Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-10-23-Speech-2-226"
| Predicate | Value (sorted: default) |
|---|---|
| rdf:type | |
| dcterms:Date | |
| dcterms:Is Part Of | |
| dcterms:Language | |
| lpv:document identification number |
"en.20011023.10.2-226"2
|
| lpv:hasSubsequent | |
| lpv:speaker | |
| lpv:translated text |
".
I should like to congratulate Mrs Kratsa on her report on innovative measures under Article 6 and to agree, both with Mrs Kratsa and the other speakers, that there are two basic issues in which we share an interest. The first is optimising the application of Article 6 and the second is having the best, most efficient relations between the European Parliament and the Commission.
As far as the application of Article 6 is concerned, the unit which deals solely with Article 6 was created, staffed and started operating in December 2000. This means that we were able to focus on implementing it and we have made satisfactory progress. The first stage of the programme has already been announced with the call for proposals on the subject of adapting to the new economy within the framework of social dialogue. This was announced in February 2001. A second call for proposals on the subject of local strategies for employment and innovation is also ready and is due to be published at the end of October.
The first call was a complete success. A large number of transnational plans was received in which social partners, trades unions and employers, as well as local authorities and companies played a very important part. The evaluation of these plans was strengthened at the European Parliament's request and now we do not just evaluate each plan individually, we also evaluate the measures as a whole so that we can assess their complementarity. I must say that particular account was taken in the calls for proposals of the 4 points on which Parliament also focused.
As far as working with Parliament is concerned, I can tell you that we are about to officially submit the first report on the implementation of the previous Article 6 period which is now ready – a copy has already been sent to Mrs Kratsa through official channels – and the communication makes provision for an annual report from the European Social Fund to the European Parliament on the application of Article 6. The first of these reports is being drafted and should be submitted to you within the next few months.
Of course, there are other ways of working together and exchanging more views. I think that Article 6 and its implementation could be a special item for the joint parliamentary and Commission committee on the European Social Fund, but there are other fora in which views can be exchanged. One of these is due to take place on 18 December and everyone in charge of the social dialogue plans selected will be invited. Naturally we hope Parliament will also attend."@en1
|
Named graphs describing this resource:
The resource appears as object in 2 triples