The European Parliament urges the Commission to propose legislation to ensure the quality of traineeships across the EU. According to MEPs, the new directive should set minimum quality standards, including rules on the duration of traineeships, as well as on remuneration and access to social protection in accordance with national law and practice. Traineeships should be adequately compensated, covering as a minimum the cost of basic living necessities such as food, housing, and transportation, taking into account the cost of living in each member state. The report calls on EU member states to make traineeships more accessible to persons with disabilities and to those from vulnerable backgrounds and to encourage cross-border traineeships.
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