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Paragraph 2.5.1, second indent 
'— There should be a more constructive inter-trade and sectoral dialogue in the appropriate forums 
at Community level between the two sides of industry on economic and social questions.' 
Paragraph 3.1 
'3.1. As a result of the introduction of the EMS and the Community's pledge to bring the 
economic policies of the Member States closer together, economic developments in the Member 
States will come increasingly under the influence of the Community's policy. And because of the 
inseparable link between economic policy and social policy, developments on the social front will 
also be increasingly affected by Community policy.' 
Paragraph 3.2 
A third indent is added. 
Paragraph 3.2.1 
'3.2.1. Only free negotiations at all levels between the two sides of industry can give concrete 
expression to the social programme drawn up with the help of Community consultations.' 
Paragraph 3.2.2 
'3.2.2. The Section considers that such negotiations . . .' 
Paragraph 3.2.3 
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Paragraph 5.1.4 
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Paragraph 5.1.4 
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Opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision setting up a second joint programme of 
exchanges of young workers within the Community 
The text referred to the Committee has been published in Official Journal of the European 
Communities No C 81 of 28 March 1979, page 16. 
A. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE OPINION 
On 21 March 1979 the Council referred the abovementioned proposal to the Economic and 
Social Committee in accordance with Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community. 
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B. OPINION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE 
The Economic and Social Committee prepared its opinion on the above matter at its 169th 
plenary session held in Brussels on 27 and 28 June 1979. 
The full text of the opinion is as follows: 
THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community, and in particular Article 198 
thereof, 
Having regard to the request made by the Council of the 
European Communities on 21 March 1979 for an 
opinion, 
Having regard to the decision taken by its Bureau on 
22 March 1979 instructing the Section for Social 
Questions to draw up an opinion and a report on the 
matter, 
Having regard to the opinion issued by the Section for 
Social Questions at its meeting held on 7 June 1979, 
Having regard to the oral report submitted by the 
rapporteur, Mr Savini, 
Having regard to the discussions at its 169th plenary 
session held on 27 and 28 June 1979 (meeting of 27 June 
1979), 
HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING OPINION 
unanimously: 
The Committee broadly approves the draft Decision, but 
makes the general and specific comments set out below: 
1. General comments 
1.1. The Committee has always endorsed measures to 
improve the education and training of young workers. 
Recently, in an opinion dated 30 March 1978 (*), it 
stressed the value to young people of varying work 
experience. 
Logically, the Committee is thus bound to endorse the 
proposed changes to the first joint programme, which are 
motivated by the circumstances referred to by the 
Commission and designed to make Community 
arrangements more effective. 
(!) OJ No C 181, 31. 7. 1978, p. 38. The Committee would, however, stress that the 
fundamental purpose of the exchanges, as spelled out as 
far back as 1968, must be respected. 
1.2. The Committee considers that the programme 
will further the abovementioned aims, although the small 
sum set aside means that only a few people will benefit. 
The Committee trusts that, as experience makes it 
possible to improve the organization of the various 
schemes covered, the programme will be expanded to 
cover a large number of young workers. 
1.3. The Committee is convinced that, while due 
weight should'be given to all the programme's objectives 
(Article 1 of the proposal) absolute priority should be 
given to developing the vocational qualifications of 
participants and enriching their practical experience. 
1.4. As regards the implementation of the 
programme, the Committee urges the Commission to 
take the necessary steps to extend the programme to as 
many productive sectors as possible. So far, most 
exchanges have been limited to the agricultural sector. 
The achievements in this sector are of the greatest 
interest. 
In the interests of effectiveness and to ensure a proper 
evaluation of the impact of the programme, all 
exchanges covered by the programme must be monitored 
by the Commission and the usual financial vetting 
procedures should be applied. In addition, the 
participants must be given the same social security 
protection as other workers in the host countries. This 
last aspect must be closely monitored by the Commission, 
in the light of past experiences. 
1.5. Given the objectives of the programme, and the 
greater emphasis on short-term visits, there may be a case 
for arranging for national authorities in the country of 
origin to provide preliminary language training for 
participants in their country of origin. 
1.6. The Committee feels that appropriate steps must 
be taken to provide ample information, particularly for 
employers and workers, on the aims and content of the 
programme. 
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2. Specific comments 
2.1. Regarding the conditions 
Committee considers that: of eligibility, the 
— particular care should be taken in arranging stays 
abroad for young people under the age of 18. They 
should be given adequate preparation and receive 
assistance throughout their stay abroad, 
— priority should be given to young people who began 
work before the age of 25. In its opinion on 
Educational and Vocational Training for Young 
Workers, the Committee stressed the importance of 
relevant measures for all young people, 'particularly 
for those who are under-qualified and for those with 
inadequate education'. 
2.2. The Committee appreciates that short-term 
exchanges play a secondary role in the programme, but 
stresses that such exchanges should have a high 
training-content, and should therefore mostly involve 
young workers who already possess a certain degree of 
skill and are interested in improving their abilities. 
2.3. The Committee endorses the increased 
importance attached to the language training of 
participants and stresses that the success of the programme depends to a large extent on this factor. In 
many instances, knowledge of a second language may in 
itself improve the employment prospects of the young 
people concerned. 
2.4. The Committee asks the Commission to take 
steps to encourage the establishment of promoting 
organizations operating at Community level, partly in 
order to bring as many productive sectors as possible 
within the scope of the programme. 
The Committee stresses that promoting organizations 
should always work in close liaison with the national 
authorities and with both sides of industry at the 
national and European levels. 
The Committee urges the groups and institutions having 
the desired characteristics (Article 2 of the proposal) to 
take prompt steps to establish the bodies which are to 
cooperate with the Commission on the implementation 
of the programme (where such bodies do not already 
exist). 
2.5. The Committee endorses the setting up of the 
Advisory Committee referred to in Article 8, but calls for 
greater participation by representatives of the various 
economic and social interest groups. 
Done at Brussels, 28 June 1979. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Raffaele VANNI 
Opinion on the: 
— proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) 
No 574/72 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their 
families moving within the Community 
— proposal for a Council Regulation amending the Annexes to Regulations (EEC) No 
1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 on the application of social security schemes to employed 
persons and their families moving within the Community 
The text referred to the Committee has been published in Official journal of the European 
Communities No C 115 of 8 May 1979, page 3. 
A. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE OPINION 
On 27 April 1979 the Council referred the abovementioned proposal to the Economic and 
Social Committee in accordance with Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community.