Activities of Jasenko SELIMOVIC related to 2018/0230(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Solidarity Corps programme and repealing [European Solidarity Corps Regulation] and Regulation (EU) No 375/2014
Amendments (6)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) TEasily accessible traineeships and jobs in solidarity- related areas can offer additional opportunities for young people to make a start or carry on, on the labour market while giving a clear European value in contributing to addressing unmet key societal challenges. This can help foster the employability and productivity of young people while easing their transition from education to employment, which is key to enhancing their chances on the labour market. The traineeship activities offered under the European Solidarity Corps follow the quality principles outlined in Council Recommendation on establishing a Quality Framework for Traineeships, always being paid and based in written agreement21. The traineeships and jobs offered can constitute a stepping stone for young people to enter the labour market and are accompanied by adequate post-activity support. The traineeship and job activities are facilitated by relevant labour market actors, in particular public and private employment services, social partners and Chambers of Commerce, and are remunerated by the participating organisation. As participating organisations, they should apply for funding via the competent implementing body of the European Solidarity Corps in view of intermediating between the young participants and employers offering traineeship and job activities in solidarity sectors. __________________ 21 Council Recommendation of 15 March 2018 on a European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships (OJ C 153, 2.5.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Efforts should be made to ensure that traineeships and jobs are opened to talented and competent youth, in particular to young people with fewer opportunities to participate in solidarity- related activities, including those with disabilities, social or cultural disadvantages, migrants and residents in isolated rural areas and the outermost regions of the EU.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) A quality label should ensure compliance of the participating organisations with the principles and requirements of the European Solidarity Corps, as regards their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience. Obtaining a quality label is a precondition for participation but should not automatically lead to funding under the European Solidarity Corps. Separate quality labels should be put in place for volunteering and for traineeships and jobs, taking into consideration the specific characteristics of each component. The process that leads to attribution of a quality label should not create additional bureaucracy that would dissuade organisations and private businesses from contributions to the European Solidarity Corps.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘job’ means a solidarity activity for a period from 23 to 12 months, which include a learning and training component, is based on a written agreement and paid by the participating organisation employing the European Solidarity Corps participant;
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘quality label’ means the certification attributed to a participating organisation willing to provide solidarity activities under the European Solidarity Corps, in the role of a host and/or in a support function; Separate quality labels shall be put in place for volunteering and for traineeships and jobs.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. A traineeship as referred to in Article 4.1, point (b) shall always be paid and be based on a written traineeship agreement in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework of the country where the traineeship takes place, as appropriate, and taking into account the principles of the Quality Framework for Traineeships (2014/C 88/01). Traineeships shall not substitute jobs.