Regulation (EU) 2016/589 on a European network of employment services (EURES), workers' access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets

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The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs adopted the report by Heinz K. BECKER (EPP, AT) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a European network of Employment Services, workers' access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets. The committee recommended that the position of the European Parliament in first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure should amend the Commission proposal as follows: Purpose: Members specified that the aim of the Regulation was not only to facilitate the exercise of the freedom of movement for workers within the Union but also abolish any discrimination based on nationality between workers of Member States as regards employment, remuneration and other conditions of work and employment within the Union. Actions taken by Member States must aim to achieve a high level of quality and sustainable employment and ensure the functioning of a European network of employment services (EURES), with the appropriate involvement of the social partners . The European Parliament adopted by 576 votes to 56, with 21 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a European network of Employment Services, workers' access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets. The European Parliament’s position, adopted at first reading, following the ordinary legislative procedure, amended the Commission proposal as follows. Re-establishment, restoration and strengthening of the European network of employment services EURES : the proposed Regulation replaces the regulatory framework on EURES as set out in Regulation (EU) No 492/2011. It establishes a framework for cooperation to facilitate the exercise of the freedom of movement for workers within the Union. It lays down principles and rules on the organisation and promotion of the EURES network. The EURES network shall, within the areas of its activities, contribute to the following objectives: facilitating the exercise of the rights conferred by Article 45 TFEU and by Regulation (EU) No 492/2011; implementing the coordinated strategy for employment and, in particular, for promoting a skilled, trained and adaptable workforce as referred to in Article 145 TFEU; improving the functioning, cohesion and integration of the labour markets in the Union, including at cross-border level; promoting voluntary geographical and occupational mobility in the Union, including in cross-border regions, on a fair basis and in compliance with Union and national law and practice; supporting transitions into the labour market , thereby promoting the social and employment objectives referred to in Article 3 TEU. Services under this Regulation shall be available to all workers and employers across the Union and shall respect the principle of equal treatment . Accessibility for persons with disabilities to the information provided on the EURES portal and to support services available at national level shall be ensured. Composition of the EURES network : other than the European Coordination Office which shall be established within the…