4 Amendments of Romana TOMC related to 2016/2269(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas inequality is usually approached merely as a social problem or, worse, as a social consideration, which can be harmful for good economic policy design; whereasalthough in some economic theories inequality concerns are set against efficiency, we on the contrary would argue that equality policies can help foster growth and job creation; whereas equality can, under the right conditions, be both a cause and a consequence of good economic performance;whereas a properly functioning economy and an efficient labour market remain the most effective means of tackling unemployment and thereby reducing inequality;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that investment creates jobs and that unemployment is obviously one of the ma; notes that high levels of unemployment exert a downward pressure on wages and working causes of inequality both between the employed and unemployed, but also amoonditions; stresses that promoting investment in new technologies and development is essential for creating wmorkers themselves; notes that it is well known that high levels of unemployment exert downward pressure on wages and working conditione and better jobs and thereby reducing inequality; stresses, in particular, the importance of promoting a suitable business environment for small and medium-sized enterprises, which are important for creating new jobs;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Argues that investment in public services is essential to close the qualification dimension of inequality; eEmphasises that the attainment of higher levels of education for the general population contributes not only to reducing income inequality, but also to fighting social and cultural exclusion; highlights the need to monitor anticipated labour market requirements and to adapt education programmes to the new realities;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that modern societies are facing crucial social challenges that involve inequality issues; stresses that dealing with these challenges is both a responsibility for public policy-making and an opportunity for private investors.;points out that EU social policy-making needs to take account of the level of economic development of each Member State and allow them to design social systems which match their own circumstances;