Preventing conflict and harassment in the workplace and on good office management
This decision amends the European Parliament's internal rules to introduce mandatory training for Members on preventing workplace conflict and harassment, and on good office management. The new rules directly affect Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) by requiring them to complete this training to hold certain positions or participate in official activities. MEPs must now sign a declaration committing to the code of conduct and complete the specialized training within six months of their term, or face restrictions on their parliamentary roles. These changes to the Rules of Procedure will take effect on July 16, 2024, and certificates of completion will be published online.
Analysis
Members must sign a declaration of commitment to a Code and complete specialized training on preventing conflict and harassment to hold office.
What changes
- Amends Rule 10(6) to require signing a declaration and completing specialized training for holding office.
- Amends Rule 21 to allow the Conference of Presidents to propose ending the term of office for serious misconduct or failure to complete training.
- Amends Annex II to specify the deadline for completing specialized training and the publication of certificates.
Expected impact
- New requirements are introduced for Members to complete specialized training to hold office.
- Failure to complete the mandated training can lead to the termination of a Member's term of office.
- The completion of specialized training will be published on Parliament’s website.
Limitations
- The specific content of the 'Code of appropriate behaviour for Members of the European Parliament in exercising their duties' is not detailed in the provided text.
- The exact nature of the 'applicable internal administrative procedure on harassment and its prevention' is not described.
- The specific penalties that may be imposed for failing to complete the training are not listed.
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