### 20. is concerned that entrepreneurs and smes in particular are in need of support to promote mental health awareness in the workplace and calls for eu-level efforts to assist them in risk assessment and the implementation of good practices; ### 20. is concerned that entrepreneurs and smes in particular are in need of support to manage the impact of everyday pressures and stressors , as well as the challenges of running a business on their mental health , as well as to promote mental health awareness in the workplace and calls for eu-level efforts to assist them in risk assessment and the implementation of good practices;


### 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. mental health of young people has worsened significantly during the pandemic11a ; regrets that young people are not the centre of mental health research investments , in spite of the predictable long-term benefits of early intervention;12a; 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; 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 ;


### 2. appreciates the authority’s work to assist member states and the commission in ensuring a fair and effective enforcement of union rules on labour mobility and social security , and in facilitating effective labour mobility in europe through european employment services (eures) activities; ### 2. appreciates the authority’s work to assist member states and the commission in ensuring a fair and effective enforcement of union rules on labour mobility and social security , and in facilitating effective labour mobility in europe through european employment services (eures) activities; in this regard , welcomes the work of the authority’s four working groups on information , inspections , mediation and european platform tackling undeclared work;


### 3. notes that , the final budget of the authority for the financial year 2021 was eur 31 million; expresses its satisfaction that authority’s budget for 2021 was executed by 95.8%; ### 3. notes that , the final budget of the authority for the financial year 2021 was eur 31 million; expresses its satisfaction that authority’s budget for 2021 was executed by 95.8%;


### 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. notes that the authority’s management board approved the european commission’s internal audit servicemission charter and the authority’s internal control framework; is however 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; encourages the authority to develop an active cooperation with other agencies and to report regularly to the european parliament on its progress made for implementing all european commission charters;


### a. whereas in coordinating economic , budgetary , employment and social policies in the member states , the european semester must respect rules on sound public finances; ### a. whereas the european semester provides a common framework for the surveillance and coordination of economic , budgetary and employment policies across the eu member states in order to ensure sound public finances , to prevent excessive macroeconomic imbalances , to support structural reforms and to boost investment; whereas the semester has also been following the creation of the recovery and resilience facility which will drive member states' reforms and investments in line with the eu’s priorities as set out in the six pillars , while addressing the challenges identified in forthcoming country-specific recommendations;


### b. whereas the eu upholds the fundamental values of the treaties and the united nations , and whereas the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic on the economy , social affairs and employment , the european green deal and poverty must be taken into account in the 2022 annual sustainable growth strategy; ### b. whereas the eu and its member states have committed to uphold the fundamental values of the treaties and to implement the paris agreement , the united nations’ sustainable development goals and the european pillar of social rights; whereas the 2022 annual sustainable growth survey must ensure that the continued mitigation of the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic on the economy , employment and society , taking into account the particular impact on children and youth , as well as the need for a sustainable , digital and resilient recovery which will create jobs and growth and will consolidate our strategic autonomy are the eu's priority in the coming semester cycle;


### c. whereas the economy has experienced a sharp downturn as a result of the covid-19 pandemic; whereas , according to the autumn 2021 european economic forecast , growth is expected to be 5 % in 2021 , 4.3 % in 2022 and 2.5 % in 2023 , but the recovery will be heavily dependent on further pandemic developments1 ; ### c. whereas while the economy has experienced a sharp downturn as a result of the covid-19 pandemic according to the autumn 2021 european economic forecast , growth is expected to be 5 % in 2021 , 4.3 % in 2022 and 2.5 % in 2023 , higher than previously projected; whereas the recovery will however be heavily dependent on further pandemic developments1 and the restrictions to economic activity to contain it;


### d. whereas the covid-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on families in terms of their everyday lives , working lives and general livelihoods2 ; ### d. whereas the covid-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on people in the eu , particularly those from more vulnerable groups such as women , people with disabilities , children , young people and the elderly in terms of their everyday lives , working lives and general livelihoods2;


### e. whereas the eu’s climate targets represent a challenge to the economy and society; whereas they also present opportunities for businesses and opportunities to redeploy workers , which will mean that socially vulnerable people , families and micro-enterprises will come under pressure; ### e. whereas while attaining the eu’s climate targets is of the utmost importance the challenge to adapt our economies and societies must be managed to ensure a fair and just transition; whereas the emergence of new related sectors also present opportunities for businesses and opportunities to re- and up-skill workers for future-oriented and sustainable jobs , which will require support both at eu and national level to manage social impacts on vulnerable households and micro-enterprises;


### f. whereas the increased need for funding to strengthen the economy is placing budgetary constraints on the member states; ### f. whereas member states , supported by the eu , have extended unprecedented fiscal support and liquidity assistance to their economies to avoid mass lay-offs , preserve incomes and protect businesses in response to the covid-19 crisis; whereas the activation of the ‘general escape clause’ within the procedures of the stability and growth pact , adoption of the next generation eu plan and the recovery and resilience facility , the crii and crii+ and the introduction of the sure have been instrumental in this regard; whereas this strong and coordinated policy response highlights the importance of continued strong coordination of economic , employment and social policies through various policy and funding tools;


### g. whereas demographic change affects social systems and markets3 ; ### g. whereas demographic change affects social systems and markets3 and requires a comprehensive approach based on a mix of policy solutions in the fields of pensions , social security , child and long-term care services , housing , early childhood schools , health systems , social inclusion , integration of minorities and migrants , work-life balance and gender equality;


### a. whereas the new european bauhaus aims to reimagine the way we live together; ### a. whereas the new european bauhaus (neb) aims to reimagine the way we live together and to create awareness about our built and designed environment , including in terms of quality and sustainability; whereas the neb intends to make the benefits of the green transition a tangible reality in citizens' everyday lives and at a local and neighbourhood level; whereas new european bauhaus projects should be in line with the principles of the epsr and the un sdgs;


### 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 give the european green deal a strong creative and cultural dimension 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;


### 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. 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; asks the commission to clarify its budgetary approach for continuation of the neb after the pilot phase; regrets the fact that , contrary to parliament’s long-standing position , fresh resources have not been committed yet for what is a new initiative;


### 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 mountain areas , islands and outermost regions; emphasises that stakeholders such as local and regional authorities , smes and above all residents must be the drivers of neb projects; in this regard , in order to ensure their implementation as close to the territorial needs as possible , notes the need to foster the funding of neb projects through the european regional and cohesion funds , especially the erdf , which should be one of the main funding instrument of the neb , according to its policy objective 2 (po 2);


### 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 , as decentralised management allows for a better territorial approach; 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;


### 6. calls on the commission to conduct a thorough impact assessment of the neb at the end of the pilot phase; underlines that , if continued , the neb must be designed to ensure democratic oversight and safeguard the role of the budgetary authority; insists that any decision to develop the neb into a longer-term initiative or programme requires fresh resources as part of the necessary mid-term revision of the mff. ### 6. calls on the commission to conduct a thorough impact assessment of the neb at the end of the pilot phase; underlines that after the pilot phase the neb must be designed to ensure democratic oversight and safeguard the role of the budgetary authority; insists that any decision to develop the neb into a longer-term initiative or programme requires fresh resources as part of the necessary mid-term revision of the mff; asks the commission to assess the possibility of using simplified cost options in future neb design under different types of funding schemes , thus ensuring harmonisation and reducing administrative costs and burden.


### 19. calls on the commission and the member states to use the neb to better protect europe’s rich cultural heritage from the impact of climate change; ### 19. calls on the commission and the member states to use the neb to better protect europe’s rich cultural heritage from the impact of climate change; highlights in this regard , that neb gives chance to look at the european green deal from the prism of culture - with a special focus on cultural heritage , acknowledging the significance of its protection , restoration or adaptation , as an important vector of preservation of european cultural identity , memory and diversity , but also as strong impetus , exerting influence on the sustainable development and economic prosperity of cities , rural areas and peripheral territories;


### 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 , taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock , including with regard to energy efficiency and for achieving significant positive ecological impact;


### 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 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; urges the commission to define , in cooperation with industry stakeholders , a clear goal for the neb label; 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 , ensuring synergies with already existing labels and policies promoting the green transition;


### 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 ccsi , including cultural creators , cultural institutions such as museums and libraries , as drivers of economic growth and innovative , high-quality services and products;


### 2. appreciates the foundation’s work to enhance and disseminate knowledge , and provide evidence and expertise to support policies concerning the improvement of living and working conditions in europe; ### 2. appreciates the foundation’s work to enhance and disseminate knowledge , and provide evidence and expertise to support policies concerning the improvement of living and working conditions in europe; in particular welcomes the foundation’s report on ‘working conditions in the time of covid-19:implications for the future’ and the report on the ‘impact of covid-19 on young people in the eu’; believes that the foundation can play a crucial role in further analysing the increase in telework and related impacts on work–life balance and quality of working conditions , dissemination of best practices and assessing possible policy responses; welcomes the foundation’s work programme to analyse policy options to improve working conditions , industrial relations , employment and living conditions;


### 4. takes note that there is still ongoing action concerning the irregular payments related to the irregular procurement procedures for the supply of electricity in the financial year 2019 , in 2021 , the associated payments amounted to eur 30 689; takes note that the underlying procurement contract has expired in 2021; ### 4. takes note of the consequent irregular payments related to the irregular procurement procedures for the supply of electricity in the financial year 2019 , in 2021 , the associated payments amounted to eur 30 689; takes note that the underlying procurement contract has expired in 2021;


### 5. takes note that the foundation implemented a new policy on sensitive posts on 23 june 2021 after the court’s audit remarked that the foundation inventory of sensitive posts had not been updated since 2012; ### 5. welcomes however that the foundation implemented a new policy on sensitive posts on 23 june 2021 after the court’s audit remarked that the foundation inventory of sensitive posts had not been updated since 2012;


### — having regard to articles 12 , 27 , 28 , 30 and 31 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union ### — having regard to articles 12 , 27 , 28 , 30 , 31 and 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union ,


### e. whereas ewcs do not have direct access to justice in many member states13 ; ### e. whereas ewcs do not have direct access to justice in many member states13 but only in four member states , allowing ewc representatives to initiate judicial proceedings on behalf of ewcs;


### f. whereas ewcs have full legal personality in only four member states , allowing ewc representatives to initiate judicial proceedings on behalf of ewcs14 ; ### deleted


### g. whereas there is evidence that early consultation can have a substantial impact on job security during restructuring processes and that this can have a positive impact on job quality15 ; ### g. whereas there is evidence that early consultation can have a substantial impact on job security during restructuring processes and workers’ consultation and participation is essential in ensuring workers’ well-being and can have a positive impact on job quality15 ;


### i. whereas the extensive use of confidentiality clauses based on article 8 of directive 2009/38/ec constitutes an obstacle for effective information and consultation rights17 ; ### i. whereas the use of confidentiality clauses , although justified in certain cases , based on article 8 of directive 2009/38/ec can constitute an obstacle for effective information and consultation rights17 ;


### 1. notes that participation rights play a crucial role in a functioning of the social market economy; stresses that ewcs enhance democracy at the workplace; ### 1. notes that information , participation and consultation rights play a crucial role in a functioning of the social market economy; stresses that ewcs are one of the instruments that enhance democracy at the workplace;


### 3. underlines that the definition and consequent interpretation of what matters are to be regarded as ‘transnational issues’ remains vague and results in a fragmented implementation by the member states; stresses in this regard that the scope of possible effects is a missing element which needs to be considered while determining the transnational character of a matter; ### 3. underlines that the definition and consequent interpretation of what matters are to be regarded as ‘transnational issues’ remains vague and subject to interpretation , thus resulting in a fragmented implementation by the member states; highlights that the definition needs to be precise and further detailed; stresses in this regard that the scope of possible effects is a missing element which needs to be considered while determining the transnational character of a matter;


### 4. regrets that the timely manner of consultation remains an issue where the employees’ representatives opinion may be requested or delivered at a point in time where no meaningful consideration can be taken or when the management decision on the proposed measure has already been taken; regrets that the lack of management obligation to take an opinion into account often results in the input being disregarded or failing to have an actual impact on the proposed measure at hand; ### 4. regrets that the timely manner of consultation remains an issue where the employees’ representatives opinion may be requested or delivered at a point in time where no meaningful consideration can be taken or when the management decision on the proposed measure has already been taken; regrets that the lack of management obligation to take an opinion into account often results in the input being disregarded or failing to have an actual impact on the proposed measure at hand; and stresses the need to implement meaningful consultation processes while ensuring that the undertaking or group of undertakings can take decisions effectively;


### 5. notes that the three-year timing provision of situations governing the entry into force of subsidiary requirements in the event of a failure to conclude an agreement is excessive and to the disadvantage of workers; underlines that the right of ewcs to have an annual meeting with the central management is insufficient and should be increased provide for biannual meetings in order to improve the practical functioning and running of ewcs; ### 5. notes that the three-year timing provision of situations governing the entry into force of subsidiary requirements in the event of a failure to conclude an agreement is excessive and to the disadvantage of workers; underlines that the right of ewcs to have an annual meeting with the central management is insufficient and should be increased to biannual meetings in order to improve the practical functioning , impact and running of ewcs;


### 7. stresses that in cases of disagreement on whether to undertake an information or consultation procedure , there is a lack of guidance on how to resolve the current negative effects on ewcs and workers representatives; ### 7. stresses that in cases of disagreement on whether to undertake an information or consultation procedure , there is a lack of guidance on how to resolve the current negative effects on ewcs and workers representatives; stresses , therefore , the added value that union initiatives could have in providing such guidance and calls on the new platform for exchange of knowledge to disseminate good practices on how information and consultation procedures need to be carried out;


### 8. is concerned about the fragmented and insufficient compliance with directive 2009/38/ec; calls in this regard for reinforced procedures and other measures to ensure proper , effective and timely compliance , including the temporary suspension of the implementation of management decisions; ### 8. is concerned about the fragmented and insufficient compliance with directive 2009/38/ec across the union; calls in this regard for reinforced procedures and other measures to ensure proper , effective and timely compliance;


### 9. regrets that in many member states penalties for non-compliance are not effective , dissuasive or proportionate as required by directive 2009/38/ec; stresses that the provisions governing member state penalties needs to be strengthen in order to improve compliance with directive 2009/38/ec; ### 9. regrets that in many member states penalties for non-compliance are not effective , dissuasive or proportionate as required by directive 2009/38/ec; stresses that the provisions governing member state penalties needs to be strengthened in order to improve compliance with directive 2009/38/ec , while at the same time ensuring that it does not create disproportionate financial burden to the business , especially in the case of medium-sized companies;


### 11. calls on member states to ensure access to justice for ewcs and for the specification of the legal status of ewcs and special negotiating bodies as legal actors; ### 11. deplores the fact that ewcs experience difficulties with protecting their rights of consultation as defined in directive 2009/38/ec; calls on the member states to ensure facilitated administrative and legal proceedings for an easy access to justice for ewcs and asks the commission to explore what implications the absence of a legal personality for ewcs in certain member states has on the access to justice and to look into whether it constitutes an important factor limiting workers’ access to justice;


### “7a. in order to determine the transnational character of a matter , the scope of its possible effects must be taken into account. this includes matters which , irrespective of the number of member states involved , are of concern to european workers in terms of the scope of their potential impact , as well as matters which involve the transfer of activities between member states.”; ### “7a. in order to determine the transnational character of a matter , the scope of its possible effects must be taken into account. this includes matters which are of concern to european workers in terms of the scope of their potential impact , as well as matters which involve the transfer of activities between member states.”;


### this paragraph shall not apply to members of the european works council who pass on information to national or local work councils that may affect the situation of workers where such information has been provided to them in confidence and is subject to national rules on confidentiality. ### deleted


### member states shall establish procedures to enable the temporary suspension of decisions of the central management where such decisions are challenged on the basis that there has been an infringement of the information and consultation requirements under this directive or under agreements concluded pursuant thereto.”; ### deleted


### in paragraph 3 , the following subparagraph is added: ### deleted


### 1. member states shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the information and consultation requirements under this directive or under agreements concluded pursuant thereto. the penalties shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive. ### 1. member states shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the information and consultation requirements under this directive or under agreements concluded pursuant thereto. the penalties shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive and take into account the nature , gravity and duration of the undertaking’s infringement.


### 2. the penalties referred to in paragraph 1 shall include: ### deleted


### 3. the financial penalties referred to in paragraph 2 , point (a) , shall amount to a maximum of at least eur 10 000 000 or 2 % of the undertaking’s total annual worldwide turnover in the preceding business year , whichever is higher. ### deleted


### 4. in the case of intentional infringements , member states shall provide for a maximum financial penalty of at least eur 20 000 000 or 4 % of the undertaking’s total worldwide annual turnover in the preceding business year , whichever is higher. ### deleted


### b. whereas the rrf created an unprecedented structure adapted to addressing the complex effects of the covid-19 pandemic on economy , society and institutions; ### b. whereas the rrf aims to mitigate the economic and social impact of the covid-19 pandemic and make european economies and societies more sustainable , resilient and better prepared for the green and digital transitions through reforms and investments; whereas it created an unprecedented structure under the nextgenerationeurecovery instrument making available eur 385.8 billion in loans and eur 338 billion in grants;


### b. whereas the rrf created an unprecedented structure adapted to addressing the complex effects of the covid-19 pandemic on economy , society and institutions; ### b. whereas the rrf created an unprecedented structure adapted to addressing the complex effects of the covid-19 pandemic on economy , society and institutions; whereas the rrf will drive member states' reforms and investments in line with the eu’s priorities as set out in the six pillars;


### c. whereas social and territorial cohesion is one of the six pillars of the rrf; whereas creating and fostering high-quality employment creation is one of the objectives included in the rrf regulation; ### c. whereas social and territorial cohesion is one of the six pillars of the rrf; whereas creating and fostering high-quality employment creation is one of the objectives included in the rrf regulation; whereas this should be achieved through a comprehensive package of reforms and investments in order to promote social impact investments , as well as stable employments contracts , decent wages , collective bargaining and social protection coverage;


### c. whereas social and territorial cohesion is one of the six pillars of the rrf; whereas creating and fostering high-quality employment creation is one of the objectives included in the rrf regulation; ### c. whereas social and territorial cohesion and policies for the next generation are two of the six pillars of the rrf; whereas creating and fostering high-quality employment mitigating the social and economic impact of the covid crisis , in particular on women , and contributing to the implementation of the european pillar of social rights are among the objectives included in the rrf regulation;


### 1. highlights that the covid-19 crisis has already left many people jobless or in precarious employment; calls on the commission and member states to fight against youth unemployment and to ensure that young people , especially those not in employment , education or training (neets) , receive adequate , paid and quality first working experience; ### 1. highlights that the covid-19 crisis has already left many young people jobless or in precarious employment; calls on the commission and member states to fight against youth unemployment and to ensure that young people , especially those not in employment , education or training (neets) , receive adequate , paid and quality first working experience; condemns the practice of unpaid internships as a form of exploitation of young workers , and a violation of their rights , and calls on the commission and the member states , in collaboration with parliament , and respecting the principle of subsidiarity , to propose a common legal framework to ensure fair remuneration for traineeships and apprenticeships in order to avoid exploitative practices;


### 1. notes that by mid-february 2022 , all member states but one had submitted national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) , requesting in total eur 337.5 billion in grants and eur 166 billion in loans; ### 1. notes that by mid-february 2022 , all member states but one had submitted national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) , requesting in total eur 337.5 billion in grants and eur 166 billion in loans; further highlights that four of these nrrps are pending assessment by the commission;


### 2. stresses that member states must adopt reforms and include investments in the next generation , children and youth in line with the objectives of the child guarantee and reinforced youth guarantee; recalls that there is rrf funding expressly available for the development of education , training and skills , particularly digital skills; stresses , further , the importance of the mutual recognition of skills , qualifications and competences in fostering labour mobility; ### 2. highlights that , according to the commission estimates provided to the european parliament working group on the recovery and resilience facility , member states included in their plans measures dedicated to children and youth worth eur 49.21 billion , representing approximately 11 ,5% of the total budget of the 22 recovery and resilience plans currently approved; stresses that member states must include reforms and investments in the next generation , children and the youth in line with the objectives of the child guarantee and reinforced youth guarantee in order to access financing under the rrf and ensure complementarity between rrf , esf+ and eu programmes; calls on the commission to closely monitor member states' investment in this area via the semester cycle and the national reform programmes in line with the rrf , while involving social partners in the monitoring and evaluation of the national recovery and resilience plans;


### 2. stresses that member states must adopt reforms and include investments in the next generation , children and youth in line with the objectives of the child guarantee and reinforced youth guarantee; recalls that there is rrf funding expressly available for the development of education , training and skills , particularly digital skills; stresses , further , the importance of the mutual recognition of skills , qualifications and competences in fostering labour mobility; ### 2. stresses that member states must adopt reforms and include investments in access and opportunity for the next generation , children and youth related to education , health , nutrition , jobs and housing in line with the objectives of the child guarantee and reinforced youth guarantee; recalls that there is rrf funding expressly available for the development of education , training and skills , particularly digital skills and calls on the member states to ensure such investment in human capital , in particular through up- and re-skilling and requalification of the workforce as well as for reintegration of the unemployed; stresses , further , the importance of the mutual recognition of skills , qualifications and competences in fostering labour mobility;


### 2. is concerned about the fact that all member states have received a b-rating for the criteria evaluating whether the estimated total costs of the nrrps are reasonable; ### 2. is concerned about the fact that all member states have received a b-rating for the criteria evaluating whether the estimated total costs of the nrrps are reasonable; calls on the commission to ensure that costs are plausible and that proper cost analysis is being conducted in order to tackle fraud and corruption; urges the commission to evaluate milestones before accepting payment requests and performing disbursements of funds;


### 4. welcomes the recovery and resilience scoreboard that provides an overview of the progress made in the implementation of the nrrps and thereby fosters the transparency , public scrutiny and accountability of the facility; ### 4. welcomes the recovery and resilience scoreboard that provides an overview of the progress made in the implementation of the nrrps and thereby fosters the transparency , public scrutiny and accountability of the facility; welcomes the development of other monitoring tools on implementation at national level by governments , civil society organisations or relevant stakeholders; calls on the commission to consider the integration of these datasets in the scoreboard;


### 5. considers that the reliability of the performance data concerning the targets and milestones of the facility is of the utmost importance; ### 5. considers that the reliability of the performance data concerning the targets and milestones of the facility is of the utmost importance; urges member states to publicly provide detailed and timely information in order to ensure effective reporting of the impact of the facility;


### 6. recalls that irregularities may lead to the reduction of financial contributions or the recovery of funds by the commission; ### 6. recalls that serious irregularities such as fraud , corruption , conflicts of interest and double funding , may lead to the reduction of financial contributions or the recovery of funds by the commission;


### 6. recalls that irregularities may lead to the reduction of financial contributions or the recovery of funds by the commission; ### 6. recalls that irregularities may lead to the reduction of financial contributions , delays in disbursement of funds or recovery of funds by the commission;


### 7. stresses that the commission , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , the court of auditors and the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) may exercise their rights laid down in article 129(1) of the financial regulation with regard to the facility; asks the commission to provide information about the measures ensuring the early detection of the abuse of eu funds; ### 7. stresses that the commission , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , the court of auditors and the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) shall exercise their rights laid down in article 129(1) of the financial regulation with regard to the facility to ensure prevention , detection and investigation of fraud , conflicts of interest and corruption , and correction of irregularities; asks the commission to provide information about the measures ensuring early detection of the abuse of eu funds;


### 7. stresses that the commission , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , the court of auditors and the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) may exercise their rights laid down in article 129(1) of the financial regulation with regard to the facility; asks the commission to provide information about the measures ensuring the early detection of the abuse of eu funds; ### 7. stresses that the commission , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , the court of auditors and the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) may exercise their rights laid down in article 129(1) of the financial regulation with regard to the facility; asks the commission to provide information about the measures ensuring the early detection of the abuse of the funds under the facility;


### 8. notes with satisfaction from the commission’s assessments of nrrps that member states’ prevention of double funding , arrangements to correct serious irregularities and recovery of funds are in general quite well developed; ### 8. notes with satisfaction from the commission’s assessments of nrrps that member states’ prevention of double funding , arrangements to correct serious irregularities and recovery of funds are in general quite well developed; insists on the necessity of a close cooperation between all eu institutions and bodies as well as with national authorities to ensure the efficient and proper use of funds;


### 9. calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , in the meantime , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the beneficiaries of the programme , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states; ### 9. calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , in the meantime , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; highlights the need to ensure a harmonised data collection process and interoperability of arachne with national and local databases; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the beneficiaries of the programme , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states;


### 9. calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , in the meantime , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the beneficiaries of the programme , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states; ### 9. calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , in the meantime , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the recipients , final recipients , contractors and sub-contractors of the facility , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states;


### 11. calls on the commission to report on its assessment of the capacity of national audit systems to prevent , detect and correct corruption , fraud and conflicts of interest , and to ensure compliance with national and union rules; stresses that , in the event of inadequacies in the national audit systems , the milestones or targets suggested by the commission to address these inadequacies must be appropriately explained in the annual report on the implementation of the facility; ### 11. calls on the commission to report on its assessment of the capacity of national internal control systems to prevent , detect and correct corruption , fraud and conflicts of interest , double funding and to ensure compliance with national and union rules; stresses that , in the event of inadequacies in the national internal control systems , the milestones or targets suggested by the commission to address these inadequacies must be appropriately explained in the annual report on the implementation of the facility;


### 13. notes that the absorption of grants under the facility is projected to be front-loaded with 42 % of the total amount of allocated grants to euro area member states to be spent by the end of 2022; notes that most grants are geared towards funding private and public investments; recalls that such investments are relatively more prone to errors; calls on the commission to be vigilant , especially for payment requests from member states where systematic failures in the management and control systems exist; ### 13. notes that the absorption of grants under the facility is projected to be front-loaded with 42 % of the total amount of allocated grants to euro area member states to be spent by the end of 2022; notes that most grants are geared towards funding private and public investments; calls on the commission to be vigilant , especially for payment requests from member states where systematic failures in the management and control systems exist;


### 13. notes that the absorption of grants under the facility is projected to be front-loaded with 42 % of the total amount of allocated grants to euro area member states to be spent by the end of 2022; notes that most grants are geared towards funding private and public investments; recalls that such investments are relatively more prone to errors; calls on the commission to be vigilant , especially for payment requests from member states where systematic failures in the management and control systems exist; ### 13. notes that the absorption of grants under the facility is projected to be front-loaded with 42 % of the total amount of allocated grants to euro area member states to be spent by the end of 2022; notes that most grants are geared towards funding private and public investments; recalls that such investments are relatively more prone to errors; calls on the commission to be vigilant , especially for payment requests from member states where systematic failures in the national internal control systems exist;


### 14. calls on the commission to make approval of the nrrps conditional on the observance of the rule of law and the prevention and detection of , and the fight against , fraud , conflicts of interest and corruption; stresses that all measures set out in the nrrps must comply with the union’s values enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on european union; ### 14. stresses that democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights , and in particular the implementation of cjeu rulings , are not negotiable; demands therefore that the commission as guardian of the treaties ensure that these are fully complied with , and make the approval of the nrrps and the disbursement of funds conditional on the full compliance with the union's values enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on european union and the prevention and detection of , and the fight against , fraud , conflicts of interest and corruption;


### 14. calls on the commission to make approval of the nrrps conditional on the observance of the rule of law and the prevention and detection of , and the fight against , fraud , conflicts of interest and corruption; stresses that all measures set out in the nrrps must comply with the union’s values enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on european union; ### 14. calls on the commission to make approval of the nrrps conditional on the observance of the rule of law and the prevention and detection of , and the fight against , fraud , conflicts of interest , corruption and double funding; stresses that all measures set out in the nrrps must comply with the union’s values enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on european union;


### 15. reiterates its concerns expressed in its resolution of 10 june 2021 on the views of parliament on the ongoing assessment by the commission and the council of the national recovery and resilience plans1 that many member states have not , or have only inadequately , involved regional and local authorities in the drafting process of the nrrps; ### 15. reiterates its concerns expressed in its resolution of 10 june 2021 on the views of parliament on the ongoing assessment by the commission and the council of the national recovery and resilience plans1 that many member states have not , or have only inadequately , involved regional and local authorities in the drafting process of the nrrps; recalls that regional and local authorities and civil society organisations are at the forefront of nrrp local implementation and asks the commission and the member states to ensure proper involvement of social partners , civil society , youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the nrrps , as well as an effective coordination between the relevant levels of government;


### — having regard to the european pillar of social rights , ### — having regard to the european pillar of social rights and its action plan ,


### — having regard to the millennium development goals defined by the united nations in 2000 , in particular to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger (goal 1) , achieve universal primary education (goal 2) and promote gender equality (goal 3) , ### — having regard to the un sustainable development goals defined by the united nations in 2000 , in particular goals 1 and 10 ,


### — having regard to international labour organization (ilo) conventions nos 26 and 131 on minimum wage fixing and nos 29 and 105 on the abolishment of forced labour , ### — having regard to international labour organization (ilo) convention no. 102 on minimum standards of social security and recommendation no. 202 on social protection floors ,


### a. whereas 96.5 million people are currently at risk of poverty and social exclusion in the eu , representing 21.9 % of the population4 ; whereas a world bank report estimated that an additional 68 to 135 million people could be pushed into poverty by 2030 as a result of climate change5 ; ### a. whereas despite positive developments over the last number of years , poverty and social exclusion affected over 95.4 million europeans in 2021; whereas the 'interlocking' crises currently facing people , including the covid-19 pandemic and its consequences , the russian invasion of ukraine , climate change and the rising cost of living risk widening the arope rate as well as exacerbating the conditions of those already experiencing poverty or social exclusion; whereas a world bank report estimated that an additional 68 to 135 million people globally could be pushed into poverty by 2030 as a result of climate change5 ;


### b. whereas the gender poverty gap has been increasing for the past five years , as women are increasingly and disproportionately affected by poverty and the risk of social exclusion in comparison with men , in particular women who experience intersectional forms of discrimination and households headed by single mothers6 ; whereas the unequal distribution of unpaid care and household work among men and women presents a crucial factor in determining whether women enter into and stay in employment and the quality of the jobs they have; ### b. whereas the gender poverty gap has been increasing for the past five years , as women are increasingly and disproportionately affected by poverty and the risk of social exclusion in comparison with men , in particular older women , women with disabilities , roma women , women who experience intersectional forms of discrimination and households headed by single mothers6 ; whereas the unequal distribution of unpaid care and household work among men and women presents a crucial factor in determining whether women enter into and stay in employment and the quality of the jobs they have;


### c. whereas around 35 % of the working age eu population at risk of poverty is not covered by minimum income or any other social benefits; whereas no member state has in place a benefit system that is sufficient to guarantee every person a decent standard of living , despite the eu being one of the world’s richest regions; ### c. whereas around 20% of unemployed people at risk of poverty are not eligible to receive any income support; whereas non-take up of minimum income schemes are estimated at 30-50 % of the eligible population;


### d. whereas climate change has been hitting the poorest the hardest , since extreme weather has caused inflation in various sectors , such as energy , food items (‘heatflation’) , clothes and electronics , and damage to housing due to flooding , as well as having an impact on health; whereas we are still recovering from the covid-19 pandemic and mitigating the rise in the cost of living due to high inflation exacerbated by the invasion of ukraine7 ; ### d. whereas climate change disproportionately impacts the poorest with extreme weather contributing to inflation in various sectors , such as energy , food items (‘heatflation’) , clothes and electronics , and damage to housing due to wildfires and flooding , as well as having an impact on health; whereas europe is still recovering from the covid-19 pandemic and its knock-on effects on our societies and economies and faces a rise in the cost of living due to high inflation exacerbated by the illegal russian invasion of ukraine7 ;


### e. whereas principles 12 and 13 of the european social charter state that ‘all workers and their dependents have the right to social security’ and that ‘anyone without adequate resources has the right to social and medical assistance’; ### e. whereas article 34 of the eu charter of fundamental rights states that ‘in order to combat social exclusion and poverty , the union recognises and respects the right to social and housing assistance so as to ensure a decent existence for all those who lack sufficient resources’; whereas principles 12 and 13 of the european social charter state that ‘all workers and their dependents have the right to social security’ and that ‘anyone without adequate resources has the right to social and medical assistance’;


### f. whereas principle 3 of the european pillar of social rights proclaims that ‘everyone has the right to equal treatment and opportunities regarding employment , social protection , education , and access to goods and services available to the public’ , and principle 14 states that ‘everyone lacking sufficient resources has the right to adequate minimum income benefits ensuring a life in dignity at all stages of life , and effective access to enabling goods and services’; ### f. whereas principle 3 of the european pillar of social rights proclaims that ‘everyone has the right to equal treatment and opportunities regarding employment , social protection , education , and access to goods and services available to the public’ , and principle 14 states that ‘everyone lacking sufficient resources has the right to adequate minimum income benefits ensuring a life in dignity at all stages of life , and effective access to enabling goods and services’ and that ‘for those who can work , minimum income benefits should be combined with incentives to (re)integrate into the labour market’ ;


### g. whereas today , all eu member states have some sort of minimum income scheme (mis) in place and all have set their schemes at a level below the at-risk-of-poverty (arop) threshold , and sometimes as little as 20 % of the at-risk-of-poverty-or-social-exclusion (arope) threshold , which in practical terms means that those receiving minimum income do not have enough income to make ends meet; ### g. whereas while all eu member states have some sort of minimum income scheme (mis) in place , their progress in ensuring their adequacy , coverage , take-up and relation to labour market activation measures and enabling goods and services has been uneven and consequently their success in lifting people out of poverty has been insufficient;


### h. whereas the soft law approach and policy coordination mechanisms used in the last 20 years have failed to reduce monetary poverty , in-work poverty and income inequalities in an effective and sustainable manner; ### h. whereas policy coordination mechanisms used in the last 30 years such as commission recommendation 92/441/eec on common criteria concerning sufficient resources and social assistance in social protection systems and reinforced by recommendation 2008/867/ec on the active inclusion of people excluded from the labour market have failed to reduce monetary poverty , in-work poverty and income inequalities in an effective and sustainable manner;


### i. whereas women , single-parent households , persons with disabilities or long-term diseases , people with migrant or minority backgrounds , homeless people , the lbgtiq+ community and the unemployed are those most affected by poverty or at risk of falling into poverty; ### i. whereas women , single-parent households , persons with disabilities or long-term diseases , older people , people with migrant or minority backgrounds in particular marginalised roma communities living in settlements , homeless people , the lbgtiq+ community and the long-term unemployed are those most affected by poverty or at risk of falling into poverty;


### 1. recalls that at the porto summit , the commission , the social partners and civil society committed to reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion by at least 15 million , including at least 5 million children , by 2030; recalls that the eu had already largely failed to meet its target of lifting 20 million people out of poverty by 2020 before the covid-19 pandemic hit; notes that the current rise in the cost of living will push an increasing number of people into poverty unless action is taken rapidly; stresses that poverty is not solely a lack of economic means , but is rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and access to essential goods and services , and thus the basic conditions for living in dignity; notes that persons living in poverty experience many interrelated and mutually reinforcing deprivations that prevent them from enjoying their rights and perpetuate their poverty; ### 1. recalls that at the porto summit , the commission , council , the social partners and civil society committed to reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion by at least 15 million , including at least 5 million children , by 2030; recalls that the eu had already largely failed to meet its target of lifting 20 million people out of poverty by 2020 before the covid-19 pandemic hit; notes that the current rise in the cost of living exacerbated by high energy prices resulting from the illegal russian war in ukraine , risks pushing an increasing number of people into poverty unless action is taken rapidly; stresses that poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and access to essential goods and services , and thus the basic conditions for living in dignity; notes that persons living in poverty experience many interrelated and mutually reinforcing deprivations that prevent them from enjoying their rights and perpetuate their poverty;


### 2. acknowledges that the social protection committee and existing soft law mechanisms such as the country-specific recommendations and social scoreboard established under the european semester have not been enough to encourage member states to set their mis above the arop line; reiterates its call for all member states to set their mis above 60 % of the national median income before social benefits , together with other indicators such as reference budgets to cover the expenses needed to live a decent life; ### 2. acknowledges that the social protection committee and existing mechanisms such as the country-specific recommendations and social scoreboard established under the european semester have not been sufficiently taken up by member states in the past; reiterate its call on the member states to improve their mis ownership and implementation of their csrs , in particular those relating to combatting poverty and social exclusion and urges the commission to closely monitor their efforts; underlines that the eu 2030 target on poverty reduction is unlikely to be reached in the coming years unless member states modernise their social protection systems in a manner which fosters social inclusion and supports people who are able to work with pathways to quality employment; reiterates its call for all member states to ensure their mis together with other social benefits and social services ensures an adequate income and decent life for the recipients;


### 3. calls on the commission to propose an eu directive on adequate minimum income in order to legally oblige all member states to ensure that mis are protecting people in need from falling into poverty or social exclusion; considers that such a directive must not only ensure adequate protection , but must also include common definitions at eu level for adequate , accessible and enabling mis that acknowledge the differences in national security systems and respect the principle of subsidiarity , while achieving a level playing field; calls for such an instrument to contain a non-regression clause that applies to the level of benefits across member states to guarantee upward social convergence; ### 3. welcomes the commission's proposal for a council recommendation on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion to provide a framework for member states to modernise and improve their minimum income schemes to ensure they are effective in helping to lift people out of poverty and promote their active social inclusion; stresses that minimum income , as a tool to prevent and tackle poverty , must be part of a broader anti-poverty strategy and coupled with supportive , activating measures and incentives to promote the labour market integration of those who can work; calls on the council to swiftly adopt and implement the recommendation in view of the current 'interlocking' crises as well as the green and digital transitions;


### 4. insists that for mis to be adequate , they must be evaluated , updated and compared to the cost of living; calls on the member states to set up an automatic adjustment mechanism to ensure that the level of the allocation is adjusted based on changes in median income and the cost of living; stresses that minimum income should not be seen as spending but rather as investment , as it is an effective economic stimulus package that is used to reverse immediate needs and under which expenditure re-enters the economy; ### 4. insists that for mis to be adequate , they must be regularly evaluated and updated when needed , taking into account overall income sources , in-kind benefits , the specific needs and situations of the persons concerned and the cost of living at regional and national level; in this regard calls on the member states to set and adjust the level of their national minimum income in accordance with a clear methodology after consulting relevant stakeholders; stresses that minimum income should not be seen purely as social welfare spending but also as an investment in both people and the economy , as it is an effective economic stimulus package used to address immediate needs combined with support for people to(re)integrate into the labour market thereby contributing to their employment prospects and upward social mobility and under which expenditure re-enters the economy;


### 5. stresses that the use of household means testing , which falsely assumes that members of the household pool and distribute their resources equally , is creating a cycle of dependency that reinforces the male-breadwinning model and does not lead to an individual’s full enjoyment of their rights; notes that it has a negative effect on women’s economic independence , which can result in economic gender violence and limit women’s options for escaping gender-based violence and abuse; ### 5. notes the gendered impact household means testing can have where it is based on the assumption that members of the same household pool and distribute their resources equally , which can create a cycle of dependency that reinforces the male-breadwinning model and hamper individual economic independence; believes that minimum income schemes should be optimised to strengthen supports and incentives for the labour market participation of women; calls on the member states to facilitate individual access to benefits taking into account their specific circumstances to contribute to the greater economic independence of women and young adults;


### 6. considers that access to a minimum income must be comprehensive and non-discriminatory and must be provided for everyone who needs it for as long as they need it , without unnecessary administrative barriers , including cash income support schemes topped up with in-kind benefits related , in particular , to nutrition , childcare , education , health , housing , long-term care , transport and access to sports or socio-cultural activities; stresses that they must take into account the specific needs of individuals and intersecting inequalities , such as disability-related expenses; ### 6. considers that coverage of minimum income must be comprehensive and non-discriminatory and must be provided for all persons lacking sufficient resources ensuring dignity at all stages of life , without unnecessary administrative barriers; recalls that minimum income should form part of broader income support schemes also including in-kind benefits related , in particular , to nutrition , childcare , education , health , housing , long-term care , support for persons with disabilities , transport and access to sports or socio-cultural activities; stresses income support must take into account the specific needs of individuals and intersecting inequalities and in particular believes that income support schemes , disability-related assistance and active employment support are complementary and should therefore be unbundled by member states in order to ensure that eligibility rules are as inclusive as possible and to cover additional disability-related expenses;


### 7. calls on member states to provide human support to applicants and remove unnecessary administrative barriers , as they are the main cause of the non-take-up problem , together with stigmatisation and a lack of awareness of the types of entitlement or the criteria for beneficiaries; is worried about the digital divide among age groups and the potential struggles that this can result in , especially for the elderly and people who are homeless; ### 7. calls on member states to raise awareness of minimum income , eligibility criteria and related rights and obligations , to provide individualised support to applicants and to remove unnecessary administrative barriers , as they are the main causes of non-take-up , together with stigmatisation and unconscious bias attached to poverty and social exclusion; calls on social services and public administrations , in cooperation with relevant stakeholders , to proactively reach out to persons lacking sufficient resources to encourage take-up , particularly single-parent households , as well as assisting them in the application process including step-by-step guidance for the vulnerable to ensure that benefits are granted smoothly;


### 8. stresses that the digital divide needs to be considered when initiating the process of providing information on eligibility and granting benefits; insists that assistance provided mainly through online tools will not overcome structural barriers such as the lack of access to hardware or an internet connection; calls for member states to design simplified administrative procedures to ensure equal opportunities and the better integration of services through a person acting as ‘case manager’; ### 8. is worried about the digital divide among age groups and rural and urban areas and the potential struggles that this can result in , especially for the elderly , marginalised roma people and people who are homeless; stresses that the digital divide , in particular for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups , needs to be considered when providing information on eligibility criteria and designing application systems and procedures; calls for member states to ensure simplified administrative procedures , offer administrative support via both digital and non-digital tools and to ensure access to basic digital infrastructure in order to foster equal opportunities;


### 9. insists that an effective measure to tackle the non-take-up problem is to proactively grant support under such schemes to those in need , without the recipient having to request it; calls on social services and public administrations to proactively identify those in need and notify them of their right to receive a minimum income , as well as assisting them in the application process to ensure that benefits are granted smoothly; ### 9. deleted


### 10. believes that mis are a way to recognise unpaid work , which is mostly carried out by women , and to encourage the equal distribution of care responsibilities; considers that providing access to mis will make it easier for everyone to engage in care work , thereby recognising its value for the economy and society; notes that mis need to be accompanied by policies that promote and encourage a more equal and fair redistribution of care responsibilities among genders; ### 10. strongly encourages member states to improve their social protection systems and public services as regards child and long-term care , education including vet and life-long learning and healthcare , so that people performing unpaid domestic work , the majority of whom are women , are supported and incentivised to (re)integrate into the labour market and to help combat and close the gender pay , pension and poverty gaps;


### 11. calls on member states to remove any negative punitive conditionalities , such as cuts or forced acceptance of poor-quality jobs; ### 11. calls on member states to ensure that required activating measures such as education , training or job searches enable pathways to employment and provide incentives to those who can work to reintegrate into the labour market and avoid promoting take up of precarious employment;


### 12. acknowledges that mis alone will not lift people out of poverty , and calls on member states to make them part of a proactive inclusion strategy that has people’s participation and wellbeing at its core , involving both general policies and targeted measures , that empowers those who are able to work to secure stable , quality and safe jobs , and that provides access to social and public services for all; ### 12. acknowledges that mis alone cannot lift people out of poverty , and calls on member states to make them part of a proactive inclusion strategy that has people’s social and labour market participation and wellbeing at its core , involving both general policies and targeted measures , that empowers those who are able to work to secure sustainable , quality employment , and that provides access to social and public services for all;


### 13. calls on the commission and the member states to involve social partners and civil society organisations in the development , implementation and monitoring of mis , with a view to reforming coverage , accessibility , adequacy and the promotion of participation across the policies and benefits of social protection systems; calls for an increase in the number of adequately trained social workers at national and regional level to enable them to work in optimal conditions to provide personalised assistance for vulnerable people; ### 13. calls on the commission and the member states to involve social partners and civil society organisations in the development , implementation and monitoring of mis , with a view to reforming coverage and take-up , adequacy and the promotion of participation across the policies and benefits of social protection systems; calls for an increase in the number of adequately trained social workers at national and regional level to enable them to work in optimal conditions to provide personalised assistance for vulnerable people;


### 14. stresses the need for the development of a strong monitoring and evaluation system , which should involve the participation of people experiencing poverty and civil society organisations so as to ensure a real impact on the ground; ### 14. stresses the need for the development of a strong monitoring and evaluation system , which should involve the participation of people experiencing poverty and civil society organisations so as to ensure a real impact on the ground; further stresses the need to ensure sufficient coordination and information exchange between relevant national authorities , in particular social protection and public employment services in order to contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of minimum income in combatting poverty and related activation measures in supporting (re)entry into the labour market;


### 15. believes that to ensure a life in dignity and guarantee essential human and social rights , mis must enable those who can work to (re)integrate into sustainable , decent and quality employment; stresses that those who cannot work must be given the opportunity to contribute to society through non-economic means , such as education , training and volunteering , and civic participation; ### 15. believes that appropriately designed minimum income , together with effective labour activation measures , can be an important tool to meet the union’s 2030 employment targets and ensure a life in dignity guaranteeing essential human and social rights; recalls that mis should enable those who can work to (re)integrate into sustainable and quality employment , curb the levels of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion and help mitigate a drop in household incomes; stresses that those who cannot work must be given the opportunity to be included in and contribute to society through other means , such as education , training , volunteering and civic participation;


### a. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the labour and social status of young people in europe , with employment rates falling , a considerable decrease in personal income12 and a higher risk of poverty and exclusion; whereas immediate action is needed to secure the future of young people; ### a. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the labour and social status of young people in europe , with opportunities for personal development dwindling or being temporarily halted , employment rates falling , with numbers of young people not in employment , education or training (neet) rising 11a , a considerable decrease in personal income12 and a higher risk of poverty and exclusion; whereas immediate action is needed to secure the future of young people;


### d. whereas the mental health of young people has worsened significantly during the pandemic , with problems related to mental health doubling in several member states; whereas nine million adolescents in europe (aged 10 to 19) are living with mental health disorders , with anxiety and depression accounting for more than half of cases; ### d. whereas the mental health of young people has worsened significantly during the pandemic , with problems related to mental health doubling in several member states; whereas nine million adolescents in europe (aged 10 to 19) are living with mental health disorders , with anxiety and depression accounting for more than half of cases; whereas 19 percent of european boys aged 15 to 19 suffer from mental health disorders , followed by more than 16 percent of girls the same age;whereas suicide is the second leading cause of death in europe among young people 1a ; whereas the worsening of mental health can be also attributed to disruptions of access to mental health services and increased number of tasks at work and the labour market crisis that disproportionately affected young people;


### i. whereas the constant development of new horizontal skills among young people , such as digital skills , as well as the development of skills with huge economic potential , such as green or entrepreneurial skills , is key for a healthy european labour market; ### i. whereas the constant development of new horizontal skills among young people , such as digital skills , as well as the development of skills with huge economic potential , such as green or entrepreneurial skills , is key for a healthy european labour market; whereas the same applies to vocational education , trade skills and life skills; whereas 40% of employers cannot find people with the right skills to fill their vacancies 1a ;whereas the eu needs to overcome all forms of skills mismatch in order to make effective use of its human capital 2a ;whereas youth unemployment has become a severe economic and societal problem in many european countries3a;


### k. whereas discrimination against young people in general remains an issue in europe , with young women , and young people with disabilities or different ethnic backgrounds being at a much higher risk of unemployment , in-work poverty and social exclusion; ### k. whereas discrimination against young people in general remains an issue in europe , with young women , and young people with disabilities or different ethnic backgrounds such as roma youth , being at a much higher risk of unemployment , in-work poverty and social exclusion;


### 1. welcomes the fact that president von der leyen designated 2022 as the eyy; considers that 2022 should bring a revamp of the european youth strategy through ambitious new policy proposals to combat the effects of covid-19 on young people in europe; ### 1. welcomes the fact that president von der leyen designated 2022 as the eyy; considers that 2022 should provide an additional impetus to the ambitious implementation of the european youth strategy through ambitious new policy proposals and the concrete implementation of existing tools like the reinforced youth guarantee to combat the effects of covid-19 on young people in europe; calls on the commission and the council to ensure the intersectional framing of all policies targeting youth , taking into account the diversity of young people across europe and the challenges they face;


### 2. welcomes the inclusion of mental health as a priority in the youth goals within the eyy; calls on the member states to make mental health an integral part of the eu’s recovery from the pandemic and an occupational health priority , in particular in educational and workplace environments; calls on the commission to ensure that the mental health of young people is a strategic priority in the upcoming eu care strategy; ### 2. welcomes the inclusion of mental health as a priority in the youth goals within the eyy; calls on the member states to make mental health an integral part of the eu’s recovery from the pandemic and an occupational health priority , in particular in educational and workplace environments and with comprehensive policies to support young people who suffer from mental health distress; ; calls on the commission to ensure that the mental health of young people is a strategic priority in the upcoming eu care strategy;


### 3. stresses the vital role that young people must play in shaping employment and social policies in europe; welcomes the eu youth dialogue and the youth work that brings the eu closer to young people; encourages the promotion of the co-management principle in the development of youth policies; calls on the commission to recognise the positive impact of the third sector , including youth organisations , and the non-formal and informal learning opportunities that they provide through volunteering opportunities; ### 3. stresses the vital role that young people must play in shaping employment and social policies in europe; welcomes the eu youth dialogue and the youth work that brings the eu closer to young people; encourages the promotion of the co-management principle in the development of youth policies; calls on the commission to recognise the positive impact of the third sector , including youth organisations , and the non-formal and informal learning opportunities that they provide through volunteering opportunities; calls on the commission to consider supporting the european youth capitals project as a continuation of 2022 eyy and encourages to promote co-management principle in the development of youth policies;


### 4. calls on the commission and council to mobilise the necessary funding under the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 without prejudice to the programmes already established under the esf+ , following structural problems identified in country-specific recommendations related to youth unemployment and poverty; welcomes , in this respect , the overall allocation under the rrf of eur 45 billion for measures dedicated to children and young people; ### 4. calls on the commission and council to mobilise the necessary funding under the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 without prejudice to the programmes already established under the esf+ , following structural problems identified in country-specific recommendations related to youth unemployment and poverty; welcomes , in this respect , the overall allocation under the rrf of eur 45 billion for measures dedicated to children and young people and expects it to lead to significant opportunities being created for european youth;


### 4. calls on the commission and council to mobilise the necessary funding under the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 without prejudice to the programmes already established under the esf+ , following structural problems identified in country-specific recommendations related to youth unemployment and poverty; welcomes , in this respect , the overall allocation under the rrf of eur 45 billion for measures dedicated to children and young people; ### 4. calls on the commission and council to mobilise the necessary funding under the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 without prejudice to the programmes already established under the esf+ , following structural problems identified in country-specific recommendations related to youth unemployment and poverty; recalls that outermost regions are particularly affected by these issues and need in this respect specific support; welcomes , in this respect , the overall allocation under the rrf of eur 45 billion for measures dedicated to children and young people;


### 6. calls for reinforced measures , through the esf+ , to promote employment through active interventions for labour market integration and the creation of sustainable entry-level positions; calls on the member states to present updated implementation plans for a reinforced youth guarantee; calls on the commission to provide incentives for companies to play an active role in the reinforced youth guarantee; ### 6. notes with concern that the youth guarantee has so far failed to consistently meet its promise and calls for reinforced measures , through the esf+ , to promote employment through active interventions for labour market integration and the creation of sustainable entry-level positions offering young people access to social security and fair remuneration; calls on the commission to request member states to present updated implementation plans for a reinforced youth guarantee and to introduce a framework with clear quality standards for offers provided to promote positive and sustainable outcomes for young people; calls on the commission to provide incentives for companies to play an active role in the reinforced youth guarantee; recalls one of the esf+ objective to promote a gender-balanced participation in the labour market through measures that aim to ensure , inter alia , equal working conditions , improved work-life balance and access to childcare , including early childhood education and care; recalls that the esf+ should also aim to provide a healthy and well-adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work , and the needs of the ageing workforce;


### 7. invites the commission to set up a permanent eu committee for the implementation of the reinforced youth guarantee , bringing together relevant stakeholders to facilitate coordination and the exchange of best practices between eu and national authorities , together with civic partners and youth organisations; ### 7. recalls that partnerships with stakeholders are a key element of the reinforced youth guarantee , but no formal body or mechanism currently exists at eu level for their participation in the monitoring and implementation of the youth guarantee; invites the commission to set up a permanent eu committee for the implementation of the reinforced youth guarantee , bringing together relevant stakeholders to facilitate coordination and the exchange of best practices between eu and national authorities , together with civic partners and youth organisations;


### 10. calls on the commission to ensure that the new alma initiative assists young people , in particular young people aged 15 to 19 not in employment , education or training (neets) , in finding temporary work experience in another member state and to ensure that virtual learning and cooperation remain combined with physical mobility under esf+; ### deleted


### 11. underlines that digital skills are essential for all industries and invites the commission to develop permanent , certified and free access for young people to online courses for digital skills and literacy in all eu languages in partnership with private companies; calls for the creation of exchange spaces on e-learning and e-teaching; insists that the eu and the member states develop more programmes such as etwinning and the electronic platform for adult learning in europe; ### 11. underlines that digital skills are essential for all industries and invites the commission to develop permanent , certified and free access for young people to online courses for digital skills and literacy in all eu languages in partnership with private companies; calls for the creation of exchange spaces on e-learning and e-teaching; insists that the eu and the member states develop more programmes such as etwinning and the electronic platform for adult learning in europe; notes , however , that severe limitations need to be overcome in many member states in terms of access to hardware , facilities , adequate trainers and appropriate digital infrastructure;


### 12. stresses the importance of creating incentives for green skills development and employment opportunities in a climate-neutral , energy efficient and circular economy , especially in the regions most impacted by the green transition; ### 12. stresses the importance of creating incentives for green skills development and employment opportunities in a climate-neutral , energy efficient and circular economy , especially in the regions most impacted by the green transition related to combating climate change , production of energy from renewable sources , reducing carbon emissions , increasing energy efficiency , waste and water management , improving air quality , and restoring and preserving biodiversity;


### 15. reiterates its call to the commission and council to further encourage the development of vocational education training (vet) through communication and outreach campaigns , youth trade skills centres or hubs , special ecosystems for vet in local communities , dual education systems and long-term mobility for apprentices; ### 15. reiterates its call to the commission and council to further encourage the development of vocational education training (vet) and to better promote trade skills , working to remove the stigma from non-formal education that is prevalent in several member states , through communication and outreach campaigns , youth trade skills centres or hubs , special ecosystems for vet in local communities , dual education systems and long-term mobility for apprentices; welcomes , in this regard , the initiative of european centres of vocational excellence with the aim of providing high quality vocational skills and supporting entrepreneurial activities; calls on the commission and member states to create a standalone vet area and a european apprentice’s statute;


### 16. calls on the commission and council to ensure that traineeships , apprenticeships and job placements count as work experience and consequently grant access to social entitlements; calls for a decrease in the minimum period of contributions needed to access social benefits; ### 16. calls on the commission and council to ensure that traineeships , apprenticeships and job placements count as work experience and consequently grant access to social entitlements; calls for a decrease in the minimum period of contributions needed to access social benefits; welcomes the commission initiative on a high-level expert group to study the future of the welfare state and the main challenges that young people face in benefitting from social protection;


### 19. reiterates the importance of access to housing and tailored social services for vulnerable young people; asks the commission to work with the member states on housing first for youth programmes complemented by employment , social and health support services; stresses the importance of private and public investment in social infrastructure for young people; ### 19. reiterates the importance of access to housing and tailored social services for vulnerable young people; asks the commission to work with the member states on housing first for youth programmes complemented by employment , social and health support services; stresses the importance of private and public investment in social infrastructure for young people; welcomes the european platform on combatting homelessness launched by the commission and the potential is represents for young people;


### 20. notes with concern the worsening of conditions for many vulnerable young people already suffering from precarity and social exclusion such as young roma , young people with disabilities and young migrants; ### 20. notes with concern the worsening of conditions for many vulnerable young people already suffering from precarity and social exclusion such as young roma , young people with disabilities and young migrants and calls for a coordinated approach in creating and offering them opportunities for social inclusion in the framework of the reinforced youth guarantee , esf+ and the recovery and resilience facility and across all relevant eu policies currently being drafted by the commission and council;


### (5) on 25 september 2015 , the un general assembly adopted a new global sustainable development framework: the 2030 agenda for sustainable development (the ‘2030 agenda’). the 2030 agenda has at its core the sustainable development goals and covers the three dimensions of sustainability: economic , social and environmental. the commission communication of 22 november 2016 on the next steps for a sustainable european future linked the sustainable development goals to the union policy framework to ensure that all union actions and policy initiatives , both in and beyond the union , take those goals on board at the outset.45 in its conclusions of 20 june 2017 , the council confirmed the commitment of the union and its member states to the implementation of the 2030 agenda in a full , coherent , comprehensive , integrated and effective manner , in close cooperation with partners and other stakeholders.46 ### (5) on 25 september 2015 , the un general assembly adopted a new global sustainable development framework: the 2030 agenda for sustainable development (the ‘2030 agenda’). the 2030 agenda has at its core the sustainable development goals and covers the three dimensions of sustainability: economic , social and environmental. the commission communication of 22 november 2016 on the next steps for a sustainable european future linked the sustainable development goals to the union policy framework to ensure that all union actions and policy initiatives , both in and beyond the union , take those goals on board at the outset.45this communication also acknowledges that the union and its members states have a significant impact on achieving the sustainable development goals (sdgs) worldwide and that the union’s impact outside its borders is not limited to its external action agenda. many of the union’s policies with a domestic dimension contribute to the implementation of the sdgs worldwide. therefore , achieving coherence across all union policies is crucial for achieving the sdgs. policy coherence for development is an essential element of the union’s response to the sustainable development challenge enshrined in the treaties. in accordance with this legal obligation as enshrined in article 208 tfeu , the union should take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that are likely to affect developing countries. this principle has also been recognised in regulation (eu) 2021/947 of the european parliament and of the council45a. in its conclusions of 20 june 2017 , the council confirmed the commitment of the union and its member states to the implementation of the 2030 agenda in a full , coherent , comprehensive , integrated and effective manner , in close cooperation with partners and other stakeholders.46


### (6) directive 2014/95/eu of the european parliament and the council47 amended directive 2013/34/eu as regards disclosure of non-financial information by certain large undertakings and groups. directive 2014/95/eu introduced a requirement on undertakings to report information on , as a minimum , environmental , social and employee matters , respect for human rights , and anti-corruption and bribery matters. with regard to these topics , directive 2014/95/eu required undertakings to disclose information under the following reporting areas: business model , policies (including due diligence processes implemented) , the outcome of the policies , risks and risk management , and key performance indicators relevant to the business. ### (6) directive 2014/95/eu of the european parliament and the council47 amended directive 2013/34/eu as regards disclosure of non-financial information by certain large undertakings and groups. directive 2014/95/eu introduced a requirement on undertakings to report information on , as a minimum , environmental , social and employee matters , respect for human rights , and anti-corruption and bribery matters. with regard to these topics , directive 2014/95/eu required undertakings to disclose information under the following reporting areas: business model , policies (including due diligence processes implemented) , the outcome of the policies , risks and risk management , and key performance indicators relevant to the business. such information to be reported by undertakings may concern inter alia the actions taken to ensure gender equality , implementation of fundamental conventions of the international labour organisation , working conditions , social dialogue or health and safety at work. the obligation to disclose diversity policies in relation to the administrative , management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as , for instance , age , gender or educational and professional backgrounds applies only to certain large undertakings.


### (7) many stakeholders consider the term ‘non-financial’ to be inaccurate , in particular because it implies that the information in question has no financial relevance. increasingly , however , the information in question does have financial relevance. many organisations , initiatives and practitioners in this field refer to ‘sustainability’ information. it is therefore preferable to use the term ‘sustainability information’ in place of ‘non-financial information’. directive 2013/34/eu should therefore be amended to take account of this change in terminology. ### (7) many stakeholders consider the term ‘non-financial’ to be inaccurate , in particular because it implies that the information in question has no financial relevance. increasingly , however , the information in question does have financial relevance. many organisations , initiatives and practitioners in this field refer to ‘sustainability’ information. it is therefore preferable to use the term ‘sustainability information’ in place of ‘non-financial information’. directive 2013/34/eu should therefore be amended to take account of this change in terminology and to align sustainability reporting standards with financial reporting standards.