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REPORT on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: Employment and Social Aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2017 PDF (385 KB) DOC (94 KB)
Amendments (25)
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 35 a (new)
Citation 35 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 24 September 2015 on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of the priorities for 2015,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 35 b (new)
Citation 35 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 5 March 2015 on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: social and employment aspects in the Annual Growth Survey,
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 53 a (new)
Citation 53 a (new)
- having regard to Article 349 TFEU on a specific statute for the outermost regions,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 53 b (new)
Citation 53 b (new)
- having regard to the meetings of 3 October and 8 November in the framework of the structured dialogue on the suspension of funds for Portugal and Spain,
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas the number of young people who are neither in employment nor in education and training (NEETs), recorded in 2015, will continue to decline; Whereas 6.6 million people between the ages of 15 and 24 are still in this situation, which is equivalent to 12% of the population in this age group;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the long-term unemployment rate (relating to unemployment of more than one year) fell by 0.7 % in the year to the first quarter of 2016, to 4.2 % of the labour force; whereas the very long-term unemployment rate (relating to unemployment of more than two years) fell to 2.6 % of the labour force; whereas the number of long-term unemployed remains high, at around 10 million; whereas long-term unemployment is of particular concern to young people and the elder people, with 30% (15-24) and 64% (55-64) respectively, looking for a work more than a year;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. Whereas the accompaniment of the long-term unemployed is crucial, otherwise this situation will begin to affect their self-confidence, well-being and future development, putting them at risk of poverty and social exclusion, and jeopardising the sustainability of national social security systems, as well as the European social model;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. Whereas the social economy, which represents 2 million enterprises that employs more than 14.5 million people in the Union, has been an important sector, contributing to the European resilience and economic recovery;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
E b. Whereas the undeclared work is still a reality, which has serious budgetary implications, leading to the loss of tax revenues and social security discounts, as well as to negative effects on employment, productivity, the quality of work and the development of skills;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
E c. Whereas the outermost regions(ORs) face huge difficulties related to their specific specificities, which limit their potential for growth and development; Whereas unemployment, youth unemployment and long-term unemployment in these regions are among the highest in the EU, exceeding in many cases 30%;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that in the Annual Growth Survey 2017 emphasis is placed on the importance of ensuring social fairness as a means of stimulating more inclusive growth, as well as on creating jobs and enhancing skills and on the need to strengthen competitiveness, innovation and productivity; Welcomes, therefore, the European Commission for the remarkable evolution towards the balance between the economic pillar and the social pillar, having met the requests of this Parliament;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that the integration of long-term unemployed individuals through individually tailored measures is a key factor for fighting poverty and social exclusion and contributing to the sustainability of national social security systems; highlights, in this context, the importance of skills and competences acquired in non-formal and informal learning environments, as well as their validation and certification;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls for the establishment and development of partnerships between employers, social partners, public and private employment services, public authorities, social services and education and training institutions in order to provide the tools needed to better respond to the needs of the labour market and to prevent long-term unemployment; Recalls that personalized and individualized follow-up, capable of delivering effective responses to the long-term unemployed, is indispensable;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers that expansionary policies are an essential mechanism to create sustainable growth if they don't put at stake the economic and social sustainability of Member States; stresses, in this regard, the emergence of guaranteeing the consolidation of public finances, which is essential to continue to provide the European social model that characterises EU;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Regrets that the Commission's last recommendations ignored Parliament's request to strengthen the application of Article 349 of the TFEU, namely by adopting differentiated measures and programs to reduce asymmetries, as well as to maximize social cohesion in the EU; Urges, in this context, the Member States to establish specific investment programs for their subregions where unemployment rates exceed 30%; Reiterates its call on the Commission to assist Member States and European Regions, particularly ORs, in the design and funding of the investment programs under the MFF;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Recognizes the fragile situation that remains on the European labour market, which in the one hand is unable to solve the still high unemployment rates, and on the other hand the companies demand for skilled and adequate labour force; Calls on the Commission to promote, at Member State level, forms of cooperation involving governments, enterprises, including social economy enterprises, educational institutions, individualized support services, civil society and the social partners, on the basis of an exchange of best practices and with a view to adapting the education and training systems of the Member States in the combat of skills mismatch, to meet labour market needs;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that insufficient investment in education, and especially in digital skills, may undermine Europe’s competitive position and the employability of its workforce, particularly those at risk of falling into long-term unemployment; calls on the Member States to prioritise comprehensive training in digital skills for people of all ages and to take into account the shift towards the digital economy in the context of upskilling and retraining, which should not be limited to knowledge from the user's perspective;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Commission to stress the importance of mitigate obstacles and barriers, both physical and digital, still faced by people with disabilities in the Member States;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are importantthe engine of the European economy, effectively contributing for a sustainable and inclusive development and job creation; calls on the Commission and the Member States to give greater consideration to the interests of MSMEs in the policy-making process; Considers of utmost importance to reduce the administrative burden on these companies and to eliminate the unnecessary legislation,
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Urges the Commission and the Council to explore how to increase productivity by investing in human capital, taking into account that the most competent, well integrated and fulfilled workers are the ones that can better address enterprises and services' demands and challenges;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Recalls the importance of implementing a true culture of entrepreneurship, which stimulates young people from an early age; Calls, therefore, on the Member States to adapt their education and training programs to this principle; alerts Member States to the importance of creating incentives for entrepreneurship, in particular through the implementation of fiscal rules and reduction of administrative burdens; Calls on the Commission, in close cooperation with the Member States, to take measures to provide better information on all European funds and programs with the potential to boost entrepreneurship, investment and access to finance, such as Eramus for Young Entrepreneurs,
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Reiterates the request made to the European Commission in the last opinion of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs to the Committee on Economic Affairs to consider the introduction of a procedure for social imbalances in the design of Country Specific Recommendations to avoid a race to the bottom in terms of standards based on the effective use of social and employment indicators in the framework of macroeconomic surveillance;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the involvement in the European Semester process of the social partners, the national parliaments and other relevant stakeholders from civil society; reiterates that social dialogue must be pursued in all phases of the Semester, essential for enhancing the effectiveness and adequacy of European and national policies;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Recalls the various requests for an agenda in which the position of the European Parliament is strengthened and taken into account before the Council takes a decision; Calls, furthermore, for the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs to be on an equal footing, considering their specific competences, with the Committee on Economic Affairs whenever the European Parliament is called to give its opinion at the various stages of the European Semester;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Calls once more for the EPSCO Council role in the European Semester to be strengthened;