Yesterday, October 23, the College of Commissioners adopted its 2013 Work Program. Every year, we detail the (few) measures that affect the labor world. This year, the news is quite different: in 2013, the Commission has no "social" agenda in addition to the introduction of a European network to boost workers' mobility and the introduction of "the right framework for the institutions handling occupational pensions." This program distinguishes itself because of the absence of vision on employment and labor but mostly shows that the Commission is almost out of breath. Besides, yesterday's meeting was also the end of the initiative aimed at introducing a 40-percent quota for women on boards - at least the mandatory part. (Ref. 120631)
In terms of new proposals, the Work Program announces about 50 new initiatives revolving around the following axes:
- Growth for jobs: inclusion and excellence. The Commission talks about the possibility of a “package” covering all aspects of the EURES reform and set up a formal European network for Public Employment Services, to help develop and implement a European Labor Mobility Action Plan for modernization and strengthening of PES to help transitions on labor markets. In this same paragra
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