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Working for fair remuneration and quality traineeships
In 2019, I was elected Member of The European Parliament. I promised to my voters that I would work for a fairer, more equal and more...
monicasemedo6
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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I welcome the proposal for a Traineeships Directive and its will to be inclusive and accessible, but I expected more!
The European Commission presented a proposal for a Traineeships Directive that does not include the obligation to pay them. The European...
monicasemedo6
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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Teachers do more than transferring knowledge, then can even be a role model for our students!
My speech in Plenary on working conditions for teachers in the EU In third grade, I had a teacher who made me write essays, all the time....
monicasemedo6
Feb 14, 20241 min read
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EU should seek legal framework to end unpaid traineeships
Interview with Euractiv By Eleonora Vasques  | EURACTIV A legally binding instrument to ensure quality traineeships in the EU is needed...
monicasemedo6
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Trainees are not cheap employees! We call on the Commission for a legal framework for trainees!
The Commission announced a legal proposal in Plenary at the European Parliament I welcome the announcement by Commissioner Schmit that an...
monicasemedo6
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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Remunerated traineeships are a long-standing demand by our European youth!
The Belgian Presidency presents its priorities on employment and social affairs at the EP The Belgian Presidency of the European Council...
monicasemedo6
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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The future European economy can only be competitive if it guarantees equal chances and opportunities for all
We discussed in Plenary about quality jobs that should boost Europe’s future economy This week we discussed in Plenary at the European...
monicasemedo6
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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EU and Africa must work together
RENEWPAC Summit Dakar 2023 Very intense days in Dakar at the RENEWPAC2023 Summit, with focus on how to foster sustainable development and...
monicasemedo6
Dec 6, 20231 min read
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Should all traineeships be paid or funded? I say yes!
European Youth Hearing 2023 78% of young Europeans did at least one internship, but only 55% of them received financial compensation,...
monicasemedo6
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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