Activities of Proinsias DE ROSSA related to 2009/2222(INI)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the future of social services of general interest PDF (340 KB) DOC (234 KB)
Amendments (35)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to the Treaty on European Union, in particular Articles 2 and 3(2) thereof, and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular Articles 9, 14, 106, 151, 153(1)(j) and (k), 159, 160, 161 and 161345 thereof, and Protocol 26 thereto,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the conclusions of the European Council of 17 June 2010, the conclusions of the European Council of 11 December 2009 and the conclusions of the Heads of State or Government of the Euro Area of 11 March 2011 on a financial transaction tax,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission staff working document (SEC(2010)1545) entitled 'Guide to the application of the European rules on state aid, public procurement and the internal market to services of general economic interest, and in particular to social services of general interest,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication on the Taxation of the financial sector (COM(2010)0549), along with the accompanying staff working document (SEC(2010)1166),
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to the report entitled Assessment of Social Dimension of the Europe 2020 Strategy prepared by the Social Protection Committee in 2011,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 29 a (new)
Citation 29 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 20 October 2010 on the financial, economic and social crisis: recommendations concerning the initiatives to be taken1,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 29 b (new)
Citation 29 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 8 March 2011 on innovative financing at a global and European level2,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 29 c (new)
Citation 29 c (new)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 a (new)
Citation 30 a (new)
- having regard to the United Nations Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities which was concluded by the European Community on 26 November 2009,
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the TreatiesArticle 3 TFEU affirms the Member States' objective as the constant improvement of living and working conditions, and the Union's aim as the well-being of its peoples, to be achieved through sustainable development of Europe based on balanced economic growth, a highly competitive social market economy aiming at full employment and social progress, protection and improvement of the environment, combating social exclusion and discrimination, promoting social justice and protection, equality between women and men, solidarity between generations and protection of the rights of the child,
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Article 9 TFEU requires that in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health,
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Title before paragraph 1 (new)
Title before paragraph 1 (new)
Fundamental Rights and Universality
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that access to SSGI must be universal and independent of wealth or income, and are not charity, nor only for vulnerable users; care should be taken to ensure equitable access for the most vulnerable groups, such as the homeless;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Title before paragraph 4 (new)
Title before paragraph 4 (new)
Economic Contribution
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Title before paragraph 6 (new)
Title before paragraph 6 (new)
Social Contribution
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that experience demonstrates that the profit maximisation objective of commercial providers of SSGI conflicts with the principles and objectives of SSGIe legitimate objective of profit maximisation which underlies private commercial provision of commercial services conflicts with the principles and objectives of SSGI; Considers that in essence SSGI are not profit-making activities, and it is inappropriate for public funds, allocated to SSGI, to be used other than to fulfil the objectives of the service, and no part of such funding, other than reasonable staff and overhead costs incurred in service delivery, should go to any other purpose;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Title before paragraph 8 (new)
Title before paragraph 8 (new)
Regulatory Constraints on delivery of SSGI
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Title before paragraph 10
Title before paragraph 10
Economic and Budgetary Policy
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that SSGI are an indispensable investment for Europe's economic future, and are under severe pressure due to the economic and banking crises and government austerity programmes, which are resulting in even greater demand for them;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that, in order to maintain the delivery of quality SSGI, the Member States need new income streams, such as a financial transaction tax, as endorsed by the European Parliament on 20 October 2010 and 8 March 2011; Therefore calls on the Commission to swiftly produce a feasibility study on FTT and to come forward with concrete legislative proposals;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Title and subtitle before paragraph 14 (new)
Title and subtitle before paragraph 14 (new)
Deficiencies in Regulatory Framework of SSGI General
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Title before paragraph 17 (new)
Title before paragraph 17 (new)
State Aid
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Title before paragraph 20 (new)
Title before paragraph 20 (new)
Procurement
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that public procurement rules need to be simplified and made more flexible so that public service obligations can be fulfilled; insists that amendment of procurement rules must remain neutral as regards private versus public ownership in accordance with Article 345 TFEU;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Title before paragraph 25 (new)
Title before paragraph 25 (new)
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Recognizes the high value of mutual learning and good practice exchange in inspiring and promoting the further modernisation of SSGI in different Member States and urges the Commission to continue proactively to initiate and support such activities;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Proposes the establishment of a high- level multi-stakeholder taskforce – initially with a two-year mandate – that is open, flexible and transparent, to pursue implementation of the policy initiatives identified in this report and in the 3rd SSGI Forum recommendations, the Commission's second Biennial Report and the SPC reports, as well as any other relevant proposals; to initiate a full review of all rules, particularly state-aid and procurement rules, which impact on SSGI and to evaluate how they need to be redesigned so as to respect and support Member States' responsibilities in the definition and delivery of SSGI, taking account of the current Commission review of rules;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Urges that the taskforce be chaired by the Commission'ser DG Social Affairs; that its membership include DG Competition, DG Single Market, DG Environment and DG Sanco, the European Social Affairs Council (EPSCO), the social partners and civil society organisations active in SSGI; that, in view of their democratic mandate, both Parliament and the Committee of the Regions must be centrally involved; and that social economy enterprises and stakeholders including voluntary associations, as well as local authorities, must be represented;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution
Title before paragraph 32 (new)
Title before paragraph 32 (new)
European Voluntary Quality Framework
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Welcomes that the European Commission, in the Key Initiatives annexed to the Communication on European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion, proposes to develop, at a sectoral level, the Voluntary European Quality Framework on social services including in the field of long-term care and homelessness;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Urges that Member States use the VQF to draw up or to improve quality accreditation and monitoring systems, and that implementation of the VQF be evaluated with reference to the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Protocol 26 TFEU;