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Saatja: "Study on the future of EU funding in EMPL areas" <[email protected]> Teema: Gentle reminder: Request for an interview - European Commission Study on the future EU funding in the areas of employment, skills and social inclusion Kuupäev: 2025-02-21 17:48 Dear Madam/Sir, We would like to remind you the possibility of participating in the study that EY is conducting on behalf of the European Commission (DG EMPL), focusing on future EU funding in the areas of employment, skills, and social inclusion. This study covers three key instruments: the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), the European Globalization Adjustment Fund (EGF), and the InvestEU Social Investment and Skills Window (SISW). For more details, please refer to the Commission’s attached letter. We kindly invite you to participate in an interview with our Study Team to share your feedback and views on the current effectiveness and challenges of these funds, as well as opportunities for their future evolution. The interview will be tailored to your areas of expertise, focusing on one or more of the funds where your insights will be most relevant. Your expertise will be invaluable in shaping our understanding of how these funds can continue to contribute effectively to the EU’s social objectives. The interview will last approximately 60 minutes and can be scheduled at your convenience, through a link that we will send you, should you wish to take part. We can conduct the interview via Microsoft Teams or a phone call, based on your preference. We kindly ask you to confirm your availability by Friday, 28th February (CoB). Following your confirmation, we will provide further details, including interview guidelines. If you are not available for an interview, please also consider contributing to our study in a written form, answering our questions on the file that we will provide you. Thank you in advance for considering this request. 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EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION Funds: Programming and Implementation Better Regulation Brussels, 21 October 2024 EMPL.G.5/MNM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Dear Sir/ Dear Madam, The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion has commissioned the consortium of Ernst and Young Advisory S.p.A and EY Economic and Policy Advisory Services SRL, to carry out a Preparatory study on the future EU funding in the areas of employment, skills and social inclusion. Several funds are key in the areas mentioned and are under the scope of the study. In particular, the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is one of the key funds making up the cohesion policy funds and is the EU’s main instrument for investing in people and supporting the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. Other important instruments include the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF), which was set up to provide support to workers displaced as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation; and the Social Investment and Skills Window of the InvestEU Programme, which mobilises investments and promotes innovation and job creation in EU Member States. This study will play a key role in collecting and analysing evidence and contributions underpinning the reflection process for the future legislative proposals for the next programming period. The study will provide the Commission with analytical support, thus helping the development and comparison of scenarios for the future. It is expected to be completed in 2025 and contribute to the design of future programmes beyond 2027. Between now and June 2025, the study team will undertake a series of primary research activities with key stakeholders in order to collect quantitative and qualitative evidence. These research activities will include a wide range of consultation activities, including interviews with relevant stakeholders, an online survey and the organisation of focus groups. We would kindly ask you to support the consultation process when you are contacted by the research team for the necessary arrangements. Your input is very valuable to gathering a robust evidence base for the study. The information received will be used only for the purposes of the study. Should you need any further information regarding this study, please do not hesitate to contact the following persons: • Project Manager at E&Y: Laura Todaro ([email protected]) • Project Manager at the European Commission: Marina Navarro Montilla (marina.navarro- [email protected]) Thank you in advance for your help. Yours sincerely, Commission européenne/Europese Commissie, 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË - Tel. +32 229-81809 Office: CO46 01/DCS - Tel. direct line +32 229 88103 – [email protected]  Qualified electronic signature by: Federico Lucidi FEDERICO LUCIDI (e-signed) Date: 2024-10-29 12:02:19 +01:00 Head of Unit (Acting) 2