The Present and Future of Personal Assistance in Europe EUROPEAN NETWORK ON INDEPENDENT LIVING The Present and Future of Personal Assistance in Europe Frank Sioen, Advocacy Officer European Network on Independent Living - ENIL
EUROPEAN NETWORK ON INDEPENDENT LIVING Overview European Pillar of Social Rights Working conditions The Multiannual Financial Framework after 2020 The European elections in May 2019
European Pillar of Social Rights EUROPEAN NETWORK ON INDEPENDENT LIVING European Pillar of Social Rights Proclamation of intention by the Commission, Parliament and Council on 17 November 2017 20 principals including (inclusive) education (1) (inclusive) employment (3-4) Working conditions (6-10) Social protection (12) Inclusion of people with disabilities (17) Long-term care ( 18) Access to essential services (20)
EUROPEAN NETWORK ON INDEPENDENT LIVING Working time Interpretative Communication on Directive 2003/88/EC ( working time directive) If a person stays at the work place on call time is working time ( ECJ) Breaks every 6 hours Rest of 11 hours per 24 hours plus 24 hours per 7 days
EUROPEAN NETWORK ON INDEPENDENT LIVING Working time Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions (still to be voted/ April) Obligation to inform workers about their rights Including working time, hours of work, breaks,leave, over time Degree, training
EUROPEAN NETWORK ON INDEPENDENT LIVING Working time Directive on Work Life Balance (still to be voted/ April) Different kind of leaves including parental leave and carers leave
The Multiannual Financial Framework EUROPEAN NETWORK ON INDEPENDENT LIVING The Multiannual Financial Framework In May the European Commission proposed the new regulation for ESF plus to the Parliament and Council Art 6(2) …the transition from residential/institutional care to family and community-based care. This focus on the transition from residential to CBC is good and should be kept. Go for pilot PA projects instead of small groups homes
European Parliament elections From 23-26 May this year ENIL election toolkit, questionnaire and Manifesto Ask questions to your national candidate MEPs 5 May campaign Institutional questions Move disability and inclusion to DG Justice Make sure the disability intergroup is re-established in the next term
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