European Network of Public Employment Services - Setup and Activities

Briefing 14-10-2016

This document prepared by Policy Department A at request of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee gives a summary of the legal Decision by European Parliament and Council to establish a European Public Employment Services (PES) network. It presents its organisation, objectives, tasks and activities implemented so far. At the core of enhanced PES cooperation is 'benchlearning' (benchmarking + mutual learning) to improve performance. The note concludes that benchlearning has potential be applied in other areas. Further, it addresses the role of funding and sustainability.