10 Amendments of Antigoni PAPADOPOULOU related to 2013/0202(COD)
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) These recommendations would benefit from being further supported by an enhanced evidence-base, feedback on success of policy implementation and co- operation between the PES of Member States. To this end, the PES Network to be established under this Decision should carry out concrete initiatives such as common evidence- based benchmarking systems, corresponding mutual learning activities, mutual assistance between the network members and the implementation of strategic actions for the modernisation of PES.. The specific knowledge of the network and its individual members should also be used to provide, upon request of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) and the Employment Committee (EMCO), evidence for the development of employment policies specifically needed to tackle high unemployment among vulnerable groups and youth in particular.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The PES Network established under this Decision should work in close co- operation with EMCO based on Article 150 TFEU and contribute to its work as a provider for factual evidence and reports on policy implementation. Contributions from the PES Network to the Council will be channelled through EMCO. In particular, the combined knowledge of the PES Network on delivery aspects of employment policies and the comparative analysis of PES can serve policy decision makers at both national and Union level in the assessment and design of employment policies, helping to achieve the country- specific targets and to boost the employment rate, by addressing the problem of unfilled vacancies in the internal market.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The PES network should contribute to the implementation of policy initiatives in the employment field such as the Council Recommendation on Establishing a Youth Guarantee22. The network may also support initiatives aimed at facilitating the transition from education and training to work, including through enhanced transparency of skills and qualifications. advising jobseekers on apprenticeship, traineeship and further education, through enhanced transparency of skills and qualifications, needed for better adaptation to market needs and employers' requirements. __________________ 22 Council Recommendation on establishing a Youth Guarantee (7123/13)
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The PES Network should reinforce co- operation between its members, develop joint initiatives aimed at exchanges of information and best practices in all areas covered by PES, comparative analysis and advice as well as promotion of innovative approaches in the delivery of employment services. By establishing this network an inclusive, evidence-based and performance-oriented comparison of all PES leading to the identification of best practices will be possible. With these results members of the network should be able to shape the design and delivery of employment services within their specific responsibilities, ensuring a better match of skills and qualifications of jobseekers to employers' needs. The initiatives carried out by the Network should improve PES effectiveness and allow for more efficient public spending.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the implementation ofincreased cooperation on specific initiatives for modernizing PES within the context of the current economic crisis and with a view to reaching the Europe 2020 strategy for jobs and smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and its headline targets especially those dealing with employment;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the better functioning of the labour markets in the EU by comparing the performance of public employment services against relevant benchmarks;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the identification of best practices, the better integration of labour markets;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) a more sufficient engagement in mutual learning and bench marking activities in Member States;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Develop and implement European wide evidence-based benchmarking systems among public employment services based on the use of quantitative and qualitative indicators to assess PES performances and to gather evidence from all Member States with a view to establishing an appropriate mutual learning vehicle. It shall also participate actively in the implementation of these activities by sharing data, knowledge and best practices.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Adopt and implement a concept for modernising and strengthening PES in key areas by fostering mutual learning and improving service capacity and efficiency.