Consiglio nazionale dell'economia e del lavoro
The Consiglio nazionale dell'economia e del lavoro (CNEL) (German: "Nationaler Wirtschafts- und Arbeitsrat") is a body provided for by the Constitution of the Italian Republic and established in 1957 to advise the government, parliament and regions in the areas of economy and work and social policy. The CNEL is based in the Villa Lubin in Rome . He is a member of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS).
tasks
The legal bases for the activities of the CNEL are essentially Article 99 of the Italian Constitution and Law No. 936 of December 30, 1986 (modified several times).
The CNEL prepares reports at the request of the government, parliament and regions. On its own initiative, it issues opinions on draft laws and on the most important issues of economic, labor and social policy, also taking into account environmental and transport issues and European and international framework conditions. In addition, the CNEL publishes reports, studies and surveys on economic developments , the labor market , immigration and organized crime.
The CNEL has a right of initiative in its area of responsibility . Tax , budget and constitutional law are excluded from this . There is also no right to initiate a law if there is already a draft law on a relevant topic or if the government, parliament or a region have already requested an expert opinion from the CNEL.
The CNEL holds the national archive of collective employment contracts in the private and public sectors, as well as other contracts and agreements between employers 'and workers' organizations and other social partners. There are also databases for managing data on immigration, the labor market and unregulated professions, as well as a territorial statistical database . The CNEL also has a national coordinating body for the integration of foreigners at local level, an advisory body for road safety and a body for monitoring the market for forest products and services.
composition
The CNEL has 65 members appointed for five years:
- the President of the CNEL is appointed by the President of the Republic ;
- ten recognized experts from the fields of economics, social sciences and law, including
- eight appointed directly by the President of the Republic;
- two appointed by the President on the proposal of the Prime Minister after a Council of Ministers decision ;
- 48 representatives of the manufacturing and service sectors in the private and public sectors, including
- 22 employee representatives, including three employee representatives in management positions;
- nine representatives of the self-employed and the liberal professions;
- 17 company representatives;
- six representatives of associations of a social and voluntary nature.
The CNEL councils elect two vice-presidents from among themselves. In addition to the general assembly and some governing bodies, there are various committees specializing in individual topics at the working level.
There is a general secretariat to provide support, with a general secretary at the head, who is appointed by the President on the proposal of the Prime Minister after a Council of Ministers decision and after hearing the CNEL President.
President
| president | Term of office | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meuccio Ruini | 1958-1959 |
| 2 | Pietro Campilli | 1959-1974 |
| 3 | Bruno Storti | 1977-1989 |
| 4th | Giuseppe De Rita | 1989-2000 |
| 5 | Pietro Larizza | 2000-2005 |
| 6th | Antonio Marzano | 2005-2015 |
| 7th | Salvatore Bosco (ad interim) |
2015-2016 |
| 8th | Delio Napoleone (ad interim) |
2016-2017 |
| 9 | Tiziano Treu | since 2017 |
criticism
A constitutional reform project initiated by the Renzi cabinet in 2014 , which was rejected in a referendum at the end of 2016 , included the abolition of the CNEL. The organ's low political influence is particularly criticized. On the other hand, the existence of comparable institutions in over 80 countries around the world indicates the potential usefulness of the CNEL; the body should therefore not be abolished, but reformed. In 2012 the number of councils was reduced from 121 to 65. Since 2015, they have not received any remuneration for their work.
