7 Amendments of Mady DELVAUX related to 2017/2226(INI)
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights, however, the persistent structural problem of insufficient growth of potential output and productivity, flanked by too low a level of investments and wages, leading to persistentincreasing social inequalities in most Member States;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of a wage increase at European level in order to boost private consumption as the main support for growth; is therefore concerned about the slow growth of wages which for many European citizens means a reduction of their purchasing power over the last years; points out the need to focus on the interaction between monetary, fiscal and incomes (including wage and profit development) policies rather than only fiscal issues;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Insists on a common effort to bring euro area expenditure on R&D closer to the EU2020 targets; stresses the importance of funding future-oriented areas, such as AI, robotics and cyber security; is concerned about reports describing a lack of access to funds especially for scale-ups in Europe, inciting companies to leave the Union or to be bought by foreign investors; highlights therefore the need of financial support not to be restricted to the development of new products, but also leading up to their commercialization; calls for proper policies and investment to ensure equal access to higher education and training;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that the role of the Member States is to guarantee access to quality education and training; highlights the role of lifelong learning in a fast changing economy which requires the continuous development of new skills, especially e- skills; asks to develop models which help SMEs to provide adequate training for their staff; is concerned about the shortage of workforce in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects and in particular women trained in these subjects; is of the opinion that the European Union should actively develop programs which encourage especially women to study STEM subjects;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the tools available are not yet equal to the task of fully addressing the EU’s cyclical and structural problems, in particular the need to strengthen inclusive growth and productivity, to boost jobthe creation of quality jobs, promote convergence, support sustainable investments and enhance resilience to shocks;
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned that gaps and discrimination on the labour market remain high throughout the European Union, contributing to differences in remuneration, retirement, participation in decision- making and wealth between men and women; stresses the importance of preserving high standards in relation to the quality of the proposed employment; urges the European Union to be active in developing a regulatory model guaranteeing the respect of social standards in the platform and shared economy;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the completion of the Banking Union, including a credible European deposit-insurance scheme and a common fiscal backstop; stresses the crucial role of a completed Banking Union in ensuring the stability of the European financial sector and thus the financing of the real economy; highlights the importance of equal protection of their deposits for all EU citizens;