| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union, European Parliament |
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| Series Title | Official Journal of the European Union |
| Series Details | L 400, Pages 7-10 |
| Publication Date | 30/11/2020 |
| Content Type | Legislation |
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Summary: Decision (EU) 2020/1782 - adopted by the co-legislators on 25 November 2020 - aimed at extending the period of establishment of the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES) until 31 December 2027. Further information: Public Employment Services (PES) are the main agencies executing employment policies facilitating labour market integration of jobseekers. Although structured differently in each country, all PES help matching supply and demand in the labour market through information, placement and active support services at local, national and European levels. European-level collaboration between PES started in 1997, when the European Commission set up an informal advisory group of heads of PES (the European Network of Heads of PES). The aim was to promote cooperation, exchange and mutual learning between the member organisations and to receive feedback on employment policy initiatives. Building on this, in 2013 the Commission proposed to formalise this cooperation to support innovation, benchmarking and mutual learning at European level. Decision No 573/2014/EU on enhanced co-operation between Public Employment Services (PES) established the European Network of Public Employment Services until 31 December 2020. An evaluation was carried out on the implementation of the Decision as well as related challenges and opportunities for a further continuation of the Network. The European Commission therefore tabled a proposal on 11 September 2019 to secure the continuation of PES, so to reinforce its capacity, effectiveness and efficiency through the provision of a platform for comparing their performance at European level, identifying good practices and developing a mutual learning system. The amendment also aims at giving the PES more opportunities to help develop innovative, evidence-based policies. The plenary of the European Parliament endorsed a negotiating mandate on 10 July 2020. An informal agreement between the co-legislators on a compromise text was reached on 2 October. The Act was formally adopted by the co-legislators on 25 November 2020 and published in the Official Journal on 30 November. |
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| Subject Categories | Employment and Social Affairs |
| Subject Tags | Labour Market |
| Keywords | Public Employment Services [PES] |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
