The Commission's tasks
Article 6
1. The Commission shall manage the Europass online platform. In that regard the Commission shall: (a) ensure the availability and high quality of Union-level information or links to such available information as referred to in Article 3(2); (b) develop, test and, when necessary, update the Europass online platform, including open standards, in line with user needs and technological advancements as well as changes in labour markets and in the provision of education and training; (c) keep up to date with and incorporate, where relevant, the latest technological developments that can improve the accessibility of Europass for older persons and persons with disabilities; (d) ensure that any development or updating of the Europass online platform, including open standards, supports consistency of information and demonstrates clear added value; (e) ensure that any web-based tools, in particular tools for assessment and self-assessment, are fully tested and quality-assured; and (f) ensure the quality and monitor the effectiveness of the Europass online platform including web-based tools in line with user needs. 2. The Commission shall ensure the effective implementation of this Decision. In that regard the Commission shall: (a) ensure the active participation and involvement of Member States in strategic planning, including setting and steering strategic objectives, quality assurance and financing, and take due regard of their positions; (b) ensure the active participation and involvement of Member States in the development, testing, updating and evaluation of the Europass online platform, including open standards, and take due regard of their positions; (c) ensure that, at Union level, relevant stakeholders are involved in the implementation and evaluation of this Decision; (d) set up learning activities and best practice exchanges between Member States and, where appropriate, facilitate peer counselling at the request of Member States; and (e) ensure that effective and adequate promotion, guidance and information activities are carried out at Union level in order to reach relevant users and stakeholders, including persons with disabilities.