ### 6. stresses the scope and impact of violence and harassment in the workplace; points out that informal carers , domestic workers and farm workers in particular lack protection and therefore calls on the member states to adopt international labour organisation (ilo) conventions 190 and 189 , in order to strengthen the rights of workers , especially women , in the informal economy and to ensure that complaints and grievance mechanisms are independent , confidential , accessible and effective for all women without discrimination of any kind and that specific measures are put in place to protect complainants from employer retaliation and repeat victimisation;


### — having regard to the beijing declaration and platform for action , as well as the declarations adopted in the framework of the un summits beijing +5 , beijing +10 , beijing +15 and beijing +20 , ### — having regard to the beijing declaration and platform for action and the outcomes of its review conferences ,


### h. whereas the impact of climate change is experienced differently by women , as they are more vulnerable and face higher risks and burdens for various reasons; whereas gender equality and the inclusion of women in decision-making is a prerequisite for sustainable development and the efficient management of climate challenges; whereas all climate action must include a gender and an intersectional perspective; ### h. whereas the climate crisis is exacerbating gender inequalities and makes it harder to achieve gender justice; whereas the impact of climate change is experienced differently by women , as they face higher risks and burdens for various reasons , ranging from unequal access to resources , education , job opportunities and land rights , to existing social and cultural norms and stereotypes , reducing their possibilities to protect themselves against the impacts of climate change; whereas gender equality and the inclusion of women in decision-making is a prerequisite for sustainable development and the efficient management of climate challenges; whereas to achieve an equitable , sustainable and just transition all climate action must include a gender and an intersectional perspective;


### i. whereas access to comprehensive and age-appropriate information , and to sex and relationship education , as well as access to sexual and reproductive healthcare , are essential to achieving gender equality; ### i. whereas the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights are essential to achieving gender equality including access to comprehensive sexuality and relationship education , contraception , safe and legal abortion care , and high-quality , affordable , accessible and available healthcare services; whereas comprehensive sexuality and relationship education is key to address gender norms and prevent all forms of gender-based violence;


### eliminating violence against women ### eliminating violence against women and gender-based violence


### 8. urges the commission to present the long-awaited eu strategy on the eradication of trafficking in human beings and underlines the need for a clear gender focus , as women and girls are the most affected and are trafficked for purposes of sexual exploitation; insists on the importance of including measures and strategies to reduce demand; ### 8. urges the commission to present the long-awaited eu strategy on the eradication of trafficking in human beings and underlines the need for a clear gender focus , as women and girls are the most affected and are trafficked for diverse purposes but in particular for sexual exploitation; insists on the importance of taking a comprehensive and rights-based approach to eradicate trafficking and calls on the commission to closely monitor the implementation of the anti- trafficking directive by member states; urges the commission to appoint without further delay the new anti-trafficking coordinator;


### 12. urges the commission to campaign for more women in economic decision-making positions by highlighting the economic and societal advantages thereof , and sharing best practices , in order to break the deadlock on the women on boards directive; ### 12. urges the commission to campaign for more women in economic decision-making positions by highlighting the economic and societal advantages thereof , and sharing best practices , in order to break the deadlock on the women on boards directive and to develop a strategy with member states for meaningful representation of women from diverse backgrounds in decision-making roles , including in all eu institutions;


### 15. reiterates the importance of gender mainstreaming as a systematic approach to achieving gender equality; welcomes , therefore , the commission’s newly established task force on equality; underlines the importance of transparency and the involvement of women’s rights and civil society organisations; urges the commission to incorporate provisions making the consideration of inputs from the task force compulsory for directorates-general; ### 15. reiterates the importance of gender mainstreaming as a systematic approach to achieving gender equality; welcomes , therefore , the commission’s newly established task force on equality and calls for this task force to periodically report to the femm committee about its work; underlines the importance of transparency and the involvement of women’s rights and civil society organisations; calls for members of the task force to be adequately trained and resourced; urges the commission to incorporate provisions making the consideration of inputs from the task force compulsory for directorates-general and develop training for all staff and processes to monitor and assess the gender-responsiveness of the processes and policy outcomes;


### 16. urges that gender mainstreaming be incorporated into eu environmental and climate policies , such as the green deal , that financial and institutional support , gender expertise and strong policy measures to encourage the equal participation of women in decision-making bodies and national- and local-level climate policy be guaranteed , and that recognition and support be given to women and girls as agents for change; ### 16. is deeply concerned about the fact that the green new deal and related initiatives do not include a gender perspective nor any reference to gender equality; urges that gender mainstreaming be incorporated into eu environmental and climate policies , such as the green deal and that all these policies must be informed by rigorous gender impact assessments to ensure that they address existing gender inequalities and other forms of social exclusion; calls on the commission to step up financial and institutional support to promote gender just climate action and stablish strong policy measures to encourage the equal participation of women in decision-making bodies and national- and local-level climate policy be guaranteed , and that recognition and support be given to women and girls as agents for change;


### 18. reiterates the need for a regular exchange between member states and the commission on gender aspects in health , including guidelines for comprehensive sex and relationship education , gender-sensitive responses to epidemics and sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr); calls on the commission to include srhr in its next eu health strategy , and to support member states in providing high-quality and low-threshold access to healthcare services; ### 18. reiterates the need for a regular exchange of best practices between member states the commission and stakeholders including civil society organisations on gender aspects in health , including guidelines for comprehensive sexuality and relationship education , sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) and gender-sensitive responses to epidemics; calls on the commission for further measures and support to guarantee srhr during the implementation of the present strategy and to include srhr in its next eu health strategy; calls on the commission to support member states in strengthening their health systems , providing high-quality and universal access for all regardless of economic , residence or other status to all healthcare services and to reduce disparities in access to healthcare services including srhr services between and within member states;


### 19. demands support for women’s rights defenders and women’s rights organisations in the eu and worldwide; calls for continuous monitoring of the state of play in relation to women’s rights and disinformation on gender equality policies in all member states and for an alarm system to highlight regression; calls on the commission to support studies analysing the impact of attacks and disinformation campaigns on women’s rights and gender equality , and calls on the commission to analyse their root causes , developing fact checks and counter-narratives; ### 19. is deeply concerned about the attempts to further criminalise abortion care and undermine young people's access to comprehensive sexuality education in poland and about the adopted reform that attacks transgender and intersex rights in hungary; calls for continuous monitoring by the commission of the state of play in relation to women’s rights and gender equality , including disinformation and retrogressive initiatives that would undermine them in all member states and for an alarm and response system to highlight and condemn regression as matters of democracy and fundamental rights; calls on the commission to support studies analysing the impact of attacks and disinformation campaigns on women’s rights and gender equality , and calls on the commission to analyse their root causes , and strengthen its efforts to counter them developing targeted actions including fact checks , counter-narratives and awareness-raising campaigns;


### 20. calls for coherence between and the mutual reinforcement of the eu’s internal and external policies on the principles of gender mainstreaming and gender equality , countering gender stereotypes and norms , as well as harmful practices and discriminatory laws , through external relations; ### 20. calls for coherence between and the mutual reinforcement of the eu’s internal and external policies on the principles of intersectionality , gender mainstreaming and gender equality , countering gender stereotypes and norms , as well as harmful practices and discriminatory laws , and promoting women’s equal enjoyment of the full range of human rights , through external relations;


### a. whereas the employment rate of people aged 20-64 reached 73.9 % in the eu in the second quarter of 2019 , and 72.7 % in the euro area; ### a. whereas the employment rate of people aged 20-64 reached 73.9 % in the eu in the second quarter of 2019 , and 72.7 % in the euro area; whereas the employment rate of deprived social groups , such as persons with disabilities , the homeless , and the roma , is significantly lower;


### b. whereas the employment rate of older workers (55-64) increased to 58.7 % in 2018; whereas older workers continue to be the main driver of employment growth; whereas the lack of adequate care services is a barrier to keeping older workers , especially women , in the labour market; ### b. whereas the employment rate of older workers (55-64) increased to 58.7 % in 2018; whereas older workers continue to be the main driver of employment growth; whereas the lack of adequate care services is a barrier to keeping older workers , especially women , in the labour market; whereas the roma continue to be the most underrepresented group in employment (only 43%);


### e. whereas social dialogue is a central component of the european social model; whereas social dialogue has been weakened and collective bargaining coverage has shrunk across europe , with huge disparities between member states; ### e. whereas social dialogue is a central component of the european social model; whereas social dialogue has been weakened and collective bargaining coverage has shrunk across europe , with huge disparities between member states; whereas civil dialogue continues to be left behind , thus deepening the gap between citizens and institutions;


### g. whereas more than one european in five is at risk of poverty and social exclusion; ### g. whereas more than one european in five is at risk of poverty and social exclusion and 6% of the population lives in severe material deprivation;


### h. whereas countries that were hit hardest by the financial crisis also had to conduct the toughest cuts to potentially growth-enhancing public expenditure; whereas social cuts have detrimental effects on vulnerable people and hamper economic growth; ### h. whereas countries that were hit hardest by the financial crisis also had to conduct the toughest cuts to potentially growth-enhancing public expenditure; whereas social cuts have detrimental effects on deprived people and hamper economic sustainable and inclusive growth , not least by curtailing access to essential services (health , housing , education);


### h. whereas countries that were hit hardest by the financial crisis also had to conduct the toughest cuts to potentially growth-enhancing public expenditure; whereas social cuts have detrimental effects on vulnerable people and hamper economic growth; ### h. whereas countries that were hit hardest by the financial crisis also had to conduct the toughest cuts to potentially growth-enhancing public expenditure; whereas social cuts have detrimental effects on deprived people and hamper economic growth;


### i. whereas adequate minimum wages are essential to reduce in-work poverty , decrease inequalities and generate demand; ### i. whereas adequate minimum wages and social protection such as minimum incomes are essential to reduce in-work poverty , decrease inequalities and generate demand; whereas homelessness has increased over the last decade in most member states , 36.7% of poor households face housing cost overburden and one out of seven europeans lives in a dwelling that has a leaking roof , damp walls , floors or foundation , or rotten window frames or floor.


### 1. welcomes the annual sustainable growth strategy (asgs) 2020 and the refocusing of the european semester by including the sdgs and the european green deal as the basis of the new european growth model; reiterates the need to put sustainability and social inclusion at the heart of the union’s economic policy-making , ensuring that social and ecological objectives are treated at the same level as fiscal discipline; ### 1. welcomes the annual sustainable growth strategy (asgs) 2020 and the refocusing of the european semester by including the sdgs and the european green deal as the basis of the new european growth model; reiterates the need to put sustainability and social inclusion at the heart of the union’s economic policy-making , ensuring that social and ecological objectives are treated at the same level as fiscal discipline; calls on the commission to change the annual sustainable growth strategy title to “annual sustainable social and employment strategy”;