### 2. believes , however , that concrete measures and follow-up measures for achieving each objective need to be laid out and the interlinkages between measures further detailed; considers it necessary to establish a calendar for all actions included in the seap , with a view to guiding the relevant authorities in the implementation; ### 2. believes , however , that concrete measures and follow-up measures for achieving each objective need to be laid out and the interlinkages between measures and to other eu-level initiatives such as the action plan of the european pillar of social rights , the european disability strategy , the eu roma strategic framework , the european platform on combatting homelessness and the new pact on asylum and migration must be further detailed; considers it necessary to establish a calendar for all actions included in the seap and their monitoring and evaluation , with a view to guiding the relevant authorities in the implementation and ensuring cohesion and common purpose;


### 3. urges the commission and the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to mainstream the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices; ### 3. urges the commission and the member states , as well as regional and local authorities , to mainstream the social economy dimension in relevant policies , programmes and practices , such as those relevant to a green , circular and climate-neutral transition , including financial instruments;


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


### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the integration of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups into the workforce; invites public authorities to consider socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives; ### 5. reminds the member states that the public procurement directive (directive 2014/24/eu) allows contracting authorities to use public procurement to pursue environmental and social objectives , and , in particular , allows for reserved tender procedures for organisations whose main aim is the inclusion of persons with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups , including minorities , into the workforce; invites public authorities to recognize socially and environmentally responsible public procurement as an investment in the socio-economic fabric with a great potential to combine social and competitive objectives; calls on the member states to ensure that public money in the form of public procurement contracts should be made conditional on their compliance with the applicable working and employment conditions and/or employer obligations resulting from the relevant collective agreements; calls on the member states to make respect for fundamental labour rights a mandatory exclusion criteria in public tenders; calls on the member states to use public procurement to promote democracy at work;


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


### 8. welcomes the announced report on the possible extension of the eu taxonomy for sustainable finance to social objectives; considers that the eu taxonomy needs to cover social factors , without creating an excessively disproportionate burden on businesses , as it can be a driver for investment in the field of the social economy; ### 8. welcomes the announced report on the possible extension of the eu taxonomy for sustainable finance to social objectives; considers that the eu taxonomy needs to cover social factors as it can be a driver for investment in the field of the social economy; calls on the european commission to ensure that the social taxonomy is social-washing proof including through special provisions for adequate and affordable housing;


### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with social economy networks in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building; ### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to set up capacity-building partnerships and formal agreements with national , transnational , and interregional level social economy entities and their representative organisations in order to provide social economy organisations with advisory services such as tailor-made mentoring and coaching , financing capacity-building , training and education , incubating services and networking for capacity-building paying particular attention to minority-led social enterprises;


### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies can play in developing and scaling up social economy projects and the importance of giving social entrepreneurs priority access to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , both at eu and national level , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard; ### 10. highlights the key role that new technologies , when accessible to all , can play in developing and scaling up social economy organisations to reinforce and strengthen their social aim and the importance of giving social economy entrepreneurs , and employees , with a specific focus on vulnerable workers priority access to training programmes on digital skills and advanced technologies , both at eu and national level , and calls on the commission and member states to explore how mainstream businesses and social economy organisations can cooperate in that regard;


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


### 12. notes the possibilities offered under investeu to support the social economy; urges the commission and the implementing partners to design financial products tailored to the needs of social economy enterprises under the social investment and skills window and to allocate sufficient resources to these products; notes that sound eligibility criteria should be developed to target financial intermediaries that specifically support the social economy and considers that advisory services should be made available under the investeu advisory hub in order to maximise the potential of these financial intermediaries to tap into the investeu programme; calls on the commission to ensure that other investeu financial products such as those targeting smes are made accessible to social economy organisations , most of which are micro , small and medium-sized organisations; ### 12. notes the possibilities offered under investeu to support the social economy; urges the commission and the implementing partners to design financial products tailored to the needs of social economy enterprises under the social investment and skills window which include microfinance and the financing of social economy enterprises , and to allocate sufficient resources to these products; notes that sound eligibility criteria should be developed to target financial intermediaries that specifically support the social economy and considers that advisory services should be made available under the investeu advisory hub in order to maximise the potential of these financial intermediaries to tap into the investeu programme; calls on the commission to ensure that other investeu financial products such as those targeting smes are made accessible to social economy organisations; considers that advisory and technical assistance should be provided on the priories for the social investment and skills window , in view of developing a pipeline of projects on key topics;


### 13. invites the commission , on the occasion of the next revision of the general block exemption regulation (gber) , to adequately take into account the specific needs of social economy organisations in terms of access to finance and market development , to strengthen the role of state aid in promoting the recruitment of disadvantaged workers , especially in the context of the post-covid-19 recovery , and to explore different evidence-based options , after consulting relevant stakeholders , to support the development of social economy organisations; ### 13. invites the commission , on the occasion of the next revision of the general block exemption regulation (gber) , to adequately take into account the specific needs of social economy organisations in terms of access to finance and market development , to strengthen the role of state aid in promoting the recruitment of disadvantaged workers , in particular persons with disabilities , especially in the context of the post-covid-19 recovery , and to explore different evidence-based options , after consulting relevant stakeholders , to support the development of social economy organisations; encourages the european commission to adapt the current eu state aid rules to be more accessible to social economy entities , particularly those providing social and health care services;


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


### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a social investment strategy where social priorities are clearly identified and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations; ### 17. notes that the full potential of the social economy sector for addressing socio-economic challenges requires a clear identification of social priorities by public authorities and frontline social service providers; highlights that social economy projects do generally require a close partnership with public entities , and calls therefore on the commission and member states to develop , within the macro-economic governance framework provided at eu level , a (new) social investment strategy that does not interfere with existing funding instruments and where social priorities are clearly identified , in line with the european pillar of social rights , and which can provide a framework for cooperation between public authorities and social economy organisations;


### 18. welcomes the announced launch of a new study to collect qualitative and quantitative information on the social economy across all member states; notes that detailed , standardised , comparable and reliable data on the scale and impact of the social economy need to be generated with a view to facilitating evidence-based policy decisions , future-proofing the development of the social economy and contributing to eu economic and social goals; ### 18. welcomes the announced launch of a new study to collect qualitative and quantitative information on the social economy across all member states; calls for this study to cover workers or the composition of the different types of social economy entities , and to include the gender perspective , thus providing sex-disaggregated data including gender indicators; notes that detailed , standardised , comparable disaggregated (by sex , age , ethnic background , disability , gender and other factors) and reliable data on the scale and impact of the social economy including its sustainability impact , need to be generated with a view to facilitating evidence-based policy decisions , future-proofing the development of the social economy which itself has the necessary transformative potential for the european economy as a whole; calls for an eu platform for exchange of best practice between member states , local and regional authorities and social economy networks;


### 19. calls on the member states to designate social economy coordinators and to set up local social economy contact points with a view to facilitating access to funding , including eu funding; ### 19. calls on the member states to designate social economy coordinators and to set up local social economy contact points with a view to facilitating access to funding , including eu funding; welcomes the setting up of a social services helpdesk , referred to in the action plan and co-funded by esf+ , not least as social service providers and other social economy organisations have the potential to reshape the economy post-covid through inclusive and sustainable economic models;


### (18) in order to constitute a genuine instrument for the integration of eu long-term residents into the society in which they live , eu long-term residents should enjoy equality of treatment with citizens of the member state in a wide range of economic and social matters , under the relevant conditions defined by this directive. ### (18) in order to constitute a genuine instrument for the integration of eu long-term residents into the society in which they live , eu long-term residents should enjoy equality of treatment with citizens of the member state in a wide range of economic and social matters , under the relevant conditions defined by this directive. member states should include a gender-sensitive approach in order to address the specific circumstance , needs and rights of women.


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


### (29) member states should ensure a level playing field between eu long-term residence permits and national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity , in terms of procedural and equal treatment rights , procedures and access to information. in particular , member states should ensure that the level of procedural safeguards and rights granted to eu long-term residents and their family members is not lower than the level of procedural safeguards and rights enjoyed by holders of national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity. member states should also ensure that applicants for an eu long-term residence permit are not required to pay higher fees for the processing of their application than applicants for national residence permits. finally , member states should engage in the same level of information , promotion and advertisement activities with respect to the eu long-term residence permit as they do for national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity , for example with regard to information on national websites on legal migration and information campaigns , and training programmes provided to the competent migration authorities. ### (29) member states should ensure a level playing field between eu long-term residence permits and national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity , in terms of procedural and equal treatment rights , equal pay for equal work , procedures to obtain the respective statuses as well as access to information. in particular , member states should ensure that , when issuing a national residence permit of permanent or unlimited validity , more favourable provisions on procedural safeguards and rights apply to eu long-term residents and their family members. member states should , in particular , ensure that applicants for an eu long-term residence permit are not required to pay higher fees for the processing of their application than applicants for national residence permits. finally , member states should engage in the same level of information , promotion and advertisement activities with respect to the eu long-term residence permit as they do for national residence permits of permanent or unlimited validity , for example with regard to information on national websites on legal migration and information campaigns , including the provision of that information in different languages , and training programmes provided to the competent migration authorities. in cases where a third-country national holds a national permanent residence permit and applies for an eu long-term residence permit in the same member state , the member state concerned should automatically grant an eu long-term residence permit to the person applying.


### (30) residence of eu long-term residents in other member states should be facilitated. establishing the conditions subject to which the right to reside in another member state may be acquired by third-country nationals who are eu long-term residents should contribute to the effective attainment of an internal market as an area in which the free movement of persons is ensured. the occupational and geographical mobility of third-country nationals who are already eu long-term residents in one member state should be recognised as an important contributor to improving labour market efficiency across the union , to addressing skills shortages and to offsetting regional imbalances. ### (30) this directive aims to facilitate mobility for eu long-term residents within the union (‘intra-eu mobility’) and to reduce the administrative burden associated with such mobility. in the meantime , eu long-term residents should have the possibility to apply for other residence schemes in other member states. the occupational and geographical mobility of third-country nationals who are already eu long-term residents in one member state should be recognised as a civil right of long-term residents as well as an important contributor to improving labour market efficiency across the union , to addressing skills shortages and to offsetting regional imbalances. more attention should be paid to the gender-related dimensions of the labour market and the feminisation of labour migration due to the increasing demands in different sectors , in particular in the general care and healthcare sectors. third-country nationals can bring relevant education and skills to bridge labour gaps or support skill transfer in the context of the green transition. where green job skills are lacking , building them for both current and future migrant workers , as well as host community workers , can increase capacity and flexibility to meet green transition needs.


### (34) in order to facilitate the intra-eu mobility of eu long-term residents for the exercise of an economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity , no check of the labour market situation should be carried out when examining applications for residence in a second member state. ### (34) labour market checks constitute a barrier to effective intra-eu mobility and an unnecessary administrative burden imposed on eu long-term residents. therefore , member states should not carry out any check of the labour market situation in a second member state when examining applications for residence in a second member state for the exercise of an economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity.


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


### (41) third-country nationals should be granted the possibility of acquiring eu long-term resident status in the member state where they have moved and have decided to settle under the same conditions as those required for its acquisition in the first member state. however , the required period of residence in the second member state should be three years and it should not be possible to cumulate periods of residence in different member states. in that case , it should be left to the second member state to decide whether it will grant social assistance , or maintenance assistance for studies , including vocational training , to eu long-term residents other than those who are workers or self-employed persons or their family members , prior to the completion of five years of legal and continuous residence in its territory , bearing in mind that union citizens who have exercised free movement rights in a capacity other than that of workers or self-employed persons in accordance with directive 2004/38/ec or article 21 tfeu , or their family members , may also be refused such benefits prior to the completion of five years of legal and continuous residence. the second member state may decide to grant such assistance to eu long-term residents prior to the completion of five years of legal and continuous residence , provided that it ensures the same treatment to union citizens exercising free movement rights in accordance with directive 2004/38/ec or article 21 tfeu , other than workers , self-employed persons or persons who retain such status , their family members , as well as third-country nationals enjoying the right of free movement equivalent to that of union citizens under an agreement between the union and its member states , on the one hand , and third countries on the other , and their family members. furthermore , prior to the completion of five years of legal and continuous residence in that member state , where an eu long-term resident has ceased an employed or self-employed activity and he/she does not have sufficient resources for himself/herself and his/her family members and comprehensive sickness insurance cover so as not to become an unreasonable burden on the social assistance system of the second member state , his/her legal stay may be ended on that ground , bearing in mind that union citizens who have exercised free movement rights and their family members may be expelled in such a situation. ### (41) third-country nationals should be granted the possibility of acquiring eu long-term resident status upon their arrival or as long as they possess a valid eu long-term residence permit in the first member state. to exercise intra-eu mobility , eu long-term residents should present their eu long-term residence permit from the first member state and a valid travel document. member states may require an eu long-term resident to present evidence that all conditions in the first member state are fulfilled. if necessary , member states may also require an eu long-term resident to provide a proof of income for the past six months and evidence of a sickness insurance. it should be left to the second member state to decide whether it will grant social assistance , or maintenance assistance for studies , including vocational training , to eu long-term residents other than those who are workers or self-employed persons or their family members , prior to the completion of three years of legal and continuous residence in its territory , bearing in mind that union citizens who have exercised free movement rights in a capacity other than that of workers or self-employed persons in accordance with directive 2004/38/ec or article 21 tfeu , or their family members , may also be refused such benefits prior to the completion of five years of legal and continuous residence. the second member state may decide to grant such assistance to eu long-term residents prior to the completion of three years of legal and continuous residence , provided that it ensures the same treatment to union citizens exercising free movement rights in accordance with directive 2004/38/ec or article 21 tfeu , other than workers , self-employed persons or persons who retain such status , their family members , as well as third-country nationals enjoying the right of free movement equivalent to that of union citizens under an agreement between the union and its member states , on the one hand , and third countries on the other , and their family members. upon granting of the eu long-term residence , all rights and procedural safeguards in this directive applicable to eu long-term residents and their family members in the first member state should apply to eu long-term residents and their family members in the second member state.


### 2. for the purpose of paragraph 1 , point (a) , member states shall evaluate the stable and regular resources by reference to their nature and regularity and may take into account the level of minimum wages and pensions prior to the application for long-term resident status. member states may indicate a certain sum as a reference amount , but they may not impose a minimum income level , below which all applications for eu long-term resident status would be refused , irrespective of an actual examination of the situation of each applicant. ### 2. for the purpose of paragraph 1 , point (a) , member states shall evaluate the stable and regular resources by reference to their nature and regularity prior to the application for long-term resident status. member states may indicate a certain sum as a reference amount , but they may not impose a minimum income level , below which all applications for eu long-term resident status would be refused , irrespective of an actual examination of the situation of each applicant.


### 4. where member states issue national residence permits in accordance with article 14 , they shall not require eu long-term resident permit applicants to comply with stricter resources and integration conditions than those imposed on applicants for such national residence permits. ### 4. where member states issue national residence permits in accordance with article 14(1) , all conditions to acquire the eu long-term residence permit shall be considered to be fulfilled.


### recognition of professional diplomas , certificates and other qualifications , in accordance with the relevant national procedures; ### recognition of occupational and professional qualifications , including diplomas , certificates and other qualifications , in accordance with the relevant national procedures , and should take into account qualifications acquired in a third country in accordance with directive 2005/36/ec where the latter qualification were already recognised in another member state;


### branches of social security referred to in article 3 of regulation (ec) no 883/2004 of the european parliament and of the council40 , and social assistance and social protection as defined by national law; ### access to branches of social security referred to in article 3 of regulation (ec) no 883/2004 of the european parliament and of the council40 , and social assistance and social protection as defined by national law;


### access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public , including access to private housing , and to procedures for obtaining public housing; ### access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public , including access to private housing , and to procedures for obtaining public and social housing;


### 2. with respect to the provisions of paragraph 1 , points (b) , (d) , (e) , (f) and (g) , the member state concerned may restrict equal treatment to cases where the registered or usual place of residence of the eu long-term resident lies within the territory of the member state concerned. ### deleted


### member states may require proof of appropriate language proficiency for access to education and training. access to university may be subject to the fulfilment of specific educational prerequisites. ### member states may require proof of appropriate language proficiency for access to education and training. access to university may be subject to the fulfilment of specific educational prerequisites. member states may not require proof of appropriate language proficiency for access to early childhood education and care.


### 5. eu long-term residents moving to a third country , or their survivors who reside in a third country and who derive rights from an eu long-term resident , shall receive , in relation to old age , invalidity and death , statutory pensions based on the eu long-term resident's previous employment that were acquired in accordance with the legislation referred to in article 3 of regulation (ec) no 883/2004 , under the same conditions and at the same rates as nationals of the member states concerned where such nationals move to a third country. ### 5. eu long-term residents moving to a third country , or their survivors who reside in a third country and who derive rights from an eu long-term resident , shall receive , in relation to old age , invalidity and death , statutory pensions based on the eu long-term resident's previous employment that were acquired in accordance with the legislation referred to in article 3 of regulation (ec) no 883/2004 , under the same conditions and at the same rates as nationals of the member states concerned where such nationals move to a third country. in cases where no bilateral social security agreement exists between the member state and the third country in question , any resulting difficulty for eu long-term residents to receive their pension entitlements shall be addressed by the member state in a timely and effective manner.


### 4. by way of derogation from article 14(2) of directive 2003/86/ec , member states shall not examine the situation of their labour market. ### 4. by way of derogation from article 14(2) of directive 2003/86/ec , member states shall not examine the situation of their labour market in relation to the family members concerned.


### 1. an eu long-term resident shall acquire the right to reside in the territory of a second member state , provided that the conditions set out in this chapter are met. ### 1. for the purpose of exercising long-term mobility , an eu long-term resident shall acquire the right to reside in the territory of a second member state , in accordance with articles 17 and 27 , provided that the conditions set out in this chapter and in article 14(2) are met. the eu long-term resident shall apply for a residence permit in the first three months after entering the territory of the second member state. the competent national authorities shall provide complete and clear information in different languages about the differences in rights and procedural guarantees depending on the type of a residence permit.


### pursuit of studies or vocational training; ### pursuit of studies or vocational including apprenticeships , internships or traineeships;


### member states may decide , in accordance with national law , the conditions under which long-term residents who wish to move to a second member state with a view to exercising an economic activity as seasonal workers may reside in that member state. cross-border workers may also be subject to specific provisions of national law. ### deleted


### stable and regular resources , also made available by a third party , which are sufficient to maintain themselves and the members of their families , without recourse to the social assistance of the member state concerned. for each of the categories referred to in article 16(2) , member states shall evaluate these resources by reference to their nature and regularity and may take into account the level of minimum wages and pensions; ### stable and regular resources , also made available by a third party , which are sufficient to maintain themselves and the members of their families. for each of the categories referred to in article 16(2) , member states shall evaluate these resources by reference to their nature and regularity and may take into account the level of minimum wages and pensions;


### the application shall be accompanied by documentary evidence , to be determined by national law , that the persons concerned meet the relevant conditions , as well as by their long-term resident permit and a valid travel document or their certified copies. ### the application shall be accompanied by their eu long-term residence permit and a valid travel document or their certified copies.


### in particular: ### if applicable , additional documentary evidence shall be limited to:


### with regard to the exercise of an economic activity in a regulated profession as defined in article 3(1) , point (a) , of directive 2005/36/ec , for the purpose of applying for a residence permit in a second member state , eu long-term residents shall enjoy equal treatment with union citizens as regards recognition of professional qualifications , in accordance with applicable union and national law. ### with regard to the exercise of an economic activity in a regulated profession as defined in article 3(1) , point (a) , of directive 2005/36/ec , for the purpose of applying for a residence permit in a second member state , eu long-term residents shall enjoy equal treatment with union citizens as regards recognition of professional and occupational diplomas , certificates and other qualifications , in accordance with applicable union and national law.


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


### member states may decide in accordance with national law the conditions under which the persons referred to in article 16(2) , points (b) or (c) , and their family members may have access to an employed or self-employed activity. ### deleted


### the second member state shall not be obliged to confer entitlement to social assistance , or maintenance aid for studies , including vocational training , consisting in student grants or student loans to eu long-term residents other than workers , self-employed persons , and their family members , prior to the completion of five years of legal and continuous residence in its territory. ### deleted


### the second member state may decide to confer entitlement to such assistance to eu long-term residents prior to the completion of five years of legal and continuous residence , provided that it ensures the same treatment to union citizens exercising free movement rights in accordance with directive 2004/38/ec or article 21 tfeu , other than workers , self-employed persons or persons who retain such status , their family members , as well as third-country nationals enjoying the right of free movement equivalent to that of union citizens other than workers , self-employed persons or persons who retain such status under an agreement between the union and its member states , on the one hand , and third countries on the other , and their family members. ### the second member state may decide to confer entitlement to such assistance to eu long-term residents prior to the completion of three years of legal and continuous residence , provided that it ensures the same treatment to union citizens exercising free movement rights in accordance with directive 2004/38/ec or article 21 tfeu , other than workers , self-employed persons or persons who retain such status , their family members , as well as third-country nationals enjoying the right of free movement equivalent to that of union citizens other than workers , self-employed persons or persons who retain such status under an agreement between the union and its member states , on the one hand , and third countries on the other , and their family members.


### 4. by way of derogation from article 13(2) , and solely prior to the completion of five years of legal and continuous residence in its territory , the second member state may take a decision to end the legal stay of an eu long-term resident who has ceased an employed or self-employed activity , where he/she does not have sufficient resources for himself/herself and his/her family members and comprehensive sickness insurance cover so as not to become an unreasonable burden on its social assistance system. ### deleted


### 2. stresses that the court issued three ‘emphasis on the matter’ paragraphs in relation to frontex; is concerned about weaknesses in recruitment at frontex related to the evaluation process; reiterates its deep concern about the findings of the olaf report; reaffirms that the granting of discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the jha agencies is conditional on the agencies’ accountability and transparency , fundamental rights compliance , and commitment to comply with union law; recommends the committee on budgetary control to postpone granting the discharge to frontex in respect of the implementation of its budget for the financial year 2021 until frontex fully complies with such requirements and there are no further instances of fundamental rights violations; ### 2. stresses that the court issued three ‘emphasis on the matter’ paragraphs in relation to frontex for reliability of the accounts regarding the carry-over to 2021 , for reliability of the accounts concerning the incorrect calculation of contributions from non-eu schengen area countries , and for reliability of the accounts and for the legality and regularity of payments concerning certification of the accounts; is concerned about weaknesses in recruitment at frontex related to the evaluation process; reiterates its deep concern about the findings of the olaf report and reaffirms that jha agencies must comply with fundamental rights as a pre-requisite for the discharge to be granted; recommends the committee on budgetary control to postpone granting the discharge to frontex in respect of the implementation of its budget for the financial year 2021 until frontex fully complies with such requirements and there are no further instances of fundamental rights violations;


### 7. notes that weaknesses in budgetary management can result in high carry-overs or late payments; is concerned that the court found such shortcomings at frontex , eu-lisa , eppo and fra; ### 7. notes that weaknesses in budgetary management can result in high carry-overs or late payments; is concerned that the court found such shortcomings at frontex , eu-lisa , eppo and fra; acknowledges that such situation could indicate a structural issue , weak budgetary planning , or possibly a contravention of the budgetary principle of annuality; recalls the importance of ensuring appropriate budget planning and its implementation cycles;


### 8. applauds that the court has decided to examine potential ‘revolving door’ situations in its audit and asks that this topic , as well as the associated risk of conflict of interests , is also included in future annual reports; shares the opinion by the court that agencies are particularly prone to the risk of ‘revolving door’ situations; expresses deep concern that the eu legal framework applicable to managing ‘revolving door’ risks lacks clear requirements on compliance and monitoring , and that it do not apply to members of the agencies’ boards; ### 8. applauds that the court has decided to examine potential ‘revolving door’ situations in its audit and asks that this topic , as well as the associated risk of conflict of interests , is also included in future annual reports; shares the opinion by the court that agencies are particularly prone to the risk of ‘revolving door’ situations; expresses deep concern that the eu legal framework applicable to managing ‘revolving door’ risks lacks clear requirements on compliance and monitoring , and that it do not apply to members of the agencies’ boards; urges agencies to ensure that internal rules managing ‘revolving door’ and potential conflict of interests risks are put in place and fully and correctly implemented;


### 9. calls on the commission to propose changes to prevent any risk of ‘revolving door’ and conflict of interest; ### 9. considers that the eu legal framework for managing ‘revolving door’ and conflict of interests risks should define a common legal basis defining a minimum level of requirements to prevent such situations , as well as the manner in which monitoring compliance of current and former staff with the ‘revolving door’ and conflict of interest requirements should take place; calls on the commission to propose changes to prevent any risk of ‘revolving door’ and conflict of interest;


### 10. reiterates its concern that the court has identified a recurrent shortcoming applying to several agencies in the use of external staff and interim workers; calls for the dependency on external recruitment by agencies to be addressed and for applicable labour law to be respected; ### 10. reiterates its concern that the court has identified a recurrent shortcoming applying to several agencies in the use of external staff and interim workers; calls for the dependency on external recruitment by agencies to be addressed and for applicable labour law to be respected; notes the judgement of the court of justice of 11 november 2021 in case c-948/19 which considered as part of the scope of the application of directive 2008/104/ec temporary agency workers to union agencies; calls on the agencies to rely as much as possible on permanent staff and on the commission to ensure appropriate human resources allocations for this purpose;


### 12. requests that cooperation among jha agencies is fully transparent and accountability ensured; calls on all jha agencies to take measures to ensure full compliance with eu transparency rules as well as with fundamental rights and data protection standards; ### 12. requests that cooperation among jha agencies is fully transparent and accountability ensured; calls on all jha agencies to take measures to ensure full compliance with eu transparency rules as well as with fundamental rights and data protection standards; considers that the disclosure of meetings and interactions between jha agencies and third parties is required to ensure enhanced transparency by jha agencies; urges jha agencies to step up efforts in this direction;


### 13. calls on all jha agencies to take into account sustainability in their overall business processes; ### 13. calls on all jha agencies to take into account sustainability in their overall business processes in order to improve the agencies’ environmental performance , and to report to the discharge authority on implemented measures and progress;


### 14. calls on all jha agencies to ensure a gender balanced distribution on all levels of staff and report to the discharge authority on implemented measures and progress; ### 14. regrets the lack of gender balance and diversity in the management boards and within the staff of jha agencies; calls on all jha agencies to ensure a gender balanced distribution on all levels of staff and report to the discharge authority on implemented measures and progress; further calls on all jha agencies to develop internal policies and practices to ensure inclusiveness and diversity , and prevent any type of discrimination; asks the court to systematically inform about it in its future reports;


### 15. urges all jha agencies to implement a clear anti-harassment policy; ### 15. urges all jha agencies to implement a clear anti-harassment policy to prevent and firmly condemn any such behaviour within the organisation;


### — having regard to the council recommendation of 12 march 2021 on roma equality , inclusion and participation5 , ### — having regard to the council recommendation of 12 march 2021 on roma equality , inclusion and participation5 (2021/c93/01) of 12 march 2021 ,


### — having regard to council recommendation (eu) 2021/1004 of 14 june 2021 establishing the european child guarantee6 , ### — having regard to council recommendation (eu) 2021/1004 of 14 june 2021 establishing the european child guarantee6 (2021/0070(nle) of 14 june 2021 ,


### a. whereas roma people are europe’s largest ethnic minority; whereas many roma people in europe still live in extremely precarious conditions in both rural and urban areas7 ; whereas intergenerational poverty in roma settlements is of a socioeconomic nature with serious ramifications for roma people’s health and well-being; ### a. whereas roma people are europe’s largest ethnic minority; whereas the broad umbrella term of 'roma' fails to recognise the diversity within the population of romani people; whereas the term ‘romani people’ encompasses people with roma , kalè , manouches , lovara , rissende , boyash , domare , kalderash , romanichild and sinti background and reflects better the heterogeneity of the romani communities; whereas a significant percentage of roma people in europe still live in absolute level of poverty and social exclusion in both rural and urban areas7 ; whereas intergenerational poverty in roma settlements is of a socioeconomic nature with serious ramifications for roma people’s health and well-being; whereas a significant percentage of the roma population are long-term unemployed and therefore often not eligible for unemployment allowance or pension; whereas minimum incomes are the only safeguard left to avoid people falling through the gaps when they don't receive social benefits or wages; whereas roma people face discrimination by employers , overrepresentation in parallel systems not leading to the formal labour market or concentration of roma in socio-economically disadvantaged regions;


### a. whereas roma people are europe’s largest ethnic minority; whereas many roma people in europe still live in extremely precarious conditions in both rural and urban areas7 ; whereas intergenerational poverty in roma settlements is of a socioeconomic nature with serious ramifications for roma people’s health and well-being; ### a. whereas roma people are europe’s largest ethnic minority; whereas the broad umbrella term of “roma” fails to recognise the diversity within the population of romani people; whereas the term ‘romani people’ encompasses people with roma , kalè , manouches , lovara , rissende , boyash , domare , kalderash , romanichild and sinti background and reflects better the heterogeneity of the romani communities; whereas many roma people in europe still live in extremely precarious conditions in both rural and urban areas7 ; whereas intergenerational poverty in roma settlements is of a socioeconomic nature with serious ramifications for roma people’s health and well-being;


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


### 1. deplores the fact that there are still people in europe without access to clean drinking water , electricity , sewage and waste facilities , decent housing , education , employment and healthcare; is deeply concerned by the substantial gap between the declarations and commitments on a strong social europe and the reality on the ground; stresses the situation of marginalised roma communities must be urgently addressed in order to create a europe where no one is left behind; ### 1. deplores the fact that there are still people in europe without access to clean drinking water , electricity , sewage and waste facilities , decent housing , education , employment and healthcare; is deeply concerned by the substantial gap between the declarations and commitments on a strong social europe and the reality on the ground; urges the commission and the member states to address the situation of marginalised roma communities with the outmost urgency in order to ensure that 6 to 10 million roma people in the eu and from neighbouring counties , such as in the western balkans , are not left behind;


### 2. emphasises that access to safe and healthy housing is key to breaking the vicious circle of intergenerational poverty; notes that access to housing is closely linked to other human rights and human dignity; reiterates its call on member states to adopt a housing first approach guaranteeing citizens’ access to housing , regardless of their ethnicity; considers transitional housing accompanied by high-quality field social work as a way for the roma to leave life in settlements; ### 2. urges that access to decent , accessible , affordable environmentally safe , healthy and desegregated housing is key to breaking the vicious circle of intergenerational poverty; notes that access to housing is a human right as stated in art 25 of the universal declaration of human rights which ensures human dignity; acknowledges that the covid-19 pandemic showed that poor housing conditions represent a systemic risk for the public health system , placing a disproportionate burden on roma people , especially roma women; reiterates its call on member states to adopt a housing first approach guaranteeing citizens’ access to housing , regardless of their ethnicity; considers transitional housing accompanied by high-quality field social work as a way for the roma to leave life in settlements; calls on member states to regulate and implement in practice the concept of “adequate housing” for all , including roma people;


### 4. deplores the ongoing segregation of roma children in special education and programmes outside mainstream educational systems , often stemming from misdiagnoses of intellectual disabilities; calls on member states to take appropriate actions to ensure that their diagnostic systems for identifying such disabilities use modern methods; calls on the member states to put in place mechanisms to review and where necessary reverse diagnostic decisions; regrets , further , persistent segregation of roma children in several member states within mainstream schools; ### 4. deplores the ongoing segregation of roma children in education; calls on member states to take urgent and appropriate set of complementary actions to combat segregation in education including to adopt a clear and comprehensive legal framework and ensure that segregation is explicitly considered as a form of discrimination , as recommended by the european commission against racism and intolerance (ecri) in its general policy recommendation no. 7 on national policies to combat racism and racial discrimination and in conformity with the international convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination (icerd) , implement comprehensive desegregation strategies with clear targets , sufficient resources to implement them and a clear and an ambitious timetable , prohibit testing as a selection tool for admissions to prevent that such tests are used as a tool to discriminate against students , establish clear rules regulating choice to prevent “white flight” and regulate classroom ratios in schools located in disadvantaged areas to prevent high concentrations of students from a disadvantaged background and with specific educational needs in particular schools;


### 5. emphasises that children in roma settlements are being born into poverty and an environment unconducive to healthy physical and mental development; calls on member states to make early childhood intervention centres , as well as community centres employing field social workers , teachers and health professionals widely available and accessible in all roma settlements; ### 5. emphasises that children in roma settlements are being born into poverty and an environment unconducive to healthy physical and mental development; calls on member states to make early childhood intervention centres , as well as community centres employing field social workers , teachers and health professionals widely available and accessible in all roma settlements , prioritise the specific educational needs of roma and vulnerable children , with a view to guaranteeing their right to participation and outcomes in education , and to effectively reducing the educational gap between roma and non-roma , including through the child guarantee , ensure that eu emergency funds allocated for tackling covid-19 , such as the recovery and resilience facility , specifically reflect the needs of roma and vulnerable children , by identifying binding criteria and indicators , also in the national recovery and resilience plans;


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


### 7. notes that the phenomenon of long-term unemployment in roma settlements is compounded by the social exclusion and poverty faced by their inhabitants; encourages member states to invest in social enterprises with the purpose of employing the long-term unemployed; believes the forthcoming proposal for a council recommendation on developing the social economy framework should ensure an intersectional approach targeting vulnerable groups , in particular marginalised roma; ### 7. notes that the phenomenon of long-term unemployment in roma settlements is compounded by the social exclusion and poverty faced by their inhabitants; encourages member states to invest in social enterprises with the purpose of employing the long-term unemployed; believes the forthcoming proposal for a council recommendation on developing the social economy framework should ensure an intersectional approach targeting vulnerable groups , in particular marginalised roma; urges the member states to put in place concrete strategies to combat antigypsyism and promote diversity in the workplace , targeting both employers and co-workers , for example through the use eu funds to provide anti-bias and equality training; reiterates that roma people tend to stay in long term unemployment and not always get benefits or pensions , thus the need to establish a minimum income scheme to combat poverty and social exclusion; urges the commission to propose an eu framework directive on adequate minimum income established across the eu and set to at least 60 % of the median income in each country , with the purpose of safeguarding the right to a decent life and eradicating poverty; calls on the commission and the member states to eradicate all discrimination in minimum income schemes in the upcoming recommendation on minimum income in order to break the poverty cycle of vulnerable families; support quality , sustainable job creation as well as bridges into employment that roma worker scan access , use public employment schemes as a temporary solution for unemployment as an opportunity for re-qualification and further training , while ensuring that the jobs thus created are stable and of quality , with adequate pay , working conditions and employment rights; regularise informal work: make sure seasonal workers , craftspeople , traders , artists and the self-employed are covered by employment legislation contracts giving access to decent work rights , including social security rights; minimum wages within the eu provide for a decent standard of living benchmarked at 60 % of median wage and 50 % of the gross average wage without any discrimination on the basis of gender or age in order to avoid in-work poverty; support wage transparency and ethnic- and gender-neutral job evaluations , as a key means to combat the ethnic and gender pay gap and discrimination in remuneration and wage bargaining;


### 4. is worried about the fact that the court has reported weaknesses in the centre’s recruitment procedures and payment management – with particular regard to ex-ante controls; ### 4. is worried about the fact that the court has reported weaknesses in the centre’s recruitment procedures and budgetary management – with particular regard to ex-ante controls;


### (1) a skilled workforce is crucial to ensuring socially fair and just green and digital transitions , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully participate in the labour market , society and democracy , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions and to exercise their rights. ### (1) quality jobs and a skilled citizenry who are practised in democratic participation and the pursuit of personal and community development are crucial to ensuring the just transition , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully participate in society , democratic processes and the labour market , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions , to exercise their rights , closing skills and competences gaps that is necessary for empowered citizens and it shall explore how to build bridges between these so-called twin and how they can complement each other from an education and training point of view , along with alternative pathways to successfully achieve sustainability by means of lifelong learning.


### 2. appreciates the foundation’s activities in helping transition and developing countries harness the potential of their human capital through the reform of education , training , and labour market systems , in the context of the union’s external relations policies; ### 2. appreciates the foundation’s activities in helping eu neighbourhood countries harness the potential of their human capital through the reform of education , training , and labour market systems , in the context of the union’s external relations policies;


### — having regard to articles 14 , 15 , 21 , 31 , 32 and 35 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , ### — having regard to articles 2 , 3 , 14 , 15 , 21 , 31 , 32 and 35 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union ,


### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental well-being of those facing financial uncertainty , as well as of vulnerable populations , including ethnic minorities , the lgbti+ community , the elderly , persons with disabilities and young people; ### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental well-being of those facing financial uncertainty or care responsibilities , with women constituting a majority of these groups , as well as of vulnerable populations , including ethnic minorities , the lgbti+ community , the elderly , persons with disabilities , neurodiverse people , workers in non-standard forms of work and young people; whereas mental health problems doubled amongst people aged between 15 and 24 in most countries during the pandemic; whereas young people are 30% to 80% more likely to experience depression or anxiety than adults14a; whereas suicide is the second leading cause of death for adolescents aged 15 to 19 and as consequence 3 lives per day are lost to suicide in europe15a;


### e. whereas workplace issues that affect mental health include job burnout , harassment , violence , stigma and discrimination; whereas one in four european workers feel work has a negative impact on their health12 ; ### e. whereas workplace issues that affect mental health include job burn-out or bore-out , harassment , violence , stigma and discrimination and lack of ability to grow or be promoted; whereas one in four european workers feel work has a negative impact on their health12 ;


### f. whereas the costs of mental ill health are estimated at more than 4 % of gdp across all eu member states; whereas the cost of work-related depression has been estimated at eur 620 billion a year , resulting in eur 240 billion lost economic output13 ; ### f. whereas the costs of mental ill health are estimated at more than 4 % of gdp across all eu member states; whereas the cost of work-related depression has been estimated at eur 620 billion a year , resulting in eur 240 billion lost economic output13 ; whereas the prevention-related budgets across all eu member states remain low at 3% of total health expenditure21a;


### 2. stresses that the covid-19 pandemic and subsequent economic crisis have caused a huge strain on the well-being of eu citizens , with higher rates of stress , anxiety and depression; ### 2. stresses that the covid-19 pandemic and subsequent economic crisis have caused a huge strain on the well-being of eu citizens , with higher rates of stress , anxiety and depression , particularly among young people23a;


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


### 5. recalls that the pandemic demonstrated the need for coordinated eu-level action to respond to health emergencies , revealing shortcomings in foresight , including in preparedness and response tools; ### 5. recalls that the pandemic demonstrated the need for coordinated eu-level action to respond to health emergencies , revealing shortcomings in foresight , including in preparedness and response tools and adequate funding; calls on the commission and the member states to include mental health impacts in their health crisis and pandemic emergency response and preparedness work;


### 6. applauds the frontline staff who sacrificed their own well-being to perform life-saving work during the pandemic; calls for member states to ensure that they have immediate access to adequate mental health resources; ### 6. stands in awe of the frontline staff who sacrificed their own well-being to perform life-saving work during the pandemic; stresses that essential workers , including in the health and care sectors , victim support services , education and food retail , are for a large majority women , facing greater work-related mental health risk , and stresses the particular concern for these vastly growing sectors suffering from staff shortages24a; calls for member states to improve their salaries and working conditions and career prospects , address staff shortages and ensure that they have immediate access to adequate , accessible , available and quality mental health resources;


### 7. recognises that employment can provide individuals with purpose and a sense of identity; emphasises the positive relationship between good mental health and work productivity;14 ### 7. recognises that employment can provide individuals with purpose and a sense of identity , as well as financial security and independence; emphasises the positive relationship between good mental health and work performance as well as extended working lives; emphasises the fact that improving mental health at work has many positive outcomes for individuals , employers , societies at large as well as public budgets; calls for the obligation for employers to set targets and defining relevant indicators to reduce work-related stress in consultation with workers via trade unions and workers’ health and safety representatives;


### 8. recalls that proactive approaches to digitalisation , such as flexible work hours and establishing employee assistance programmes , can help to mitigate work-related stress; notes that artificial intelligence systems may provide further options for this; ### 8. recalls that proactive approaches to digitalisation , such as flexible work hours and establishing worker assistance programmes , can help to mitigate work-related stress , when workers and their trade unions are duly informed and consulted;


### 9. welcomes directive (eu) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers as it provides flexibility and alleviates work-related issues; stresses however , that women continue to be disproportionately affected; ### 9. welcomes directive (eu) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers as it provides flexibility and alleviates work-related issues; stresses however , that women continue to take up the bulk of caring duties which continues to have a negative impact on pay , personal development , career progression and pension entitlements , which needs to be addressed; encourage the member states to go beyond the provisions of the directive; invites member states to improve the number of days granted for carers’ leave and provide remuneration to informal carers taking leaves;


### 10. notes that the shift to teleworking during the pandemic and the flexibility it provided to employees could improve work-life balance; encourages companies to provide clear and transparent rules on teleworking arrangements; ### 10. notes that the shift to teleworking during the pandemic and the flexibility it provided to workers could improve work-life balance when the right framework is in place ensuring that remote working is a choice and not an obligation with the close involvement of workers and trade unions; acknowledges that an excessive amount of remote work can negatively affect workers’ health as a result of increased working hours , over-connection and feelings of loneliness , making it also harder for the employer or co-workers to catch early signals that someone is struggling with poor mental health; calls on the commission to propose a legislative framework with a view to establishing minimum requirements for telework across the union to be developed in consultation with member states and the european social partners , with full respect for national labour market models; calls on the commission and the member states to pay particular attention to persons with mental or physical disabilities; stresses that the working conditions of teleworkers are equivalent to those working on-site and that specific measures need to be taken to follow up and support the wellbeing of remote workers;


### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working; ### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees in particular for female workers , who are more likely to combine work with caring responsibilities , and workers in non-standard forms of work such as platform work; recalls its request for the commission to include the right to disconnect in the strategic framework for occupational safety and health and , explicitly , to develop new psychosocial measures as part of the framework; calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a directive on minimum standards and conditions to ensure that all workers are able to exercise effectively their right to disconnect and to regulate the use of existing and new digital tools for work purposes in line with its resolution of 21 january 2021; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring employers to set minimum requirements for remote working;


### 13. is concerned about the disconnect between current policy on mental health and attitudes in the workplace creating stigma; emphasises that due to stigma and discrimination , employees often feel unable to discuss mental health issues; recognises that employees who return after mental health leave are often poorly accommodated; calls for workplaces to provide clear information about their in-house mental health support services;15 ### 13. is concerned about the disconnect between current policy on mental health and attitudes in the workplace creating stigma; emphasises that due to stigma and discrimination , employees often are unable to discuss mental health issues; recognises that employees who return after mental health leave are often poorly accommodated; calls for workplaces to develop or provide clear information about , their in-house mental health support services or access to external services;15


### 15. calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace; considers that occupational safety and health prevention policies should also involve employees in the identification and prevention of psychosocial risks; ### 15. calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace; considers that occupational safety and health prevention policies are the responsibility of the employers but should also involve workers and trade unions in the conception and implementation of measures to identify and prevent psychosocial risks; considers the need to guarantee no repercussions for workers who raise concerns regarding psychosocial risks at the workplace; considers the need to provide adequate means for labour inspectorates , including further funding and training to ensure that they can adequately protect workers;


### 16. considers that it is essential for managers to be provided with the psychosocial training required to adapt to work organisation practices and foster a deep understanding of negative mental health and the workplace; ### 16. considers that it is essential for all workers to be provided with training on the prevention of work-related psychosocial risks and for managerial staff to receive specialised training required to proactively adapt to work organisation practices and foster a deep understanding of work-related risks causing poor mental health; encourages employers to foster a positive approach , policies and practice to good occupational mental health and well-being; underlines that social partners must play a central role in the design and implementation of both trainings and best practices to guarantee their success;


### 17. underlines that given the lack of sufficient mental health support and policies in the workplace , employees often have to rely on services provided by non-governmental organisations (ngos); calls for workplaces to ensure employees have access to in-house mental health support and remedies; ### 17. underlines that given the lack of adequate procedures to address work-related psychosocial risks as well as insufficient mental health support , workers often have to rely on services provided by non-governmental organisations (ngos) , many of whom are chronically under-resourced and faced with additional significant human and funding strains during the pandemic; calls for workplaces to encourage mental health literacy and ensure workers have access to quality and targeted in-house mental health support and remedies or be provided access to external supports at the expense of the employer should in-house services be unavailable; calls for workplaces to execute external audits on the wellbeing and safety of their workers , as to oversee where improvements can be made;


### 18. encourages the commission to launch education and awareness initiatives on mental health in the workplace; urges the commission to make 2023 the eu year of good mental health to achieve this; ### 18. encourages the commission to launch education and awareness initiatives on mental health in the workplace; urges the commission to make 2023 the eu year of good mental health to achieve this; calls on the commission to study the feasibility of establishing a common eu helpline number for mental health support; calls on the commission to dedicate an adequate budget to relevant calls for proposals under its eu4health , work programme , erasmus+ , horizoneurope , digitaleurope and other eu programmes;


### 19. recognises that the lack of statistics on the prevalence of mental health issues within the workplace undermines the need for urgent intervention; calls for eurostat to gather statistics which include mental ill health and its negative impacts; ### 19. recognises that the lack of statistics on the prevalence of mental health issues within the workplace undermines the need for urgent intervention; calls for eurostat to gather statistics disaggregated by gender , age and other relevant features which include mental health , risk factors leading to mental ill health and the impact of poor mental health;


### 21. points out that 64 % of young people between 18 and34 were at risk of depression in 2021 due to lack of employment , financial and educational prospects , as well as loneliness and social isolation; calls on the commission to address the disruption in access to the labour market which has put young people at greater risk of experiencing mental health issues17 ; ### 21. points out that 64 % of young people between 18 and 34 were at risk of depression in 2021 due to lack of employment , financial and educational prospects , as well as loneliness and social isolation , with young women and young people in marginalised situations more severely affected; calls on the commission to address the disruption in access to the labour market which has put young people at greater risk of experiencing mental health issues17 and take action to support young people in accessing and retaining adequate employment;


### 4. is worried about the fact that the court reported that the authority has not yet adopted an appropriate risk management and control strategy , nor a charter of the authorizing officer or a charter of the authorizing officers by sub-delegation , or a charter of the accountant; notes that these gaps hinder the implementation of authority’s internal control framework; ### 4. is worried about the fact that the court reported that the authority has not yet adopted an appropriate risk management and control strategy , nor a charter of the authorizing officer or a charter of the authorizing officers by sub-delegation , or a charter of the accountant; notes that these gaps hinder the implementation of authority’s internal control framework; notes that following the court’ audit , the authority finalized the risk assessment process.


### 6. is worried about the fact that the court reported that the lack of formalized procedures based on direct evidence in relation to training activities in 2021; ### 6. is worried about the fact that the court reported that the lack of formalized procedures based on direct evidence in relation to training activities in 2021; welcomes , however , the authority's acknowledgement of the need to set up the appropriate structure internally , and to introduce formalised procedures based on direct evidence to ensure that management directives are carried out and that financial actors take the necessary actions to address risks of not achieving the entity's objectives;


### 1. considers that the new european bauhaus (neb) can help deliver the european green deal by adding a strong cultural and creative dimension; ### 1. considers that the new european bauhaus (neb) can help deliver the european green deal , achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest , promoting just green and digital transition of the european economy , as well as fighting the biodiversity crisis through the intersection of art and culture; emphasises the importance of ensuring coherence with legislative and programming instruments and a level of ambition that is in line with eu’s climate commitments , by adding a strong cultural and creative dimension;


### 1. welcomes the new european bauhaus (neb) initiative , which is intended to round off the european green deal and complement strategies for territorial , social and economic cohesion with its values of beautiful , sustainable and inclusive solutions , thereby improving quality of life for people in the eu; ### 1. welcomes the new european bauhaus (neb) initiative , which is intended to amplify the european green deal , bringing it closer to eu citizens , and complement strategies for territorial , social and economic cohesion with its values of beautiful , sustainable and inclusive solutions , thereby improving quality of life for people in the eu; highlights the role the neb can play in building climate resilience and strengthening social cohesion , also by incorporating neb principles of sustainability , aesthetics and inclusion to spending under cohesion policy;


### 2. notes that while funding in the eu budget for the neb pilot phase in 2021-22 totals some eur 85 million , the scale and provenance of financing from 2023 onwards remains unclear; regrets the fact that , contrary to parliament’s long-standing position , fresh resources have not been committed for what is a new initiative; ### 2. welcomes the new european bauhaus initiative , which bridges the worlds of science and technology , art and culture to efficiently address societal issues and build sustainable and inclusive living spaces , but notes with concern that a coherent and strategic approach for the financing of the initiative is still lacking; notes that while funding in the eu budget for the neb pilot phase in 2021-22 totals some eur 85 million , the scale and provenance of financing from 2023 onwards remains unclear; regrets the fact that , contrary to parliament’s long-standing position , fresh resources have not been committed for what is a new initiative; considers also that the mere re-deployment of existing funds may not be sufficient to achieve the objectives of this initiative and emphasises the need for new funds;


### 2. stresses that opportunities to participate in the neb must be fully inclusive and accessible to all eu citizens and all regions and territories , including peripheral urban areas and less populated , rural and mountain areas and islands; emphasises that local and regional authorities and stakeholders and above all residents must be the drivers of neb projects; ### 2. stresses that opportunities to participate in the neb must be fully inclusive and accessible to all eu citizens and all regions and territories , including peripheral urban areas and less populated , rural and mountainous areas and islands , and including marginalised communities , elderly people , people experiencing homelessness , racism , discrimination , poverty , and social exclusion , ; emphasises that local and regional authorities and stakeholders and above all residents must be the drivers of neb projects , and that full respect for a bottom-up approach should be paid via meaningful involvement of and consultation with ngos and other relevant stakeholders;


### 3. highlights that the neb is funded from several programmes under the multiannual financial framework (mff) , in particular horizon europe and the european regional development fund , with other programmes , such as creative europe and erasmus+ , playing an important supporting role; stresses that the neb must not erode funding for core programme objectives nor divert focus from agreed political priorities; ### 3. highlights that the neb is funded from several programmes under the multiannual financial framework (mff) , in particular horizon europe and the european regional development fund , with other programmes , such as creative europe and erasmus+ , playing an important supporting role; insists that the implementation of the neb must not be at the expense of the budgetary resources and core activities of the erasmus+ , creative europe and the european solidarity corps programmes and must not erode funding for core programme objectives nor divert focus from agreed political priorities and projects , also connected to the sectors heavily hit by the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that coherence with recovery measures needs to be ensured;


### 3. underlines the fact that neb projects should contribute to the affordability and accessibility of the green and digital transitions in urban and spatial planning , housing , resilient and sustainable renovation , building conversions , and the recreation of public space as the centre of community life , particularly for those groups and areas that need it the most; ### 3. underlines the fact that neb projects should contribute to the affordability and accessibility of the green and digital transitions and respect the principle of energy efficiency first (ee1st) in urban and spatial planning , housing , resilient and sustainable renovation , building conversions , and the recreation of public and green space as the centre of community life , particularly for those groups and areas that need it the most; that the neb should be climate- and user-friendly , particularly with regards to persons with disabilities or reduced mobility;


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


### 5. emphasises that the preparatory action on the ‘new european bauhaus knowledge management platform’ in the 2022 budget can help streamline guidance and share information on funding opportunities for prospective applicants and can be further expanded from 2023; ### 5. emphasises that the preparatory action on the ‘new european bauhaus knowledge management platform’ in the 2022 budget can help streamline guidance and share information on funding opportunities for prospective applicants and can be further expanded from 2023; stresses the need to ensure that circularity and sustainable criteria for building materials are at the heart of the selection for pilot projects;


### 5. insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing neb ideas and projects at a local level; calls on the commission and the member states to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices. ### 5. insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing neb ideas and projects at a local level; calls on the commission and the member states to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices; highlights the ability of the neb to provide greater opportunities for local and regional authorities , as well as ngos , to learn best practices from each other , particularly when it comes to inclusive projects with meaningful participation of ngos and other relevant stakeholders , and interdisciplinary coordination.


### 20. calls on the commission and the member states to connect the neb to the renovation wave , taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock , including with regard to energy efficiency; ### 20. calls on the commission and the member states to connect the neb to the renovation wave , in order to ensure that the renovation wave achieves a truly holistic and quality deep renovation of the building stock , mindful of the site specific contexts and surrounding neighbourhood;


### 21. supports the creation of an neb label based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key neb goals and help them get access to funding; calls on the commission to ensure that eu funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored; ### 21. supports the creation of an neb label in partnership with ngos and other relevant stakeholders , coordinated with existing labels , based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key neb goals and help them get access to funding; calls on the commission to ensure that the label should facilitate accessing eu and other funding schemes and create incentives to apply for the label , in particular citizen and community-led projects; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored; warns however that it is particularly difficult to define criteria for certain quality aspects , in particular aesthetic;


### 22. highlights that the neb should embrace the potential of the ccsi , including cultural creators , as drivers of economic growth and innovative , high-quality services and products; ### 22. highlights that the neb should embrace the potential of the ccs , including cultural and creative workers , as drivers of economic growth and innovative , high-quality services and products;


### lifting accessories; ### lifting accessories , including lifting appliances whose speed does not exceed 0.15 m/s’;


### (16) ‘substantial modification’ means a modification of a machinery product , by physical or digital means after that machinery product has been placed on the market or put into service , which is not foreseen by the manufacturer and as a result of which the compliance of the machinery product with the relevant essential health and safety requirements may be affected; ### (16) ‘substantial modification’ means a modification of a machinery product , by physical or digital means after that machinery product has been placed on the market or put into service , which is not foreseen by the manufacturer and as a result of which the compliance of the machinery product with the relevant essential health and safety requirements may be affected. maintenance and repair operations by third parties are not substantial modifications;


### 3. a machinery product shall be included in the list of high-risk machinery products in annex i if it poses a risk to human health taking into account its design and intended purpose. a machinery product shall be withdrawn from the list of high-risk machinery products in annex i if it no longer poses such risk. the risk posed by a certain machinery product shall be established based on the combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm. ### 3. a machinery product shall be included in the list of high-risk machinery products in annex i if it poses a risk to human health taking into account its design and intended purpose and foreseeable use. a machinery product shall be withdrawn from the list of high-risk machinery products in annex i if it no longer poses such risk. the risk posed by a certain machinery product shall be established based on the combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm.


### statistics on accidents caused by the machinery product for the preceding four years based , in particular information obtained from the information and communication system for market surveillance (icsms) information , safeguard clauses , rapid alert system (rapex) and the machinery administrative cooperation group reporting. ### statistics on accidents caused by the machinery product for the preceding four years based , in particular information obtained from the information and communication system for market surveillance (icsms) information , safeguard clauses , rapid alert system (rapex) , the machinery administrative cooperation group reporting and the pan-european injury database.


### estimate the risks , taking into account the severity of the possible injury or damage to health and the probability of its occurrence; ### estimate the risks , taking into account the severity of the possible injury or damage to health , including mental health , and the probability of its occurrence;


### 3. the essential health and safety requirements laid down in this annex are mandatory; however , taking into account the state of the art , it may not be possible to meet the objectives set by them. in that event , the machinery product shall , as far as possible , be designed and constructed with the purpose of approaching those objectives. ### 3. the essential health and safety requirements laid down in this annex are mandatory. machinery product shall be designed and constructed with the purpose of approaching those objectives. where this is impossible , the machinery shall not be placed on the market.


### ‘hazard’ means a potential source of injury or damage to health; ### ‘hazard’ means a potential source of injury or damage to health , including mental health;


### a machinery product shall be designed and constructed so that it is fit for its function , and can be operated , adjusted and maintained without putting persons at risk when these operations are carried out under the conditions foreseen but also taking into account any reasonably foreseeable misuse thereof. the aim of protective measures shall be to eliminate any risk throughout the foreseeable lifetime of the machinery product including the phases of transport , assembly , dismantling , disabling and scrapping. ### a machinery product shall be designed and constructed so that it is fit for its function , and can be operated , adjusted and maintained without putting persons at risk when these operations are carried out under the reasonably foreseeable conditions of use but also taking into account any reasonably foreseeable misuse thereof. the aim of protective measures shall be to eliminate any risk throughout the foreseeable lifetime of the machinery product including the phases of transport , assembly , dismantling , disabling and scrapping.


### avoiding a machine-determined work rate; ### no machine-determined work rate , allowing work-rate adaptivity and not allowing for work-rates that endanger health and safety , including psychological stress and cognitive workload;


### avoiding monitoring that requires lengthy concentration; ### no monitoring that requires lengthy concentration;


### 1.3.7. risks related to moving parts and psychological stress ### 1.3.7. risks related to moving parts , psychological stress and cognitive workload


### the prevention of risks of contact leading to hazard situations and the psychological stress that may be caused by the interaction with the machine shall be adapted to: ### the prevention of risks of contact leading to hazard situations and the psychological stress and cognitive workload that may be caused by the interaction with the machine shall be adapted to:


### the instructions may be provided in a digital format. however , upon purchaser’s request at the time of the purchase of the machinery product , the instructions shall be provided in paper format free of charge. ### the instructions may be provided in a digital format. however , upon purchaser’s request at the time of the purchase of the machinery product , the instructions shall be provided in paper format free of charge over the entire lifecycle of the machinery product.