21 Amendments of Joëlle MÉLIN related to 2016/2307(INI)
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas unthe employment in the EU has been falling, 8 million new jobs have been created since 2013, and unemployment stood at 8.6 % in September 2016, reaching its lowest level since 2009rate is growing at an insufficient rhythm, and unemployment in the Eurozone, at 10.1% in 2016, is still very high;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas many Member States are in a crisis of demand and, in order to restart their economy and to support their domestic demand, investments in tax relief and support production are needed;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the recovery of the labour market and growth are not homogeneous between Member States; considering that in 2016 the growth rate of the economy is not able to guarantee the recovery and overcoming the crisis;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Given that the budgetary policies of the Member States cannot be guided solely by the logic of austerity but they must ensure the adoption of socially responsible policies, which should ensure to its citizens the continuity of public services that is necessary to deal with the consequences of the crisis, caused undoubtedly also because of the Euro, and they should be aimed at creating growth and jobs;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. underlines that the recovery of the labour market and growth are not homogeneous between Member States;
Amendment 164 #
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; stresses the importance of ensuring a tight connection between education and labour markets;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the percentage of people at risk of poverty and social exclusion remains high; points out that high levels of inequality reduce the output of the economy and the potential for sustainable growthtoo high showing the failure of the Europe2020 strategy;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines the importance for Member States to be able to invest for the revival of the growth of their economy, the support of their SMEs and the creation of jobs;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that an increased effort is required in many Member States to educate the workforce, includinge importance for many Member States to invest in the education of the workforce and to promote adult education and vocational training opportunities;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Underlines that the European economic and industrial policies have already heavily penalized workers and SMEs, it is essential to avoid the introduction of new structural reforms, that is to say of maneuvers aimed at achieving further cuts in wages or finalized to encourage large enterprises to increase the EU's overall productivity;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. reminds the Commission that trade agreements, such as the TTIP and CETA, or decisions as to ensure the rule of Market Economy Status to China, threaten the uniqueness and integrity of European production and the jobs of millions of our citizens;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Notes that the austerity policies, advocated by the European treaties, and structural interventions to reduce the salaries condemn the Member States, particularly in the Eurozone, to the recession and systemic collapse
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Stresses that the Commission's role should be that of "guardian of the Treaties"; it condemns, especially in the Eurozone, each attempt of the Commission to take away powers and responsibilities which belong exclusively to the Member States.