On Wednesday, plenary adopted with 404 votes in favour, 78 against and 130 abstentions a report calling on the Commission to propose a directive on Quality Traineeships and to update the existing Quality Framework for Traineeships.

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 practices.

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, Parliament says.

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.

MEPs also request the Commission to revise the existing Quality Framework for Traineeships and introduce more rules that…