### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation. ### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex and gender , and other grounds , and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation.


### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation. ### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other grounds and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation.


### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation. ### 4. the assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances , including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds and therefore face a heightened risk of violence , as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. it shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim , paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation , taking into account the victims added vulnerability where dependent children are forced into access and custody arrangements.


### 6. the individual assessment shall be undertaken in collaboration with all relevant competent authorities depending on the stage of the proceedings , and relevant support services , such as victim protection centres and women’s shelters , social services and healthcare professionals. ### 6. the individual assessment shall be undertaken in collaboration with all relevant competent authorities depending on the stage of the proceedings , and relevant support services , such as victim protection centres and women’s shelters and children's specialised services , social services and healthcare professionals.


### 1. if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that support services contact victims to offer support. ### 1. if the assessments referred to in articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support , member states shall ensure that specialised support services contact victims to offer support.


### 1. member states shall ensure that , in situations of immediate danger for the victim’s or their dependant’s health or safety , the competent authorities issue orders addressed at an offender or suspect of violence covered by this directive to vacate the residence of the victim or their dependants for a sufficient period of time and to prohibit the offender or suspect from entering the residence or to enter the victim’s workplace or contacting the victim or their dependants in any way. such orders shall have immediate effect and not be dependent on a victim reporting the criminal offence. ### 1. member states shall ensure that , in situations of immediate danger for the victim’s or their dependant’s health or safety , the competent authorities issue orders addressed at an offender or suspect of violence covered by this directive to vacate the residence of the victim or their dependants for a sufficient period of time and to prohibit the offender or suspect from entering the residence or to enter the victim’s workplace , coming within a certain distance of the victim or contacting the victim or their dependants in any way. such orders shall have immediate effect and not be dependent on a victim reporting the criminal offence.


### member states shall issue guidelines for the competent authorities acting in criminal proceedings , including prosecutorial and judicial guidelines , concerning cases of violence against women or domestic violence. those guidelines shall include guidance on: ### member states shall issue guidelines for the competent authorities acting in criminal proceedings , including prosecutorial and judicial guidelines , concerning cases of violence against women or domestic violence. those guidelines shall be created in cooperation with specialist services , including women’s and children specialist services and should include guidance on:


### member states shall issue guidelines for the competent authorities acting in criminal proceedings , including prosecutorial and judicial guidelines , concerning cases of violence against women or domestic violence. those guidelines shall include guidance on: ### member states shall develop specialised gender-sensitive guidelines in cooperation with women’s organisations , and issue them for the competent authorities acting in criminal proceedings , including prosecutorial and judicial guidelines , concerning cases of violence against women or domestic violence. those guidelines shall include guidance on:


### how to cater to the enhanced protection and support needs of victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds; ### how to cater to the enhanced protection and support needs of victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and gender , and other grounds;


### how to cater to the enhanced protection and support needs of victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds; ### how to cater to the enhanced protection and support needs of victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other grounds;


### 2. member states shall ensure that the bodies referred to in paragraph 1 can act on behalf or in support of one or several victims of violence against women or domestic violence in judicial proceedings , including for the application for compensation referred to in article 26 and removal of online content referred to in article 25 , with the victims’ approval. ### 2. member states shall ensure that the bodies referred to in paragraph 1 have the relevant expertise on criminal law and the violence addressed in this directive. if so , they can act on behalf or in support of one or several victims of violence against women or domestic violence in judicial proceedings , including for the application for compensation referred to in article 26 and removal of online content referred to in article 25 , with the victims’ approval.


### 1. member states shall ensure that victims have the right to claim full compensation from offenders for damages resulting from all forms of violence against women or domestic violence. ### 1. member states shall ensure that victims and , if applicable , their dependents have the right to claim full compensation from offenders for damages resulting from all forms of violence against women or domestic violence.


### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to housing , education , training and assistance to remain in or find employment; ### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to decent housing , education , training and assistance to remain in or find quality employment;


### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to housing , education , training and assistance to remain in or find employment; ### immediate gender-sensitive support , advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to housing , education , training and assistance to remain in or find employment;


### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to housing , education , training and assistance to remain in or find employment; ### advice and information on any relevant legal or practical matters arising as a result of the crime , including on access to housing , education , training and assistance to move house or remain in or find employment;


### 2. specialist support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be offered in-person and shall be easily accessible , including online or through other adequate means , such as information and communication technologies , tailored to the needs of victims of violence against women and domestic violence. ### 2. specialist support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be offered in-person and shall be easily accessible , including online or through other adequate means , such as information and communication technologies , tailored to the needs of victims of violence against women and domestic violence , including those with disabilities and living in institutions.


### 2. specialist support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be offered in-person and shall be easily accessible , including online or through other adequate means , such as information and communication technologies , tailored to the needs of victims of violence against women and domestic violence. ### 2. specialist support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be offered in-person and shall be easily accessible to all victims including victims belonging to linguistic minorities and communities , and include online or through other adequate means , such as information and communication technologies , tailored to the needs of victims of violence against women and domestic violence. the support shall be provided also in languages of linguistic minorities , regions and communities within the different member states.


### 4. member states shall provide the protection and specialist support services necessary to comprehensively address the multiple needs of victims at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point , or through one-stop online access to such services. such combined offering of services shall include at least first hand medical care and social services , psychosocial support , legal , and police services. ### 4. member states shall provide the protection and specialist support services necessary to comprehensively address the multiple needs of victims at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point , or through one-stop online access to such services. such combined offering of services shall include at least first hand medical care and social services , psychosocial support , legal , and police services , and be available and accessible to victims with disabilities.


### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for healthcare and social service professionals on identifying and providing appropriate support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on referring victims to the relevant support services. such guidelines and protocols shall also indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds of discrimination. ### 5. member states shall issue guidelines and protocols for healthcare and social service professionals on identifying and providing appropriate support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including on referring victims to the relevant support services. such guidelines and protocols shall also indicate how to address the specific needs of victims who are at an increased risk of such violence as a result of their experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other grounds of discrimination.


### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence. these centres shall provide for medical and forensic examinations , trauma support and psychological counselling , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner. ### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence. these centres shall provide for medical care and forensic examinations , timely referral to other medical care , including sexual and reproductive healthcare as part of the clinical management of rape , trauma support and psychological counselling , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner.


### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence. these centres shall provide for medical and forensic examinations , trauma support and psychological counselling , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner. ### 1. member states shall provide for appropriately equipped , easily accessible rape crisis or sexual violence referral centres to ensure effective support to victims of sexual violence , including assisting in the preservation and documentation of evidence , which should clarify whether the motives were related to the sex or gender and other personal characteristics of the victim. these centres shall provide for medical and forensic examinations , trauma support and psychological counselling , after the offence has been perpetrated and for as long as necessary thereafter. where the victim is a child , such services shall be provided in a child-friendly manner.


### 30 specialist support for victims of sexual harassment at work ### 30 specialist support for victims of sexual harassment , cyber violence and third-party violence in the world of work


### member states shall ensure external counselling services are available for victims and employers in cases of sexual harassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes. ### member states shall , in consultation with the social partners , take measures to ensure external counselling services and legal services are available for victims in cases of sexual harassment at work or cyber violence and harassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace pending the outcome of dismissal procedure .the possibility of early conciliation should be available only if the victim so wishes .the costs of such counselling services and legal services shall be covered by the member state or by the employer .


### member states shall ensure external counselling services are available for victims and employers in cases of sexual harassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes. ### 1. member states shall , in consultation with the social partners , take measures to ensure that external counselling services and legal service are available for victims in cases of sexual harassment at work or cyber violence and harassment at work. these services shall include advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace pending the outcome of dismissal procedure. the possibility of early conciliation should be available only if the victim so wishes. the costs of such counselling services and legal services shall be covered by the member state or by the employer.


### 1. member states shall ensure that children are provided specific adequate support as soon as the competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that the children might have been subject to , including having witnessed , violence against women or domestic violence. support to children shall be specialised and age-appropriate , respecting the best interests of the child. ### 1. member states shall ensure that children are provided specific adequate support as soon as the competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that the children might have been subject to , including having witnessed , violence against women or domestic violence. support to children shall be specialised and age-appropriate , respecting the best interests of the child , and shall not require the prior consent of the holder of parental responsibility accused of the violence.


### member states shall establish and maintain safe places which allow a safe contact between a child and a holder of parental responsibilities who is an offender or suspect of violence against women or domestic violence , to the extent that the latter has rights of access. member states shall ensure supervision by trained professionals , as appropriate , and in the best interests of the child. ### 1 member states shall take the necessary legislative or other measures to ensure that , in the determination of custody and visitation rights of children , incidents of violence covered by the scope of this directive are taken into account.


### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women. ### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , older women , victims of so-called "honour crimes" or lbtiq women and other lgbtiq people subject to gender-based violence.


### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women. ### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , women suffering from addiction or older women.


### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women sex workers , women detainees , or older women. ### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women living in rural areas , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applying for international protection , women fleeing from armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , women in prostitution , women detainees , or older women.


### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. ### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , including age-appropriate and comprehensive sexuality education and early intervention programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders.


### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders. ### 2. preventive measures shall include awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes , where appropriate developed in cooperation with relevant civil society organisations , social partners , impacted communities and other stakeholders , aimed at different audience categories.


### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public. ### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public and in formats accessible to persons with disabilities.


### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public. ### 3. member states shall make information on preventive measures , the rights of victims , access to justice and to a lawyer , and the available protection and support measures available to the general public and ensure that this information is updated periodically.


### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive. ### 5. preventive measures shall in particular aim at challenging harmful gender stereotypes , capacitating society with the knowledge to understand consent and identify and address instances of violence , promoting equality between women and men , encouraging all , including men and boys , to act as positive role models to support corresponding behaviour changes across society as a whole in line with the objectives of this directive.


### 6. preventive measures shall develop and/or increase sensitivity about the harmful practice of female genital mutilation. ### 6. preventive measures shall develop and/or increase sensitivity about female genital mutilation , intersex mutilation and other harmful practices.


### 8. member states shall ensure that sexual harassment at work is addressed in relevant national policies. those national policies shall identify and establish targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed. ### 8. member states shall , in consultation with the social partners , ensure that sexual harassment , cyber violence , third-party violence and domestic violence in the word of work is addressed in relevant national policies. those national policies shall identify and establish targeted actions referred to in paragraph 2 for sectors where workers are most exposed.


### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- and child-sensitive manner. ### 1. member states shall ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims , including law enforcement authorities , court staff , judges and prosecutors , lawyers , providers of victim support and restorative justice services , healthcare professionals , social services , educational and other relevant staff , trade union representatives and workplace health and safety representatives receive both general and specialist training and targeted information to a level appropriate to their contacts with victims , to enable them to identify , prevent and address instances of violence against women or domestic violence and to treat victims in a trauma- , gender- , disability - and child-sensitive manner.


### 2. relevant health professionals , including paediatricians and midwives , shall receive targeted training to identify and address , in a cultural-sensitive manner , the physical , psychological and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation. ### 2. relevant health professionals , including paediatricians and midwives , shall receive targeted training to identify and address , in a cultural-sensitive manner , the physical , psychological and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation , intersex genital mutilation and other harmful practices.


### 3. persons with supervisory functions in the workplace , in both the public and private sectors , shall receive training on how to recognise , prevent and address sexual harassment at work , including on risk assessments concerning occupational safety and health risks , to provide support to victims affected thereby and respond in an adequate manner. those persons and employers shall receive information about the effects of violence against women and domestic violence on work and the risk of third party violence. ### 3. persons with supervisory functions in the workplace , as well as trade union representatives and workplace health and safety representatives , in both the public and private sectors , shall receive specific training on how to recognise , prevent and address sexual harassment , cyber violence at work and domestic violence , including on gender responsive risk assessments concerning occupational safety and health risks , including risks of gender based violence and harassment from third parties and risk of domestic violence , to provide support to victims affected thereby , and witnesses , and respond in an adequate manner. those persons and employers shall receive information about the effects of violence against women and domestic violence on work and the risk of third party violence. they shall also receive training on how to recognize instances of domestic violence and provide support to victims and ensure that victims are able to continue working in a safe environment.


### 5. without affecting media freedom and pluralism , member states shall encourage and support the setting up of media training activities by media professionals’ organisations , media self-regulatory bodies and industry representatives or other relevant independent organisations , to combat stereotypical portrayals of women and men , sexist images of women , and victim-blaming in the media , aimed at reducing the risk of violence against women or domestic violence. ### 5. without affecting media freedom and pluralism , member states shall encourage and support the setting up of media training activities by media professionals’ organisations , media self-regulatory bodies and industry representatives or other relevant independent organisations , to combat stereotypical portrayals of women and men , sexist images of women , and victim-blaming in the media , aimed at reducing the risk of all forms of violence against women or domestic violence.


### 6. member states shall ensure that the authorities competent for receiving reports of offences from victims are appropriately trained to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes. ### 6. member states shall ensure that the authorities competent for receiving reports of offences from victims are appropriately trained to facilitate and assist in the reporting of such crimes , including from victims with disabilities.


### 2. the intervention programmes shall be made available for participation including to persons who fear they might commit any offence of violence against women or domestic violence. ### 2. the intervention programmes shall be made available for participation including to persons who fear they might commit any offence of violence against women or domestic violence. special intervention programmes for potential offenders of child sexual abuse and exploitation should be arranged;


### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims. ### member states shall cooperate with and consult social partners on the working environment , civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims.


### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women or domestic violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims. ### member states shall cooperate with and consult civil society organisations , including non-governmental organisations working with victims of violence against women , domestic violence , or specialised non-governmental organisations working with vulnerable women and victims at a heightened risk of violence , in particular in providing support to victims , concerning policymaking initiatives , information and awareness-raising campaigns , research and education programmes and in training , as well as in monitoring and evaluating the impact of measures to support and protect victims.


### 2. the statistics shall include the following data disaggregated by sex , age of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender and type of offence: ### 2. the statistics shall include the following data disaggregated by sex , disability , age of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender and type and place of offence :


### 2. the statistics shall include the following data disaggregated by sex , age of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender and type of offence: ### 2. the statistics shall include the following data disaggregated by gender , age of the victim and of the offender , relationship between the victim and the offender and type of offence:


### (63) in order to ensure that victims of the offences of cyber violence contained in this directive can effectively realise their rights to have illegal material relating to such offences removed , member states should encourage the cooperation between providers of intermediary services. to ensure that such material is detected early on and tackled effectively and that victims of those offences are adequately assisted and supported , member states should also facilitate the establishment or use of existing self-regulatory measures of a voluntary nature , such as codes of conduct , including on the detection of systematic risks in relation to such cyber violence and the training of the providers’ employees concerned by preventing such violence and assisting victims. ### (63) in order to ensure that victims of the offences of cyber violence contained in this directive can effectively realise their rights to have illegal material relating to such offences removed , member states should encourage the cooperation between providers of intermediary services as well as between providers of intermediary services , authorities and civil society organisations , such as through the establishment of trusted flaggers pursuant to article 22 of the regulation (eu) 2022/2065 of the european parliament and of the council. to ensure that such material is detected early on and tackled effectively and that victims of those offences are adequately assisted and supported , member states should also facilitate the establishment or use of existing self-regulatory measures of a voluntary nature , such as codes of conduct , including on the detection of systematic risks in relation to such cyber violence and the training of the providers’ employees , including psychological support , concerned by preventing such violence and assisting victims. any support provided by the european commission to the member states in these regards should come along with a reinforcement of its human resources.


### referrals to medical forensic examinations; ### referrals to medical care , including sexual and reproductive healthcare , rape crisis centres , sexual violence referral centres and forensic examinations; ;


### support to victims of cyber violence , including advice on judicial remedies and remedies to remove online content related to the crime. ### support to victims of cyber violence , including psychological support , advice on judicial remedies , remedies to remove online content related to the crime and securing of evidence.


### (54) to effectively address negative consequences for child victims , support measures to children should include age-appropriate psychological counselling , together with paediatric care where necessary , and be provided as soon as competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that children might have been victims , including child witnesses of violence. in the provision of support to child victims , the rights of the child , as laid down in article 24 of the charter , should be a primary consideration. ### (54) to effectively address negative consequences for child victims , support measures to children should include age-appropriate psychological counselling , together with paediatric care and economic support where necessary , and be provided as soon as competent authorities have reasonable grounds to believe that children might have been victims , including child witnesses of violence and orphans. in the provision of support to child victims , the rights of the child , as laid down in article 24 of the charter , should be a primary consideration.


### (55) in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of child protection or welfare officials. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the best interest of the child should be always taken into account. ### (55) in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of child protection or welfare officials. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the interest of the child , their right not to be victimised and children's views should be of primary consideration and prevail over any perpetrators’ or suspects rights and also over any visiting rights of other persons having ties with the children. specialised experts with proven experience in violence against women and risk assessment for victims and their children should be involved in the decision. where necessary , member states shall ensure that judicial authorities act to remove visiting rights permanently from perpetrators that continue to offend or do not engage in long term meaningful parenting programmes leading to improved outcomes for children.


### (55) in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of child protection or welfare officials. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the best interest of the child should be always taken into account. ### (55) member states shall take measures to ensure that , in determination of custody and contact or visitation rights of children , judicial authorities take into account incidents of violence against women and domestic violence and the results of the risk assessments concerning the non-abusive parent and the child victim , including child witnesses and orphans. member states shall put in place measures to ensure that the exercise of any visitation or custody rights does not jeopardise the rights and safety of the victim or children in order to ensure the safety of children during possible visits with an offender or suspect who is a holder of parental responsibility with rights of access , member states should ensure that supervised neutral places , including child protection or welfare offices , are made available so that such visits can take place there in the best interests of the child. if needed , the visits should take place in the presence of child protection or welfare officials. where it is necessary to provide for interim accommodation , children should as a priority be accommodated together with the holder of parental responsibility who is not the offender or suspect , such as the child’s mother. the best interest of the child should be always taken into account.


### “child” means any person below the age of 18 years; ### “child” means any person below the age of 18 years; for special protection benefits , a person is presumed to be a child if there are reasonable grounds to believe the person is under 18 , but the age is not certain;


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period for criminal offences referred to in article 5 of at least 20 years from the time when the offence was committed. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period for criminal offences referred to in articles 5 and 6 of at least 20 years from the time when the offence was committed.


### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. ### 4. the competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or support services referred to in articles 27 , 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence , in particular in cases of sexual violence , where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services. relevant information regarding options avalable to the victim to secure the evidence for the criminal procedure shall be given to the victim and properly consulted. no pressure should be brought upon the victim to press charges or report the offence.


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


### 2. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities can issue restraining or protection orders to provide long-term protection for victims or their dependants against any acts of violence covered by this directive , including by prohibiting or restraining certain dangerous behaviour of the offender or suspect. ### 2. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities can issue restraining or protection orders to provide long-term protection for victims or their dependants against any acts of violence covered by this directive , including by prohibiting or restraining certain dangerous behaviour of the offender or suspect. they should be available for the immediate protection and without undue financial or administrative burden placed on the victim. such orders shall be issued for an adequate period of time and have a minimum duration of 4 months. they shall have immediate effect and be issued on an ex-parte basis which has immediate effect and not be dependent on a victim reporting the criminal offence.


### without prejudice to the rights of defence , member states shall ensure that , in criminal investigations and court proceedings , questions , enquiries and evidence concerning past sexual conduct of the victim or other aspects of the victim’s private life related thereto are not permitted. ### without prejudice to the rights of defence , member states shall ensure that , in criminal investigations and court proceedings , questions , enquiries and evidence concerning past sexual and relationships history and conduct of the victim or other aspects of the victim’s private life related thereto including , where relevant , medical records and notes from counselling or therapy sessions , are not permitted.


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


### 2. child victims shall be provided with age-appropriate medical care , emotional , psychosocial , psychological and educational support , as well as any other appropriate support tailored in particular to situations of domestic violence. ### 2. child victims shall be provided with age-appropriate medical care , emotional , psychosocial , psychological and educational support , as well as any other appropriate support tailored in particular to situations of domestic violence. child victims of sexual exploitation and abuse online shall be provided with adequate reporting mechanisms to trusted flaggers , including the eu centre to prevent and combat child sexual abuse as per article 40 of the proposal for a regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse [2022/0155 (cod)] and have access to specific support mechanisms;


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


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


### nothing in this directive shall be construed as lowering , limiting or derogating from any of the rights and procedural safeguards that are guaranteed under the law of any member state which provides a higher level of protection. member states shall not lower that higher level of protection guaranteed at the time of entry into force of this directive. ### nothing in this directive shall be construed as lowering , limiting or derogating from any of the rights and procedural safeguards that are guaranteed under binding international instruments for member states and under the law of any member state which provides a higher level of protection. member states shall not lower that higher level of protection guaranteed at the time of entry into force of this directive.


### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support in a timely and coordinated manner. ### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support in a timely and coordinated manner. such authorities should be empowered to inform proceedings dealing with access and custody by relevant statute.


### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support in a timely and coordinated manner. ### 2. the competent authorities shall respond to requests for protection and support , including medical care , without delay and in a coordinated manner


### 4. member states shall ensure the transmission of relevant personal data concerning the victim and their situation to the relevant support services , where this is necessary to ensure that the victim receives appropriate support and protection. such transmission shall be confidential. ### 4. member states shall ensure the transmission of relevant personal data concerning the victim and their situation to the relevant support services , where this is necessary to ensure that the victim receives appropriate support and protection and shall ensure the protection of this data and access to data. such transmission shall be confidential.


### 3. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities inform victims of the possibility to apply for emergency barring and restraining or protection orders , as well as the possibility to seek cross-border recognition of protection orders pursuant to directive 2011/99/eu or regulation (eu) no 606/2013. ### 3. member states shall ensure that the competent authorities inform victims of the possibility to apply for emergency barring and restraining or protection orders , as well as the possibility to seek cross-border recognition of protection orders pursuant to directive 2011/99/eu or regulation (eu) no 606/2013. member states shall ensure the use of electronic monitoring to secure the enforcement of emergency barring , restraining and protection orders , especially in cases where the offender faces suspended sentence , interim measures or any other similar measure ordered by the competent authorities while the offender awaits the final decision of the court on the charges brought against them.


### 4. any breaches of emergency barring or restraining and protection orders shall be subject to effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal or other legal penalties. ### 4. any breaches of emergency barring or restraining and protection orders shall be subject to effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal or other legal penalties. the victim shall be informed of any breach of the protection orders and the competent authority should in such a situation immediately assess the possible risk of imminent harm and take the necessary protection measures.


### 4. any breaches of emergency barring or restraining and protection orders shall be subject to effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal or other legal penalties. ### 4. any breaches of emergency barring or restraining and protection orders shall be subject to effective , immediately enforceable , proportionate and dissuasive criminal or other legal penalties.


### the removal of that material is necessary to prevent or limit significant harm to the victim; ### the removal of that material is necessary to prevent or limit significant harm to the victim and further dissemination , thereby preventing revictimization;


### 3. member states shall ensure that orders referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 are valid for an appropriate time period not exceeding one year , subject to renewal for an additional appropriate time period , upon application by the victim , where the judicial authority seized considers that the conditions of paragraph 2 continue to be met. however , member states shall ensure that , where criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , point (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , article 9 or article 10 are terminated without leading to the finding of such an offence having been committed , the orders are invalidated and the provider of intermediary services concerned is informed thereof. ### 3. member states shall ensure that orders referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 are valid for an appropriate time period not exceeding one year , subject to renewal for an additional appropriate time period , upon application by the victim , where the judicial authority seized considers that the conditions of paragraph 2 continue to be met. however , member states shall ensure that , where criminal proceedings regarding the offences referred to in article 7 , point (a) and (b) , article 8 , point (c) , article 9 or article 10 are terminated without leading to the finding of such an offence having been committed , the orders are invalidated and the provider of intermediary services concerned is informed thereof. adequate state compensation shall be awarded to those who have sustained serious bodily injury or impairment of health , and to orphans from victims , to the extent that the damage is not covered by other sources , such as the perpetrator. member states are not precluded from claiming regress for compensation awarded from the perpetrator , as long as due regard is paid to the victim’s safety.


### the limitation period for bringing a claim for compensation shall be no less than 5 years from the time the offence has taken place. ### the limitation period for bringing a claim for compensation shall be no less than 5 years from the time the offence has been reported to the authorities.


### in cases of sexual violence , the limitation period shall be no less than 10 years. ### in cases of sexual violence and female genital mutilation , the limitation period shall be no less than 20 years.


### 7 non-consensual sharing of intimate or manipulated material ### 7 non-consensual sharing and producing of intimate or manipulated material


### non-consensual sharing of intimate or manipulated material ### image-based sexual abuse


### threatening to engage in the conduct referred to in points (a) and (b) in order to coerce another person to do , acquiesce or refrain from a certain act. ### threatening to engage in the conduct referred to in points (a) and (b).


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


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


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


### e. whereas studies have established links between the quality of traineeships and employment outcomes8 ; ### e. whereas studies have established links between the quality of traineeships and employment outcomes8 , with remuneration being the key quality criteria to what establishes a high quality traineeship 8a;


### h. whereas a person may experience discrimination differently based on a variety of factors , including , but not limited to , that person’s gender , race , colour or ethnic origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , class or social origin , sexual orientation , physical or mental ability , or age; whereas it is crucial tofocus on addressing and overcoming all discrimination in traineeships and ensuring the accessibility of traineeships to persons and groups of persons who are furthest away from the labour market; ### h. whereas a person may experience discrimination differently based on a variety of factors , including , but not limited to , that person’s gender , race , colour or ethnic origin , nationality , genetic features , language , religion or belief , class or socio-economic origin , sexual orientation , physical or mental ability , or age; whereas young people living in the weaker financial circumstances , including people living in single-parent households , people with disabilities , migrants , people with lower education levels , young people not living with their parents and those from low work-intensity households , are less likely to have access to the resources required to undertake unpaid or low-paying internships8b; whereas it is crucial tofocus on addressing and overcoming all discrimination in traineeships and ensuring the accessibility of traineeships to persons and groups of persons who are furthest away from the labour market


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


### j. whereas about half of all 15 to 34-year olds in the union have gained work experience in at least one traineeship; whereas this means that approximately four million persons take part in at least one traineeship per year in the union10 ; ### j. whereas about half of all 15 to 34-year olds in the union have gained work experience in at least one traineeship; whereas the majority of young people report having worked two unpaid internships before getting stable employment8c; whereas this means that approximately four million persons take part in at least one traineeship per year in the union8d;


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


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


### 1. underlines that traineeships should be understood as a limited period of work practice , which should help young people gain confidence in their capacities , as well as practical and professional experience , improve their employability and facilitate their transition into regular employment; ### 1. underlines that traineeships should be understood as a limited period of work practice , which should help young people gain confidence in their capacities , as well as practical and professional experience , improve their employability and facilitate their transition into regular employment; reiterates the need to promote best practices in the field , especially with regards to the integration of traineeships as part of professional work experience;


### 1. underlines that traineeships should be understood as a limited period of work practice , which should help young people gain confidence in their capacities , as well as practical and professional experience , improve their employability and facilitate their transition into regular employment; ### 1. underlines that traineeships should be understood as a limited period of work practice , which should help young people gain confidence in their capacities and develop work-relevant skills , as well as practical and professional experience , improve their employability and facilitate their transition into regular employment;


### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships should offer a strong training or learning content , safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment , fixed working hours , health and social coverage , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement; ### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships should offer a strong hands-on learning content , safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment , proper working hours , health and social coverage , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement;


### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships should offer a strong training or learning content , safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment , fixed working hours , health and social coverage , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement; ### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships should offer a strong and high-quality training or learning content , safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment , fixed working hours , health and social coverage , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement; stresses that prolonged periods of traineeships might have significant negative social security consequences for young people , in particular in terms of pension rights accumulation and access to unemployment benefits;


### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships should offer a strong training or learning content , safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment , fixed working hours , health and social coverage , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement; ### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships should offer a strong training or learning content , so that this experience may help trainees get new professional jobs. thus , the mentor´s function must be a key factor to assess and guide the trainee by implementing a training project , which must determine the trainee´s skills and abilities developed during the traineeship period. traineeships should be focused on safeguarding adequate working conditions such as a fair payment , fixed working hours , health and social coverage , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement;


### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships should offer a strong training or learning content , safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment , fixed working hours , health and social coverage , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement; ### 2. considers that to facilitate access to regular employment , traineeships should offer a strong training or learning content , safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment , fixed working hours , health and social coverage , adequate professional feedback and counselling , and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement;


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


### 3. insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness , especially with regard to persons with fewer opportunities; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility; ### 3. insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness , especially with regard to young people with fewer opportunities; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility; insists that participation in traineeships should also be ensured to young vulnerable people such as migrants and refugees , whose inclusion in society is crucial to their successful integration;


### 3. insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness , especially with regard to persons with fewer opportunities; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility; ### 3. insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness , especially with regard to persons with fewer opportunities; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility; underlines the need for traineeship opportunities for neets and young people coming from rural or isolated areas;


### 3. insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness , especially with regard to persons with fewer opportunities; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility; ### 3. insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness , especially with regard to persons with fewer opportunities; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility; stresses the need to develop traineeships for people with visual and hearing impairment;


### 3. insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness , especially with regard to persons with fewer opportunities; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility; ### 3. insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness , especially with regard to persons with fewer opportunities , and should support gender equality; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility;


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


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


### 5. stresses the importance of all key players’ involvement (the social partners , civil society organisations and , in particular , youth organisations) in formulating guidelines and monitoring and evaluating implementation of the framework. ### 5. taking into consideration the strict link between the quality of the traineeship and the employability outcome , calls on the new commission to put forward an updated proposal for a council recommendation on a quality framework for traineeships in order to broaden the scope of the current quality framework for traineeships and cover all types of traineeships; stresses the importance of all key players’ involvement (the social partners , civil society organisations and , in particular , youth organisations) in formulating guidelines and monitoring and evaluating subsequent implementation of the framework.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


### [...] ### deleted


### — having regard to international labour organization (ilo) convention no 135 concerning protection and facilities to be afforded to workers’ representatives in the undertaking (the workers’ representatives convention) , ### — having regard to international labour organization (ilo) convention no 135 concerning protection and facilities to be afforded to workers’ representatives in the undertaking (the workers’ representatives convention) , ilo convention no 155 concerning occupational safety and health , ilo convention no 187 concerning promotional framework for occupational safety and health and ilo convention no 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work ,


### b. whereas collective bargaining at the sectoral and cross-industry levels came under pressure in some member states in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis; whereas the share of workers covered by collective agreements has declined significantly over the past 30 years , with an estimated drop in eu average coverage from about 66 % in 2000 to about 56 % in 201811 , owing to labour market reforms in many member states that decentralised collective bargaining systems , the rise of precarious forms of employment and bogus self-employment; whereas in most member states , collective bargaining covering rates tend to be higher for employees on permanent contracts and for those working in larger companies; ### b. whereas collective bargaining at the sectoral and cross-industry levels came under pressure or have been dismantled in some member states in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis; whereas the european semester's country specific recommendations adopted between the years 2011 and 2015 requested member states to decentralise collective bargaining systems and stop wage indexation as well as the ultra-activity of collective agreements; whereas the share of workers covered by collective agreements has declined significantly over the past 30 years , with an estimated drop in eu average coverage from about 66 % in 2000 to about 56 % in 201811 , owing to labour market reforms in many member states that decentralised collective bargaining systems , the rise of precarious forms of employment and bogus self-employment; whereas in most member states , collective bargaining covering rates tend to be higher for employees on permanent contracts and for those working in larger companies; whereas bargaining coverage is substantially higher in countries where there are sectoral agreements and where these are frequently extended to non-covered companies or workers;


### c. whereas european workers and employers are currently facing major challenges stemming from the consequences of the pandemic and , since 24 february 2022 , the russian war of aggression against ukraine; whereas these events have shown a pressing need for broader and stronger participation by social partners , especially if the green and digital transitions to a sustainable , fair and social future for the eu are to be achieved; whereas workers or their representatives have the right to be informed and consulted in good time on matters relevant to them , in particular on the transfer , restructuring and merger of undertakings and on collective redundancies; ### c. whereas european workers and employers are currently facing major challenges stemming from the consequences of the pandemic and , since 24 february 2022 , the russian war of aggression against ukraine and the consequent cost-of-living and energy crisis; whereas these events have shown a pressing need for broader and stronger participation by social partners , especially if the green and digital transitions to a sustainable , fair and social future for the eu are to be achieved; whereas workers or their representatives have the right to be informed and consulted in good time on matters relevant to them , in particular on the transfer , restructuring and merger of undertakings and on collective redundancies; whereas according to eurofound eupolicy watch database , social partners have been involved during the pandemic in almost half of the legislative policy measures recorded , while this involvement has decreased during 2022 , when further policy measures related to the green transition , support for refugees from ukraine and responses to the cost-of-living crisis were mapped;


### f. whereas some member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue , while in some other member states , social dialogue is under pressure for reasons including ineffective consultation procedures , a lack of capacity and strict representational criteria; whereas the eu regulatory landscape in the field of employment law and company law remains excessively fragmented , which could result in a lack of legal certainty on applicable rules and rights for both employers and employees; ### f. whereas the involvement of social partners in policymaking and particularly in the implementation of the european semester and the recovery and resilience plans is an indicator of the quality of social dialogue; whereas some member states are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue , while in some other member states , social dialogue is under pressure for reasons including ineffective consultation procedures , a lack of capacity and strict representational criteria , attacks against workers’ rights to join or to form a trade union at the workplace , ineffective legislation that does not enable trade unions to access workplaces for the purpose of organising , attacks against the right to strike; whereas the eu regulatory landscape in the field of employment law and company law remains excessively fragmented , which could result in a lack of legal certainty on applicable rules and rights for both employers and employees;


### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; and (v) appropriate institutional support; ### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; and (v) appropriate institutional support; and (vi) allowing for independent social partners to negotiate and conclude collective agreements autonomously without undue political intervention;


### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; and (v) appropriate institutional support; ### h. whereas the enabling conditions for a well-functioning social dialogue are: (i) the existence of strong , independent trade unions and technical capacity in employers’ organisations; (ii) access to relevant information to participate in social dialogue; (iii) a commitment from all parties to engage in social dialogue; (iv) respect for the fundamental rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining; and (v) appropriate institutional support and (vi) allowing for independent social partners to negotiate and conclude collective agreements autonomously;


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


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


### 2. urges the commission to monitor the implementation of its recommendation at national and union level , jointly with the member states and relevant social partners; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure that this monitoring allows social partners to , among other things , identify situations from which they have been excluded or in which they were inadequately involved in national-level consultations on union and national policy , including access to justice and the right to redress; ### 2. is convinced that good-quality social dialogue pays off in turbulent times when stability is needed to face ongoing economic uncertainty , as it was proved during the covid-19 crisis when it played a major role in managing the crisis and mitigating its negative economic and social effects; urges the commission to monitor the implementation of its recommendation at national and union level , jointly with the member states and social partners; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure that this monitoring allows social partners to , among other things , identify situations from which they have been excluded or in which they were inadequately involved in national-level consultations on union and national policy , including access to justice and the right to redress; calls on the commission to initiate infringement procedures in case social partners involvement is not respected; proposes that eurofound’s eupolicywatch database , as unique eu wide instrument to capture social partner’s involvement in national policy making , could be used for that purpose;


### 4. is concerned that the density of employers’ organisations and trade unions is declining across all member states; warns that the decrease in collective bargaining coverage is not only due to the decline in trade union density , but also to the lack of representation within employers’ organisation and employers’ lack of involvement and willingness to participate in collective bargaining; ### 4. is concerned that the density of employers’ organisations and trade unions is declining across all member states; notes that main reason for the decline in coverage is the weakening and dismantling of cross-sectoral and sectoral collective bargaining structures as well as the detrimental regulatory changes made in some member states in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis in order to comply with the european semester recommendations on the one hand and in order to access rescue funds on the other for some member states; warns that the decrease in collective bargaining coverage is not only due to the decline in trade union density , but also to the lack of representation within employers’ organisation and employers’ lack of involvement and willingness to participate in collective bargaining;