MEPs seek to enhance trainees' working conditions in the EU by defining traineeships, ensuring fair pay, limiting duration to six months, providing social protection, and combating abusive practices. The objective is to prevent trainee exploitation and disguise of regular jobs. The proposal aims to improve the enforcement of new rules, enable trainee reporting of malpractice, and designate support for trainees. The text stresses the significance of safeguarding youth rights and fair employment opportunities. Interinstitutional negotiations are set to begin following the committee's votes to advance the directive.