2018/0202(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) EGF should remain as a special EU instrument reacting to unexpected situations that cause major disruptions in the European labour markets. However the Union should continue the efforts to find more sustainable ways of tackling the structural change and challenges that affect the labour markets and lead to restructuring events in the Member States.

Amendment 17 #

Nicola CAPUTO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Displaced workers and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased should have equal access to the EGF independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship. Therefore, displaced workers as well as self-employed persons, including owner/managers of micro and small businesses, whose activity has ceased should be regarded as possible EGF beneficiaries for the purposes of this Regulation.

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

(37) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the fund's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of its evaluation.

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer ~~support to~~financial support for re- employment measures of displaced workers and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance for reintegration in the labour market in case of unexpected major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 21 #

Răzvan POPA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of ~~four~~six months, in an enterprise in a Member State, including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers;

Amendment 22 #

Răzvan POPA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all either operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level, either all operate in one region, regardless of their economic sector, where the gross domestic product (GDP) per inhabitant in purchasing power standards (PPS) in relation to the EU-28 average is below 75%, provided that there are more than 250 workers or self-employed persons affected ~~in two of the regions combined~~;

Amendment 23 #

Răzvan POPA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of ~~four~~six months, particularly in SMEs, operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at NUTS 2 level.

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Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)

(7a) In the past decade, the combined effect of globalisation and structural malfunctions of the single market has not only generated disparities in growth between EU regions but also given rise to labour shopping, social dumping and relocation, with a serious impact on employment and its quality and on the rights of workers.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)

(7b) The conclusion by the EU of trade agreements with third countries which compete directly with Member States in certain specific areas of excellence such as the agri-food sector or textiles, the damaging EU sanctions against Russia and the resulting Russian embargo have shown the clear limits of EU policies and the associated dangers in terms of increased unfair competition, loss of competitiveness and unemployment.

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Globalisation and technological change ~~is likely to~~have further increased the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22, is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. It also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectivelyIn order to mitigate the adverse effects of the ongoing changes, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. __________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013).

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of major restructuring events in a reactive manner. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. It also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. __________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013).

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) GClimate change, globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. It also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. __________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013).

Amendment 105 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)

(12a) In order to improve the effectiveness and timeliness of assistance from the Fund, particularly in cases of redundancies in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, it should be made possible for applications for assistance from the EGF to be made not only by Member States but also by their regional authorities.

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the EGF as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large-scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible. The Union should continue to provide specific, one-off support to facilitate the re- integration into quality and sustainable employment of displaced workers in areas, sectors, territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption. Considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade, technological change or other factors like the transition to a low carbon economy, and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements, the mobilisation of the EGF shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event. Given its purpose, which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances, complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the ESF+, the EGF shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework, as set out in the Commission's communication.' A Modern Budget for a Union that Protects, Empowers and Defends - The Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021 – 2027'and its annex27 . __________________ 27 Commission SWD (2018) 171 final and its annex COM (2018) 321 final.

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at 2500 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases). Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications shall be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at 250 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases). Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications shall be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, applications ~~could~~may be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) To provide effective support for workers, the specificities of the service sector should also be taken into account, in which the impact of potential crises has been delayed in comparison with that in the industrial sector. In order to provide adequate protection for these workers and self-employed workers it is necessary to provide for different protection measures, and, where market disruption could potentially become more marked, undertakings in the service sector should be permitted to apply for preventive funding.

Amendment 112 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) To provide effective support for workers, the specificities of the services sector should also be taken into account, in which the impact of potential crises has been delayed in comparison with that in the industrial sector. In order to provide adequate protection for these workers and self-employed workers it is necessary to provide for different protection measures, and, where market disruption could potentially become more marked, undertakings in the service sector should be permitted to apply for preventive funding.

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) While respecting the principle of subsidiarity, and taking into account the need for a significant impact of the restructuring event as a threshold for an EGF application, the EGF should strive to show solidarity with dismissed workers from all types of enterprises, regardless of their size.

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)

(14b) The EGF should remain a special EU instrument reacting to situations that cause major restructuring events in the European labour market. However, the Union should continue efforts to find more sustainable ways of tackling the structural change and challenges that affect labour markets and lead to such events in the Member States.

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) In order to express Union solidarity with displaced workers and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased in all Member States, the co- funding rate of the cost of the package of personalised services and its implementation should equal that of the ESF+ in the respective Member State concerned.

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The European Monitoring Centre on Change, based in the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) in Dublin, assists the Commission and the Member States with qualitative and quantitative analyses in order to help in the assessment of trends of globalisation, restructuring and the use of the EGF. Such analyses should, where appropriate, include the assessment of the gender perspective of these trends, in order for the EGF as well as other relevant tools to combat gender inequalities more efficiently.

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)

(17a) Eurofound’s European Restructuring Monitor (ERM) monitors in real time the reporting of large-scale restructuring events throughout the EU, based on a network of national correspondents. It should assist the operation of the ETF in particular by helping to identify potential intervention cases at an early stage.

Amendment 119 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Displaced workers and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased should have equal access to the EGF independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship. Therefore, displaced workers ~~as well as self-employed persons~~, be they under fixed-term or open-ended contracts, or temporary agency workers, as well as self-employed persons – including owner-managers of micro and small enterprises – whose activity has ceased should be regarded as possible EGF beneficiaries for the purposes of this Regulation.

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures and personalised services aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into quality and sustainable employment~~, either within or outside their initial sector of activity~~ in a future- oriented sector. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the voluntary and fair mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age in a resource- efficient economy. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be strongly restricted. ~~Companies could be encouraged to participa~~The financial contributions should be in addition and never in replacement to any financial obligations that are the responsibility of Member States or companies by virtue of law or collective agreements. Companies should contribute into the national co-f founding ofor the ~~EGF-supported measures.~~ measures unless they are unable to do so.

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, where new forms of work-life balance are promoted in order to support working parents and carers as well as gender equality in employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted. Companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age, and on overcoming gender stereotypes in employment, where appropriate. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted. Companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age, and on overcoming gender stereotypes in employment, where appropriate. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted. Companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, wheither within or outside their initial sector of activity or self-employment. Measures should reflect the prospectived needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted to 25%. Companies cshould be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)

(19a) When implementing and designing coordinated package of personalised services, aimed at facilitating the re- integration of the targeted beneficiaries, Member States should exploit and better target the aims of the Digital Agenda and the Digital Single Market Strategy with a view to addressing the serious gender gap within the ICT and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sectors by promoting re-training and re- qualification of women into ICT and STEM sectors. When implementing and designing coordinated package of personalised services, Member States should additionally avoid perpetuating the domination of one gender in those industries and sectors where this has traditionally been the case. Increasing the representation of the less represented gender in different sectors, such as finance, ICT and STEM, would contribute towards the reduction of gender pay and pension gap.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) When drawing up the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, Member States should favour measures that will significantly contribute to the employability of the beneficiaries. Member States should strive towards the reintegration into quality and sustainable employment of ~~the largest possible number of~~all beneficiaries participating in these measures as soon as possible within the six-month period before the final report on the implementation of the financial contribution is due. The design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall take into account the underlying reasons for the redundancies and anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills. The coordinated package shall be fully compatible with the shift towards a climate-friendly and resource-efficient economy.

Amendment 127 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Member States should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries, including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty, as well as to take into account the need to combat women’s discrimination in employment, when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, given that those groups experience particular problems in re- entering the labour market. Notwithstanding, the principles of gender equality and of non-discrimination, which are among the Union’s core values and are enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, should be respected and promoted when implementing the EGF. The implementation of the EGF should aim to contribute to the promotion of sustainable employment that guarantees equal opportunities, respects the principle of equal pay for work of equal value and supports work life balance measures that foster gender equality.

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Member States should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries, including disabled people, young and older unemployed persons, people with a low level of qualifications, and those at risk of poverty, when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, given that those groups experience particular problems in re- entering the labour market. Notwithstanding, the principles of gender equality and of non- discrimination, which are among the Union’s core values and are enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, should be respected and promoted when implementing the EGF.

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Member States should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries, including young and older unemployed persons, persons with disabilities, persons with dependent relatives and those at risk of poverty, when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, given that those groups experience particular problems in re- entering the labour market. Notwithstanding, the principles of gender equality and of non- discrimination, which are among the Union’s core values and are enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, should be respected and promoted when implementing the EGF.

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Member States should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries, including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty or with a migrant background, when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, given that those groups experience particular problems in re- entering the labour market. Notwithstanding, the principles of gender equality and of non- discrimination, which are among the Union’s core values and are enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, should be respected and promoted when implementing the EGF.

Amendment 134 #

Jeroen LENAERS, Tom VANDENKENDELAERE

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) In order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly, Member States should do their utmost to submit complete applications for a financial contribution from the EGF and the European Institutions should do their utmost to assess them rapidly. In case the Commission requires further information for the assessment of an application, the provision of additional information should be limited in time.

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)

(22a) To facilitate the implementation and the aims of this Regulation, more publicity should be given to the EGF. In the past terms there has been massive underspending of the fund, first and foremost due to the unawareness of the existence of the EGF. This could be solved by creating more publicity and information provision about the EGF and its possibilities, in particular at the relevant authorities in the Member States.

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) In the interest of beneficiaries and bodies responsible for implementation of the measures, the applicant Member State should keep all actors involved in the application process informed of the progress of the application and keep them engaged during the implementation process.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) In compliance with the principle of sound financial management, financial contributions from the EGF ~~should~~ cannot replace but rather should, where possible, complement support measures which are available for beneficiaries within the Union funds or other Union policies or programmes. Nor can the EGF’s financial contribution replace national measures or replace measures that are the responsibility of dismissing companies under national law or collective agreements and should instead create real European added value.

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) In compliance with the principle of sound financial management, financial contributions from the EGF should not ~~replace~~be intended to replace either national support programmes for workers or actions that are the responsibility of the companies making the redundancies, but should, where possible, complement support measures which are available for beneficiaries within the Union funds or other Union policies or programmes.

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) In compliance with the principle of sound financial management, financial contributions from the EGF should notever replace but should, where possible, complement support measures which are available for beneficiaries within the Union funds or other Union policies or programmes.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) Special provisions should be included for information and communication activities on EGF cases and outcomes. The Commission should, in particular, promote the dissemination of existing best practice, raise the profile of the EGF, raise awareness of the EGF’s eligibility criteria and applications procedures, and do more to raise awareness of the EGF among EU citizens and workers.

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) ~~Special provisions should be included for information and communication activities on EGF cases and outcome~~In light of the principle of equality, Member States should ensure effective access to information about the EGF throughout their territory, including rural areas.

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)

(25a) Businesses which, purely for reasons of economic and fiscal convenience, relocate their operations to low-wage countries, as the multinational Embraco has done, do serious damage to the social and economic fabric of the EU’s regions, causing unemployment and poverty. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the EGF is not exploited to facilitate the proliferation of unfair practices within the EU.

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)

(25a) In light of the principle of equality, Member States should ensure effective access to information about the EGF throughout their territory, including rural areas.

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) In the event of an enterprise closing down, displaced workers may be helped to take over some or all of the activities of their former employer and the Member State in which the enterprise is located may advance the funds that are required urgently to make this possible.

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) In order to enable political scrutiny by the European Parliament and continuous monitoring by the Commission of results obtained with EGF assistance, Member States should submit a final report on the implementation of the EGF which should respond to clear monitoring requirements and contain a follow up of the beneficiaries and a gender equality impact assessment.

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)

(32a) The Member States should conduct effective communication activities in order to promote financial contributions from the EGF, emphasise that funding has come from the EU and raise the profile of activities financed by the EU under the EGF.

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) Considering the fact that the digital transformation of the economy requires a certain level of digital competence of the workforce, the dissemination of skills required in the digital age should be a mandatory horizontal element of any coordinated package of personalised services offered and should incorporate the aim of increasing the participation of women in STEM professions.

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) Considering the fact that the digital transformation of the economy requires a certain level of digital competence of the workforce, the dissemination of skills required in the digital age should be ~~a mandatory horizontal element of any~~promoted as one of the elements comprising the coordinated package of personalised services offered.

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Regulation establishes the European ~~Globalisation Adjustment~~Just Transition Fund (EGJTF). (This amendment applies throughout the Articles.)

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The EGF shall ~~contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change. As su~~provide rapid support to workers made redundant because of certain effects of globalisation and technological advance. Actions to which, the EGF ~~shall~~ contribute ~~to the implementation of~~s funding, in accordance with the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights ~~and~~, shall have the purpose of ensuring that the greatest possible number of beneficiaries of such actions find employment again, thus enhanceing social and economic cohesion among regions and Member States.

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The EGF shall contribute to a ~~better~~more equitable distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance and the promotion of alternative sustainable employment by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and Member States.

Amendment 154 #

Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The EGF shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights ~~and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and Member State~~, foster smart, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and promote the creation of sustainable jobs.

Amendment 155 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The ~~EGF shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structur~~purpose of the EGF shall be to help workers who have been displaced from the labour market to adapt to structural change dictated by globalisation and technological change. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and Member States.

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The EGF is an emergency fund which will operate reactively and shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and Member States.

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The EGF shall contribute to a just transition to a climate-friendly and resource-efficient economy, and a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and Member States.

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support ~~to displaced workers~~for swift re- employment of workers who have been made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 159 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workers with fixed-term or open-ended contracts, temporary agency workers and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of ~~unexpected~~ major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer ~~support to~~financial support for re- employment measures of displaced workers and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of ~~unexpected~~ major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 161 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support in the just transition to displaced workers and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon, climate-friendly and resource- efficient economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Actions benefiting from financial contributions by the Fund shall aim to ensure that all workers participating in these actions find quality and sustainable employment within 6 months from the date of application. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 163 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of ~~unexpected~~ major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. In exceptional circumstances, the EGF may support socio-economic redeployment in regions and/or geographical areas or occupational sectors which have been particularly affected from an employment point of view. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. The EGF also aims to support workers who suffer as a result of economic, technological and environmental change, as well as regions hit hard by restructuring. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance ~~in case of unexpected~~to workers for reintegration to the labour market in case of major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes between the EU and third countries, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Particular emphasis shall ~~lie~~be placed on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

Amendment 167 #

Dominique MARTIN, Joëlle MÉLIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) 'displaced worker' means a worker, independent of their type of employment contract or employment relationship, whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy, or whose contract is not renewed, due to economic reasons;

Amendment 168 #

Mara BIZZOTTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) 'displaced worker' means a worker, whether under a fixed-term or open-ended contract or temporary agency workers, whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy, or whose contract is not renewed, due to economic reasons;

Amendment 169 #

Dominique MARTIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘displaced worker’ means a worker with a fixed-term or open-ended contract whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy, or whose contract is not renewed, due to economic reasons;

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) 'displaced worker' means a worker, whether under a fixed-term or open-ended contract, whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy, or whose contract is not renewed, due to economic reasons;

Amendment 171 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) 'displaced worker' means a worker, including a temporary agency worker, whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy, or whose contract is not renewed, due to economic reasons;

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ‘self-employed person’ means a person who employed fewer than 10 workers, or a person engaged in a paid professional activity who is not linked to an employer by means of a contract of employment;

Amendment 173 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) 'self-employed person' means a person, including the owner of a business, who employed fewer than 105 workers;

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) 'self-employed person' means a person who employed fewer than 105 workers;

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) the principle of equal treatment between women and men’ means that there shall be no direct nor indirect discrimination on the grounds of sex in various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution, in particular when selecting target groups, establishing criteria, indicators and beneficiaries;

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) ‘requesting authority’ means a Member State or regional authority, the latter being understood as an intra-State authority under the specific national legislation of each Member State;

Amendment 177 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) (e) ‘restructuring' means any labour market phenomenon producing redundancies which have a significant impact on the economy of a given territory.

Amendment 178 #

Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Jérôme LAVRILLEUX, Maurice PONGA, Geoffroy DIDIER, Anne SANDER, Tom VANDENKENDELAERE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation of activity of more than 2500 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, in an enterprise in a Member State, including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers;

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 180 #

Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 181 #

Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation of activity of ~~more than~~at least 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, in an enterprise in a Member State, including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers;

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 2500 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same or different economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are more than 250 workers or self-employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 183 #

Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Jérôme LAVRILLEUX, Maurice PONGA, Geoffroy DIDIER, Anne SANDER, Tom VANDENKENDELAERE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 2500 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are more than 2500 workers or self-employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 2500 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are more than 250 workers or self-employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 185 #

Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of ~~more than~~at least 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are ~~more than~~at least 250 workers or self- employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, particularly in SMEs, operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at NUTS 2 level.deleted

Amendment 187 #

Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Jérôme LAVRILLEUX, Maurice PONGA, Geoffroy DIDIER, Anne SANDER, Tom VANDENKENDELAERE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the cessation of activity of more than 2500 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, particularly in SMEs, operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at NUTS 2 level.

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 189 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the cessation of activity of ~~more than~~at least 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of ~~four~~six months, particularly in SMEs, operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at NUTS 2 level.

Amendment 190 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) ‘restructuring' means any labour market phenomenon producing redundancies which have a significant impact on the economy of a given territory.

Amendment 191 #

Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Maurice PONGA, Jérôme LAVRILLEUX, Sofia RIBEIRO, Geoffroy DIDIER, Anne SANDER, Gabriel MATO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. In small labour markets, in the outermost regions, or in exceptional circumstances, in particular with regard to applications involving SMEs or VSEs, where duly substantiated by the applicant Member State, an application for a financial contribution under this Article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met, when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy. The applicant Member State shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met. The aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the EGF.

Amendment 192 #

Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. In small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances, in particular with regard to applications involving SMEs, where duly substantiated by the applicant Member State, an application for a financial contribution under this Article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met, when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment levels and the local or regional or national economy. The applicant Member State shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met. The aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the EGF.

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. In small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances, in particular with regard to applications involving SMEs, where duly substantiated by the applicant Member State, an application for a financial contribution under this Article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points (a)~~, (b)~~ or (cb) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met, when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy. The applicant Member State shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points (a)~~, (b)~~ or (cb) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met. The aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the EGF.

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4

~~4. The EGF may not be mobilised when workers are dismissed as a result of budget cuts taken by a Member State, which affect sectors that depend on public financing.~~deleted

Amendment 195 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. The EGF may not be mobilised when workers are dismissed as a result of budget cuts taken by a Member State, which affect sectors that depend primarily on public financing.

Amendment 196 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)

Article 5a High unemployment rates For regions with an unemployment rate equal to or above 10%, the applications from Member States referred to in Article 5(1) to (3) may be accompanied by an application for a financial contribution from the ETF for exceptional measures with a view to increasing employment and socio-economic prospects in the region and/or geographical area concerned, as long as the application concerns one region, or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level, or more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level.

Amendment 197 #

Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The applicant Member State shall specify the method used for calculating the number of displaced workers and self- employed persons defined in Article 4 for the purpose of Article 5.

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)

By way of derogation from Article 5, applicant Member States may provide personalised services co-financed by the EGF to up to a number of NEETs under the age of 25, or where Member States so decide under the age of 30, on the date of submission of the application, equal to the number of targeted beneficiaries, as a priority to persons made redundant or whose activity has ceased, provided that at least some of the redundancies within the meaning of Article 4 occur in NUTS 2 level regions. The support may be rendered to NEETs under the age of 25, or where Member States so decide under the age of 30, in those NUTS 2 level regions.

Amendment 199 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

A financial contribution from the EGF may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services, with the involvement of trade union organisations, and by promoting support from employees of the company, designed to facilitate the re-integration of the targeted beneficiaries and, in particular, the most disadvantaged among the displaced workers, into employment or self- employment.

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

A financial contribution from the EGF may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services, designed to facilitate the re-integration of the targeted beneficiaries and, in particular, the most disadvantaged among the displaced workers, into quality and sustainable employment or self- employment.

Amendment 201 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

A financial contribution from the EGF may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services, designed to facilitate the re-integration of the targeted beneficiaries and, in particular, female and the most disadvantaged among the displaced workers, into employment or self- employment.

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age in a resource- efficient economy is a mandatory horizontal element of any package of personalised services offered. The level of training shall be adapted to the qualifications and the needs of the respective beneficiary.

Amendment 203 #

Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age is a mandatory horizontal element of any package of personalised training or services offered. The level of training shall be adapted to the qualifications and ~~the~~specific needs of the respective beneficiary.

Amendment 204 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age is a mandatory horizontal element of any package of personalised services offered. The level of training shall be adapted to the qualifications, skills and the needs of the respective beneficiary.

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point a

(a) tailor-made training and retraining, including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age, information about life-long learning, certification of acquired experience, job-search assistance, occupational guidance, advisory services, mentoring, outplacement assistance, entrepreneurship promotion, aid for self- employment, business start-ups and employee take-overs, and cooperation activities; Those activities shall be implemented on the basis of the principle of equal treatment between women and men, with a particular focus on keeping women active in the labour market;

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point a

(a) tailor-made training and retraining, including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age, certification of acquired experience, job-search assistance, occupational guidance, advisory services, mentoring, women’s empowerment, self- confidence and motivation modules, outplacement assistance, entrepreneurship promotion, aid for self- employment, business start-ups and employee take- overs, and cooperation activities;

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point a

(a) tailor-made training and retraining, including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age, certification of acquired experience, personalised job- search assistance, occupational guidance, advisory services, mentoring, outplacement assistance, entrepreneurship promotion, aid for self- employment, business start-ups and employee take-overs, and cooperation activities;

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point a

(a) tailor-made training and retraining, including in information and communication technology and other skills that are required in the digital age, certification of acquired experience, job- search assistance, occupational guidance, advisory services, mentoring, outplacement assistance, entrepreneurship promotion, aid for self- employment, business start-ups and employee take-overs, and cooperation activities;

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point b

(b) special time-limited measures, such as job-search allowances, employers’ recruitment incentives, mobility allowances, training or subsistence allowances, including ~~allowances for~~work-life balance allowances for working parents and carers.

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point b

(b) special time-limited measures, such as job-search allowances, employers’ recruitment incentives, mobility allowances, training or subsistence allowances, including allowances for carers accessing the relevant measures.

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point b

(b) special time-limited measures, such as job-search allowances, ~~employers’ recruitment incentives,~~ mobility allowances, training ~~or subsistence~~ allowances, ~~including~~ allowances for carers, or, exceptionally, employers’ recruitment incentives.

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4

The costs of the measures referred to in point (b) may not exceed 35 20% of the total costs for the coordinated package of personalised services listed in this paragraph.

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4

The costs of the measures referred to in point (b) may not exceed 35 50% of the total costs for the coordinated package of personalised services listed in this paragraph.

Amendment 214 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4

The costs of the measures referred to in point (b) may not exceed 325 % of the total costs for the coordinated package of personalised services listed in this paragraph.

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5

The investments for self-employment, starting an own business or for employee take-overs, in particular through the establishment of cooperatives, may not exceed EUR 20 000 per displaced worker.

Amendment 216 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5

The investments for self-employment, starting an own business or for employee take-overs may not exceed EUR 205 000 per displaced worker.

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5

The investments for self-employment, starting an own business or for employee take-overs may not exceed EUR 2015 000 per displaced worker.

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6

The design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future and sustainable labour market perspectives and required skills. The coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource-efficient and sustainable economy, and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial agend in sustainable green sectors and jobs, and takeing into account the demand on the local labour market and the need to eliminate gender gaps in employment.

Amendment 219 #

Ole CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6

The design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills. The coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource-efficient and sustainable economy, and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market as well as the possibility of reintegrating workers into the occupational sector of their former employment, where a major restructuring event has created a need for new or supplementary skills, and where existing skills can be utilised most efficiently.

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6

The design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall take into account the underlying reasons for the redundancies, and anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills. The coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a climate-friendly, resource-efficient and sustainable economy, and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market.

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 a (new)

When designing coordinated package of personalised services, aimed to facilitate the re-integration of the targeted beneficiaries into the labour market, Member States shall aim to address the gender gap in information, communication, science, mathematics and technology sectors by promoting retraining and requalification of women in traditionally male-dominated sectors, such as finances, ICT and STEM.

Amendment 222 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) measures which are the responsibility of enterprises by virtue of ~~national~~ law or collective agreements or which would be replacing such responsibilities.

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) measures to stimulate in particular the disadvantaged workers, those at the higher risk of poverty or older workers to remain in or return to the labour market.

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) measures which are the responsibility of Member States by virtue of law or collective agreements or which would be replacing such responsibilities.

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

The measures supported by the EGF shall not under any circumstances substitute passive social protection measures.

Amendment 226 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. The coordinated package of services shall be drawn up in consultation with the targeted beneficiaries or their representatives~~, or~~ and the social partners.

Amendment 227 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. The coordinated package of services shall be drawn up in consultation with the targeted beneficiaries or their representatives~~, or~~ and the social partners.

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. The coordinated package of services shall be drawn up in consultation with the targeted beneficiaries or their representatives~~, or~~ and the social partners.

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2

2. Within ten working days of the date of submission of the application, or, where applicable, of the date on which the Commission is in possession of the translation of the application, whichever is the later, the Commission shall acknowledge receipt of the application and inform the Member State of any additional information it requires in order to assess the application.

Amendment 230 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2

Amendment 231 #

Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

4. On the basis of the information provided by the Member State or the regional authority, the Commission shall complete its assessment of the application’s compliance with the conditions for providing a financial contribution, within 630 working days of the receipt of the complete application or, where applicable, of the translation of the application. Where the Commission is unable, exceptionally, to comply with that deadline, it ~~shall~~may avail itself of a further 10-day time limit, having first provided a ~~written explanation~~justification in writing, delivered to the applicant, setting out the reasons for the delay.

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

Amendment 233 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

4. On the basis of the information provided by the Member State, the Commission shall complete its assessment of the application’s compliance with the conditions for providing a financial contribution, within 60 working days of the receipt of the complete application or, where applicable, of the translation of the application. Where the Commission is unable, exceptionally, to comply with that deadline, it shall provide a written explanation setting out the reasons for the delay, which shall not exceed 20 working days.

Amendment 234 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

4. On the basis of the information provided by the Member State, the Commission shall complete its assessment of the application’s compliance with the conditions for providing a financial contribution, within 60 working days of the receipt of the complete application or, where applicable, of the translation of the application. Where the Commission is unable, exceptionally, to comply with that deadline, it shall provide to the Member State a written explanation in advance setting out the reasons for the delay.

Amendment 235 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) the confirmation that, where the dismissing enterprise has continued its activities after the lay-offs, it has complied with all its legal obligations governing the redundancies and has provided for its workers accordingly;

Amendment 237 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) the confirmation that~~, where~~ the dismissing enterprise has ~~continued its activities after the lay-offs, it has~~ complied with its legal obligations governing the redundancies and a list of such obligations;

Amendment 238 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)

(ba) where the dismissing enterprise has continued its activities after the lay- offs, the confirmation of its contribution to the co-financing;

Amendment 239 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c

(c) a brief description of the events that led to the displacement of workers and a reasoned analysis of the link between the planned redundancies and major structural changes in world trade patterns;

Amendment 240 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c

Amendment 241 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)

(da) identification, where appropriate, of the potential effects on businesses in the service sector in the region (or effects on various economic sectors present in the region);

Amendment 242 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)

(da) identification, where appropriate, of the potential effects on businesses in the service sector in the region (or effects on various economic sectors present in the region);

Amendment 243 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point d b (new)

(db) a detailed description facilitating the quantification of the preventive budget requested under point (da);

Amendment 244 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point f

(f) a detailed description of the coordinated package of personalised services and related expenditure, including, in particular, any measures in support of employment initiatives for disadvantaged, older and young beneficiaries or persons with a migrant background;

Amendment 245 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point f a (new)

(fa) Detailed information proving the compatibility with the shift towards a climate-friendly, resource-efficient and sustainable economy and the link between the coordinated package of personalised services and the Just Transition Roadmaps of the Member States or regions, where available;

Amendment 246 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point f a (new)

(fa) a detailed description facilitating the quantification of the preventive budget requested under point (da);

Amendment 247 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point g

(g) an explanation to what extent the recommendations set out in the EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring were taken into account~~, and~~; (ga) the description of how the coordinated package of personalised services complements actions funded by other national or Union funds, including detailed information on measures that are mandatory for the dismissing enterprises and the Member States concerned by virtue of ~~national~~ law or pursuant to collective agreements and the reference list these legislations and agreements;

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point k

(k) the procedures followed ~~for consult~~and planned during the implementation process for involving the targeted beneficiaries or their representatives or the social partners as well as local and regional authorities or other relevant stakeholders as applicable;

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point l

(l) a statement of compliance of the requested EGF support with the procedural and material Union rules on State aid ~~as well as a~~; (la) a detailed statement outlining why the coordinated package of personalised services does not replace measures that are the responsibility of companies or Member States by virtue of ~~national~~ law or collective agreements;

Amendment 250 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. A financial contribution from the EGF shall notever replace measures which are the responsibility of companies or Member States by virtue of ~~national~~ law or collective agreements.

Amendment 251 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4

4. In accordance with their respective responsibilities, the Commission and the applicant Member State shall ensure the coordination of the assistance from Union funds. The applicant Member States shall ensure that ESF programmes and funding are available to ensure the continuity of the EGF measures where necessary.

Amendment 252 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are an integral part of, and are promoted during, the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution from the EGF in particular when selecting target groups, establishing criteria and indicators as well as designing coordinated package of personalised services for beneficiaries.

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

Amendment 254 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

Amendment 255 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. At the initiative of the Commission, a maximum of 0.,5 % of the annual ceiling of the EGTF may be used ~~for~~to finance technical and administrative assistance for its implementation, such as preparatory, monitoring, data gathering, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems, communication activities and those enhancing the EGTF's visibility and other administrative and technical assistance measures. Synergies with established monitoring systems of structural change, such as the ERM, should be reinforced. Such measures may cover future and previous programming periods.

Amendment 256 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The Member States should conduct effective communication activities and shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding by providing coherent, effective and targeted information to multiple audiences, including targeted information to beneficiaries, local and regional authorities, social partners, the media and the public.

Amendment 257 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence, accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the Union, to provide updated information on the EGF, guidance on the submission of applications, and on eligible actions, regularly updated list of contacts in the Member States as well as information on accepted and rejected applications and on the role of the European Parliament and the Council in the budgetary procedure.

Amendment 258 #

Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Jérôme LAVRILLEUX, Maurice PONGA, Geoffroy DIDIER, Anne SANDER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

The Commission shall promote the dissemination of existing best practice in the area of communication, and implement information and communication activities on EGF cases and outcomes based on its experience, with the aim of ~~improving the effectiveness of the EGF~~raising the profile of the EGF, raising awareness of the EGF’s eligibility criteria and applications procedures, improving the EGF’s effectiveness and ensuring that Union citizens and workers know about the EGF.

Amendment 259 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

The Commission shall implement information and communication activities on EGF cases and outcomes based on its experience, with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the EGF and ensuring that ~~Union citizens and workers~~citizens, workers, the Union’s social partners, and the stakeholders or authorities whose responsibility it is to activate the EGF know about the ~~EGF~~fund.

Amendment 260 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

The Commission shall implement information and communication activities on EGF cases and outcomes based on its experience with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the EGF and ensuring that Union citizens and workers know about the EGF, including citizens and workers in rural areas with difficult access to information.

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 262 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall, on the basis of the assessment carried out in accordance with Article 9 and in particular taking into account the number of targeted beneficiaries, the proposed measures and the estimated costs, evaluate and propose ~~as quickly as possible~~, within the deadline set in Article 9(4), the amount of a financial contribution from the EGF, if any, that may be made within the limits of the resources available.

Amendment 263 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. The co-financing rate of the EGF for the measures offered shall be aligned with the highest co-financing rate of the ESF+ in the respective Member State. as provided for in Article (X) of the (new CPR 2018/0196 (COD)). Or. en (currently Article 106, 2018/0196 (COD))

Amendment 264 #

Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. When a company continues its activity after the lay-offs, it shall finance at least 50% the total national co-funding. The applicant Member State shall assess whether a lower percentage of co-funding by companies is justified on the basis of the financial position of the company involved in the application.

Amendment 265 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. Where, on the basis of the assessment carried out in accordance with Article 9, the Commission concludes that the conditions for a financial contribution under this Regulation are not met, it shall immediately notify the applicant Member State in addition to any other EGF stakeholder.

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. The Member State shall carry out the eligible measures set out in Article 8 as soon as possible, ~~and~~which means that the measures will be implemented from at the latest 6 months after the date of entry into force of the decision on the financial contribution and carried out at the latest within 24 months after the date of entry into force of the decision on the financial contribution.

Amendment 267 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The Member State may decide to postpone the starting date for the eligible actions by up to three months after the date of submission of the application. In the event of such postponement, the eligible actions shall be carried out within the 24-month period following the starting date communicated by the Member State in the application.

Amendment 268 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2

2. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and quantitative and qualitative results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on Member States.

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Not later than at the end of the seventh month after the expiry of the period specified in Article 15(3), the Member State concerned shall present a final report with publicly available and gender-disaggregated data to the Commission on the implementation of the financial contribution, including information on:

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the type of measures and main results, explaining the challenges, lessons learned, synergies and complementarities with other EU funds, particularly ESF+ and indicating, whenever possible, the complementarity of measures with those funded by other Union or national programmes in line with the EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring;

Amendment 271 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the type of measures and ~~main~~the results obtained, explaining the challenges, lessons learned, synergies and complementarities with other EU funds and indicating, whenever possible, the complementarity of measures with those funded by other Union or national programmes in line with the EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring;

Amendment 272 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the results of a beneficiary survey conducted within six months ~~after~~of the end of the implementation period, which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries, or for those who already found employment, more information on the quality of employment found, such as the change in working hours, level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment, and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender, age group and education level;

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the results of a beneficiary survey conducted six months after the end of the implementation period, which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries, or for those who already found employment, more information on the quality and type of employment found, such as the change in working hours, level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment, and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender, age group and education level;

Amendment 274 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) a separate gender equality impact assessment on the reporting cases;

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. Every four years the Commission shall carry out on its own initiative and in close cooperation with the Member States, an evaluation of the EGF financial contributions, which shall be gender- responsive.

Amendment 276 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3

3. The evaluations referred to in paragraph 1 shall include relevant statistics on the financial contributions, broken down by sector and Member State.

Amendment 87 #

Michael DETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European ~~Globalisation~~ Adjustment Ffund ~~(EGF)~~for fair transition

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European ~~Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF~~Just Transition Fund (EJTF) (This amendment applies throughout the text)

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union ('TEU') and in Article 10 TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In accordance with Article 8 TFEU, Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities ~~and at~~, promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, by ensuring that the implementation of the priorities, financed by the EGF contribute to the promotion of gender equality as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Articles 11 and 191(1) TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union ('TEU') and in Article 9 and 10 TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Articles 11 and 191(1) TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) On 17 November 2017, the European Pillar of Social Rights15 was jointly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission as a response to social challenges in Europe. Taking into account the changing realities of our societies and the world of work, the Union shall be made ready for the current and future challenges of climate change, globalisation and digitisation, making ~~growth~~development more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies. The twenty key principles of the Pillar are structured around three categories: equal opportunities and access to the labour market; fair working conditions; social protection and inclusion. The European Pillar of Social Rights shall act as an overarching guiding framework of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), allowing the Union to set the relevant principles into practice in the case of major restructuring events. __________________ 15 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/priorities/ deeper-and-fairer-economic-and-monetary- union/european-pillar-social-rights_en.

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) In February 2018, the Commission adopted its Communication on ‘A new, modern Multiannual Financial Framework for a European Union that delivers efficiently on its priorities post-2020’18 . .The Communication stresses that the Union budget shall support Europe’s unique social market economy. Therefore, it will be of utmost importance to improve employment opportunities and to address the skills challenges, especially also those linked to digitisation, automatisation and the transition towards a climate-friendly and resource-efficient economy. Budgetary flexibility shall be a key principle in the next Multiannual Financial Framework. Flexibility mechanisms shall remain in place to allow the Union to react to unforeseen events, and to ensure that budgetary resources are used where most urgently needed. __________________ 18 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/beta- political/files/communication-new- modern-multiannual-financial- framework_en.pdf

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) In February 2018, the Commission adopted its Communication on ‘A new, modern Multiannual Financial Framework for a European Union that delivers efficiently on its priorities post-2020’18 . The Communication stresses that the Union budget shall support Europe’s unique social market economy. Therefore, it will be of utmost importance to improve employment opportunities and to address the skills challenges, especially also those linked to digitisation. Budgetary flexibility shall be a key principle in the next Multiannual Financial Framework. Flexibility mechanisms shall remain in place to allow the Union to react rapidly to unforeseen events, and to ensure that budgetary resources are used where most urgently needed. __________________ 18 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/beta- political/files/communication-new- modern-multiannual-financial- framework_en.pdf

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) In its ‘White Paper on the Future of Europe’19 the Commission expresses concerns regarding isolationist movements, growing doubts over the benefits of open trade and the Union’s social market economy in general. __________________ 19 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/white- paper-future-europe-reflections-and- scenarios-eu27_en.deleted

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) In its ‘Reflection Paper on Harnessing Globalisation’20 the Commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications. ~~Desp~~In line witeh the ~~overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies~~principles of solidarity and sustainability, these negative side effects need to be tackled. As the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions, causing a significant impact on those adversely affected, there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects. Therefore, in linof the interconnection of trading systems and economies on a global scale must be urgently addressed, to make with the principles of solidarity and sustainability, it will be necessary to ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with social protection possible for Member States to ensure high levels of security and social protection for their citizens. __________________ 20 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-harnessing- globalisation_en.

Amendment 96 #

Laura AGEA, Tiziana BEGHIN, Rosa D'AMATO, Marco VALLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) In its ‘Reflection Paper on Harnessing Globalisation’20 the Commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications. Despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies, these negative side effects need to be tackled. As the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions, causing a significant impact on those adversely affected, there is a danger that theAppropriate means are therefore needed to address these negative side effects, which are driven by ever faster evolving technological advances ~~will further fuel these effects~~. Therefore, in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability, it will be necessary to ~~ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening~~anticipate such negative effects of globalisation and technological advance ~~with~~and improve social protection systems. __________________ 20 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-harnessing- globalisation_en.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) In its ‘Reflection Paper on Harnessing Globalisation’20 the Commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications. Despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies, these negative side effects need to be tackled. As the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions, causing a significant impact on those adversely affected, there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects. Therefore, in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability, it will be necessary to ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic ~~opening~~growth and technological advance with ~~social protection.~~ active support to accessing employment and self- employment opportunities. __________________ 20 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-harnessing- globalisation_en.

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) In its ‘Reflection Paper on Harnessing Globalisation’20 the Commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications. Despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies, these negative side effects need to be tackled. As the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions, causing a significant impact on those adversely affected, there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects. Therefore, in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability, it will be necessary to ensure that the ~~benefi~~effects of globalisation ~~will b~~are better anticipated, and its potential benefits are shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with strong social protection. __________________ 20 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-harnessing- globalisation_en.

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) Having regard to the European Monitoring Centre on Change (EMCC) and its European Restructuring Monitor (ERM), based in EU Agency Eurofound in Dublin.

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Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) On 17 November 2017, the European Pillar of Social Rights15 was jointly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission as a response to social challenges in Europe. Taking into account the changing realities of our societies and the world of work, the Union shall be made ready for the current and future challenges of climate change, globalisation and digitisation, making ~~growth~~development more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies. The twenty key principles of the Pillar are structured around three categories: equal opportunities and access to the labour market; fair working conditions; social protection and inclusion. The European Pillar of Social Rights shall act as an overarching guiding framework of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), allowing the Union to set the relevant principles into practice in the case of major restructuring events.. __________________ 15 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/priorities/ deeper-and-fairer-economic-and-monetary- union/european-pillar-social-rights_en. Or. en ()

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) In its ‘Reflection Paper on Harnessing Globalisation’20 the Commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications. Despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies, these negative side effects need to be tackled. As the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions, causing a significant impact on those adversely affected, there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects. Therefore, in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability, it will be necessary to ensure that the ~~benefi~~effects of globalisation ~~will be shar~~are better anticipated, and its potential benefits are distributed more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with strong social protection. __________________ 20 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-harnessing- globalisation_en.

Amendment 47 #

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) The EGF should offer assistance to displaced workers across sectors and a broad range of employment opportunities. Social actors such as NGOs and trade unions should be more involved in the functioning of the EGF in order to improve the communication and coordination between various Union instruments. Nevertheless, multilateral cooperation with our global partners must remain our preferred approach, by strengthening and reforming the multilateral institutions to make them fairer and more effective.

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11) EGF programme should be visible and require more and better data, in order to allow a proper scientific evaluation of the EGF and avoid administrative constraints in the operation of the programme for trade adjustment assistance.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 c (new)

(11c) The EGF should also be linked more directly to certain trade policy and defence instruments, along with foreign direct investments that can have a potential negative social and environmental impact in the European Union;

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 (new)

(21) The European Union and Member States should pay particular attention to the changes and challenges occurring in the world trade patterns, global value chains, automation and digitization and the structural change in labor standards; The combination of globalization and technological innovation will require the EGF to adapt its assistance rules to these new trade, technology and labor standards, and it is therefore essential that the Regulation is in line with these challenges after 2020;

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. ~~The specific objective of the EGF is~~EGF shall continue to offer assistance in case of ~~unexpected~~ major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.including in intra-EU trade, making it more flexible and simplified when there is evidence of potential negative effects arising from globalization or Foreign Direct Investments, as well as favoring the recognition of SMEs and start-ups for eligibility purposes;

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. Every four years the Commission shall carry out on its own initiative and in close cooperation with the Member States, an evaluation of the EGF financial contributions. Therefore Member States have to collect more and better data on EGF cases and assisted workers to enable a proper evaluation of the programme; Also the Commission must carry out a subsequent impact assessment of its application at national, regional and local level;

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Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. The EGF may not be mobilised when workers are dismissed as a result of budget cuts taken by a Member State, which affect sectors that depend on public financing or due to the companies management and business strategies decisions or when their is a failure of Structural reforms of the Member States in the sector concerned.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. The EGF may ~~not~~ be mobilised when workers are dismissed as a result of budget cuts taken by a Member State, which affect sectors that depend on public financing.

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)

Article 5 a High unemployment rates For regions with an unemployment rate equal to or above 10%, the applications from Member States referred to in Article 5(1) to (3) may be accompanied by an application for a financial contribution from the EGF for exceptional measures such as those listed in Article 8(2), with a view to increasing employment and socio- economic prospects in the region and/or geographical area concerned, as long as the application concerns one region, or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level, or more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level.

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

By way of derogation from Article 2, Member States which have submitted an application may provide personalised services co-financed by the EGF: (a) to long-term unemployed people or young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) under the age of 25, or, where Member States so decide, under the age of 30, at the date of submission of the application, with priority being given to persons made redundant or whose activity has ceased, provided that at least some of the redundancies, within the meaning of Articles 3 and 4, occur in NUTS 2 level regions with a youth unemployment rate of more than 20 %.The support may be given to NEETs under the age of 25, or, where Member States so decide, under the age of 30 in those NUTS 2 level regions with a youth unemployment rate of more than 20 %; (b) to workers who are not displaced workers or self-employed persons whose activity has ceased, pursuant to Article 4, but whose jobs are at risk, due to restructuring, provided that they work in the same business sector, as defined at NACE Revision 2 division level, as that to which the workers referred to in paragraph 1(a) and (b) belong.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

The workers and self-employed persons referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph shall be considered eligible provided that a clear causal link can be established with the event which triggered the redundancies during the reference period.number of eligible persons within the meaning of Article 7(2)(a) shall be equal to or less than the number of eligible workers within the meaning of Article 7(1)(a) and (b) for a single application for EGF intervention submitted by a Member State

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age in a circular, energy and resource-efficient economy is a mandatory horizontal element of any package of personalised services offered. The level of training shall be adapted to the qualifications and the needs of the respective beneficiary.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point b

(b) special time-limited measures, such as job-search allowances, employers’ recruitment incentives, mobility and meal allowances, training or subsistence allowances, including allowances for carers. These actions are conditional on the active participation of the targeted beneficiaries in job-search or training activities.

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6

The design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills. The coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a climate-friendly, circular, resource- efficient and sustainable economy, phasing-out coal regions, and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market.

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Within the bounds of Article 5(5), an EGF contribution may be made for measures to increase employment and socio-economic prospects in a region.The cost of these measures shall not exceed 35% of the total costs of the coordinated package of personalised services listed in Article 8(1) for a single application for EGF intervention made by a Member State, while the co-financing share due by the Member State for these measures alone shall be distributed equally between the public sector and the private sector.These measures may include: (a) capacity building, networking and exchanges of experience to help the social partners, regional authorities and local associations, in consultation with the private sector, assess the region’s economic and social situation, and in particular to monitor employment rate developments nationally, regionally and locally as well as the impact of restructuring on specific sectors and regions;the establishment of early warning systems;the determination of a joint diagnosis and preparation of concerted future actions, for instance by identifying economic sectors whose development could offer significant employment prospects; (b) the strengthening of active labour market policies such as the identification of education and training services that can contribute to the development of these sectors; the drawing up of qualification plans; support for the development of skills based on generic and cross-cutting competencies, placing emphasis on training for low-skilled adults; provision of occupational guidance services in addition to recognition of prior learning, both formal and non-formal, and certification of acquired experience.

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. The coordinated package of services shall be drawn up in consultation with the targeted beneficiaries or their representatives~~, or~~ and the social partners.

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. The applicant Member State shall submit an application to the Commission within 12 weeks of the date on which the criteria set out in Article 5(2) or (3) are met. In certain circumstances that deadline could be longer.

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

Amendment 115 #

Andor DELI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point d

(d) the identification, where applicable, of the dismissing enterprises, suppliers or downstream producers, sectors, and the categories of targeted beneficiaries broken down by gender, age ~~group~~ and educational level;

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)

(da) identification, where appropriate, of the potential effects on businesses in the service sector in the region (or effects on various economic sectors represented in the region);

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point e

(e) the expected impact of the redundancies as regards the local, regional or, national or, where appropriate, cross- border economy and employment;

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point e

(e) the expected impact of the redundancies as regards the local, regional or, national or cross-border economy and employment;

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point f

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point f

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point f a (new)

(f a) Detailed information proving the compatibility with the shift towards a climate-friendly, circular, resource- efficient and sustainable economy and the link between the coordinated package of personalised services and the Just Transition Roadmaps of the Member States or region’s, where available;

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point f a (new)

(fa) a detailed description facilitating the quantification of the preventive budget requested under point (da);

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point k

(k) the procedures followed for consulting the targeted beneficiaries or their representatives or the social partners, civil society organisations, as well as local and regional authorities or other relevant stakeholders as applicable;

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point m a (new)

(m a) a statement that proposed actions will be complementary with actions funded by the Structural Funds and that any double financing will be prevented.

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. A financial contribution from the EGF shall notever replace measures which are the responsibility of companies by virtue of national law or collective agreements.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2

2. Support for targeted beneficiaries shall complement measures of the Member States at national, regional ~~and local~~, local and, where appropriate, cross-border level including those co-financed by Union funds, in line with the recommendations set out in the EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring.

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2

2. Support for targeted beneficiaries shall complement measures of the Member States at national, regional ~~and local~~, local and cross-border level including those co- financed by Union funds, in line with the recommendations set out in the EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring.

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2

2. Support for targeted beneficiaries shall complement measures of the Member States at national, regional and local level including those co-financed by Union funds and programmes, in line with the recommendations set out in the EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring.

Amendment 129 #

Matthijs van MILTENBURG, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4

4. In accordance with their respective responsibilities, the Commission and the applicant Member State shall ensure the coordination of the assistance from Union funds and programmes.

Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

~~Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF)~~The Committee on Regional Development calls on the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that measures taken respect the principle of equality between men and women and that the integration of the gender perspective ~~are~~is an integral part of, and are promoted during, the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution from the EGF.

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. At the initiative of the Commission, a maximum of 0.5 % of the annual ceiling of the EGF may be used for technical and administrative assistance for its implementation, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems, information and communication activities at national, regional, local and cross-border level, as appropriate, and those enhancing the EGF's visibility and other administrative and technical assistance measures. Such measures may cover future and previous programming periods.

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence, accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the Union, to provide updated information on the EGF, guidance on the submission of applications, as well as information on accepted and rejected applications accompanied by justification and on the role of the European Parliament and the Council in the budgetary procedure.

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)

(4a) EGF recipients and managing authorities shall be required to release information in order to increase the visibility of the fund.

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. The co-financing rate of the EGTF for the measures offered shall ~~be aligned with the highest co-financing rate of the ESF+ in the respective Member State~~not exceed 70% of the total estimated costs referred to in Article 9.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Where a beneficiary accesses an education or training course for the purpose of retraining or business start-up, the duration of which is two years or more, the expenditure for such a course shall be eligible for EGF co-funding up to the date when the final report referred to in Article 20(1) is due, provided that the relevant expenditure have been incurred before that date.

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union ('TEU') and in Article 9 and 10 TFEU, including principles of non- discrimination, subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Funds, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The objectives of the Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development, UN SDGs and the Union's commitment to the Paris Agreement, promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Articles 11 and 191(1) TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment 142 #

Andor DELI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the results of a beneficiary survey conducted six months after the end of the implementation period, which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries, or for those who already found employment, more information on the quality of employment found, such as the change in working hours, level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment, and the sector in which the person found employment ~~and break down this information by gender, age group and education level~~;

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the results of a beneficiary survey conducted within six months after the end of the implementation period, which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries, or for those who already found employment, more information on the quality of employment found, such as the change in working hours, level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment, and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender, age group and education level;

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1

1. By 1 August 2021 and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and to the Council a comprehensive, quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this Regulation and Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 in the previous two years. The report shall focus mainly on the results achieved by the EGF and shall in particular contain information relating to applications submitted, speed of their processing and potential deficiencies in existing rules, decisions adopted, measures funded, including statistics on the indicators set out in the Annex, and the complementarity of such measures with measures funded by other Union funds, in particular ESF+, and information relating to the winding-up of financial contributions made and shall also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non- eligibility.

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2

2. The report shall be transmitted for information to the Member States, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the social partners.

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) On 17 November 2017, the European Pillar of Social Rights15 was jointly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission as a response to social challenges in Europe. Taking into account the changing realities of our societies and the world of work, the Union shall be made ready for the current and future challenges of climate change, globalisation and digitisation, making ~~growth~~development more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies. The twenty key principles of the Pillar are structured around three categories: equal opportunities and access to the labour market; fair working conditions; social protection and inclusion. The European Pillar of Social Rights shall act as an overarching guiding framework of the European ~~Globalisation Adjustment~~Just Transition Fund (EGJTF), allowing the Union to set the relevant principles into practice in the case of major restructuring events. _________________ 15 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/priorities/ deeper-and-fairer-economic-and-monetary- union/european-pillar-social-rights_en.

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) On 20 June 2017, the Council endorsed the Union response16 to the ‘UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’17 — a sustainable European future. The Council underlined the importance of achieving sustainable development across the three dimensions (economic, social and environmental), including culture, in a balanced and integrated way. It is vital that sustainable development is mainstreamed in the European policy framework, and that the Union is ambitious in the policies it uses to address global challenges. The Council welcomed the Commission Communication on ‘Next steps for a sustainable European future’ of 22 November 2016 as a first step in mainstreaming the Sustainable Development Goals and applying sustainable development as an essential guiding principle for all Union policies, including through its financing instruments. _________________ 16 http://eu-un.europa.eu/eu-response-2030- agenda-sustainable-development- sustainable-european-future/. 17 https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/post 2015/transformingourworld.

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) In February 2018, the Commission adopted its Communication on ‘A new, modern Multiannual Financial Framework for a European Union that delivers efficiently on its priorities post-2020’18 . The Communication stresses that the Union budget shall support Europe’s unique social market economy. Therefore, it will be of utmost importance to improve employment opportunities and to address the skills challenges, especially also those linked to digitisation, automatisation, phasing-out coal regions and the transition towards a climate-friendly, circular, energy and resource-efficient economy. Budgetary flexibility shall be a key principle in the next Multiannual Financial Framework. Flexibility mechanisms shall remain in place to allow the Union to react to unforeseen events, and to ensure that budgetary resources are used where most urgently needed. _________________ 18 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/beta- political/files/communication-new- modern-multiannual-financial- framework_en.pdf

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) In its ‘Reflection Paper on Harnessing Globalisation’20 the Commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications. Despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies, these negative side effects need to be tackled. As the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions, causing a significant impact on those adversely affected, there is a danger that theAppropriate means are therefore needed to address these negative side effects, which are driven by ever faster evolving technological advances ~~will further fuel these effects~~. Therefore, in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability, it will be necessary to ~~ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening~~anticipate such negative effects of globalisation and technological advance ~~with~~and improve social protection systems. _________________ 20 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-harnessing- globalisation_en.

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) In its ‘Reflection Paper on Harnessing Globalisation’20 the Commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications. Despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies, these negative side effects need to be tackled. As the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions, causing a significant impact on those adversely affected, there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects. Therefore, in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability, it will be necessary to ensure that the ~~benefi~~effects of globalisation ~~will b~~are better anticipated, and its potential benefits are shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with strong social protection. _________________ 20 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-harnessing- globalisation_en.

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In its ‘Reflection Paper on the Future of Union Finances’21 the Commission underlines the need to reduce economic and social divergences between and within Member States. Therefore, a key priority is to invest in sustainable development, equality, social inclusion, education and training as well as health. _________________ 21 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-future-eu-finances_en.

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. It also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. As part of a more proactive approach, the EGF may be used to help workers who are still employed but will be displaced within a certain period of time. _________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013).

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’' 22, is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. It also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. _________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013)and those involving a large number of people in a reactive manner.

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’ 22 , is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. It also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, and the impact on the regions in question can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. _________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013).

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) GClimate change, globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. It also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. _________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013).

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) ~~The~~ EGF was established by Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 for the multiannual financial framework from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013. The EGF has been set up to enable the Union to show solidarity towards workers who lost their jobs as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation. _________________ 23 Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1) and has affected various European industrial sectors.

Amendment 28 #

Markus PIEPER, Joachim ZELLER, Peter LIESE

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the EGF as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large-scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible. The Union should continue to provide specific, one-off support to facilitate the re- integration into employment of displaced workers in areas, sectors, territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption. Considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade, technological change or other factors like the planned transition to a low carbon economy, particularly in regions affected by the phasing-out of coal, and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements, the mobilisation of the EGF shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event. Given its purpose, which is to provide support in situations of urgency ~~and unexpected circumstances~~, complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the ESF+, the EGF shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework, as set out in the Commission's communication.' A Modern Budget for a Union that Protects, Empowers and Defends - The Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021 – 2027'and its annex27 . _________________ 27 Commission SWD (2018) 171 final and its annex COM (2018) 321 final.

Amendment 30 #

Markus PIEPER, Joachim ZELLER, Peter LIESE

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the EGF as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large-scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible. The Union should continue to provide specific, one-off support to facilitate the re- integration into ~~employment~~quality and sustainable employment, such as green jobs, of displaced workers in areas, sectors, territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption. Considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade, technological change or other factors like the transition to a low carbon economy, and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements, the mobilisation of the EGF shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event. Given its purpose, which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances, complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the ESF+, the EGF shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework, as set out in the Commission's communication.' A Modern Budget for a Union that Protects, Empowers and Defends - The Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021 – 2027'and its annex27 . _________________ 27 Commission SWD (2018) 171 final and its annex COM (2018) 321 final.

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)

(13a) The decline in coal mining and the switch to alternative energy sources, which is partly required by European climate change policy, presents major challenges in certain regions where coal has hitherto been mined. Particularly for coal mining regions, the phasing-out of coal will be an economic burden and a threat to jobs. This structural change needs to be cushioned, supported and made tolerable in terms of employmment.

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at 250 jobs displacement within a reference period of ~~four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases)~~nine months. Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications shall be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, such as in the case of regions that have already been severely affected by a high unemployment rate, applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at 250 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases). Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region or in neighbouring or cross-border regions have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications shall be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy, especially in mono-industrial areas. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at 250 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases). Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications shall be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at a minimum of 250 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases). Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications shall be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at 25100 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases). Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications shall be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at 2150 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases). Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications shall be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.

Amendment 38 #

Elsi KATAINEN, Ivan JAKOVČIĆ, Urmas PAET

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) To provide effective support for workers, the specificities of the service sector should also be taken into account, in which the impact of potential crises has been delayed in comparison with that in the industrial sector. In order to protect these workers and self-employed workers adequately, it is necessary to provide for different protection measures, and, where market disruption could potentially become more marked, undertakings in the service sector should be permitted to apply for preventive funding.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14 a) The EGF should remain as a special EU instrument reacting to situations that cause major restructuring events in the European labour market. However, the Union should continue with efforts to find more sustainable ways of tackling the structural change and the challenges that affect labour markets and lead to restructuring events in the Member States.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) In order to express Union solidarity with displaced workers and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased, the co- funding rate of the cost of the package of personalised services and its implementation should ~~equal that of the ESF+ in the respective Member St~~be 70% of the total estimated co~~ncerned~~sts.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Displaced workers and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased should have equal access to the EGF independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship. Therefore, displaced workers ~~as well as self-employed persons~~, be they under fixed-term or open-ended contracts, or temporary agency workers, as well as self-employed persons – including owner-managers of micro and small enterprises – whose activity has ceased should be regarded as possible EGF beneficiaries for the purposes of this Regulation.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures and personalised services aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into quality and sustainable employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the voluntary and fair mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age in a circular, energy and resource-efficient economy. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be strongly restricted. ~~Companies could be encouraged to participate in~~The financial contributions should be in addition and never in replacement to any financial obligations that are the responsibility of Member States or companies by virtue of law or collective agreements. Companies should contribute to the national co-founding ofor the ~~EGF-supported measures~~measures unless they are unable to do so.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity through inclusion in retraining and skilling programmes. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted. Companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere or in other regions. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age and on access to digital technology. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted. Companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the voluntary mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted. Companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or, regional and national labour market. However, whenever relevant, the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted. Companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Member States should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries, including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty, persons with disabilities or with a migrant background, when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, given that those groups experience particular problems in re- entering the labour market. Notwithstanding, the principles of gender equality and of non-discrimination, which are among the Union’s core values and are enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, should be respected and promoted when implementing the EGF.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Member States should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries, including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty and from isolated or inaccessible areas, when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, given that those groups experience particular problems in re- entering the labour market. Notwithstanding, the principles of gender equality and of non-discrimination, which are among the Union’s core values and are enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, should be respected and promoted when implementing the EGF.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Member States should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries, less educated or with insufficient skills, including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty, when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, given that those groups experience particular problems in re- entering the labour market. Notwithstanding, the principles of gender equality and of non-discrimination, which are among the Union’s core values and are enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, should be respected and promoted when implementing the EGF.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Member States should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries, including young and older unemployed persons, the low-skilled and those at risk of poverty, when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, given that those groups experience particular problems in re- entering the labour market. Notwithstanding, the principles of gender equality and of non-discrimination, which are among the Union’s core values and are enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, should be respected and promoted when implementing the EGF.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)

(21 a) Member States which have submitted an application to the EGF should also have the opportunity to provide personalised services co-financed by the EGF: (a) to workers in the same region who, without being party to the restructuring event requiring EGF intervention, engage in activities of the same type as the workers who are beneficiaries of coordinated personalised measures within the meaning of this Regulation; and (b) to a certain number of long-term unemployed people or NEETs under the age of 25, or, where Member States so decide, under the age of 30, at the date of submission of the application, with priority being given to persons made redundant or whose activity has ceased, provided that at least some of the redundancies occur in NUTS 2 level regions with a youth unemployment rate of more than 20 %. However, such personalised services should only be able to be allocated to a limited number of persons, which may not exceed the number of eligible beneficiaries of the EGF.

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) In order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly, Member States should do their utmost to submit complete applications for a financial contribution from the EGF and the EU institutions should do their utmost to assess them rapidly. In case the Commission requires further information for the assessment of an application, the provision of additional information should be limited in time.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) In order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly, Member States should do their utmost to submit as a matter of urgency complete applications for a financial contribution from the EGF. In case the Commission requires further information for the assessment of an application, the provision of additional information should be limited in time.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) In the interest of beneficiaries and bodies responsible for implementation of the measures, the applicant Member State should keep all actors, both on regional and local level, involved in the application process informed of the progress of the application and keep them engaged during the implementation process.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)

(24 a) Financial contributions from the EGF should create real European added value. They cannot replace national measures or measures that are the responsibility of dismissing companies under national law or collective agreements.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) Special provisions should be included for information and communication activities on EGF cases and outcomes. Reports on each EGF case should be made available and should be standardised in terms of measures undertaken and outcomes. This would have the additional advantage of making cases comparable that member states can share good practices.

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) In the interest of the beneficiaries, assistance should be made available as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Member States and the Union institutions involved in the EGF decision-making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify ~~procedure~~and adapt procedures to specific needs so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the EGF. Therefore, the Budgetary Authority shall in the future decide on transfer requests submitted by the Commission, not requiring a Commission Proposal for the mobilisation of the EGF anymore.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) In the interest of the beneficiaries, assistance should be ~~made available as~~delivered quickly and efficiently ~~as possible~~. The Member States and the Union institutions involved in the EGF decision-making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify procedures so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the EGF. Therefore, the Budgetary Authority shall in the future decide on transfer requests submitted by the Commission, not requiring a Commission Proposal for the mobilisation of the EGF anymore.

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) Considering the fact that the digital transformation of the economy is a constant and ongoing phenomenon and requires a certain level of digital competence of the workforce, the dissemination of skills required in the digital age should be a mandatory horizontal element of any coordinated package of personalised services offered.

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The EGF shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change in order to find a new employment. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and Member States and be complementary to measures financed by the Structural Support Reform Programme and European Social Fund.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The EGF shall contribute to a just transition to a climate-friendly, circular, energy and resource-efficient economy, phasing-out coal regions, and better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights and enhance social ~~and~~, economic and territorial cohesion among all regions and Member States.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The ~~EGF shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structur~~purpose of the EGF shall be to help workers who have been displaced from employment to adapt to structural change dictated by globalisation and technological change. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and Member States.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workers with fixed-term or open-ended contracts, temporary agency workers and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

(1) 1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support ~~to displaced workers~~for the swiftest possible labour market re-entry of workers who have been made redundant and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer ~~support~~financial support for providing active labour market measures to displaced workers and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer ~~support to~~financial support for re- employment measures of displaced workers and self-employed persons ~~whos~~only if the activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer ~~support to~~financial support for re- employment measures of displaced workers and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of ~~unexpected~~ major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy, phasing-out coal regions, or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Actions benefiting from financial contributions by the Fund shall aim to ensure that all workers participating in these actions find quality and sustainable employment within six months from the date of application. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. In exceptional circumstances, the EGF may provide support for, or assist socio-economic redeployment in, regions and/or geographical areas or occupational sectors which have been particularly affected from an employment point of view. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 75 #

Markus PIEPER, Joachim ZELLER, Peter LIESE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of ~~unexpected major~~ restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, competing with competitors who are in privileged position in relation to EU competition rules, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of ~~unexpected~~ major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy, particularly in regions affected by the phasing-out of coal, or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, restructuring or disappearance of economic sectors, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events, ~~particular~~only those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, unexpected trade disputes~~, financial or economic c~~ between the EU and third countrises, ~~the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation~~financial or economic crises. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of ~~unexpected~~ major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes between the EU and third countries, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) 'displaced worker' means a worker, including a temporary agency worker, whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy, or whose contract is not renewed, due to economic reasons;

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) 'self-employed person' means a person, including the owner-manager of a business, who employed fewer than 105 workers;

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, in an enterprise in a Member State or cross-border regions of neighbouring Member States, including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers;

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation of activity of more than 25100 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, in an enterprise in a Member State, including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers;

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of ~~four~~nine months, in an enterprise in a Member State, including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers;

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation of activity of more than 2150 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, in an enterprise in a Member State, including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers;

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of ~~six~~nine months, particularly in SMEs, wh~~ere~~ich may all operate in ~~the same~~identical or different economic sectors defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are more than 250 workers or self-employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 25100 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are more than 25100 workers or self-employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 2150 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are more than 250 workers or self-employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of ~~more than~~at least 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are more than 250 workers or self-employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 2150 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level ~~and~~or located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are more than 2150 workers or self-employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the cessation of activity of more than 2150 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, particularly in SMEs, operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at NUTS 2 level.

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the cessation of activity of more than 25100 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, particularly in SMEs, operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at NUTS 2 level.

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the cessation of activity of ~~more than~~at least 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of four months, particularly in SMEs, operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at NUTS 2 level.

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) ‘restructuring' means any labour market phenomenon producing redundancies which have a significant impact on the economy of a given territory.

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. In small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances, in particular with regard to applications involving SMEs, where duly substantiated by the applicant Member State, an application for a financial contribution under this Article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met, when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy, particularly in mono-industrial areas. The applicant Member State shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met. The aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the EGF.

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Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1 a) In accordance with Article 151 TFEU, the Union and the Member States, having in mind fundamental social rights such as those set out in the European Social Charter signed at Turin on 18 October 1961 and in the 1989 Community Charter of the Fundamental Social Rights of Workers, shall have as their objectives the promotion of employment, improved living and working conditions, so as to make possible their harmonisation while the improvement is being maintained, proper social protection, dialogue between management and labour, the development of human resources with a view to lasting high employment and the combating of exclusion. The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) should serve the realisation of these objectives.

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) In its ‘White Paper on the Future of Europe’19 - which has since then almost disappeared from all discussion fora - the Commission expresses concerns regarding isolationist movements, growing doubts over the benefits of open trade and the Union’s social market economy in general. _________________ 19 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/white- paper-future-europe-reflections-and- scenarios-eu27_en.

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) In its ‘Reflection Paper on Harnessing Globalisation’20 the Commission ~~identifies the combination of trade~~ fails to investigate, never mind identify, the negative implications - from an environmental perspective especially, but also from the perspective of probable increased centralization of food production and of manufacturing - of all the major trade deals now in the process of being negotiated; it does, however, identify the combination of trade-related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications. ~~Despite the overall tremendous advantage~~Looking thus at the implications of more open trade and further integration of world economies, these negative side effects need to be tackled. As the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions, causing a significant impact on those adversely affected, there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects. Therefore, in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability, it will be necessary to ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with social protection. _________________ 20 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-harnessing- globalisation_en.

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In its ‘Reflection Paper on the Future of Union Finances’21 the Commission underlines the need to reduce economic and social divergences between and within Member States. Therefore, a key priority is to invest in fairer wealth distribution, equality, social inclusion, education and training as well as health. _________________ 21 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicatio ns/reflection-paper-future-eu-finances_en.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. ItWhere corporate opportunism in the guise of relocation is established, however, a means must be found to ensure that the companies/corporations laying off such workers must share the cost of those adjustment. The EU Quality Framework also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. _________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013).

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement or cessation of activity is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. It also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. _________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013).

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies. Labour reallocation is an integral ~~and inevitable~~ part of such economic change. If the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly, offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance. The ‘EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the Union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring. It offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means. IWithout prejudice to the social responsibilities of the business community, it also calls upon Member States to use EU and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring, especially the adverse effects on employment, can be cushioned more effectively. The main Union instruments to assist workers affected are the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way, and the EGF, which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner. _________________ 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring, (COM(2013)882 final, 13.12.2013).

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) The EGF was established by Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 for the multiannual financial framework from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013.The EGF has been set up to enable the Union to show solidarity towards workers who lost their jobs as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns ~~due to globalis~~and the financial opportunism of global corporations, due to globalization. _________________ 23 Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The scope of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 was broadened in 2009 by Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 as part of the European Economic Recovery Plan to include workers who lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the endemic greed and systemic weaknesses in the finance and banking sector worldwide, itself facilitated by deregulation, and which led directly to the global financial and economic crisis. _________________ 24 Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 167, 29.6.2009, p. 26).

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The Commission carried out a mid- term evaluation of the EGF to assess how and to what extent the EGF achieves its objectives. The EGF proved to be effective, attaining a higher reintegration rate of displaced workers than in the previous programming period. The evaluation also found that the EGF generated European added value. This is particularly true in terms of its volume effects, meaning that EGF assistance not only increases the number and variety of services offered, but also their level of intensity. Moreover, EGF interventions have high visibility and demonstrate the EU added value of the intervention directly to the general public However, several challenges were identified. On the one hand, ~~the mobilisation procedure was considered to be too long. Furthermore, m~~it should be clear that for the development of social plans aimed at the reintegration of the workers concerned into the labour market, the businesses concerned and the Member States bear the primary responsibility. The EGF can only fulfill a complementary role and should concentrate on those regions, where neither the businesses concerned, nor the national and regional authorities have the resources to provide for the necessary measures. Also, European added value has been questioned in those cases, where a company first received national and European subsidies (for instance, for its innovation activities), then decides to relocate a profit-making establishment to another Member State or even to third countries, without taking its responsibility for funding the reintegration of the workers affected by the closure of its establishment, and instead, especially in cases of relocation within the EU, may once more benefit from subsidies at the new location. In addition, the mobilisation procedure was considered to be too long. Many Member States reported problems putting together the extensive background analysis of the event that triggered the redundancies. The main reason that keeps Member States that would have had a potential EGF case from applying are financial and institutional capacity problems. ~~On the one hand, it could simply be a lack of manpower – Member States currently can ask for technical assistance only if they implement an EGF case.~~ Since redundancies can happen unexpectedly, it would be important that Member States are ready to react immediately and can submit an application without any delays. ~~Furthermore, in certain Member States, more profound institutional capacity building efforts seem necessary in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of EGF cases.~~ The threshold of 500 displaced jobs was criticized as being too high, especially in lesser populated regions26 . _________________ 26 COM (2018) 297 final and accompanying SWD (2018) 192 final.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the EGF as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large-scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible. However, consideration must also be given to imposing financial penalties/cost- sharing on the companies and corporations involved in those mass layoffs. The Union should continue to provide specific, one-off support to facilitate the re- integration into employment of displaced workers in areas, sectors, territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption. Considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade, technological change or other factors like the transition to a low carbon economy, and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements, the mobilisation of the EGF shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event. Given its purpose, which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances, complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the ESF+, the EGF shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework, as set out in the Commission's communication.' A Modern Budget for a Union that Protects, Empowers and Defends - The Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021 – 2027'and its annex27 . _________________ 27 Commission SWD (2018) 171 final and its annex COM (2018) 321 final.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the EGF as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large-scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible. The Union should continue to provide specific, one-off support to facilitate the re- integration into employment of displaced workers in areas, sectors, territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption. Considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade, technological change or other factors like the transition to a low carbon economy, and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements, the mobilisation of the EGF shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event. Given its purpose, which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances, complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the ESF+, the EGF sh~~all~~ould remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework, as set out in the Commission's communication.' A Modern Budget for a Union that Protects, Empowers and Defends - The Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021 – 2027'and its annex27 . _________________ 27 Commission SWD (2018) 171 final and its annex COM (2018) 321 final.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) As stated, in order to maintain the European nature of the EGF, an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy, and neither the business concerned, nor the national or regional authorities have the resources to provide for the necessary measures. Such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period. Taking into account the findings of the mid-term evaluation, the threshold shall be set at 250 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months (or 6 months in sectoral cases). Taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market, regional applications sh~~all~~ould be possible as well. In small labour markets, such as small Member States or remote regions, including the outermost regions as referred in Article 349 of the TFEU, or in exceptional circumstances, applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements.

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Displaced workers ~~and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased~~ should have equal access to the EGF independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship. Therefore, displaced workers ~~as well as self-employed persons whose activity has ceased~~ should be regarded as possible EGF beneficiaries for the purposes of this Regulation.

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Financial contributions from the EGF should be without prejudice to the social responsibility of the businesses concerned and should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment, either within or outside their initial sector of activity. Measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market. However, whenever relevant, the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere. A particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age. The inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted. Companies cshould be encouraged to participate in the national co-funding for the EGF-supported measures.

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) In compliance with the principle of sound financial management, financial contributions from the EGF should not replace but should~~, where possible, complement support measures which are available for beneficiaries within the Union funds or other Union policies or programmes~~ complement support measures businesses concerned are required to take within the context of a social plan, and measures national or regional authorities can fund themselves as well as measures which are available for beneficiaries within the Union funds or other Union policies or programmes. Situations in which businesses first receive Union subsidies for their activities, such as for innovation, and then close down profit-making establishments should be avoided; especially in these cases, contributions from the EGF should be made conditional upon cofunding by the businesses concerned.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) In the interest of the beneficiaries, assistance should be made available as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Member States and the Union institutions involved in the EGF decision-making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify procedures so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the EGF. Therefore, the Budgetary Authority sh~~all~~ould in the future decide on transfer requests submitted by the Commission, not requiring a Commission Proposal for the mobilisation of the EGF anymore.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The EGF shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under Article 151 TFEU, the European Pillar of Social Rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and Member States.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

The EGF shall contribute to ~~a better distribution of the benefi~~reducing the negative impacts of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change. As such, the EGF shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the European Pillar of Social Rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and Member States.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workers and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events resulting from globalisation, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workers ~~and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased~~ in the course of unexpected major restructuring events, referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups and on Member States and regions having been hit hardest and where the national and regional authorities lack adequate resources for taking the necessary measures. The EGF is without prejudice to the social responsibilities of the companies concerned, in particular where it concerns their contribution to the social plans for displaced workers.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The specific objective of the EGF is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events, particularly those caused by globalisation-related challenges, such as outsourcing by global corporations and others of jobs from the European Union to cheaper labour markets, changes in world trade patterns, trade disputes, major trade deals, financial or economic crises, the transition to low- carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation. Particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) 'displaced worker' means a worker whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy, or whose contract is not renewed, due to ~~economic reasons~~unexpected major restructuring event;

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b

~~(b) 'self-employed person' means a person who employed fewer than 10 workers;~~deleted

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. Member States may apply for financial contributions from the EGF for measures targeting displaced workers ~~and self-employed persons~~ in accordance with the provisions laid down in this Article.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers ~~or self- employed persons,~~ over a reference period of four months, in an enterprise in a Member State, including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers;

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers ~~or self- employed persons,~~ over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level provided that there are more than 250 workers ~~or self-employed persons~~ affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self- employed persons, over a reference period of six months, particularly in SMEs, where all operate in the same economic sector defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level in the same or neighbouring Member States or in more than two contiguous regions defined at NUTS 2 level in the same or neighbouring Member States provided that there are more than 250 workers or self-employed persons affected in two of the regions combined;

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers ~~or self- employed persons,~~ over a reference period of four months, particularly in SMEs, operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at NACE Revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at NUTS 2 level.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. The EGF may not be mobilised when workers are dismissed as a result of budget cuts taken by a Member State, which affect sectors that depend on public financing and due to structural reforms in a Member State.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Whenever the cessation of activity concerns a profit-making enterprise, the company concerned shall contribute to the reintegration of displaced workers, preferably in the context of a social plan; funding under the EGF shall be made conditional upon such a contribution.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)

Article 5 a The Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 25 stating criteria to define the sectors that depend on public financing listed in Article 5.4.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. The applicant Member State shall specify the method used for calculating the number of workers ~~and self-employed persons~~ defined in Article 4 for the purpose of Article 5.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d

~~(d) the end of the assignment to the user undertaking; or~~deleted

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e

~~(e) for a self-employed person, the date of cessation of the activities as determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions.~~deleted

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) displaced workers ~~and self- employed persons~~ whose activity has ceased, calculated in accordance with Article 6, within the reference periods provided for in Article 5;

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) displaced workers ~~and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased,~~ calculated in accordance with Article 6, outside the reference period provided for in Article 5; namely 6 months before the start of the reference period or between the end of the reference period and the last day before the date of the completion of the assessment by the Commission.

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

The workers ~~and self-employed persons~~ referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph shall be considered eligible provided that a clear causal link can be established with the event which triggered the redundancies during the reference period.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) measures which are the responsibility of enterprises by virtue of national law or, collective agreements or are part of a social plan enterprises have agreed to contribute to.

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

The measures supported by the EGF shall not substitute passive social protection measures and active labour market measures.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. TUnless in extraordinary circumstances, the applicant Member State shall submit an application to the Commission within 12 weeks of the date on which the criteria set out in Article 5(2) or (3) are met.

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) the confirmation that, where the dismissing enterprise has continued its activities after the lay-offs, it has complied with its legal obligations governing the redundancies, as well as with those resulting from collective agreements or negotiations on a social plan;

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)

(b a) a clear indication of the activities already undertaken by the Member States themselves for the assistance of displaced workers and of the complementary nature of the requested funds under the EGF due to lack of resources available to national or regional authorities;

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point b b (new)

(b b) an overview of EU funds the dismissing enterprise already benefitted from in the five years preceding the collective redundancies;

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point l

(l) a statement of compliance of the requested EGF support with the procedural and material Union rules on State aid as well as a statement outlining why the coordinated package of personalised services does not replace measures that are the responsibility of companies by virtue of national law or collective agreements and measures to be provided by competent authorities for active labour market measures and passive social protection measures;

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. A financial contribution from the EGF shall not replace measures which are the responsibility of companies by virtue of national law ~~or collective agreements.~~ , collective agreements or resulting from negotiations on a social plan. Especially, if the companies concerned already benefitted in the preceding five years of EU funding, and the collective redundancies concerned a profit-making establishment, they will be expected to take their social responsibility by making a substantial contribution to the relevant measures receiving support by the EGF.

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. A financial contribution from the EGF shall notever replace measures which are the responsibility of companies by virtue of national law or collective agreements.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title

11 Equality between ~~men and women~~the genders and non-discrimination

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that equality between ~~men and women~~the genders and the integration of the gender perspective are an integral part of, and are promoted during, the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution from the EGF.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)

Article 16 a In exceptional cases and if the remaining financial resources available in the Fund in the year of the occurrence of the major restructuring event are not sufficient to cover the amount of assistance deemed necessary by the budgetary authority, the Commission may propose that the difference be financed through the next year's Fund. The annual budgetary ceiling of the Fund in the year of the occurrence of the major restructuring event and the following year shall under all circumstances be respected.

Amendment 77 #

5. The Member State concerned shall have the flexibility to re-allocate amounts between the budget items laid down in the decision on a financial contribution pursuant to Article 16(3) providing that Article 8(1) limit on the costs structure is respected. Should a reallocation exceed a 20 % increase for one or more of the items specified, the Member State shall notify the Commission beforehand.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)

Article 19 a Member States shall, when data are available in registers or equivalent sources, enable the bodies entrusted with data collection necessary for the monitoring and the evaluation of the EGF to obtain those data from data registers or equivalent sources, in accordance with points (c) and (e) of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 b (new)

Article 19 b The beneficiary survey listed in point (d) of Article 20(1) shall be based on the model which shall be established by the Commission by means of an implementing act. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act establishing the model to be used for the beneficiary survey in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 26(2) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. Not later than at the end of the nineteenth month after the expiry of the period specified in Article 15(3), the Member State concerned shall submit the complete and duly verified simple dataset informing on the longer- term result indicator specified in point (3) of the Annex.

Amendment 81 #

Martina DLABAJOVÁ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1

1. By 1 August 2021 and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and to the Council a comprehensive, quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this Regulation and Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 in the previous two years. The report shall focus mainly on the ~~results~~performance and results against the objectives set achieved by the EGF and shall in particular contain information relating to sound financial management, applications submitted, decisions adopted, measures funded, including statistics on the indicators set out in the Annex, and the complementarity of such measures with measures funded by other Union funds, in particular ESF+, and information relating to the winding-up of financial contributions made and shall also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non-eligibility.

Amendment 82 #

Martina DLABAJOVÁ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. Every four years the Commission shall carry out on its own initiative and in close cooperation with the Member States, an evaluation of the EGF financial contributions. This evaluation shall contain information on performance, European added value and sound financial management.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

To that end, without prejudice to the powers of the Court of Auditors or the checks carried out by the Member State in accordance with national laws, regulations and administrative provisions, Commission officials or servants may carry out on-the-spot checks, including sample checks, on the measures financed by the EGF with a minimum notice of one working day. The Commission shall give notice to the applicant Member State with a view to obtaining all the assistance necessary. Officials or servants of the Member State concerned may take part in such checks.deleted

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2018/11/26 EMPL 35 amendments...

Amendment 1 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European ~~Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF~~Fund for Transition (EFT).

Amendment 10 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) When drawing up the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, Member States should favour measures that will significantly contribute to the employability of the beneficiaries. Member States should strive towards the reintegration into quality and sustainable employment of ~~the largest possible number of~~all beneficiaries participating in these measures as soon as possible within the sixeven-month period before the final report on the implementation of the financial contribution is due. The design of the coordinated package of personalised services should take into account the underlying reasons for the redundancies where relevant and anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills. The coordinated package should be compatible with the shift towards a climate-friendly and resource-efficient economy.

Amendment 11 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) Member States should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries, including ~~young and older unemployed persons and those~~persons with disabilities, persons with dependent relatives, young and older unemployed persons, persons with a low level of qualifications, persons with a migrant background and persons at risk of poverty, when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures, given that those groups experience particular problems in re- entering the labour market. Notwithstanding, the principles of gender equality and of non- discrimination, which are among the Union’s core values and are enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, should be respected and promoted when implementing the EGFT.

Amendment 12 #