Activities of Heinz K. BECKER related to 2013/0202(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Enhanced cooperation between Public employment services (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on enhanced co-operation between Public Employment Services (PES) PDF (268 KB) DOC (362 KB)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 34 #
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)of the European Parliament and of the Commission, evidence for the development of employment policies.
Amendment 41 #
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 and working structures in the Member States 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. The initiatives carried out by the Network should improve PES effectiveness and allow for more efficient public spending.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the Public Employment Services as nominated by the Member States, which shall each send one representative, and
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Member States with regional autonomous Public Employment Services shall ensure adequate representation in the specific initiatives of the Network. Each Member State shall have one vote in the 'Network' regardless of the number of regional employment services.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) increased benchlearning so that successful best practice can be better implemented.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) contributing to evaluation and assessment with a view to launching labour market policy initiatives that become necessary in the short term;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Develop and implement European wide evidence-based benchmlearkning systems among public employment services based on the use of quantitative and qualitative indicators to assess PES performances and to gather evidence 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 practices.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Contribute to the implementation of policy initiatives in the employment and social field.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Network shall establish a reporting mechanism in relation to all the initiatives 3.1.a andlisted in 3.1.b. In accordance with this provision network members shall report annually to the network.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Board shall adopt its Rules of Procedure by unanimous decision containing, inter alia, the decision-making arrangements of the Board, the provisions on the appointment and term of office of the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the network. The Board shall adopt by majority decision the annual work programme including the setting up of working groups and the language arrangements of the Network meetings, and the annual network report that should be sent to the European Parliament and subsequently assessed in the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, processed and published.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7
Article 7
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. FourTwo years after its entry into force, the Commission shall submit a report on the application of this Decision to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of Regions. The report shall in particular assess to what extent the network has contributed to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 2 and whether it fulfilled its tasks.