About the PES Network
The European network of Public Employment Services was established following a amended in 2020 – by the Council and the European Parliament to maximise efficiency of public employment services (PES).
The network comprises all EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and the European Commission.
Mission
The PES Network aims to encourage cooperation between Member States within the areas of PES responsibility, in order to contribute to the implementation of the Union’s employment policies. This contributes to implementing the Youth Guarantee
Public Employment Services
In EU countries, public employment services (PES) are the authorities that connect jobseekers with employers. Use the interactive map below to find a national public employment service.
Although structured differently in each country, all PES help match supply and demand on the labour market through information, placement and active support services at local, national and European level.
Explore the PES Network and its activities
The Network is governed by a Board, where each Member State and Commission are represented by a board member and an alternate board member. The Board meets twice a year (generally in the Member State which holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU) to conduct strategic discussions and take decisions on the activities of the Network.
This page hosts a range of reports, papers and studies, that present a wide range of information and best practices on the organisation and services of Public Employment Services in Europe.
In this database you can find inspiring practices from Public Employment Services across Europe.
PES Network News covers the latest updates, trends, and developments in Public Employment Services across Europe.
