ESF 2014-2020 Transnational Cooperation

Structure of discussion Tour de table: Member States' approach Common Themes Key elements of EU Platform / Common framework Support team

Transnational cooperation Article 10 ESF Options Common framework Flexible approach Combined approach

Common Themes Article 10 ESF Proposed by Commission and endorsed by ESF Committee Limited in number to correespond to resources available Broad in their definition to cater for different priorities

Proposed Common Themes Active Labour Market Policy Inclusion Youth Employment Learning and Skills Social Economy Governance and Public Administration Simplification Partnership

Key Elements of EU Platform( Art. 10 ESF) Actors European Commission Thematic Networks Common Framework Common Themes Coordinated calls Tools

Support Team Tasks Procedure Budget Timeline

NEXT STEPS Common themes endorsed by ESF Committee (20/6/2014) Commission invites MS to participate in Common Framework (2nd semester 2014) Support Team to be set up( 2nd semester 2014) Thematic Networks established EU Platform set up (database /website) First coordinated call for proposals under common framework –EU level/MS level