On Wednesday 11 September, the European Commission adopted a proposal to amend Decision 573/2014 of the European Parliament and of the EU Council on improving cooperation between public employment services (PES).
The decision created the European network of public employment services and provided for a period of activity until 31 December 2020. Taking into account the results judged "positive" on the basis of a consultation (see EUROPE 12281/31), the European Commission proposes to maintain the network until 31 December 2027, the end of the next multiannual financial framework.
The network aims to contribute to the objectives of the EUROPE 2020 growth strategy. It also contributes to the employment guidelines and country-specific recommendations published as part of the 'European Semester'. Finally, it supports the achievement of the objectives (and in particular No 4 aimed at actively supporting employment) of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
To consult the proposal for a decision: http://bit.ly/2kKVUA9 (Pascal Hansens)