### (30) residence of eu long-term residents in other member states should be facilitated. establishing the conditions subject to which the right to reside in another member state may be acquired by third-country nationals who are eu long-term residents should contribute to the effective attainment of an internal market as an area in which the free movement of persons is ensured. the occupational and geographical mobility of third-country nationals who are already eu long-term residents in one member state should be recognised as an important contributor to improving labour market efficiency across the union , to addressing skills shortages and to offsetting regional imbalances. ### (30) residence of eu long-term residents in other member states should be facilitated. establishing the conditions subject to which the right to reside in another member state may be acquired by third-country nationals who are eu long-term residents should contribute to the effective attainment of an internal market as an area in which the free movement of persons is ensured.


### (34) in order to facilitate the intra-eu mobility of eu long-term residents for the exercise of an economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity , no check of the labour market situation should be carried out when examining applications for residence in a second member state. ### (34) in order to facilitate the intra-eu mobility of eu long-term residents for the exercise of an economic activity in an employed or self-employed capacity , no check of the employment situation should be carried out when examining applications for residence in a second member state. on the contrary , requirements accepted by one member state must , as a matter of principle , be regarded as valid throughout the union , thus reducing administrative costs and making mobility effective.


### (35) as soon as an eu long-term resident submits a complete application for residence in a second member state within the deadline provided for in this directive , it should be possible for that member state to allow the eu long-term resident to begin employment or study. eu long-term residents should be entitled to begin employment or study at the latest 30 days after submitting the application for residence in the second member state. ### (35) as soon as an eu long-term resident submits a complete application for residence in a second member state within the deadline provided for in this directive , that member state shall allow the eu long-term resident to begin employment or study. eu long-term residents should be entitled to begin employment or study the day after submitting the application for residence in the second member state.


### (36) where eu long-term residents intend to apply for residence in a second member state in order to exercise a regulated profession , their professional qualifications should be recognised in the same way as those of union citizens exercising the right to free movement , in accordance with directive 2005/36/ec and other applicable union and national law. ### (36) where eu long-term residents intend to apply for residence in a second member state in order to exercise a regulated profession , their professional diplomas , certificates and other qualifications as well as skills and competences should be recognised in the same way as those of union citizens exercising the right to free movement , in accordance with directive 2005/36/ec and other applicable union and national law.


### (36) where eu long-term residents intend to apply for residence in a second member state in order to exercise a regulated profession , their professional qualifications should be recognised in the same way as those of union citizens exercising the right to free movement , in accordance with directive 2005/36/ec and other applicable union and national law. ### (36) where eu long-term residents intend to apply for residence in a second member state in order to exercise a regulated profession , their academic and professional diplomas , certificates and other qualifications should be recognised in the same way as those of union citizens exercising the right to free movement , in accordance with directive 2005/36/ec and other applicable union and national law.


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


### reside in order to pursue studies or vocational training; ### reside in order to pursue studies or training;


### are authorised to reside in a member state on the basis of temporary protection or have applied for authorisation to reside on that basis and are awaiting a decision on their status; ### deleted


### reside solely on temporary grounds such as au pair or seasonal worker , or as workers posted by a service provider for the purposes of cross-border provision of services , or as cross-border providers of services ; ### reside solely on temporary grounds such as workers posted by a service provider for the purposes of cross-border provision of services , or as cross-border providers of services;


### 1. notwithstanding paragraph 3 of this article , member states shall grant eu long-term resident status to third-country nationals who have resided legally and continuously within its territory for five years immediately prior to the submission of the relevant application. ### 1. notwithstanding paragraph 3 of this article , member states shall grant eu long-term resident status to third-country nationals who have resided legally and continuously within its territory for three years immediately prior to the submission of the relevant application.


### 3. member states shall allow third-country nationals to cumulate periods of residence in different member states in order to fulfil the requirement concerning the duration of residence , provided that they have accumulated two years of legal and continuous residence within the territory of the member state where the application for eu long-term resident status is submitted immediately prior to the submission of the application. for the purpose of cumulating periods of residence in different member states , member states shall not take into account periods of residence as a holder of a residence permit granted on the basis of any kind of investment in another member state. ### 3. member states shall allow third-country nationals to cumulate periods of residence in different member states in order to fulfil the requirement concerning the duration of residence , provided that they have accumulated 6 months of legal and continuous residence within the territory of the member state where the application for eu long-term resident status is submitted immediately prior to the submission of the application. for the purpose of cumulating periods of residence in different member states , member states shall not take into account periods of residence as a holder of a residence permit granted on the basis of any kind of investment in another member state.


### stable and regular resources , also made available by a third party , which are sufficient to maintain himself/herself and the members of his/her family , without recourse to the social assistance system of the member state concerned. member states shall evaluate these resources by reference to their nature and regularity and may take into account the level of minimum wages and pensions prior to the application for long-term resident status; ### stable and regular resources , also made available by a third party , which are sufficient to maintain himself/herself and the members of his/her family. member states shall evaluate these resources by reference to their nature and regularity;


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


### 4. where member states issue national residence permits in accordance with article 14 , they shall not require eu long-term resident permit applicants to comply with stricter resources and integration conditions than those imposed on applicants for such national residence permits. ### 4. where member states issue national residence permits in accordance with article 14 , they shall not require eu long-term resident permit applicants to comply with conditions and requirements that are stricter than those imposed on applicants for such national residence permits.


### the person concerned shall be informed about his/her rights and obligations under this directive. ### the person concerned shall be informed about his/her rights and obligations under this directive , including the applicable fees.


### any consequences of no decision being taken by the end of the period provided for in this provision shall be determined by national legislation of the relevant member state. ### in absence of decision taken by the end of the period provided for in this provision , the eu long term resident status shall be granted by the member states to the applicant.


### in those cases , member states may decide not to require the fulfilment of the conditions set out in article 4(1) and article 5(1). ### in those cases , member states shall not require the fulfilment of the conditions set out in article 4(1) and article 5(1).


### member states may require the payment of fees for the handling of applications in accordance with this directive. the level of fees imposed by a member state for the processing of applications shall not be disproportionate or excessive. ### member states may require the payment of fees for the handling of applications in accordance with this directive. the level of fees imposed by a member state for the processing of applications shall be proportionate and shall be based on the services actually provided for the processing of applications and the issuance of permits.


### 1. eu long-term residents shall enjoy equal treatment with nationals as regards: ### 1. eu long-term residents shall enjoy equal treatment with nationals as regards at least:


### access to employment and self-employed activity , provided such activities do not entail even occasional involvement in the exercise of public authority , and conditions of employment and working conditions , including conditions regarding dismissal and remuneration; ### access to employment and self-employed activity , provided such activities do not entail even occasional involvement in the exercise of public authority , and terms of employment and decent working conditions , including conditions regarding dismissal and remuneration working hours , overtime rates , annual and sick leave , leaves related to care and holidays , protection against discriminatory , illegitimate and disproportionate deductions from the remuneration , as well as equality of treatment between men and women , and health and safety at the workplace , in accordance with directive (eu) 2019/1152 , directive 2008/104/ec , directive89/391 eec , and directive .../... on adequate minimum wages in the european union;


### education and vocational training , including study grants in accordance with national law; ### education and training , including study grants in accordance with national law;


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


### access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public , including access to private housing , and to procedures for obtaining public housing; ### access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public , including procedure for obtaining private housing , and public housing ensuring a decent standard of living , as well as freedom of choice of housing;


### freedom of association and affiliation and membership of an organisation representing workers or employers or of any organisation whose members are engaged in a specific occupation , including the benefits conferred by such organisations , without prejudice to the national provisions on public policy and public security; ### the right to strike and take industrial action , freedom of association and affiliation and membership of an organisation representing workers or employers or of any organisation whose members are engaged in a specific occupation , including the benefits conferred by such organisations , including the right to negotiate and conclude collective agreements in compliance with the right to association , to organise and to collective bargaining as provided for in ilo conventions 87 and 98 , without prejudice to the national provisions on public policy and public security;


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


### member states may retain restrictions to access to employment or self-employed activities in cases where , in accordance with existing national or union legislation , these activities are reserved to nationals , eu or eea citizens; ### deleted


### member states may require proof of appropriate language proficiency for access to education and training. access to university may be subject to the fulfilment of specific educational prerequisites. ### member states may make access to university subject to the fulfilment of specific educational prerequisites.


### 6. by way of derogation from paragraph 5 , the member state which adopted the decision ending the legal stay shall retain the right to refoule , in accordance with its international obligations , the eu long-term resident to a country other than the member state which granted international protection where that person fulfils the conditions specified in article 21(2) of directive 2011/95/eu. ### deleted


### 1. the children of an eu long-term resident who are born or adopted in the territory of the member state that issued him/her the eu long-term residence permit shall acquire eu long-term resident status automatically , without being subject to the conditions set out in articles 4 and 5. the eu long-term resident shall lodge an application with the competent authorities of the member state in which he/she resides to obtain the eu long-term resident permit for his/her child. ### 1. dependent children of an eu long-term resident that issued him/her the eu long-term residence permit shall acquire eu long-term resident status automatically , without being subject to the conditions set out in articles 4 and 5. the eu long-term resident shall lodge an application with the competent authorities of the member state in which he/she resides to obtain the eu long-term resident permit for his/her child.


### pursuit of studies or vocational training; ### pursuit of studies or training;


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


### without prejudice to the second subparagraph , the persons concerned may be required to attend language courses. ### deleted


### in case of study or vocational training the second member state may require the persons concerned to provide evidence of enrolment in an accredited establishment in order to pursue studies or vocational training. ### in case of study or vocational the second member state may require the persons concerned to provide evidence of enrolment in an accredited establishment in order to pursue studies or training.


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


### 5. the eu long-term resident shall be allowed to commence work or study in the second member state not later than 30 days after the date of submission of the complete application. ### 5. the eu long-term resident shall be allowed to commence work or study in the second member state not later than the day after the date of submission of the complete application.


### evidence that they have stable and regular resources , also made available by a third party , which are sufficient to maintain themselves without recourse to the social assistance of the member state concerned or that the eu long-term resident has such resources and insurance for them , as well as sickness insurance covering all risks in the second member state. member states shall evaluate these resources by reference to their nature and regularity and may take into account the level of minimum wages and pensions. ### evidence that they have stable and regular resources , also made available by a third party or that the eu long-term resident has such resources and insurance for them , as well as sickness insurance covering all risks in the second member state. member states shall evaluate these resources by reference to their nature and regularity.


### 4. by way of derogation from article 15(1) of directive 2003/86/ec , for the purposes of calculation of the duration of residence required for the acquisition of an autonomous residence permit , residence in different member states shall be cumulated. member states may require two years of legal and continuous residence in the territory of the member state where the application for the autonomous residence permit is submitted immediately prior to the submission of the application for the autonomous residence permit. ### deleted


### unless , in the meantime , the international protection has been withdrawn or the person falls within one of the categories specified in article 21(2) of directive 2011/95/eu , the second member state shall not refoule third-country nationals whose long-term resident’s eu residence permit issued by the first member state contains the remark referred to in article 8(4) of this directive. ### deleted


### this paragraph shall be without prejudice to article 21(1) of directive 2011/95/eu. ### deleted


### 2. by way of derogation from article 4(1) and (3) , the second member state shall grant eu long-term resident status to third-country nationals who , after acquiring the right to reside in accordance with this chapter , have legally and continuously resided within its territory for three years immediately prior to the submission of the relevant application. ### 2. by way of derogation from article 4(1) , the second member state shall grant eu long-term resident status to third-country nationals who have acquired the right to reside in accordance with this chapter.


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


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


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


### 1. member states shall make easily accessible to applicants for an eu long-term resident permit information ### 1. member states shall provide each applicant for an eu long-term resident permit with accessible information , in a language he/she can understand


### on the status acquisition and residence conditions applicable to third-country nationals and to their family members , including their rights and obligations and the procedural safeguards. ### on the status acquisition and residence conditions applicable to third-country nationals and to their family members , including their rights and obligations and the procedural safeguards under this directive and under relevant union and national labour law and practice.


### 1. stresses the valuable role played by union agencies in helping union institutions to implement policies , especially by carrying out specific technical , scientific and managerial tasks; appreciates the high quality work performed by the agencies working in the area of employment , social affairs and inclusion; ### 1. stresses the valuable role played by union agencies in helping union institutions to design and implement policies , especially by carrying out specific technical , scientific and managerial tasks; appreciates the high quality expertise and work performed by cedefop , eurofound , eu-osha , etf and ela , the agencies working in the area of employment , social affairs and inclusion; reiterates in this regard the need of ensuring adequate human and financial resources allowing them to continue implementing their work programmes with a very high activity completion rate; stresses the importance and added value of each agency in their field of expertise and their autonomy;


### 3. recalls that the yearly exchange of views in the empl committee regarding the annual work programmes and the multiannual strategies of the agencies is instrumental in ensuring that the programmes and strategies are aligned to the actual political priorities , especially in the context of the implementation of the principles enshrined in the european pillar of social rights; ### 3. recalls that the yearly exchange of views in the empl committee regarding the annual work programmes and the multiannual strategies of the agencies is instrumental in ensuring that the programmes and strategies are aligned to the actual political priorities , especially in the context of the implementation of the principles enshrined in the european pillar of social rights and the achievements of the porto targets;


### 26. notes an improved gender balance in 2021 compared to 2020 at the level of senior management , with 68% men and 32% women (74 ,6% and 25 ,4% , respectively in 2020) and for staff overall with 50 ,26% men and 49 ,73% women (52 ,7% and 47 ,3% , respectively in 2020); further notes that the gender balance reported for the management boards of the agencies was 62% men and 38% women , representing also an improvement compared to the previous year; calls on the agencies to work on improving further the gender balance in senior management; recalls the ambition of the agencies to align with the commission to reach a gender balance of 50% at all levels of its management by the end of 2024; ### 26. notes an improved gender balance in 2021 compared to 2020 at the level of senior management , with 68% men and 32% women (74 ,6% and 25 ,4% , respectively in 2020) and for staff overall with 50 ,26% men and 49 ,73% women (52 ,7% and 47 ,3% , respectively in 2020); further notes that the gender balance reported for the management boards of the agencies was 62% men and 38% women , representing also an improvement compared to the previous year; calls on the agencies to work on improving further the gender balance in senior management; reiterates its calls on the commission and member states to observe gender balance when nominating and appointing members of the management or administrative boards; recalls the ambition of the agencies to align with the commission to reach a gender balance of 50% at all levels of its management by the end of 2024;


### 27. reiterates its concern about the large size of the management boards of certain agencies (e.g. cedefop , eu-osha , eurofound) , making it difficult to take decisions and generating considerable administrative costs; ### 27. notes that the large size of the management boards of certain agencies (e.g. cedefop , eu-osha , eurofound) , is based on the tripartite principle and thus includes representatives of the national authorities and social partners; recognises that through its members the management boards of the agencies ensure the necessary alignment between the agencies’ work and stakeholder needs and priorities; recalls the study ‘the management board of the decentralised agencies’1a and its recommendation for reinforcing the representation of stakeholders within management boards;


### 30. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy including with regard to work-life balance , lifelong guidance and career development , gender balance , teleworking , geographical balance and recruitment and integration of people with disabilities; ### 30. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and the offer of specific training possibilities for career development , gender balance at all staff levels , teleworking , right to disconnect , the enhancement of a geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all member states , and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities as well as the promotion of their equal treatment and their opportunities;


### european parliament resolution on the situation of marginalised roma communities living in settlements in the eu ### european parliament resolution on the situation of roma people living in marginalised settlements in the eu


### a. whereas roma people are europe’s largest ethnic minority; whereas many roma people in europe still live in extremely precarious conditions in both rural and urban areas7 ; whereas intergenerational poverty in roma settlements is of a socioeconomic nature with serious ramifications for roma people’s health and well-being; ### a. whereas around 6 million roma people residing in the eu represent europe’s largest ethnic minority; whereas many roma people in europe still live in dire , unsafe , overcrowded and extremely precarious living conditions in segregated rural and urban communities7; whereas spatial segregation represents the main cause , and is mutually reinforcing with , unequal access to healthcare , early childcare and education , employment , and key services , including water , sanitation and sewage facilities , electricity and waste collection; whereas intergenerational poverty in marginalised roma settlements is of a socio-economic nature with serious ramifications for roma people’s life expectancy , health and well-being and implementation of their human rights;


### b. whereas deep-rooted structural anti-gypsyism continues to exist at all levels of european society and is a major barrier to roma people fully exercising their fundamental rights as eu citizens in all spheres of life , including employment , housing , education and healthcare; ### b. whereas deep rooted structural anti-gypsyism continues to exist at all levels of european society and is a major barrier in roma people fully enjoying their fundamental rights as eu citizens in all spheres of life , including employment , housing , education , healthcare , care and other key public services; whereas 41 % of roma in the nine eu member states discriminated against reported experiencing discrimination because of their roma background in at least one area of daily life , such as looking for work , at work , housing , health and education1a;


### c. whereas the situation in roma settlements is in clear violation of human and fundamental rights as enshrined in the echr , the eu charter of fundamental rights and the esc; ### c. whereas the situation in roma settlements is in clear violation of human and fundamental rights as enshrined in the eu treaties , the echr , the eu charter of fundamental rights and the esc;


### d. whereas poverty in marginalised roma settlements is a complex problem that needs to be addressed horizontally with the cooperation of all relevant stakeholders; whereas effective solutions require full engagement at european , national , regional and local level in cooperation with initiatives of ngos and private enterprises; ### d. whereas poverty in marginalised roma settlements is a complex phenomenon that needs to be addressed in a comprehensive manner , across different interconnected policy areas and with the cooperation of all relevant stakeholders; whereas effective solutions require full engagement at european , national , regional and local level in cooperation with initiatives of social partners , civil society and private actors;


### 1. deplores the fact that there are still people in europe without access to clean drinking water , electricity , sewage and waste facilities , decent housing , education , employment and healthcare; is deeply concerned by the substantial gap between the declarations and commitments on a strong social europe and the reality on the ground; stresses the situation of marginalised roma communities must be urgently addressed in order to create a europe where no one is left behind; ### 1. deplores that there are still people in europe lacking safe and decent housing , access to clean drinking water , electricity ,sewage and waste facilities , education , employment , healthcare and care services; is deeply concerned by the substantial gap between the declarations and commitments on a strong social europe and the reality on the ground; stresses the situation of individuals living in marginalised roma settlements must be urgently addressed in a comprehensive and effective manner , supported by sufficient european and national funding , in order to create a europe where no one is left behind;


### 2. emphasises that access to safe and healthy housing is key to breaking the vicious circle of intergenerational poverty; notes that access to housing is closely linked to other human rights and human dignity; reiterates its call on member states to adopt a housing first approach guaranteeing citizens’ access to housing , regardless of their ethnicity; considers transitional housing accompanied by high-quality field social work as a way for the roma to leave life in settlements; ### 2. emphasises that access to decent housing is key to breaking the vicious circle of intergenerational poverty and social exclusion; notes that access to housing is closely linked to other human rights and human dignity; deplores the increase in reported cases of forced evictions enforced by local or national authorities without due process and provision of adequate alternative housing; reiterates its call on member states to prevent homelessness and address housing exclusion through adequate social housing , affordable rental housing programmes , and targeted housing allowances and then tackle homelessness through integrated national strategies with a focus on housing-led and housing first approaches , guaranteeing effective equal access to adequate desegregated housing and essential services to all , without discrimination based on ethnicity or any other ground;


### 3. stresses the critical role of preschool education for success in subsequent educational stages and on the labour market; notes the significant gap in preschool attendance between roma and non-roma children , which is a principal determinant of early dropout; calls on member states to provide pre-school education for all children from roma settlements from the age of three; believes member states should systematically monitor dropout risk to allow for timely interventions , both in terms of pedagogical help and individual counselling; ### 3. stresses the critical role of preschool education for success in further educational stages , in obtaining decent and quality employment and breaking the circle of disadvantage; calls on member states to address the link between residential and educational segregation as one of the key drivers of early school dropouts; calls on the member states that are lagging behind the 2002 barcelona objectives to adopt all the necessary measures to reach the target of providing childcare to at least 90 % of children between 3 years old and the mandatory school age and at least 33 % of children under 3 years of age as soon as possible , with particular emphasis on measures promoting and facilitating pre-school of roma children; calls on the commission to address the gaps in access to quality childcare between roma and non-roma children in the upcoming revision of the barcelona objectives within the european care strategy package; calls on the member states to systematically monitor inequalities in access to education at all levels and drop out risk to allow for timely interventions , both in terms of pedagogical help , individual counselling to children and their parents;


### 4. deplores the ongoing segregation of roma children in special education and programmes outside mainstream educational systems , often stemming from misdiagnoses of intellectual disabilities; calls on member states to take appropriate actions to ensure that their diagnostic systems for identifying such disabilities use modern methods; calls on the member states to put in place mechanisms to review and where necessary reverse diagnostic decisions; regrets , further , persistent segregation of roma children in several member states within mainstream schools; ### 4. deplores the still persisting segregation of roma children in special education and programmes outside mainstream educational systems , often stemming from misdiagnoses as disabilities , based on culturally and linguistically biased tests; underlines that standardized psychological testing utilised in some member states should not be used as an eliminatory instrument to delay entry to regular school programmes; highlights that segregated schooling is based on reduced curricula , which rarely enables roma students to enter the general school system , higher education or subsequent employment; calls on the member states to eradicate the practices of continued segregation of roma children also within mainstream schools , put in place active desegregation measures and inclusive learning methods and guarantee full access of roma children to school-based activities; highlights the importance of integrating roma children within the official national curricula , including for vocational education and training;


### 5. emphasises that children in roma settlements are being born into poverty and an environment unconducive to healthy physical and mental development; calls on member states to make early childhood intervention centres , as well as community centres employing field social workers , teachers and health professionals widely available and accessible in all roma settlements; ### 5. emphasizes that children in marginalised roma settlements are being born into poverty and an environment unconducive to healthy physical and psychosocial development; calls on member states to adopt necessary measures supported by significantly increased public investment for swift and efficient implementation of the european child guarantee; calls on the commission to monitor investment and implementation by member states of the european child guarantee and the specific targets set in the national action plans for roma children , notably regarding their particular disadvantaged situation such as educational outcomes and school drop-outs; calls on the member states and the commission , therefore , to urgently increase the funding of the european child guarantee with a dedicated budget of at least eur 20 billion in order to combat the poverty that is affecting children and their families and to contribute to the goal of reducing poverty by at least 15 million by 2030 – including at least 5 million children in all member states by 2030; calls on all member states , in this regard , to allocate more than the minimum 5 % of european social fund plus resources under shared management to supporting activities under the european child guarantee; furthermore , calls on the member states to neutralise all national expenditures dedicated to the eradication of child poverty within the implementation of fiscal rules;


### 7. notes that the phenomenon of long-term unemployment in roma settlements is compounded by the social exclusion and poverty faced by their inhabitants; encourages member states to invest in social enterprises with the purpose of employing the long-term unemployed; believes the forthcoming proposal for a council recommendation on developing the social economy framework should ensure an intersectional approach targeting vulnerable groups , in particular marginalised roma; ### 7. notes that long-term unemployment in roma settlements and high rates of roma youth neets are compounded by the social exclusion and poverty faced by their inhabitants; calls on the commission to include specific targets for roma employment in the social scoreboard; calls on the member states to invest in social enterprises with the purpose of employing long-term unemployed , as well as design special investment programs for roma youth neets , through vocational training especially for digital skills and green jobs , and educational recovery programmes; believes the forthcoming proposal for a council recommendation on developing the social economy framework should ensure an intersectional approach targeting vulnerable groups , in particular marginalised roma and roma women , who face even bigger obstacles in accessing the labour market;


### 8. in concerned that in some member states the use of resources earmarked for marginalised roma communities have been low thus far , risking a significant loss of financial resources by the end of the programming period; regrets that current systems and conditions for drawing down european structural and investment funds (esif) in a number of member states do not facilitate their smooth and efficient absorption; ### 8. is concerned that in some member states use of resources earmarked for marginalised roma communities has been low thus far , risking a significant loss of financial resources by the end of the programming period; regrets that current systems and conditions set for drawing down esif funds in a number of member states do not allow for their smooth and efficient absorption;


### 9. calls on member states to urgently make full use of available funding instruments and resources at both national and european level to create favourable conditions for the funding and implementation of projects in an efficient , coordinated and flexible way and eliminate obstacles that hinder their absorption , in particular the absorption of esf+ , erdf and the rrf; calls on the commission to monitor and evaluate member states’ actions in this regard through their nrrps , national roma strategic frameworks and european semester csrs; ### 9. calls on member states to urgently make full use of available funding instruments and resources at both national and european level to create favourable conditions for the funding and implementation of projects in an efficient , integrated , coordinated and flexible way and eliminate any obstacles , including direct and indirect forms of discrimination , that hinder their absorption , in particular the esf+ ,erdf and the rrf; calls on the commission to develop a single , comprehensive and coherent monitoring and evaluation system , connecting the objectives , targets and indicators of nrrps , national roma strategic frameworks , child guarantee national action plans , the eu action plan against racism and european semester csrs;


### 10. believes it is essential for the commission to require concrete qualitative outcomes that better reflect the reality on the ground , in addition to quantitative outputs , when evaluating individual projects funded by the esif in marginalised roma communities; calls on the commission , further , to start monitoring and evaluating projects based first and foremost on their own observations from on-site visits in order to decrease its dependence on mediated information and strengthen oversight of the eu budget; ### 10. believes it is essential that the commission requires concrete qualitative outcomes that better reflect the reality on the ground in addition to quantitative outputs when evaluating individual projects funded by the esif in marginalised roma settlements; further calls on the commission to start monitoring and evaluating projects based first and foremost on their own observations from on-site visits in order to decrease its dependence on information from the governments and media reports and strengthen oversight of the eu budget;


### 11. stresses the importance of active roma participation in the development , implementation and monitoring of public policies , as well as in projects aimed at them at both european and national level; believes roma participation should be a binding qualitative target under national roma strategic frameworks; ### 11. stresses the importance of active participation of roma , especially roma women , youth , and other underrepresented groups , in the development , implementation and monitoring of public policies as well as projects aimed towards them at european , national , regional and local levels; believes roma participation and leadership should be a binding qualitative target under the national roma strategic frameworks; acknowledges the model of elected roma municipal councillors in municipal councils as an example of good practice for advancing social inclusion and democratic participation of roma;


### 13. underlines that the issues of marginalised roma communities are cross-sectoral and require the attention and involvement of several commissioners and dgs at eu level; calls for the creation of the post of commission coordinator for roma issues to liaise directly with marginalised roma communities in order to relay the reality of their situations and concerns to the commission’s task force on equality in order to create synergies and achieve roma people’s equality , inclusion and participation in the eu; ### 13. underlines that the issues of marginalised roma communities are cross-sectoral and require the attention and coordinated involvement of several commissioners and dgs at eu level; calls for the creation of the post of commission coordinator for roma inclusion to liaise directly with marginalised roma communities in order to relay the reality of their situations and concerns to the commission’s task force on equality in order to create synergies and achieve roma people’s equality , inclusion and participation in the eu;


### 2. appreciates the agency’s activities to develop , gather and provide reliable and relevant information , analysis and tools on occupational safety and health , which contribute to the union policy aiming to promote healthy and safe workplaces across the union; ### 2. appreciates the agency’s activities to develop , gather and provide reliable and relevant information , analysis and tools on occupational safety and health , which contribute to the union policy aiming to promote healthy and safe work places across the union; welcomes in particular the increased efforts and contribution during the covid-19 crisis; stresses its importance , autonomy and added value in its field of expertise;


### 2. appreciates the centre’s activities , providing research , analyses and technical advice in vocational education and training (vet) , qualifications and skills policies; ### 2. appreciates the centre’s activities , providing research , analyses and technical advice and expertise in vocational education and training (vet) , qualifications and skills policies; highlights the need of ensuring adequate human and financial resources allowing the centre to continue implementing its work programme with a very high activity completion rate; stresses its importance , autonomy and added value in its field of expertise;


### 3. notes that the final budget of the centre for the financial year 2021 was the same as for the financial year 2020 and amounted to eur 25 million; expresses its satisfaction that the centre’s budget for 2021 was executed by 100%; ### 3. appreciates the centre’s activities , providing research , analyses and technical advice and expertise in vocational education and training (vet) , qualifications and skills policies; highlights the need of ensuring adequate human and financial resources allowing the centre to continue implementing its work programme with a very high activity completion rate; stresses its importance , autonomy and added value in its field of expertise;


### 5. is worried about the fact that the court reported two weaknesses in the centre’s move to the abac accounting system of 23 june 2021; however , welcomes the fact that the centre accepted the court ’s finding and took immediate action to address the court ’s recommendation; ### 5. takes note of the fact that the court reported two weaknesses in the centre’s move to the abac accounting system of 23 june 2021; however , welcomes the fact that the centre accepted the court ’s finding and took immediate action to address the court’s recommendation;


### 9. notes that , as regards gender balance reported for 2021 , the centre’s senior management is unevenly composed by 4 men (66 ,7%) and 2 women (33 ,3%); also notes the management board is composed by 80 men (51%) and 76 women (49%); deplores the high number of members of the board (156) which does not facilitate decision-making and simplified management; notes further that regarding its staff overall the gender breakdown is 57% women and 43% men; welcomes the presence of gender equality indicators among the social sustainability indicators; recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy including work-life balance , lifelong guidance and career development , the gender balance , the teleworking , the geographical balance and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities; ### 9. notes that , as regards gender balance reported for 2021 , the centre’s senior management is unevenly composed by 4 men (66 ,7%) and 2 women (33 ,3%); also notes the management board is composed by 80 men (51%) and 76 women (49%); deplores the high number of members of the board (156) which does not facilitate decision-making and simplified management; notes further that regarding its staff overall the gender breakdown is 57% women and 43% men; welcomes the presence of gender equality indicators among the social sustainability indicators; recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and the offer of specific training possibilities for career development , gender balance at all staff levels , teleworking , right to disconnect , the enhancement of a geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all member states , and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities as well as the promotion of their equal treatment and their opportunities;


### 25. notes that the centre pursuits the effort to improve the centre’s cyber security and protection of personal data , especially through new multifactor authentication systems and training activities organised for staff; takes note that the centre is committed to issue a cybersecurity policy to follow up on the forthcoming cybersecurity regulation; observes that , to define appropriate mitigating measures to provide the highest possible level of online information security , the centre carried out a data protection impact assessment early 2022; ### 25. notes that the centre pursues the effort to improve the centre’s cyber security and protection of personal data , especially through new multifactor authentication systems and training activities organised for staff; takes note that the centre is committed to issue a cybersecurity policy to follow up on the forthcoming cybersecurity regulation; observes that , to define appropriate mitigating measures to provide the highest possible level of online information security , the centre carried out a data protection impact assessment early 2022; stresses the importance of the geographical balance and that all member states should be proportionally represented in order to have an appropriate representation of nationals from all member states;


### 26. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the centre in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies at all costs; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed; encourages the centre to work in closely cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity); ### 26. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the centre in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed; encourages the centre to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity);


### 33. calls on the centre to continue to develop its synergies , increase cooperation and exchange of good practices with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency as regards , for instance , human resources , building management , it services and security; ### 33. calls on the centre to continue to develop its synergies , increase its cooperation , exchange its good practices and push forward discussions regarding areas of mutual interest with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency as regards , for instance , human resources , building management , it services and security;


### (1) a skilled workforce is crucial to ensuring socially fair and just green and digital transitions , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully participate in the labour market , society and democracy , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions and to exercise their rights. ### (1) citizens with skills for the participation in a democratic society and the pursuit of personal development as well as a skilled workforce and quality jobs are crucial to ensuring socially fair and just green and digital transitions , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills , knowledge and qualifications , whether acquired in informal , non-formal or informal settings , open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully participate in the labour market , society and democracy , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions and to exercise their rights.


### (1) a skilled workforce is crucial to ensuring socially fair and just green and digital transitions , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully participate in the labour market , society and democracy , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions and to exercise their rights. ### (1) a skilled workforce is crucial to ensuring socially fair and just green and digital transitions , and to strengthening the union’s sustainable competitiveness and resilience in the face of adverse external shocks such as the covid-19 pandemic or the fallout of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine. more and better skills open up new opportunities and empower individuals to fully participate in the labour market , society and democracy , to harness and benefit from the opportunities of the green and digital transitions and to exercise their rights , while leaving no one behind.


### 2. appreciates the foundation’s activities in helping transition and developing countries harness the potential of their human capital through the reform of education , training , and labour market systems , in the context of the union’s external relations policies; ### 2. appreciates the foundation’s activities in helping transition and developing eu neighbouring countries , enlargement countries and central asian countries harness the potential of their human capital through the reform of education , training , and labour market systems , in the context of the union’s external relations policies; highlights the need of ensuring adequate human and financial resources allowing the foundation to continue implementing its work programme with a very high activity completion rate;


### 9. notes that the gender balance among middle and senior management in 2021 was six women out of ten (same as in 2020); notes that the gender balance among the members of the management board is 40% men and 60% women (10 and 15 members respectively) and among staff overall 34% men and 66% women (44 and 87 members respectively); ### 9. notes that the gender balance among middle and senior management in 2021 was six women out of ten (same as in 2020); notes that the gender balance among the members of the management board is 40% men and 60% women (10 and 15 members respectively) and among staff overall 34% men and 66% women (44 and 87 members respectively); recalls the importance to ensure gender balance and calls on the foundation to take this aspect into consideration with regards to future appointments;


### 25. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies at all costs; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed; ### 25. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed;


### 26. encourages the agency to work in closely cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity); suggests offering regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes for all staff within the agency; ### 26. encourages the agency to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity) and cert-eu (computer emergency response team for the eu institutions , bodies and agencies) and to carry out regular risk assessments of its it infrastructure and to ensure regular audits and tests of its cyber defences; suggests offering regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes to all staff members within the agency;


### 29. calls the agency to continue to develop its synergies (for instance human resources , building management , it services and security) , cooperation and exchange of good practices with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency; ### 29. calls the agency to continue to develop its synergies (for instance human resources , building management , it services and security) , and to reinforce its cooperation , its exchange of good practices and its discussions regarding areas of mutual interest with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency;


### a. whereas the right to physical and mental health is a fundamental human right; whereas the who defines mental health as ‘a state of mental well-being in which people cope well with the many stresses of life , can realise their own potential , can function productively and fruitfully , and are able to contribute to their communities’10 ; ### a. whereas health is a fundamental human right indispensable for the exercise of other human rights and every human being is entitled to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health conducive to living a life in dignity; whereas the who defines mental health as ‘a state of mental well-being in which people cope well with the many stresses of life , can realise their own potential , can function productively and fruitfully , and are able to contribute to their communities’10 ;


### b. whereas the pandemic has changed working conditions for many workers in europe , highlighting new and current issues related to well-being in the workplace; ### b. whereas the pandemic has changed the working conditions for many workers in europe; whereas the covid-19 crisis has placed extraordinary demands on healthcare and essential workers; whereas a demanding work environment , lack of protection and fears for safety , have led to a negative psychological impact of these frontline workers;


### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental well-being of those facing financial uncertainty , as well as of vulnerable populations , including ethnic minorities , the lgbti+ community , the elderly , persons with disabilities and young people; ### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the mental well-being of vulnerable groups , including ethnic minorities , women , the lgbti+ community , the elderly , persons with disabilities and young people; whereas the mental health of young people has worsened significantly during the pandemic , with problems related to mental health doubling in several member states compared to the pre-crisis level;


### d. whereas before the pandemic it was estimated that 25 % of eu citizens would experience a mental health problem in their lifetime11 ; ### d. whereas 23 % of european workers believe that their safety or health is at risk because of their work; whereas in 2019 , 88 % of eu workers experienced stress problems at work11; whereas work-related stress can be a consequence of several factors , such as time constraint pressures , long or irregular working hours , and/or poor communication and cooperation within the organisation;11a


### e. whereas workplace issues that affect mental health include job burnout , harassment , violence , stigma and discrimination; whereas one in four european workers feel work has a negative impact on their health12 ; ### e. whereas workplace issues that affect mental health include job burnout , harassment , violence , stigma and discrimination; whereas last year , the who revealed that worldwide more than 300 million people suffer from work-related mental disorders such as burnout , anxiety , depression or post-traumatic stress; whereas one in four european workers feel work has a negative impact on their health12 ;


### f. whereas the costs of mental ill health are estimated at more than 4 % of gdp across all eu member states; whereas the cost of work-related depression has been estimated at eur 620 billion a year , resulting in eur 240 billion lost economic output13 ; ### f. whereas the costs of mental ill health are estimated at more than 4 % of gdp across all eu member states in 2015; whereas the cost of work-related depression has been estimated at eur 620 billion a year , resulting in eur 240 billion lost economic output13 ;


### 1. regrets that during the covid-19 pandemic mental health has been affected by many factors including education , health , economic , employment and social inclusion policies and poverty; calls for mental health to urgently be tackled by cross-sectional policies; ### 1. regrets that during the covid-19 pandemic , worker’s mental health has been affected by many factors and stressors such as financial insecurity , fear to unemployment , insufficient health and safety protections , technostress , isolation , high work intensity and control , lack of conciliation and the increase of working hours; calls on the commission for the protection of worker’s mental health that should be an integral part of osh preparedness plans to prevent for future health crises;


### 2. stresses that the covid-19 pandemic and subsequent economic crisis have caused a huge strain on the well-being of eu citizens , with higher rates of stress , anxiety and depression; ### 2. stresses that the covid-19 pandemic and subsequent economic crisis , together with the use of new digital technologies have caused a huge strain on the well-being of eu workers , with an increasing prevalence of work-related psychosocial risks; highlights that supporting the mental health of workers and reversing the causes of work related stress is fundamental for the workers long term health perspective , their integration in the labour market as well as for the well-functioning of the public services and the economy;


### 3. calls for the eu institutions and member states to recognise the high levels of mental health issues across the eu and commit to actions regulating and implementing a world of work which protects workers’ mental health and social protection rights; ### 3. calls for the eu institutions and member states to recognise the increasing number of work-related mental health disorders across the eu , and commit with regulatory actions that protect workers’ mental health in a digital world-of-work , prevent risks and ensures full social protection rights;


### 4. regrets the fact that the teu allows for more eu action on health than has actually been taken; considers mental health to be the next health crisis and that the commission must examine all relevant possibilities to tackle this , including the urgent creation of an eu mental health strategy; ### 4. regrets the fact that the teu allows for more eu action on health than has actually been taken; considers mental health to be the next health crisis and urges the commission to take action and tackle all potential risks through binding legislation and the urgent creation of an eu mental health strategy; insists that poor mental health affects workers’ wellbeing and implies costs for welfare systems , triggering health care and social security expenditure;


### 5. recalls that the pandemic demonstrated the need for coordinated eu-level action to respond to health emergencies , revealing shortcomings in foresight , including in preparedness and response tools; ### 5. recalls that the pandemic has demonstrated the need to coordinate at the eu-level to respond to health emergencies , revealing shortcomings in foresight , including in preparedness and response tools; stresses in this sense that it is essential to adopt mental health risks prevention plans in all companies;


### 6. applauds the frontline staff who sacrificed their own well-being to perform life-saving work during the pandemic; calls for member states to ensure that they have immediate access to adequate mental health resources; ### 6. applauds the frontline and essential workers who sacrificed their own well-being during the pandemic; calls on the commission and the member states to commit the necessary resources in order to ensure that such a sacrifice is not demanded again , ensuring that workers have immediate access to adequate mental health resources and protection;


### 7. recognises that employment can provide individuals with purpose and a sense of identity; emphasises the positive relationship between good mental health and work productivity;14 ### 7. recognises that quality employment is necessary to provide workers with decent living standards; emphasises the positive relationship between good working conditions , high salaries , mental health , productivity14 , wellbeing and quality of life; stresses that collective agreements , decent wages , active labour market programmes for quality employment and investing in public employment services can help to combat psychosocial risks by providing opportunities for a stable quality job and adequate social protection;


### 8. recalls that proactive approaches to digitalisation , such as flexible work hours and establishing employee assistance programmes , can help to mitigate work-related stress; notes that artificial intelligence systems may provide further options for this; ### 8. recalls that digitalisation must be strictly regulated to help to mitigate work-related anxiety and other mental disorders; notes that artificial intelligence systems as well as the use of digital tools for control and management at the workplace , and remote work practices , are negatively impacting working conditions , the health and safety of workers , and increasing the cases of harassment , bullying and cyberbullying; stresses that if psychosocial risk factors are not addressed adequately at the workplace , workers might suffer from tensions at work that can turn into bullying and related violent practices that have a negative impact on their mental health; notes that online harassment tends to disproportionately impact the most vulnerable groups who are younger , female and lgbtq workers; stresses that only 60% of member states have specific legislation to address workplace bullying and violence at work , and thus calls on the commission and member states to propose adapted mandatory measures to reverse and tackle this increasing problematic at work and protect the victims with all necessary resources;


### 9. welcomes directive (eu) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers as it provides flexibility and alleviates work-related issues; stresses however , that women continue to be disproportionately affected; ### 9. welcomes directive (eu) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers; stresses however , that women continue to be disproportionately affected by job instability and the negative effects of new mechanisms such as telework , that requires greater flexibility associated with permanent availability and an increase of work intensity , what makes it difficult to combine with caring responsibilities; calls on the member states to encourage an equal share of caring responsibilities between women and men through non-transferable paid leave periods between the parents which would allow women to increasingly engage in full-time employment; highlights that women are in higher risk of suffering of stress , exhaustion , burn-out , and psychological violence due to new telework arrangements and the lack of regulation to control abusive labour practices;


### 9. welcomes directive (eu) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers as it provides flexibility and alleviates work-related issues; stresses however , that women continue to be disproportionately affected; ### 9. welcomes directive (eu) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers as it provides flexibility and alleviates work-related issues; stresses however , that women continue to be disproportionately affected , as shown unequivocally during the pandemic;


### 10. notes that the shift to teleworking during the pandemic and the flexibility it provided to employees could improve work-life balance; encourages companies to provide clear and transparent rules on teleworking arrangements; ### 10. notes that the swift shift to teleworking during the pandemic and the consequent flexibility provided to workers better work-life balance but also led to risks on workers mental health due to an increase of working hours , isolation , high job intensity , massive control and surveillance , and blurred boundaries between private and professional life among many other factors; calls on the commission to propose a legislative framework with a view to establishing minimum requirements for telework across the union; notes that this framework should be developed in consultation with social partners and should clarify the working conditions , including regarding the provision and use of and liability for equipment , covering existing and new digital tools , at a time that ensures that such work is carried out on a voluntary basis and that the rights , work-life balance , health and safety , workloads and performance standards of teleworkers are equivalent and comparable to on-site workers without unfair repercussions; stresses that this legislative initiative should be based on a comprehensive assessment , including of the psychosocial risks associated with digital and remote working practises;


### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working; ### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring workers mental well-being , and as a preventive approach against work-related psychosocial risks; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose a directive on the right to disconnect without further delay;


### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working; ### 11. considers the right to disconnect essential to ensuring the mental well-being of employees; reiterates its calls on the commission to propose without delay legislation requiring line managers to set minimum requirements for remote working and telework;


### 12. notes that the directives on the minimum safety and health requirements in the workplace and for work display screen equipment may open up opportunities for improving the protection of workers using digital devices , including platform workers; ### 12. notes that the directives on the minimum safety and health requirements in the workplace as well as the work display screen equipment directive , if revised and updated , can contribute to the protection of all workers , including platform workers and self-employed;


### 13. is concerned about the disconnect between current policy on mental health and attitudes in the workplace creating stigma; emphasises that due to stigma and discrimination , employees often feel unable to discuss mental health issues; recognises that employees who return after mental health leave are often poorly accommodated; calls for workplaces to provide clear information about their in-house mental health support services;15 ### 13. is concerned about the disconnect between current policy on mental health and attitudes in the workplace creating stigma; emphasises that due to stigma and discrimination , employees often feel unable to discuss mental health issues; recognises that employees who return after mental health leave are often poorly accommodated; calls on member states and the commission to ensure that employers fulfil their obligations to provide support and clear information to all affected workers , and to ensure a fair reintegration into the workplace;


### 14. believes that the measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers are not effective for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; calls on the commission to recognise anxiety , depression and burnout as occupational diseases , to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of those affected and to move from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach16 ; ### 14. believes that the current measures to improve the mental health and safety of workers are insufficient and non-effective , especially the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; highlights the importance of ensuring proper compensation claim options for workers in cases of mental occupational diseases; calls thus on the commission to review the commission recommendation concerning the european schedule of occupational diseases of 2003 , for the inclusion of work-related mental-health disorders such as anxiety , depression , post-traumatic stress and burnout as occupational diseases , and to include it into a directive that sets out minimum requirements for their recognition , ensuring adequate compensation for affected workers; stresses the need as well to establish mechanisms for prevention and to ensure the adequate and fair reintegration into the workplace of those affected workers , and to move from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach;


### 15. calls on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace; considers that occupational safety and health prevention policies should also involve employees in the identification and prevention of psychosocial risks; ### 15. believes that council directive 89/391/eec on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work , may not prove effective enough for the digital world of work in the 21st century and the latest developments in labour markets , including the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; points out that the new eu strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027 , rightly notes that changes in the work environment are required to tackle psychosocial wellbeing hazards but only focuses on individual level interventions , what is a limited aspect of psychosocial risks mitigation; stresses that a common basis for safeguarding the mental health of all workers is urgently needed , as they are not protected to the same extension across eu member states , either by current eu legislation; calls in this regard on the commission to propose , in consultation with the social partners , a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aiming to effectively prevent psychosocial risks in the workplace of , inter alia , anxiety , depression , burnout , and stress , and including mechanisms for the effective prevention of such risks , and for the reintegration into the workplace of affected employees , shifting from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach , in line with the general principles of hierarchy of prevention included in directive 89/391/eec;


### 16. considers that it is essential for managers to be provided with the psychosocial training required to adapt to work organisation practices and foster a deep understanding of negative mental health and the workplace; ### 16. considers that it is essential for workers to be provided with mandatory and free training on the prevention of work-related psychosocial risks with managerial staff receiving also specialised training to ensure better work organisation practices and foster a deep understanding of work-related risks causing mental health disorders; believes that trade unions must play a central role in the design and implementation of these trainings together with employers; highlights the need to provide means for labour inspectorates , including further funding and training to ensure they can adequately protect workers , and apply sanctions when needed;


### a modern world of work for healthy and resilient labour ### a modern world of work for the wellbeing of workers


### 17. underlines that given the lack of sufficient mental health support and policies in the workplace , employees often have to rely on services provided by non-governmental organisations (ngos); calls for workplaces to ensure employees have access to in-house mental health support and remedies; ### 17. underlines that given the lack of adequate support and mechanisms to prevent psychosocial risks at work , and to help affected employees suffering from work-related mental health disorders , they often have to rely on private and non-affordable services or on services provided by non-governmental organisations (ngos); calls on the commission and the member states to coordinate health and safety services in order to provide access to in-house mental health support and for full protection and information; highlights that when in-house services are unavailable , it should be mandatory to establish dedicated bodies at the workplace assisted by mental health professional and with the involvement of trade unions or workers representatives;


### 19. recognises that the lack of statistics on the prevalence of mental health issues within the workplace undermines the need for urgent intervention; calls for eurostat to gather statistics which include mental ill health and its negative impacts; ### 19. recognises that the lack of statistics on the prevalence of mental health illnesses at the workplace undermines a fast intervention; calls on public institutions , experts and the research community , to collaborate and gather up-to-date data of work-related mental health risks and impact among other factors , to support the creation of accurate and effective binding mechanisms;


### 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 smes 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;


### 21. points out that 64 % of young people between 18 and34 were at risk of depression in 2021 due to lack of employment , financial and educational prospects , as well as loneliness and social isolation; calls on the commission to address the disruption in access to the labour market which has put young people at greater risk of experiencing mental health issues17 ; ### 21. points out that 64 % of young people between 18 and 34 were at risk of depression in 2021 due to lack of employment and financial stability; 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 disorders;


### 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; stresses its importance , autonomy and added value in its field of expertise;


### 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. takes note of 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;


### 5. is worried about the fact that the court reported the absence of complete and updated inventories specifying the location of the authority’s tangible assets; ### 5. takes note of the fact that the court reported the absence of complete and updated inventories specifying the location of the authority’s tangible assets;


### 6. is worried about the fact that the court reported that the lack of formalized procedures based on direct evidence in relation to training activities in 2021; ### 6. takes note of the fact that the court reported that the lack of formalized procedures based on direct evidence in relation to training activities in 2021;


### 12. notes the gender balance within the authority’s senior management , with 4 out of 6 (67 %) being men; notes the gender balance within the authority’s management board , with 20 out of 33 (61 %) being men; further notes the gender balance within the authority’s overall staff , with 23 out of 43 (53 %) being women; notes the gender balance among seconded national experts (including national liaison officers) of 49 % women and 51 % men; notes , furthermore that the authority had 14 nationalities based on its establishment plan posts (statutory staff) at the end of 2021 and that it envisaged to further increase to 18 nationalities in 2022; ### 12. notes the gender balance within the authority’s senior management , with 4 out of 6 (67 %) being men; notes the gender balance within the authority’s management board , with 20 out of 33 (61 %) being men; further notes the gender balance within the authority’s overall staff , with 23 out of 43 (53 %) being women; notes the gender balance among seconded national experts (including national liaison officers) of 49 % women and 51 % men; notes , furthermore that the authority had 14 nationalities based on its establishment plan posts (statutory staff) at the end of 2021 and that it envisaged to further increase to 18 nationalities in 2022; recalls the importance to ensure staff gender balance and calls on the authority to take this aspect into consideration with regards to future appointments within its senior management; further calls on the member states to take this into account when nominating the members of the management board or seconded national experts;


### 15. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and career development , gender balance , teleworking , geographical balance and recruitment and integration of people with disabilities; ### 15. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and the offer of specific training possibilities for career development , gender balance at all staff levels , teleworking , right to disconnect , the enhancement of a geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all member states , and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities as well as the promotion of their equal treatment and their opportunities;


### 30. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies at all costs; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed; ### 30. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed;


### 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 in coordinating economic , budgetary , employment and social policies in the member states , the european semester aims at a gradual shift of economic policy coordination from dealing with the covid crisis to laying the foundations for a transformational and inclusive recovery and stronger resilience 1a; whereas many assessments of the semester suggest low compliance with its recommendations , in part because of the limited enforceability , especially on social policy matters;


### 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 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 the growing inequalities , must be taken into account in the 2022 country specific recommendations; whereas the preamble to the treaty on european union defines the overarching goals of economic policy as “the strengthening and the convergence of their economies” and “economic and social progress for their peoples , taking into account the principle of sustainable development”; whereas the fundamental problem of the eu economic governance is that it is still not geared towards specifying and managing these overarching goals , but primarily towards avoiding excessive budget deficits;


### 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 upholds the fundamental values of the treaties and the united nations , and whereas the consequences of the ongoing 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;


### 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 the economy experienced a sharp downturn in 2020 as a result of the covid-19 pandemic; whereas the impact of the sharp drop of gdp in 2020 on unemployment was mitigated by the policy response , notably the job retention schemes , but also by high temporary inflows into inactivity due to fear of contagion and lockdown measures that induced people to give up job-search; whereas higher increases of unemployment were recorded in some countries with looser firing restrictions , dual labour markets , or where short-time work schemes cover a relatively low share of the work force; whereas employment and total hours worked are not yet back to pre-crisis levels;


### 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 households in terms of their everyday lives , working lives and general livelihoods2; whereas in-work poverty has increased from 8.5% in 2010 to 9% in 2019 in the eu-27; whereas workers on temporary contracts face a much higher risk of in-work poverty than those on permanent contracts (16.2% vs 5.9%) , as do low-skilled workers compared to high-skilled ones (19% vs 4.9%); whereas , in addition , vulnerable groups , including young workers , single parents , people with disabilities , lgbti , roma or non-eu born workers are much more likely to experience in-work poverty than the native born;


### 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 climate change , pollution and environmental destruction have exacerbated inequalities and disproportionately affect the poor and most vulnerable groups , regions and communities; whereas the achievement of the eu’s climate targets is essential for the european common project and for our future as a society; whereas this process , if well implemented , should protect socially vulnerable people , families and micro-enterprises; whereas a green deal focused on investments to make the transition to a decarbonised , climate-neutral economy , will not be a good deal for the people if , at the same time , it does not invest in the most vulnerable to ensure a sustainable future for all;


### 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 the eu’s climate targets represent a challenge to the economy and society; whereas they may 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;


### f. whereas the increased need for funding to strengthen the economy is placing budgetary constraints on the member states; ### f. whereas the increased need for funding to strengthen the economy will not place budgetary constraints on the member states , if combined with a fair redistribution of wealth and property and an effective progressive tax policy that ends tax fraud and tax evasion; whereas member states should keep investing and spending in order to maintain the recovery from the pandemic;


### g. whereas demographic change affects social systems and markets3 ; ### g. whereas demographic change affects social systems and markets; whereas the eu’s working-age population has been shrinking over the last decade , which is also a determinant of increasing labour shortages; whereas the covid-19 crisis has shown the crucial contribution of migrant workers to support european economies , public services and fill labour shortages; whereas 13% of keyworkers in essential jobs in the eu are migrants , the share of migrant workers in these professions is close to 20% in many countries (italy , belgium , germany , sweden and austria) and in some key sectors e.g. domestic work and construction - up to a third of key workers are migrants;


### h. whereas on account of artificial intelligence , the economy is on the verge of a transformation , with the opportunity to become more robust and more resilient; ### h. whereas digitalisation has brought many advantages to employers and workers , but also disadvantages and precariousness at work; whereas the application of automation systems , artificial intelligence (ai) and related advanced technologies in the economy , is constantly increasing and thereby implying a socio-economic transformation; whereas the new digital economy should generate benefits for society at large by improving the quality of life , the working conditions and creating new employment opportunities; whereas ai has the potential to foster prosperity and facilitate the transition to sustainable , robust and more resilient economy , if well regulated;


### h. whereas on account of artificial intelligence , the economy is on the verge of a transformation , with the opportunity to become more robust and more resilient; ### h. whereas on account of artificial intelligence , the economy is on the verge of a transformation , it is of the outmost importance to govern the processes and to have an adequate legislation , based on an anthropocentric approach , such as the right to disconnect , the directive on platform workers and the ai act , in order to maximise the advantages for people , while avoiding distortions;