1460 Amendments of Enrique CALVET CHAMBON
Amendment 75 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The activation of EISF support should therefore be determined by a double activation trigger based on both the level of national unemployment and long-term unemployment rate compared to its past average and the change in unemployment compared to a certain threshold. The activation of EISF support should be determined also by the level of population at-risk-of-poverty or social exclusion and the level of general government expenditure in social aspects in terms of GDP compared with the past levels;
Amendment 97 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A Member State shall be considered to experience a large asymmetric shock if at least three of the following activation criteria are simultaneously fulfilled:
Amendment 98 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) the quarterly national unemployment rate exceeded the averageand long-term unemployment rate exceeded the average unemployment and long-term unemployment rate in the Member State concerned over a period of 60 quarters preceding the quarter during which the request is made;
Amendment 100 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) the quarterly national unemployment and long-term unemployment rate increased above one percentage point in comparison to the unemployment and long-term unemployment rate observed in same quarter of the previous year.
Amendment 102 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
b a) the percentage of people at risk of poverty and social exclusion in the Member State exceeds the EU average over a period of 12 quarters preceding the quarter during which the request is made;
Amendment 104 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
b b) the percentage of general government expenditure on social aspects in terms of GDP in the Member States concerned have been decreasing over a period of 12 quarters preceding the quarter during which the request is made;
Amendment 105 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The activation criteria described in subparagraphs (a) and (b) must be simultaneously fulfilled by the requesting Member State.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds willshould contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives.
Amendment 82 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Each Member State should have the flexpossibility to contribute to InvestEU for the provision of budgetary guarantees for investments in that Member State.
Amendment 90 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) To ensure availability of comprehensive up-to-date information on programme implementation, more frequenteffective and timely electronic reporting on quantitative data should be required.
Amendment 122 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) a more social Europe implementingskilled Europe of equal opportunities contributing to the rights and principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 176 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the socio-economic situation of the Member State or region concerned, informed by the Social Scoreboard indicators;
Amendment 62 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Sovereign Bond-Backed Securities (‘SBBSs’) can address some vulnerabilities that have been exposed by or have resulted from the 2007-2008 financial crisis. More specifically, SBBSs can help banks and other financial institutions better diversify their sovereign exposures, further weaken the bank-sovereign nexus and enhance the supply of low-risk euro denominated assets facilitating the implementation of monetary policy and working as another step for a future fiscal union. SBBSs could in addition render bonds issued in small and less liquid national markets more attractive for international investors, which can foster private sector risk sharing and risk reduction and promote a more efficient allocation of risks among financial operators.
Amendment 66 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Under the existing legal framework, SBBSs would be treated as securitisations and thus be subject to additional charges and discounts relative to the charges and discounts faced by the euro area sovereign bonds in the underlying portfolio. Those additional charges and discounts would hinder the production and use of SBBSs by the private and public sector, despite the fact that SBBSs do not carry the risks associated with securitisations that justify such charges and discounts. SBBS should therefore be subject to a regulatory framework that better takes into account the unique features and properties of SBBSs to enable that product to emerge on the market. To that end, the removal of regulatory obstacles is necessary.
Amendment 70 #
2018/0171(COD)
(3) Enabling a market-led development of SBBSs is part of the Commission's efforts to reduce risks to financial stability and advance towards completion of the Banking Union. SBBSs could support further portfolio diversification in the banking sector, while creating a new source of high-quality collateral, which is particularly suited for use in cross-border financial transactions. Furthermore, enabling SBBSs could also increase the number of instruments available for cross- border investment and risk sharing, which feeds into the Commission's efforts to complete Banking Union and deepen and integrate further Europe's capital markets in the context of the Capital Markets Union.
Amendment 75 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To provide for a high quality low- risk asset and at the same time cater for investors' different levels of risk appetite, an SBBS issue should be composed of both a senior tranche and one or more subordinated, one mezzanine and one junior tranches. The senior tranche, corresponding to seventy percent of the nominal value of an SBBS issue, should keep the SBBS issue expected loss rate in line with that of the safest euro area sovereign bonds, taking into account the risk and correlation of the sovereign bonds in the SBBSs underlying portfolio of sovereign bonds. The subordinatedmezzanine and junior tranches should provide for protection to the senior tranche. The seniority of the tranches should determine the order in which losses on the underlying portfolio of sovereign bonds should be borne by investors. To limit the risk of the junior tranche (the tranche bearing losses before any other tranche), the nominal value of the junior tranche should however be at least 2ten percent of the outstanding nominal value of the entire SBBSs issue. Considering the particular complexity of the product, the acquisition by consumers should only be considered for senior tranches, but not for junior tranches.
Amendment 83 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) A system of self-attestcertification by SPEsESMA should ensure that an SBBS issue complies with the requirements of this Regulation. ESMA should therefore keep a list of SBBSs issucertified, enabling investors to verify whether a product that is offered for sale as an SBBS is indeed an SBBS. For the same reason, ESMA should indicate in that list whether any sanction in relation to a SBBS has been imposed and remove from that list those products that are found to be in violation of this Regulation.
Amendment 86 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Investors should be able to rely on the nocertification of SBBSs by SPEs to ESMA and on the information provided by ESMA and SPEs. Information on SBBSs and the sovereign bonds in the SBBSs underlying portfolio should empower investors to understand, assess and compare SBBSs transactions and not to rely solely on third parties, including credit rating agencies. That possibility should enable investors to act prudently and to carry out their due diligence efficiently. Information on SBBSs should therefore be freely available to investors, via standardised templates, on a website that ensures continuous accessibility.
Amendment 89 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To prevent abusive behaviour and to ensure that trust in SBBSs is maintained, appropriate administrative sanctions and remedial measures should be provided for by Member StatESMA in cooperation with Member States competent authorities for cases of negligent or intentional infringements of notification or product requirements for SBBSs.
Amendment 94 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) To safeguard financial stability, ensure investors' confidence and promote liquidity, a proper and effective supervision of SBBSs markets is important. To that end, ESMA and competent authorities should be informed about the issuance of SBBSs and should receive from SPEs all the relevant information needed to perform their supervisory tasks. Supervision of compliance with this Regulation should primarily be performed to ensure investors’ protection and, where applicable, on aspects that may be linked to the issuance and holding of SBBSs by regulated financial entities.
Amendment 107 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Sovereign bonds of a Member State, which is subject to an ongoing procedure pursuant to Article 7(1) or (2) of the Treaty on the European Union, shall be excluded from the SBBS’s underlying portfolio.
Amendment 116 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. An SBBSs issue shall be composed of one senior tranche and one or more subordinated, one mezzanine and one junior tranches. The outstanding nominal value of the senior tranche shall be seventy percent of the outstanding nominal value of the entire SBBSs issue. The number and the outstanding nominal values of the subordinatedmezzanine tranches shall be determined by the SPE, subject to the limitation thatof twenty percent and the nominal value of the junior tranche shall be at least twoten percent of the outstanding nominal value of the entire SBBSs issue.
Amendment 120 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ESMA has been nocertified of that financial product in accordance with Article 10(1) and the financial product has been included in the list referred to in Article 10(2).
Amendment 125 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. An SPE shall notifask for certification by ESMA at least one week before issuance of an SBBSs issue by means of the template referred to in paragraph 5 of this Article that an SBBSs issue meets the requirements of Articles 4, 5 and 6. ESMA shall inform the SPE's competent authority thereof without undue delay.
Amendment 133 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
1. An SPE shall, without undue delay, provide ESMA, investors and competent authorities with the following information:
Amendment 136 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) the nocertification referred to in Article 10(1).
Amendment 139 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. In addition to ESMA, Member States shall designate one or more competent authorities to supervise the compliance of SPEs with this Regulation. Member States shall inform the Commission and ESMA about those competent authorities and, where relevant, about how their functions and duties are divided.
Amendment 141 #
2018/0171(COD)
Amendment 144 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Amendment 150 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. A competent authority that has clear and demonstrable grounds that an SPE is in breach of this Regulation shall promptly inform in a detailed manner ESMA and the competent authority of the Member State where the SPE is established. TESMA and the competent authority of the Member State where the SPE is established shall take appropriate measures, including the decision referred to in Article 15.
Amendment 153 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Where the SPE persists in acting in a manner that is clearly in breach of this Regulation despite measures taken by ESMA and the competent authority of the Member State where it is established, or because that competent authority has failed to take measures within a reasonable time, ESMA and the competent authority that has detected a breach of this Regulation may, after informing the competent authority of the Member State where the SPE is established and ESMA, take all appropriate measures to protect investors, including prohibiting the SPE from carrying out any further marketing of SBBSs within its territory and taking the decision referred to in Article 15.
Amendment 154 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Where there are reasons to believe that an SPE in infringement of Article 9 has used the designation ‘SBBS’ to market a product that fails to comply with the requirements set out in that Article, ESMA, in cooperation with the competent authority of the Member State where the SPE is established, shall follow the procedure provided for in paragraph 2.
Amendment 159 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Within 15 days after becoming aware of the possible infringement referred to in paragraph 1 ESMA, in close cooperation with the competent authority of the Member State where the SPE suspected of the infringement is established, shall decide whether Article 9 has been infringed and shall notify ESMA and the other relevant competent authorities thereof, including the competent authorities of the investors, when known. A competent authority that disagrees with the decision taken shall notify all other relevant competent authorities about its disagreement without undue delay. Where that disagreement is not resolved within three months of the date on which all relevant competent authorities have been notified, the matter shall be referred to ESMA in accordance with Article 19 and, where applicable, Article 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010. The conciliation period referred to in Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 shall be one month.
Amendment 166 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. CESMA, in close cooperation with the competent authorities, when determining the type and level of administrative sanctions, shall take into account the extent to which the infringement was intentional or results from negligence and all other relevant circumstances, including, where appropriate:
Amendment 169 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Member StatESMA in close cooperation with Member States' competent authorities shall ensure that any decision imposing the remedial measures or administrative sanctions is properly reasoned and is subject to a right of appeal.
Amendment 197 #
2018/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
No sooner than five years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation and once sufficient data have become available, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation assessing whether it has achieved its objectives to eliminate undue regulatory hindrances to the emergence of SBBSs. It shall in particular evaluate whether ESMA should assume the role of the sole competent authority with regard to the provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 9 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
paragraph 14 vi
paragraph 14 vi
14 vi. Double the resources for tackling youth unemployment (under the current Youth Employment Initiative programme) while ensuring the scheme’s effectiveness and added value;
Amendment 12 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
paragraph 14 vii
paragraph 14 vii
Amendment 17 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
paragraph 29
paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to present the relevant legislative proposals on top of those which it has already tabled, to be decided on under the ordinary legislative procedure; requests, in particular, a proposal for a Regulation establishing an energy transition fund; requests, furthermore, the introduction of the European Child Guarantee in the ESF+, a revision of the Regulation establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund and of the Regulation concerning humanitarian aid; considers that a revision of the Financial Regulation should also be proposed when the need arises as a result of the MFF negotiations;
Amendment 19 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Annex II – rows 40
Annex II – rows 40
European Social Fund+ (including a Child Guarantee) 96 216 89 688 106 30 861
Amendment 27 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) The materialisation of Brexit will have a considerable, negative impact on the Union budget. In order to continue to fulfil the Union's obligations towards its citizens and to protect Union citizens and Member States from the potential fall-out, it is a matter of urgency to allocate new Own Resources to the Union.
Amendment 48 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Article 33.1.(b) of the Protocol on the statute of the European system of Central Banks and of the European Central Banks should be amended so that a percentage of the ECB net profit above the20% threshold, that is distributed to the shareholders of the ECB, becomes an Own Resource. The change in the ECB Statutes shall in no manner affect the political independence of the ECB, which is imperative, or the way the Governing Council determines the amount to be set aside for the general reserve fund in Article 33.1.(a).
Amendment 49 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7 b) Own Resources that are derived from the ECB monetary policy shall be allocated to a Eurozone budget, or a fund or a budget line created for that purpose.
Amendment 87 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The total amount of Own Resources allocated to the Union to cover annual appropriations for payments shall not exceed the sum of: 1,29 % of the sum of all the Member States' Gross National Incomes plus the Member States' contribution to the EU budget.
Amendment 89 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
When the total amount of Own Resources is higher than 1,29 % of the sum of all the Member States' Gross National Incomes, the amount above this ceiling will be considered an Own Resource and will be deducted from Member State GNI payments to the EU budget.
Amendment 90 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The total annual amount of appropriations for commitments entered in the Union's budget shall not exceed the sum of 1,35 % of the sum of all the Member States' Gross National Incomes plus the Member States' contribution to the EU budget.
Amendment 92 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
When the total amount of Own Resources is higher than 1,35 % of the sum of all the Member States' Gross National Incomes, the amount above this ceiling will be considered an Own Resource and will be deducted from Member State GNI commitments to the EU budget.
Amendment 31 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council44 aims to protect workers against risks to their health and safety from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at the workplace. A consistent level of protection from the risks related to carcinogens and mutagens is provided for in Directive 2004/37/EC by a framework of general principles to enable Member States to ensure the consistent application of the minimum requirements. Binding occupational exposure limit values need to be evidence-based, proportionate and measurable, being established on the basis of available information, including updated scientific and technical data, economic feasibility of implementation and compliance, a thorough assessment of the socioeconomic impact and availability of exposure measurement protocols and techniques at the workplace, are important components of the general arrangements for the protection of workers established by Directive 2004/37/EC. The minimum requirements provided for in Directive 2004/37/EC aim to protect workers at Union level. More stringent binding occupational exposure limit values can be set by Member States. Social partners should also be encouraged by Member States to adopt when possible higher levels of protection for their workers. __________________ 44 Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (Sixth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Council Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 158, 30.4.2004, p. 50).
Amendment 36 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Exposure limits should always take into account the feasibility of implementation and compliance, particularly for SMEs and microenterprises.
Amendment 37 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
(2b) SMEs and microenterprises representing the large majority of enterprises in the Union, have limited financial, technical and human resources, these raising concerns on its capacity to comply with stricter legislation, while maintaining equal protection levels for workers of SMEs and microenterprises, compliance for these companies should become simpler and less costly by specific support measures, these including financial incentives and digital tools; in these regard social partners shall exchange best practices.
Amendment 39 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 c (new)
Recital 2 c (new)
(2c) Wide differences in the Member States regarding the setting of limit values for the carcinogens and mutagens persist which leads to different workers protection levels across the Union and also distorts competition.
Amendment 49 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) This Directive strengthens the protection of workers’ health and safety at their workplace. The Commission should review it on a regular basis and make legislative proposals if appropriate. New limit values should be set out in Directive 2004/37/EC in the light of available information, including new scientific and technical data and evidence-based best practices, techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement at the workplace. That information should, if possible, include data on residual risks to the health of workers, recommendations of the Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL) and opinions of the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), as well as opinions of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (ACSH). Information related to residual risk, made publicly available at Union level, is valuable for any future work to limit risks from occupational exposure to carcinogens and mutagens. Transparency of such information as well as its dissemination should be further encouraged.
Amendment 52 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) When setting a Binding Occupational Exposure Limits (BOELs), it should be based on robust assessment of the latest scientific information, as well as the availability of measurement techniques and economic feasibility after a rigorous process of consultation with the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health (ACSH). BOELs need to be evidence based, proportionate and measurable.
Amendment 54 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Many cytotoxic drugs are known to be genotoxic, carcinogenetic or mutagenic, however, it should be noted that the toxological and exposure data often do not discriminate between different cytotoxic.
Amendment 59 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) Directive 2004/37/EC should be reviewed on an ongoing basis and revised when necessary in the light of scientific and technical data, including if possible data on residual risk, after consulting the Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL), the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (ACSH) for the purpose of keeping better protected workers. Limit values should be established for all carcinogens and mutagens for which the available information makes this possible, considering its technical and economic feasibility, and taking into account evidence based best practices, techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement in the workplace. The Commission should, taking into account latest developments in scientific knowledge, assess the option of amending the scope of that Directive to include cytotoxic drugs that are carcinogenic or mutagenic, or to conclude for other more appropriate legal instrument, in order to protect adequately the workers’ health. On that basis of this process, the Commission should present, if appropriate, and after consulting social partners, a legislative proposal.
Amendment 62 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The precautionary principle based on sound scientific assessment should be applied in the protection of workers' health and safety.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The campaign launched by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) on 2018-2019 Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances is a first step. EU-OSHA needs to work closely with Member States and reinforce the exchange of good practices, to provide tailored information and examples of good practices to workers in contact with certain substances, notably cytotoxic, highlighting policy developments and the legislative framework already in place.
Amendment 75 #
2018/0081(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The limit values set out in this Directive are to be kept under permanent scrutiny and regular review to ensure consistency with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council50 , in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values set out under Directive 2004/37/EC and derived no effect levels for hazardous chemicals under that Regulation in order to protect workers effectively. __________________ 50 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 54 #
2018/0006(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Directive 2006/112/EC
Article 294i a (new)
Article 294i a (new)
Article 294i a The Commission shall carry out an impact assessment on the introduction of a one-stop shop through which small enterprises can file VAT returns of the different Member States in which they are operating.
Amendment 58 #
2018/0006(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by 30 June 2022 at the latest1 December 2019, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions without delay.
Amendment 60 #
2018/0006(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from 1 Julanuary 20220.
Amendment 55 #
2017/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas good occupational safety and health practices are crucial for a productive and motivated workforce, which helps companies remain competitive and innovative and helps to maintain valuable skills and work experience, reduce staff turnover and prevent exclusion; whereas SMEs have particular needs in this regard, demanding support measures in order to attain their OSH objectives; whereas, on the other hand, good OSH practices are crucial for SMEs to stay in the market and keep ensuring employment;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the improved health and reintegration of workers increases the overall wellbeing of society, has economic benefits to Member States, employees and employers and helps to retain; whereas to retain and to reintegrate older workers is key to secure skills that would otherwise be lost;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas older workers, despite being more subjected to chronic illness, also are proved to have a lower degree of exposure to physical risks and greater working time autonomy;
Amendment 137 #
2017/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses in this regard the importance of developing and updating workers’ skills, matching the company and market needs, with special emphasis on digital skills, by providing workers with relevant training and access to lifelong learning;
Amendment 179 #
2017/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that financial incentives, including financial incentives for SMEs, should be in place to keep people with reduced working capacity in employment;, in particular workers with reduced working capacity, if medical conditions allow, them to work; strongly encourages the integration of workers through re- training and upskilling into the open labour market; underlines that support should be available in particular to SMEs in order to allow the delivery of efficient training;
Amendment 193 #
2017/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises in this regard that flexible working arrangements, such as telework, flexitime and reduced working hours, play an important role in returning to work; stresses the importance of encouraging early return to work (if medical conditions allow) through flexible working arrangements and reduced working time arrangements, which could be accompanied by partial sickness benefit; stresses that these arrangements, that include geographical, temporal and functional flexibility, must be positive both for workers and employers, helping on the management of the work organization and taking into account the variations in production cycles;
Amendment 238 #
2017/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Takes the view that EU-wide campaigns play an important role in shifting popular opinion, increasing awareness of the demographic challenges facing the European labour markets as well as fighting existing myths and stereotypes that still exist about older workers; considers regrettable that older persons are still often exposed to age discrimination, stereotypes and barriers;
Amendment 240 #
2017/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses that national policy frameworks have a decisive impact on the policies and practices that enterprises develop to support active aging and to secure comprehensive age diversity on the work force;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights on 17 November in Gothenburg,
Amendment 32 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the employment rate in the EU is increasing and has reached 235.4 million people in jobs in the second quarter of 2017, which constitutes an employment rate of 72.3 %, meaning that the EU is on track to reach the 75 % employment rate target specified in the Europe 2020 strategy; whereas very substantial differences persists in many Member States and employment rates have still some way to go to recover from the crisis and notably also to attain the Europe 2020 national targets;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nine years and stands at 7.5 %18.9 million people are still without a job despite that the EU unemployment rate and the euro area unemployment is at its lowest level in nine years and eight years and stands at 7.5 % and 8.9% respectively;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the accompaniment of the long-term unemployed is essential, since otherwise this situation will begin to affect their self-confidence, wellbeing and future development, putting them at risk of poverty and social exclusion and undermining the sustainability of social security systems, as well as the European social model;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for structural reforms aimed at improving labour market and social policies, in order to help the workforce to acquire the skills they need and to promote equal opportunities in the labour market, fair working conditions, increasing labour productivity to support wage growth, and sustainable and adequate social protection systems; emphasises the need of reinforcing a favourable environment for business with a view to creating more employment while balancing the social and economic dimensions; calls on the Member States to gradually shifting taxes from labour to other sources;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and believes its 20 key principles regarding equal opportunities and access to the labour market, fair working conditions and social protection and inclusion should serve as a point of reference when implementing the European Semester policy coordination cycle; Highlights that the EPSR is a first step through consolidation of a common approach to the protection and development of social rights across the EU, which should be reflected in measures pursued by Member States; Reiterates the call on the Commission to continue to complement this with further measures on deepening the economic and monetary union;
Amendment 132 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. 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 growth;
Amendment 143 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its concern at the level of youth unemployment, which remains high, with the number of NEETs having stagnated; welcomes, in this respect, an increase in funding for the Youth Employment Initiative by EUR 2.4 billion for the period 2017-2020; highlights that Member States should ensure that the Youth Guarantee is fully open to all groups, including vulnerable persons;
Amendment 146 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to implement effective labour market policies in order to reduce long-term unemployment; Member States should further help those out of work by providing affordable, accessible and quality services support for job search, training and requalification, while protecting those unable to participate;
Amendment 169 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to maximise their efforts in investing in high-quality education and training in order to guarantee that the skills acquired will match labour market demand and to reduce the number of young people who leave school early; underlines, in this respect, the growing demand for digital and other transferable skills and insists that the development of these skills is urgent and particularly necessary; stresses the importance of initiatives to support the long-term mobility of students and young graduates from education and vocational training, which will make it possible to develop a skilled and mobile labour force in sectors with potential;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to maximise their efforts in investing in high-quality education and training, training, labour productivity growth and active labour market policies in order to guarantee that the skills acquired will match labour market demand and empower people and integrate them in the labour market; underlines, in this respect, the growing demand for digital and other transferable skills and insists that the development of these skills is urgent and particularly necessary; Believes that Member States should work towards more effective and tailor-made public and private employment services;
Amendment 173 #
2017/2260(INI)
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to maximise their efforts in investing in high-quality education and training in order to guarantee that the skills acquired will match labour market demand; underlines, in this respect, the growing demand for digital and other transferable skills and insists that the development of these skills is urgent and particularly necessary; takes the view that mutual recognition of qualifications will be beneficial for overcoming the gap between skills shortages on the European labour market and jobseekers, especially young people;
Amendment 178 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that Member States and the Commission should maximize efforts to ensure equal opportunity and access to education and training to ensure social inclusion and better economic outcomes; Calls on the Commission and Member States to upgrade vocational training and strengthen work-based learning, including quality apprenticeships; Recalls that recognition of skills acquired outside formal education and training and support for adults should also be made easier;
Amendment 179 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. 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;
Amendment 184 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to take all the necessary measures to improve the services and legislation that are important for a proper work-life balance and for gender equality; calls for the development of accessible, quality and affordable childcare and early education services, and for the creation of favourable conditions for parents and carers by allowing for advantageous family leave take-up and flexible working arrangements which tap into the potential of new technologies; underlines, in this respect, the potential of public-private partnerships;
Amendment 192 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Member States to provide labour inspectorates or other relevant public bodies with adequate resources to address the issue of undeclared work, as well as to reinforce labour inspection mechanisms and design measures to enable workers to move from the grey to the formal economy in order to have access to employment and social protection systems;
Amendment 197 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the potential of SMEs, as well as health and social services and social enterprises, in job creation and the economy as a whole; considers it vital to support entrepreneurship and to improve the business environment by removing administrative burdens, improving access to finance and supporting the development of tax models and simplified tax compliance procedures favouring SMEs, entrepreneurs, micro-entities and start-ups;
Amendment 212 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers demographic decline, which affects EU regions to different extents, to be among the serious obstacles hindering EU growth; calls on the Commission and the Member States to introduce measures designed to address this challenge; underlines the fact that demographic decline requires a holistic approach, which should include the adaptation of the necessary infrastructure, and the enhancement of public services and flexible working arrangements; Insists that innovation forms of work should go hand in hand with adequate job security and accessible social protection;
Amendment 217 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on Member States and the Commission to promote lifelong learning, especially for older workers, to adapt their skills and facilitate their employability;
Amendment 222 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to pursue the policy of active ageing, the social inclusion of elderly people and solidarity between generations; Recalls that more cost- effective health systems and long-term care that ensure timely access to affordable preventive and curative healthcare of good quality are also fundamental for productivity;
Amendment 234 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up efforts for further inclusion of people with disabilities into the labour market by removing legislative barriers and creating incentives for their employment; Recalls that an adapted work environment for people with disabilities as well as targeted financial support to help them participate fully in the labour market and in the society as a whole are essential;
Amendment 237 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Encourages the Member States to implement the necessary measures for the social inclusion of refugees as well as people of ethnic minority or immigrant origin;
Amendment 242 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Welcomes new initiatives proposed by the Commission such as the launching of a public consultation on a European Labour Authority, as well as a European Social Security Number; calls, therefore, on the Member states to provide labour inspectorates with adequate resources, and also to improve cross-border cooperation between inspection services and the electronic exchange of information and data, in order to improve the efficiency of the controls intended to combat and prevent social fraud and undeclared work and reduce administrative burden;
Amendment 246 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls for stronger commitment to combat poverty and rising inequality, and, where needed, for greater investment in social infrastructure and support for those hit hardest to address inequalities correctly notably through social protection systems that provide adequate and well-target income support but also through the design of national tax and benefits systems;
Amendment 248 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Highlights that in the period 2014 to 2016, real wage growth lagged behind productivity growth despite improvements in the labour market; Recalls that growth in real wages, as a result of increased productivity, is crucial to tackle inequalities;
Amendment 253 #
2017/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the role of the social partners and civil society as essential stakeholders in the reform process and the added value of their involvement in the drafting, sequencing and implementation of reforms; supports the opinion that new forms of employment in the globalised market call for new forms of social dialogue; affirms that the Member States need to help people build the skills required in the labour market;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
- having regard the Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights on the 17th November in Gothenburg,
Amendment 15 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas European competitiveness depends heavily on non-prices elements related to innovation, technology and organisational capabilities, rather than barely on prices, costs and wages;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas both employment and unemployment rates are still higher than in 2008; whereas hidden unemployment (unemployed, willing to work, but not actively searching for employment) stood at 20 % in 2016; whereas very substantial differences persists in many Member States and employment rates have still some way to go to recover from the crisis notably also to attain the Europe 2020 national targets;
Amendment 58 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas tax avoidance, tax evasion and aggressive tax planning have caused billions in losses of potential revenues for the public finances of several Member States, to the benefit of large corporations;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the free movement of people, goods, services and capital is the cornerstone of the sustainable economic growth in the European Union´s Single Market;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the publication of the 2018 Annual Growth Survey (AGS) package and the proposed policy mix of investment, structural reform and fiscal consolidation, presented as a way to further promote higher growth levels and to strengthen European recovery and upward convergence; agrees that faster progress on the adoption of the country-specific recommendations, is needed to deliver on growth, jobs and to fight against inequalities that hamper economic growth;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2226(INI)
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 persistent social inequalities; Asks the Commission for an impact study of the consequences of growing inequalities on economic growth and job creation in the EU;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2226(INI)
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 growthHighlights that in the period 2014 to 2016, real wage growth lagged behind productivity growth despite improvements in the labour market; Recalls that growth in real wages, as a result of increased productivity is crucial to tackle inequalities; 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 133 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the improvements in public finances, which is key to reach a more solid, sustainable and efficient growth, in particular the gradually declining debt/GDP ratios for the EU and euro area and falling headline budget deficits; recalls that, while many Member States have limited fiscal leeway for implementing sustainable, growth-friendly structural reforms, some Member States still have large surpluses which should be used to sustain investments and growth across the EUto channel excess savings towards the domestic economy and boost investment;
Amendment 151 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the importance of public investment for boosting and leveraging investment in the EU; considers that the policy mix proposed in the AGS 2018 should be further developed to remedy the current decrease in public investment in the EU; highlights that this decrease also affects local and regional authorities, threatening their ability to deliver quality public services;
Amendment 182 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the European Semester and the Country-Specific Recommendations should achieve the objectives set out in the Pillar of Social Rights; Highlights that EPSR is a first step through consolidation of a common approach to the protection and development of social rights across the EU, which should be reflected in measures pursued by Member States; Reiterates the call on the Commission to continue to complement this with further measures on deepening the economic and monetary union;
Amendment 190 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers that, as a consequence of the non-binding character of Country- Specific Recommendations regarding structural reforms, responsibility for the consequences of non-implementation remains with the Member States; takes the view that the sharing of the burden of the consequences is conditional to the implementation of the Country-Specific Recommendations;
Amendment 200 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Insists on the need to develop within the European semester a comprehensive strategy to support investment that enhances environmental sustainability; recalls on the Commission, in this respect, to demonstrate how its statement that ‘the SDGs are now fully integrated importance of credible fiscal rules for regaining the Semester’ (Commission communication of 22 May 2017, COM(2017)0500) is reflected in Annual Growth Survey 2018 and will be reflected in the subsequent Semester procesrust of financial markets, which is fundamental to attract investments;
Amendment 218 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the fact that the AGS 2018 acknowledges the need for efficient and fair tax systems to ensure sustainable finance and reverse the current fall in capital income taxation; supports the Commission’s initiatives to achieve increased transparency, a reformed VAT system and a common consolidated corporate tax base; believes that cooperation and a coordinated approach are fundamental to fight against tax abuse;
Amendment 250 #
2017/2226(INI)
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; calls for proper policies and investment to ensure equal opportunity and access to higher education and training; Calls on the Commission and Member States to upgrade vocational training and strengthen work-based learning, including quality apprenticeships;
Amendment 264 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 312 #
2017/2226(INI)
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; Insists that innovation forms of work should go hand in hand with adequate job security and accessible social protection;
Amendment 362 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that any further step towards a deepening of the EMU must go hand in hand with stronger democratic controls; insists that, to this end, the role of the European Parliament and national parliaments must be strengthened; asks to include trade unions in the negotiationconsult the social partners in the process at both national and European level; urges the launch of the long- awaited negotiation of an interinstitutional agreement (IIA) on the Semester;
Amendment 366 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that any further step towards a deepening of the EMU must go hand in hand with stronger democratic controls; insists that, to this end, the role of the European Parliament and national parliaments must be strengthened; asks to includeconsult trade unions in the negotiation process at both national and European level; urges the launch of the long-awaited negotiation of an interinstitutional agreement (IIA) on the Semester;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Is open to the idea of holding future annual conferences of the European Network of Ombudsmen in the premises of the European Parliament, having regard to the direct links between the Committee on Petitions and the European Ombudsman;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in 2016, the ECB’s net profit stood at EUR 1.19 mbillion compared with EUR 1.08 mbillion in 2015;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Gives a positive assessment of the monetary policy pursued by the ECB in the period 2012-2016 in terms of its contribution to economic recovery by preventing deflation, preserving favourable financing conditions and maintaining financial stability and the proper functioning of the payment systems but stresses its concern regarding the potential consequences of a negative interest rate policy for individual savers and the financial equilibrium of pension schemes as well as about the build up of asset bubbles due to quantitative easing;
Amendment 195 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Notes that 2008 crisis resulted in a quick reversal of capital flows from the periphery to the core;This reversal of capital flows from distressed countries to the core had its origin in a quick re- nationalization of bank cross-border exposures;
Amendment 214 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the positive effect of the ECB monetary policy on growth, employment and the financing costs of Member States, non-financial companies and households but stresses that monetary policy will fall short if not complemented by growth-enhancing structural reforms;
Amendment 248 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Agrees with the ECB that all Eurozone countries would benefit from intensifying efforts towards achieving a more growth-friendly composition of public finances;
Amendment 252 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Points out that while unemployment has decreased, aggregate demand in the euro area remains subdued, largely as a result of the rise in poor quality, temporary, low-paid jobs; calls on the ECB to evaluate how this phenomenon is slowing the recovery and explore ways to stimulate demand in spite of wage stagnationmany Eurozone continues to suffer from a high level of unemployment and more should be done to tackle youth unemployment and to create high quality jobs;
Amendment 263 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Notes with concern that the Eurozone continues face a low level of productivity growth following a lack of investment since the beginning of the crises;is concerned that the still high level of public debt and large numbers of non- performing loans in the banking sector in some Member States are still fragmenting the financial markets, thus reducing room to manoeuvre to support the most fragile economies
Amendment 324 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Highlights that the cross-border penetration of banking within the euro area remains fairly limited.Mergers and acquisitions in the euro area tend to be overwhelmingly domestic in an environment where growth is low and with some countries still experiencing crisis legacy problems;Notes that, according to the data from the ECB, cross-border mergers and acquisitions accounted for only 9% of total transactions in 2016, against 15% for the period 2000 to 2015;
Amendment 326 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Considers that more pan- European banks could achieve scale economies, which could also enhance their capability to compete globally and strengthen European capital markets, and better diversify risk;
Amendment 337 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges that the current policy of low interest rates has a positive effect on the level of nonperforming loans (NPLs); calls for a European strategy involving a secondary market for NPLs in order to alleviate the burden of NPLs in some Member States which would include strict conditionality on progress in Member States regarding insolvency law or banks' governance;
Amendment 358 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls the ECB’s attention to the need for the sufficiently wide coverage of recent stress tests vis-à-vis the resolution or liquidation of certain banks; calls the ECB as overseer of financial market infrastructures to assess constantly the resilience of the individual cyber security systems, the network as a whole but also its own system;
Amendment 405 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Agrees that a well-functioning, diversified and integrated capital market would support the transmission of the single monetary policy; is of the opinion that the CMU plays a key role in expanding the pool of capital in the EU; calls for the full and timely completion and implementation of the capital markets union and the banking union;
Amendment 417 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the positive opinion of the ECB on the quick establishment of the European deposit insurance scheme (EDIS) as the third pillar of a fully-fledged banking union; stresses that the EDIS will further help to enhance and safeguard financial stability and it will contribute to financial integration by facilitating banks’ cross-border operations, and enhance its resilience by limiting destabilising capital flows;
Amendment 513 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Considers that the ECB’s growing number of responsibilities and tasks necessitate greater ECB transparency and accountability towards Parliamentgoes hand in hand with a growing accountability towards Parliament in association with the CJEU, the European Ombudsman, the European Court of Auditors, the OLAF and the European Data Protection Supervisor;
Amendment 520 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Is aware of the growing expectation among the citizens in terms of accountability;considers that accountability of the euro area tasks should be done by a euro area composition of the European Parliament;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas in 2016 only 2 % of country-specific-recommendations (CSRs) have been fully implemented, 43 % with some progress and 45 % with limited or no progress;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the good performance of the European economy, supported by moderate GDP growth and decreasing, yet still high, unemployment rates; considers that the positive trend is due to the right policy mix in the past years; notes that the modest recovery, however, remains fragile and that the development of GDP per capita is close to stagnation;
Amendment 87 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider the challenges linked to ageing societies as a matter of priority;
Amendment 119 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines that the correct implementation of EU law is a basic instrument for economic convergence inside the EU and the Eurozone, and calls for stronger enforcement and public pressure from the Commission on infringing Member States;
Amendment 131 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the uneven growth and employment situation in the euro area requires better coordination of structural reforms, in particular through improved implementation of the country-specific recommendations (CSR); notes that in 2016 55 % of CSRs have not been implemented or only seen limited progress, and only 2 % have been fully implemented; warns that the low implementation rate of CSRs jeopardizes the convergence process in the euro area and hinders growth and job creation;
Amendment 135 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes that youth unemployment remains excessively high across the countries of the Euro area;points out that elevated and persistent youth unemployment represents a dangerous long-term structural risk to the economy of the Euro area;considers that specific policies must be developed and implemented to tackle this;
Amendment 192 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance ofat wage developments in line withshould not outstrip productivity;
Amendment 210 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the lack of competitiveness and investment in the EU is, in part, linked to a general tax burden that is 10 to 15 % higher than in competing markets, creating hindering tax wedges on companies, investments and labour; believes that moderately lowering the tax burden on labour would increase employment and foster growth;
Amendment 213 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Notes that difficulties in access to finance faced by companies across the EU, in particular by small and medium- sized enterprises, represents an obstacle to the overall competitiveness of the euro area;considers the implementation of measures to improve access to finance a key priority for the improvement of competitiveness in the euro area;
Amendment 219 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Considers the deepening of the single market to be a major contributor to the economic development of the euro area;notes that administrative, legal and financial obstacles remain to cross-border economic activity, which represent a particular burden to small and medium- size enterprises;considers that steps should be taken for the harmonisation of administrative, legal and financial requirements for cross-border economic activity;
Amendment 223 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11 c. Emphasises that excessive and inefficient government bureaucracy represents an obstacle to business across the EU, being particularly burdensome to small and medium-sized enterprises, and could represent a barrier to entry;considers that measures need to be implemented to streamline government bureaucracy and make it more efficient;stresses that digitalisation of such bureaucracy would be a welcomed step forward;
Amendment 246 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that reforms removing investment bottlenecks would allow for immediate support for economic activity and at the same time set the conditions for long-term growth; stresses that the completion of the Capital Markets Union is a crucial factor to attract and to increase investment, and improve the financing of growth and jobs;
Amendment 298 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the fact that deficits in the euro area are projected to decline; is concerned, however, that this process is slowing down and agrees that government debt remains too high in some Member States impeding on investment and growth and making them vulnerable to interest rate shocks;
Amendment 337 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Recalls the assessment of the European Fiscal Board of 20 June 2017, which concludes that in 2018 there is neither the case for a discretionary fiscal impulse nor for a fiscal contraction;supports its recommendation to recompose government expenditure towards higher investment spending in full compliance with the SGP;
Amendment 361 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recognises that Member States have made progress in the area of fiscal policy and active labour market policies, while least progress was made in areas such as competition in services and the business environment, constituting a significant portion of the EU economy, and the business environment; calls on the Commission to enforce the implementation of the CSRs, where possible, through the fiscal and macroeconomic surveillance framework; calls on the Commission to propose a binding legal framework enabling the enforcement of all CSRs; expects a greater commitment on the part of Member States to take the necessary policy actions based on the CSRs;
Amendment 363 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Considers it necessary to enhance and supplement internal market cohesion and freedom of movement in line with the specific recommendations for each Member State;
Amendment 392 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers it of great importanceessential therefore that all Member States take the necessary policy action to address imbalances, in particular high levels of indebtedness, and commit to structural reforms ensuring the economic sustainability of each individual Member State, thereby ensuring the overall competitiveness and resilience of the European economy;
Amendment 402 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Considers that the implementation of country-specific recommendations launched in the framework of the European Semester is crucial to addressing imbalances in the Euro area;notes that the voluntary nature for the implementation of the recommendations represents a vulnerability for the Euro area as a whole;calls on the Commission to make the country-specific recommendations binding;
Amendment 87 #
Amendment 88 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph –1 (new)
Paragraph –1 (new)
-1. Considers that, even though improvements are desirable notably in terms of communication and transparency, the Banking Union remains a very positive and fundamental change for the Member States having the euro;encourages all Member States that have not yet adopted the euro to take all necessary steps to do so, or to join the BU, in order to progressively align the BU with the entire internal market; Or. en ((This paragraph should go under the new heading "Introduction"))
Amendment 89 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph –1 a (new)
Paragraph –1 a (new)
Amendment 90 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph –1 b (new)
Paragraph –1 b (new)
Amendment 139 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its concerns about the high level of non-performing loans (NPLs) in certain jurisdictions; agrees with the Commission that ‘Member States and banks themselves have a primary responsibility in tackling the legacy of non-performing loans’4 ; welcomes, nonetheless, the work done by different EU institutions and bodies on this issue; calls on these actors and the Member States to duly implement the Council conclusions of 11 July 2017 on the action plan to tackle non-performing loans in Europe; recalls the necessity for the Commission and Member States to improve and harmonise where necessary the insolvency framework; _________________ 4 Commission communication on completing the Banking Union, 11 October 2017, p. 15 (COM(2017)0592).
Amendment 199 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the banking reform package proposed by the Commission in November 2016; underlines the importance of the fast-track procedure for the phasing- in of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9 in order to avoid cliff effects on the regulatory capital of credit institutions; supports the efforts made to reduce the reporting burden for smaller banks; is concerned, however, about the proposed amendments to the waivers in Articles 7 and 8 of the CRR, and more generally, about the proposed shift in the home-host balance; and to safeguard an appropriate level of supervision; welcomes the steps proposed by the Commission to foster integration and remove obstacles to cross- border consolidation in the EU banking sector, desirable to address the challenge of low-profitability and to increase resilience through diversification of type of assets and location of these assets;
Amendment 221 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 232 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 239 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that the safety and soundness of a bank cannot be captured by a point-in-time assessment of its balance sheet alone, as they are ensured through dynamic interactions between the bank and the markets, and affected by various elements in the entire economy; underlines, therefore, that a sound framework for financial stability and growth should be comprehensive and balanced so as to cover dynamic supervisory practices and not focus merely on static regulation with mainly quantitative aspects;
Amendment 246 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Stresses that managing cyber security is first and foremost banks’ own responsibility; recognises the SSM work to address cyber security through various angles; calls however on the SSM to increase its efforts and to make it formally one of its high-level priorities;
Amendment 263 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned about the high number ofTakes note of the legal applications lodged before the General Court of the EU in relation to the Banco Popular Español S.A. case; asks the Commission to assess whether this could endanger the effectivenessmonitor the impact ofn the new resolution regime; calls on the SRB and the Commission to provide more transparency in future resolution decisions in order to enable stakeholders to better understand ex ante the resolution regime;
Amendment 274 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that, while the concern about the mismatch between state aid rules and Union legislation as expressed in the previous report5 related to the ability of deposit guarantee schemes (DGSs) to participate in resolution as provided for in the BRRD and DGSD, the 2017 banking cases brought to light other areas of mismatch, in particular the possibility for Member States to avoid being subject to the discipline of the BRRD by paying ‘liquidation aid’raise question in terms of transparency and communication; considers that any public support, as provided by BRRD, should be conditional to the implementation of remedial actions at the Member States level or bank specific; _________________ 5 European Parliament, Resolution of 15 February 2017 on ‘Banking Union – Annual Report 2016’, paragraph 38.
Amendment 302 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the progress made iagreement on further harmonising the priority ranking of unsecured debt instruments through the Commission’s proposal of November 2016; calls for rapid implementation by Member States so that banks can issue debt in the new insolvency class and thereby build up the required buffers;
Amendment 314 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for progress to be made on the legislative proposals implementing total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) in Union law; supports the inclusion of a pre- resolutionneed to harmonize the moratoriuma tools in the BRRD taking into account the global practices;
Amendment 342 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the EBA’s decision to publish on an annual basis data received by it in accordance with Article 10(10) of the DGSD; regrets that the data do not allow for a direct comparison of the adequacy of funding between deposit guarantee schemes (DGSs); notes, nonetheless, the need for several DGSs to accelerate the build-up of available financial means in order to achieve the agreed target level of 0.8 % of covered deposits by 3 July 2024;
Amendment 348 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Asks the Commission to shed light on the applications for a target level lower than 0.8 % of covered deposits as received and approved by it in accordance with Article 10(6) of the DGSD; draws attention toof options and national discretions on coverage and pay out procedure, contributions and available means, DGS competence, phase-in, scope and membership, use of means and their implications ofn the availability of such an exception for the potential design of an EDISinternal market as well as on the third pillar of the Banking Union;
Amendment 357 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that deposit protection is a common concern for all EU citizens and therefore recalls that the Banking Union is open to all Member States; is currently debating the proposal on an EDIS at committee level; notes, in this respect, the Commission’s more proportionate ‘new approach’ to an EDIS as put forward in its communication of 11 October 2017;
Amendment 377 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes the potential benefits and the likely risks related to the introduction of an EDISat whatever the final design of the third pillar it can only be beneficial if it allows a uniform level of safety to be reached for depositors across the Banking Union through a reduction of overall and local risks; considers, therefore,at risk reduction measures to be essential building blocks laying the foundations for an EDISare per se beneficial for the EU;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU market in retail financial services remains underdeveloped and highly fragmented; whereas urgent and efficient action is therefore needed to facilitatneeded to unlock the full potential of the sinnovation beneficial to end users, while unlocking the full potential of the single market;gle market and provide consumers with better financial services and products, more choice, and lower rates.
Amendment 13 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas we should remain ambitious in breaking down national barriers and curbing the existing protectionist tendencies that block innovation in retail financial services;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomesNotes that the Commission Action Plan on cConsumer fFinancial sServices as a means of addressingAction Plan has taken on board some of the challengeoncerns raised by the European Parliament in its report on the Green Paper on retail financial services, with the aim of striving towards a genuine technology-enabled single market for retail financial services, while protecting consumers, lowering prices and fighting against tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance;; believes, nevertheless that the Action Plan falls short of the ambition to create a regulatory environment conducive to transparency, growth and innovation, with a high level of trust of businesses and consumers in retail financial products.
Amendment 34 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that in 2016 the FinTech funding in Europe accounted for only USD 2.2 billion, as compared to USD 12.8 billion in the US and USD 8.6 billion in China, which demonstrates the urgent need for a quick mentality shift and an adequate regulatory response to technological developments in order for Europe to become a lead market for innovation; stresses that a genuine single market for retail financial services where a level playing field for new market entrants is ensured will make the EU attractive as a hub for innovative financial services and will provide consumers with more and better choice, at lower rates; emphasises that although disruptive technologies present regulatory challenges, they also offer great opportunities for innovation that benefit end-users and a stimulus for economic growth and jobs.
Amendment 68 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading -1 (new)
Subheading -1 (new)
Action -1 - Removing the existing barriers to internal market of retail finance
Amendment 69 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Commission to map the obstacles to internal market in retail finance stemming from different consumer protection, taxation and labour law provisions across Member States; furthermore, urges the Commission following the assessment to come up with concrete proposals by eliminating identified barriers by January, 2018.
Amendment 71 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Urges the Commission to investigate into possibility of introducing a 29th regime for retail financial products in the absence of harmonised national rules; furthermore, calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of creating a harmonised legal framework for standardised default options for the most commonly used EU financial products along the lines of the Basic Bank Account and PEPP model.
Amendment 85 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Approves ofWelcomes the Commission’s ambition to incorporate the achievements of the Payment Accounts Directive to make it easier to facilitate EU-wide cross-border switchainge of financial services providers and products; calls on the Commission to present legislative initiatives specifically targeted at the financial sector to end unjustified geo- blocking in order to facilitate switching by customers to more advantageous retail financial services in other Member States;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that addressing consumer over-indebtedness linked to credit activities must be given priority if the Commission aims to explore ways of facilitating cross- border access to loans; In this regard, urges the Commission to promote financial education and foster multi- stakeholder collaboration in this important field.
Amendment 7 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the work of the High Level Group on Own Resources, and in particular the measures aimed at reducing the share of the GNI-based contribution, which is residual in nature; argues that this reduction should be compensated for by the use of the traditional and new genuine own resources;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 22 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that preference should be given to genuine, autonomous, transparent and fair European own resources, such as a tax based on the common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) and a contribution based on a drefinitive VAT systemormed European VAT system, which does not place a disproportionate burden only on income tax payers, thereby delivering a fairer system for European citizens with respect to the EU budget;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the Commission intention to put forward a proposal on the creation of a dedicated euro area budget line within the EU budget providing for four functions: structural reform assistance, a stabilisation function, a backstop for the Banking Union, and a convergence instrument to give pre- accession assistance to Member States on their way to euro membership; Believes that a cohesion instrument is also needed.
Amendment 39 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Advocates the establishment of a budgetary capacity for the Eurozone with a dedicate budget line in the EU budget that would perform functions of macroeconomic stabilisation and bring aboutto safeguard investment and to prevent unemployment and insecurity and cushioning asymmetric shocks and incentives for Member States to conduct structural reforms to modernize their economies, taking into account the necessary economic and social convergence; considers, moreover, that this capacity should be financed through own resources specific to the euro area, such as a tax on financial transactions, a bank levy and a share of the ECB’s profits;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the EU should be able to issue zero-risk debt assets in order to offset the volatility in own resources’ revenues;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that all currently granted exceptions in form of rebates or corrective mechanisms should be abolished;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Supports the creation of a dedicated euro area budget line within the EU budget to support the adoption of the euro by Member States not yet part of the euro area, but calls for it to be made separate from the Eurozone’s budgetary capacity; considers that the budgetary capacity of the Eurozone should be and excluded from ceiling calculations for commitments and payments under the multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports the proposal to create the post, within the Commission, of European Finance Minister, who would be tasked with managing the budgetary and fiscal capacity and ensuring full democratic accountability of the EU’s economic governance;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Supports the transformation of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) into a European Monetary fund based on EU law;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that growth is the key to more jobssustainable growth and investment are the key to job creation and increased prosperity and that it is necessary to direct the structural funds more effectively towards promoting growth;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that the 2018 budget must play a key role in enhancing the Union’'s contribution to growth and jobssustainable growth, jobs and social inclusion, especially in combatingthe areas of youth unemployment and inequality;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that youth unemployment rates remain verunacceptably high in the Union1a and that the situation of unemployed young people, especially NEETS (not in education, employment, or training), is particularly worrying; emphasises that, in order to address this issue, it is of the utmost importance to ensure the properadequate and timely funding of the Youth Guarantee schemes through the European Youth Initiative and the European Social Fund;Youth Employment Initiative and the European Social Fund; in this regard, highlights the importance of continuing the YEI up to the end of the current MFF; also notes the Court of Auditors statement that it is not possible to address the whole NEET population with the resources available from the EU budget alone1b; _________________ 1aIn March 2017, the youth unemployment rate was 17.2% in the EU28 and 19.4% in the euro area, compared with 19.1% and 21.3% respectively in March 2016 - Eurostat, 2nd May 2017: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/29 95521/8002525/3-02052017-AP- EN.pdf/94b69232-83a9-4011-8c85- 1d4311215619 1bSpecial report No 5/2017: Youth unemployment – have EU policies made a difference?, p. 8
Amendment 18 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Believes it is essential that the Youth Employment Initiative continues to be adequately funded and stresses in the context of the Multiannual Financial Framework mid-term review that the Council must adopt the agreed increase of EUR 500 million;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the importance of sufficient funding and good budgetary management of the programmes within the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework that aim to address unemployment, poverty and social exclusion, such as the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), the different axes of the Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) and the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD); insists, therefore, that for 2018 these programmes’' resources should at least be maintained at the levels of the previous EU budget; notes that payment amounts for this year's budget were limited as the structural funds have not been absorbed as quickly as expected and stresses that adequate payment appropriations be provided for in budget 2018;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the EU budget should also support vocational training and professional qualification measures; highlights, in this respect, that proper funding for the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) is paramountensure the adequate financial and human resourcing of EUROFOUND, CEDEFOP, ETF and EU-OSHA in order to allow them to fulfil their respective remits and ensure the best possible results in support of EU legislative and policy objectives;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises are a major source of employment in the Union andthe backbone of Europe's economy, representing 99% of all businesses in the EU; notes that one of the main problems in setting up and maintaining such enterprises and keeping them going is that of obtaining finance; underlines that the 2018 budget should support measures promoting entrepreneurship in those enterprises, including social entrepreneurship and, innovative social enterprises and self-employment; stresses, in this respect, that the budget 2018 should in particular facilitate access to micro- credits available through the microfinance and social entrepreneurship axis of the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges that financial support be provided for programmes creating jobs for those with multiple disadvantages onfrom EU funds reaches as many targeted beneficiaries as possible in particular for those furthest from the labour market, such as the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities and people from minority backgrounds;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates that pilot projects and preparatory actions are very valuable tools to initiate new activities and policies in the fields of employment and social inclusion; stresses that several ideas of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs have been implemented successfully in the past as pilot projects/preparatory actions; is of the opinion, therefore, that that committee will make further use of those instruments in 2018; encourages the full use of the margins available under each heading; calls for Parliament to be given regular, detailed updates on the various stages in the implementation of pilot projects and preparatory actions by the Commission.
Amendment 77 #
2017/2024(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Notes the important role of the European Ombudsman in investigating the handling of ECI requests by the Commission, and especially cases of refusal to register an ECI;
Amendment 99 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Member States may provide, on objective grounds, that provisions laid down in Chapter III shall not apply to the armed forces, and the police authorities, firemen, and other law enforcement services.
Amendment 182 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Workers should have the right to be informed about their rights and obligations resulting from the employment relationship in writing, in paper or electronically, at the start of employment. The basic relevant information should therefore reach them in writing at the latest on the first day of the employment. within three working days of the start of employment, but on the first day of the employment relationship this same information shall be provided orally. It should be possible to extend the three-day deadline for providing the basic information to a maximum of one week in exceptional circumstances, such as in the case of abnormal functioning of the human resources services of the company. The remainder of the information should be provided within a reasonable period thereafter, but in any event within 15 days of the start of employment.
Amendment 277 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights showed the need to strengthen enforcement of Union labour law to ensure its effectiveness. As regardsThe evaluation of Directive 91/533/EEC, the REFIT evaluation41 conducted under the Commission´s Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme, REFIT41 , confirmed that strengthened enforcement mechanisms could improve itsthe effectiveness of Union labour law. It showed that redress systems based solely on claims for damages are less effective than systems that also provide for sanctions (such as lump sums or loss of permits) for employers who fail to issue written statements. It also showed that employees rarely seek redress during the employment relationship, which jeopardises the goal of the provision of the written statement, which is to ensure that workers are informed about their essential features of their employment relationship. It is therefore necessary to introduce enforcement provisions which ensure the use either of favourable presumptions where information about the employment relationship is not provided, and/or of an administrative procedure under which the employer may be required to provide the missing information and may be subject to sanction if it does not. That redress should be subject to a procedure by which the employer is notifiedthe employer does not do so. Such favourable presumptions could include a presumption that the worker has an open- ended employment relationship, that there is no probationary period or that the worker has a full-time position, where the respective information is missing. That redress should be subject to a procedure by which the employer is notified by the worker or by a third party such as worker´s representatives or other competent entity or authority, that information is missing and has 15 days in which to supply complete and correct information. __________________ 41 SWD(2017)205 final, page 26.
Amendment 356 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States may provide, on objective grounds, that provisions laid down in Chapter III shall not apply to the armed forces, and the police authorities, firemen, and other law enforcement services.
Amendment 797 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the worker shall benefit from favourable presumptions defined by the Member State. Where the information provided did not include the information referred to in points (e), (f), (k) or (l) of Article 3(2), the favourable presumptions shall include a presumption that the worker has an open-ended employment relationship, that there is no probationary period or that the worker has a full-time position, respectively. Employers shall have the possibility to rebut the presumptions; orand
Amendment 66 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Furthermore, the Commission should have the possibility to screen foreign direct investments likely to affect past, current and future projects and programmes of Union interest on grounds of security or public order. This would give the Commission a tool to protect projects and programmes which serve the Union as whole and represent an important contribution to its economic growth, jobs and competitiveness. This should include in particular projects and programmes involving a substantial EU funding or established by Union legislation regarding critical infrastructure, critical technologies or critical inputs. For greater clarity, an indicative list of projects or programmes of Union interest in relation to which foreign direct investment can be subject to a screening by the Commission should be listed in an Annex.
Amendment 90 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States mayshall maintain, amend or adopt mechanisms to screen foreign direct investments on the grounds of security or public order, under the conditions and in accordance with the terms set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 95 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall screen foreign direct investments that are likely to affect projects or programmes of Union interest on the grounds of security or public order.
Amendment 98 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Projects or programmes of Union interest shall include in particular those projects and programmes which involve or have involved a substantial amount or a significant share of EU funding, or which are covered by Union legislation regarding critical infrastructure, critical technologies or critical inputs. An indicative list of projects or programmes of Union interest is included in Annex 1.
Amendment 102 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In screening a foreign direct investment on the grounds of security or public order, Member States and the Commission may consider the potential direct and indirect effects on, inter alia:
Amendment 111 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
- critical technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors, technologies with potential dual use applications, cybersecurity, biotechnology, space or nuclear technology;
Amendment 117 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 4 a (new)
- the security of supply of critical outputs such as healthcare;
Amendment 121 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
In determining whether a foreign direct investment is likely to affect security or public order, Member States and the Commission mayshall take into account whether the foreign investor is directly or indirectly controlled by the government of a third country, including through significant funding.
Amendment 129 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall notify other Member States and the Commission of any attempts by investors to circumvent the screening mechanisms and screening decisions.
Amendment 133 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Commission shall develop and share a ‘best practice’ screening mechanism which may be adopted by Member States, for instance where there is currently no screening mechanism in place. Member States may call upon the Commission's Structural Reform Support Service (SRSS) in setting up their screening mechanism.
Amendment 139 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States that do not maintain screening mechanisms shall provide the Commission with an annual report covering foreign directs investments that took place in their territory, on the basis of information available to themdevelop a screening mechanism by ... [one year from the entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 148 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission considers that a foreign direct investment is likely to affect security or public order in one or mormore than one Member States, it mayshall issue an opinion addressed to the Member State in which the foreign direct investment is planned or has been completed and addressed to the other Member State(s) which could potentially be impacted, or which have been impacted. The Commission may issue an opinion irrespective of whether other Member States have provided commentschoose to do so.
Amendment 150 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Where the Commission, Member States or the Coordination group have been made aware of a threat to security or public order, such as coordinated efforts by one or more foreign countries to obtain critical assets, this information shall be shared without undue delay so that FDI screening efforts can be coordinated.
Amendment 152 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. TUpon request by the Commission or a Member State which duly considers that a foreign direct investment is likely to affect its security or public order may request from, the Member State where the foreign direct investment is planned or has been completed, shall deliver any information necessary to provide comments referred to in paragraph 2, or to issue the opinion referred to in paragraph 3.
Amendment 155 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Commission considers that a foreign direct investment is likely to affect projects or programmes of Union interest on grounds of security or public order, the Commission mayshall issue an opinion addressed to the Member State where the foreign direct investment is planned or has been completed.
Amendment 159 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may request fromUpon request of the Commission, the Member State where the foreign direct investment is planned or has been completed shall deliver any information necessary to issue the opinion referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 167 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Information received as a result of the application of this Regulation shall be used only for the purpose for which it was requested, without leading to the disclosure of a commercial, industrial or professional secret or of a commercial process, or of information whose disclosure would be contrary to public policy.
Amendment 169 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States and the Commission shall ensure the protection of confidential and commercially sensitive information acquired in application of this Regulation.
Amendment 29 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) EU households are amongst the highest savers in the world, but the bulk of these savings are held in bank accounts with short maturities and low returns. Nonetheless, household saving rates differ significantly among EU countries and persistent differences among EU member states may have an impact on investment and growth as household saving is an important financing source for private and public investment. More investment into capital markets can help meet the challenges posed by population ageing and , low interest rates and low levels of investment in the long-term.
Amendment 32 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
Amendment 36 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) The aging of society and falling birth rates are significant demographic challenges for the Union, which threatens both pension adequacy and sustainability as well as intergenerational solidarity. In addition, digitalisation and labour market changes are likely to further exacerbate the problem and put increasing pressure on first and second pillar pensions.
Amendment 37 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) According to EIOPA, only 67 million people, or 27% of the total EU population between 25-59 years old, are currently voluntarily subscribed to financial products with a long-term pension objective and that this is concentrated in only a few Member States.
Amendment 38 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 d (new)
Recital 1 d (new)
(1d) Priority should be given to further developing and strengthening the first pillar public pension schemes of Member States as the primary source of income for pensioners. However, in light of the impending reduction of the working population from a ratio of 1:4 to 1:2 a multi-pillar pension approach is crucial. A voluntary, long-term pan-European Personal Pension Product will act as a complement to and strengthen existing pension savings, boosting their adequacy as well as increasing coverage for categories of people previously faced with a lack, or partial lack, of adequate coverage such as women, young people the self-employed and persons in atypical or new forms of employment.
Amendment 39 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 e (new)
Recital 1 e (new)
(1e) Portability of the PEPP will increase its attractiveness as a product particularly to young people and help to further facilitate citizens’ right to live and work across the Union.
Amendment 42 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Personal pensions are important in linking long-term savers with long-term investment opportunities. A larger, European market for personal pensions will support the supply of funds for institutional investors and investment into the real economy which could help increase job creation across the EU.
Amendment 47 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Currently, the functioning of the internal market for personal pensions is impeded by the high degree of fragmentation between national markets and the limited degree of portability of personal pension products. This can result in difficulties for individuals to make use of their basic freedoms. For instance, they may be prevented from searching for or taking up a job in or retiring into another Member State. In addition, the possibility for providers to use the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services is hampered by the lack of standardisation of existing personal pension products.
Amendment 61 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In its Communication Mid-Term Review of the Capital Markets Union Action Plan32 , the Commission announced "a legislative proposal on a pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP) by end June 2017. This will lay the foundations for a safer, more cost-efficient and transparent market in affordable and voluntary personal pension savings that can be managed on a pan-European scale. It will address the demographical challenge and pension gap, meet the needs of people wishing to enhance the adequacy of their retirement savings, address the demographical challenge, complement the existing pension products and schemes in particular under the first and second pillar, and support the cost-efficiency of personal pensions by offering good opportunities for long-term investment of pension savings". __________________ 32 COM(2017) 292 final, p. 6. COM(2017) 292 final, p. 6.
Amendment 69 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Among personal pension products, the development of a PEPP will contribute to increasing choices for retirement saving and establish an EU market for PEPP providers. It will provide households with bettermore and quality options to meet their retirement goals. Personal pension savings must be safe, cost-effective, transparent and sufficiently flexible to accommodate the current economic and labour market environment in the EU and to promote a Single Market for personal pensions.
Amendment 75 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) A legislative framework for a PEPP will lay the foundations for a successful market in affordable and voluntary retirement-related investments that can be managed on a pan-European scale. By complementing the existing pension products and schemes, it will contribute to meeting the needs of people wishing to enhance the adequacy of their retirement savings, addressing the demographical challenge and providing a powerful new source of private capital for long-term investment. This framework will not replace or harmonise existing national personal pension schemes.
Amendment 91 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) A PEPP should comprise national compartments, each of them accommodating personal pension product features allowing that contributions to the PEPP qualify for incentives. At the level of the individual PEPP saver, a first compartment should be created upon opening of a PEPP.
Amendment 93 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to allow a smooth transition for PEPP providers, the obligation of providing PEPPs comprising compartments for each Member State will apply three years after the entry into force of this Regulation. However, uUpon launching a PEPP, the provider should provide information on which national compartments are immediately available, in order to avoid a possible misleading of consumersthe contract.
Amendment 97 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) In order to facilitate provisions to open national compartments in all Member States, PEPP providers should be able to enter partnerships with other PEPP providers.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to ensure optimal product transparency, PEPP manufacturproviders should draw up the PEPP key information document for the PEPPs that they manufacture before the product can be distributed to PEPP savers. They should also be responsible for the accuracy of the PEPP key information document. The PEPP key information document should replace and adapt the key information document for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products under Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 which would not have to be provided for PEPPs. __________________ 33 Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 November 2014 on key information documents for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs), OJ L 352, 9.12.2014, p. 1.
Amendment 113 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) PEPP providers should draw up a Pension Benefit Statement addressed to PEPP savers, in order to present them with key personal and generic data about the PEPP scheme and to ensure continuous information on it. The Pension Benefit Statement should be clear, updated, simple and comprehensive and should contain relevant and appropriate information to facilitate the understanding of pension entitlements over time and across schemes and serve labour mobility.
Amendment 132 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) In view of the long-term retirement objective of the PEPP, the investment options grantoffered to the PEPP savers should be framclearly outlined, covering the elements which will allow investors to make an informed investment decision, including the number of investment options they can choose from. After the initial choice made upon the subscription of a PEPP, the PEPP saver should have the possibility to modify this choice at reasonable intervals (every five years), so that sufficient stability is offered to providers for their long-term investment strategy whilst at the same time investor protection is ensured.
Amendment 135 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The default investment option should allow the PEPP saver to recoup the invested capital. The PEPP providers cshould in addition include an inflation indexation mechanism to at least partly cover inflation.
Amendment 143 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) In order to find better conditions for their investments, thus also stimulating the competition among PEPP providers, PEPP savers should have the right to switch providers during the accumulation and the decumulation phases, through a clear, quick and safe, safe and transparent procedure.
Amendment 154 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) Full transparency on costs and fees related to the investment in a PEPP should be guaranteed. A level-playing field between providers would be established, whilst ensuring consumer protection. Comparative information wouldshall be available between different products, thus incentivising competitive pricing.
Amendment 155 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) Although the ongoing supervision of PEPP providers is to be exercised by the respective competent national authorities, EIOPA should coordinate the supervision with regards to PEPPs, in order to guarantee the consistent application of a unified supervisory methodology, contributing in this way to the pane- European nature of the pension product.
Amendment 163 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) Following the launch of the PEPP, Member States are strongly encouraged to take into consideration Commission Recommendation (EU) 2017/… and to extend the benefits of the tax advantages they grant to national PPPs also to the PEPP.
Amendment 192 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
(12a) "lump sum" means the full payment of the accumulated capital at the end of the accumulation phase;
Amendment 204 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
(21) "capital" means aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital, calculated on the basis of amounts investible afterbefore deduction of all fees, charges and expenses that are directly or indirectly borne by investors;
Amendment 205 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
(24) "default investment option" means an investment strategy where the PEPP saver recoups at least the capital invested and which is either selected by the PEPP saver or applied when the PEPP saver has not provided instructions on how to invest the funds accumulating in his PEPP account;
Amendment 215 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 a (new)
(28a) "biometric risks" mean risks linked to longevity, disability and death.
Amendment 217 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 b (new)
(28b) "compartment partnership" means cooperation between PEPP providers to offer compartments in different Member States as regards the portability service as referred to in Article 12.
Amendment 267 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Before taking a decision on the application, EIOPA shall consult the competent authority of the applicant to verify if there are any objections to the granting of the application.
Amendment 283 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The portability service allows PEPP savers to continue contributing to the PEPP which they have already contracted with its provider, while changing their domicile by moving to another Member State. The Commission should examine waiving the fee for changing providers as an incentive. In any case, costs shall be reasonable and communicated always at time of the contract.
Amendment 290 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. When proposing a PEPP, the PEPP provider or PEPP distributor shall provide potential PEPP savers with information on which national compartments are immediately available and either from the PEPP provider or from a registered partner.
Amendment 294 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Three years at the latest aftere available compartments shall be listed in the econtry into application of this Regulation, each PEPP shallact between the PEPP saver and PEPP provider. The PEPP provider shall be obliged to offer national least the compartments for all Member States upon request addresslisted toin the PEPP providercontract.
Amendment 297 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Amendment 300 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
PEPP providers may enter a compartment partnership with other PEPP providers in order to facilitate provisions to open compartments in all Member States.
Amendment 302 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to the deadline under Article 13(3), iImmediately after being informed about the PEPP saver's intention to exercise his right of mobility between Member States, the PEPP provider shall inform the PEPP saver about the possibility to open a new compartment within the PEPP saver's individual account and about the deadline within which such compartment could be opened.
Amendment 306 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. At the request of the PEPP saver, the PEPP provider shall propose to the PEPP saver to arrange for transfer of accumulated assets between different compartments of the individual PEPP account, so that all assets could be consolidated in one compartment. Costs associated with this transfer must have been stipulated at the time the contract was concluded.
Amendment 308 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – title
Article 17 – title
Amendment 310 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. All contractual arrangements for providing the portability service shall be notified by the PEPP provider to the respective national authority exercising prudential supervision over itEIOPA.
Amendment 314 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The information under paragraph 1 shall be filed electronically in a central database held with the national supervisory authority within one month of opeEIOPA within one month of opening the new compartment. The database shall be accessible to the national competent authorities who shall automatically be notified of any changes concerning the newlocal compartment and. The database shall contain at least:
Amendment 315 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) identification of the registered partner if any;
Amendment 319 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
All documents and information under this Chapter shall be provided to PEPP customers electronically, provided that the PEPP customer is enabled to store such information in a way accessible for future reference and for a period of time adequate for the purposes of the information and that the tool allows the unchanged reproduction of the information stored. Upon request, PEPP providers and distributors shall provide free of charge those documents and information also on another durable medium. and in an accessible format to PEPP savers with a visual or hearing impairment as well as an easy to read version for PEPP savers with low or no financial literacy.
Amendment 322 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. Before a PEPP is proposed to PEPP savers, the PEPP provider shall draw up for that product a PEPP key information document constituting pre-contractual information in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter and shall publish the document on its website.
Amendment 326 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. PEPP providers and PEPP distributors shall comapply withe requirements contained in Articles 5(2), and 6 to 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 when drawing up the PEPP key information document.
Amendment 329 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point iv
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point iv
(iv) general information on the portability service, including information on the compartments and registered partners if any;
Amendment 361 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
5. Potential PEPP savers shall also be provided with information on the past performance of investments related to the PEPP scheme covering a minimum of five years, or, where the scheme has been operating for fewer than five years, covering all the years that the scheme has been operating, as well as with information on the structure of costs and fees borne by PEPP savers and PEPP beneficiaries. In case the information could not be provided, PEPP savers should at least have access to the performance of a comparable scheme of investments.
Amendment 385 #
Amendment 392 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. PEPP providers shall draw up a concise, clear and comprehensible personalised document containing key information for each PEPP saver taking into consideration the specific nature of national pension systems and of relevant national social, labour and tax law (“PEPP Benefit Statement”). The title of the document shall contain the words “PEPP Benefit Statement”.
Amendment 398 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The PEPP Benefit Statement shall be provided free of charge, annually and include, at least, the following key information for PEPP savers:
Amendment 401 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) personal details of the PEPP saver, name of the PEPP providand contact information of the PEPP provider, identification of the scheme of the PEPP saver, information on pension benefit projections, information on accrued entitlements or accumulated capital, contributions paid by the PEPP saver or any third party and information on the funding level of the PEPP scheme, for which Article 39, paragraphs 1(a), (b), (d), (e), (f) and (h) of Directive 2016/2341/EU shall be applied, where the “member” means the PEPP saver, the “IORP” means the PEPP provider, the “pension scheme” means the PEPP scheme and “the sponsoring undertaking” means any third party for the purposes of this Regulation;
Amendment 414 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. PEPP savers shall receive information during the pre-retirement phase as set out in Article 42 of Directive 2016/2341/EU. This information must be provided at the latest one year prior to the retirement age.
Amendment 431 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 432 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the assets shall not be iInvesteding in a high-risk and non- cooperative jurisdiction identified by the Financial Action Task Force is forbidden;
Amendment 434 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. PEPP providers and distributors shall offer up to five investment options to PEPP savers.
Amendment 435 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. TOne of the investment options offers shall include a default investment option while the remaining options and may include alternative investment options.
Amendment 437 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1
The PEPP saver shall opt for anone of the investment options upon conclusion of the PEPP contract.
Amendment 441 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
1. The default investment option shall ensure capital protection for the PEPP saver, on the basis of a risk-mitigation technique that results in a safe investment strategybe a simple, easy to understand product and the PEPP provider shall guarantee the PEPP saver that the capital accumulated by the start of pay-out phase will at least equal the contributions paid including all costs and charges.
Amendment 446 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 2
2. Capital protection shall allow the PEPP saver to recoup the capital invested including fees, cost and inflation.
Amendment 453 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
PEPP providers may offer PEPPs with an option ensuring the coveragshall include a guarantee ofn the risk of biometric risks. For the purpose of this Regulation, “biometric risks” mean risks linked to longevity, disability and deathcapital invested for death and permanent disability of the PEPP saver during the accumulation phase.
Amendment 464 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 46 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Within twofive working days from receipt of the authorisation referred to in paragraph 2, the receiving PEPP provider shall request the transferring PEPP provider to carry out the following tasks, if provided for in the PEPP saver’s authorisation:
Amendment 478 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3
Article 48 – paragraph 3
3. The total fees and charges applied by the transferring PEPP provider to the PEPP saver for the closure of the PEPP account held with it shall be limited to no more than 10,5 % of the positive balance to be transferred to the receiving PEPP provider. The Commission shall examine waiving the fee for changing providers as an incentive to promote the PEPP product.
Amendment 482 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Receiving PEPP providers shall give to PEPP savers the following information about the switching service:
Amendment 487 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. PEPP providers mayshall make available to PEPP savers one or more of the following forms of out-payments:
Amendment 492 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. With regard to the default investment option, a minimum of 25% of out-payments in the form of annuities shall be mandatory.
Amendment 74 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non- resident hauliers in a host Member State ('cabotage') should be clear, simple and easy to enforce, while broadly maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far.
Amendment 99 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Further digitalisation of enforcement tools is a prerequisite for the proper functioning of the internal market, reducing unnecessary administrative burden and carrying out effective and efficient enforcement of the rules in the road sector;
Amendment 220 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 236 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
National road haulage services carried out in the host Member State by a non-resident haulier shall only be deemed to comply with this Regulation if the haulier can produce clear evidence of the preceding international carriage.;international carriage and of each consecutive cabotage operation carried out with a consignment note. The consignment notes should be readily available on the vehicle. Each consignment note shall contain the number plates of the motor vehicle and trailer used. The consignment note may be presented electronically, using a revisable structured format which can be used directly for storage and processing by computers such as eCMR. No additional documents shall be required in order to prove that the conditions laid down in this Article have been met. Records shall be kept covering the previous 28 days. Records should be kept at the undertaking. During a roadside check the driver shall be allowed to contact the head office of the undertaking, the transport manager or any other person or entity which may provide the consignment notes of the previous 28 days.
Amendment 249 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 9– paragraph 1– point f (new)
Article 9– paragraph 1– point f (new)
Amendment 38 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) There are differences among Member States in the interpretation and implementation of the weekly rest requirements as regards the place where the weekly rest should be taken. It is therefore appropriate to clarify that requirement to ensure that drivers are provided with adequate faccommodation for their regular weekly rest periodilities if they are taken away from home.
Amendment 44 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Many road transport operations within the EU involve transport by ferry or by rail for part of the journey. Clear, appropriate provisions regarding rest periods and breaks should therefore be laid down for such operations.
Amendment 47 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order to safeguard working conditions of the drivers at places of loading and unloading, owners and operators of such facilities should provide the driver with the access to hygienic facilities.
Amendment 89 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 4 – point r
Article 4 – point r
(r) 'non-commercial carriage' means any carriage of passengers or goods by road, other than carriage for hire or reward or for own account, for which no direct or indirect remuneration is received and which does not directly or indirectly generate any income.
Amendment 95 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
(2a) in Article 6, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: 3. The total accumulated driving time during any twofour consecutive weeks shall not exceed 9180 hours.;
Amendment 99 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – first sentence
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – first sentence
Amendment 100 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 102 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
(-a) paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: 5. "By way of derogation from paragraph 2, within 30 hours of the end of a daa driver engaged in an occasional service of carriage of passengers, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Councily or weekly rest period, a driver engaged in multi-manning must have taken a new daily rest period off 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, may postpone, maximum two times per week, the daily rest with one hour, provided that the daily rest period taken after the use of the derogation is at least nine9 hours. ”;
Amendment 115 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) one regular weekly rest period of at least 45 hours and three reduced rests of at least 24 hours. If a reduced weekly rest period is taken, the driver must take the difference between the rest period taken and 45 hours, in a single block, by the end of the fourth week following the week in which the reduced rest period ends.
Amendment 122 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 b (new)
(aa) The following paragraph is inserted: “6b. Drivers engaged in occasional passenger services may derogate from the requirement to take a 24-hour rest in a given week provided they work for a maximum of twelve 24-hour periods, and this bloc of working periods is preceded by, and followed by, a regular weekly rest. If driving during the period from 22:00 to 06:00, the vehicle must be multi-manned or the driving period referred to in Article 7 reduced to three hours.”
Amendment 123 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
7. Any rest period taken as a compensation for a reduced weekly rest period shall immediately precede or follow a regular weeklybe attached to another rest period of at least 45nine hours.;
Amendment 134 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a – point a
(a) either provided or paid for by the employer, ormay be taken in a vehicle, provided that the vehicle has suitable sleeping facilities for each driver and the vehicle is stationary within a suitable rest facility, which has as a minimum adequate sanitary facilities, such as shower and toilets,
Amendment 136 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a – point b
(b) at home or at another private location chosen by the driver.;
Amendment 145 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
8b. A transport undertaking shall organise the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to spend at least one regular weekly rest period or a weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for reduced weekly rest at homethe country of establishment of the undertaking, within each period of threefour consecutive weeks.;
Amendment 153 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 8 c (new)
(ca) the following paragraph is inserted: “8c. Member States shall issue an annual report to the Commission on the availability of suitable rest facilities for drivers and secured parking facilities on their national territory, from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, establish a common standard for Member States reporting.”
Amendment 154 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c b (new)
(cb) The following paragraph is added: “9a. By way of derogation from paragraphs 6, 7and 8b, a driver engaged in occasional passenger services shall take an average of 45 hours weekly rest per week, calculated over a reference period of up to 13 weeks. A weekly rest period of at least 24 hours shall be taken each week. When making use of the derogation, within the13-week reference period, driver’s total driving time per any 4-week period must not exceed 160 hours”;
Amendment 155 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
9. By way of derogation from Article 8, where a driver accompanies a vehicle which is transported by ferry or train, and takes a regular daily rest period or reduced weekly rest period, that period may be interrupted not more than twice by other activities not exceeding one hour in total. During that regular daily rest or reduced weekly rest period the driver shall have access to a bunk or couchette at their disposal.;
Amendment 161 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Provided that road safety is not thereby jeopardised, the driver may depart from Article 8(2) and the second subparagraph of Article 8(6) to be able to reach a suitable accommodation as referred to in Article 8(8a) to take a daily or weekly rest there. Such a departure shall not result in exceeding daily or weekly driving times or shortening daily or weekly rest periods. However, the daily driving time can be extended by two hours when the driving period is immediately followed by a rest period of not less than 45 consecutive hours. Such extensions to daily driving time should be within the limit of the maximum accumulated driving times. The driver shall indicate the reason for such departure manually on the record sheet of the recording equipment or on a printout from the recording equipment or in the duty roster, at the latest on arrival at the suitable accommodation.
Amendment 178 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
Article 34 – paragraph 7
Article 34 – paragraph 7
7. The driver shall enter in the digital tachograph the symbols of the countries in which the daily working period started and finished as well as where and when the driver has crossed a border in the vehicle on arrival at the suitable stopping place. Member States may require drivers of vehicles engaged in transport operations inside their territory to add more detailed geographic specifications to the country symbol, provided that those Member States have notified those detailed geographic specifications to the Commission before 1 April 1998.” As from the date of entry into force of Articles 8, 9 and 10 requiring that tachographs installed for the first time on or after 15 June 2019 must be smart tachographs, providing also the possibility for an automatic registration of border crossings, drivers shall enter in the digital tachograph the symbols of the countries in which the daily working period started and finished, as well as where and when the driver has crossed a border in the vehicle, upon arrival at the first planned stopping place.”;
Amendment 42 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities, which cwould enable them in the first place to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience, skills and competences for their personal, educational, social, civic and professional development, therebywhich would improvinge their employability. Those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers, trainees and workers.
Amendment 49 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The solidarity activities offered to all young people should be of high quality, in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs, contribute to strengthening communities, offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences, be financially accessible to young people, in particular efforts must be made to ensure participation of young persons with disabilities and disadvantages and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions.
Amendment 56 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The European Solidarity Corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the Union. Consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant Union policies and programmes. The European Solidarity Corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes, notably the European Voluntary Service. It should also complement the efforts made by Member States to support young people and ease their school-to-work transition under the Youth Guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity-related areas within their respective Member State or across borders. Complementarity with existing Union level networks pertinent to the activities under the European Solidarity Corps, such as the European Network of Public Employment Services, EURES and the Eurodesk network, the European Youth Forum (YEJ), the European Volunteer Centre (CEV) and other relevant civil society organisations including the social partners should also be ensured. Furthermore, complementarity between existing related schemes, in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people, and the European Solidarity Corps should be ensured, building on good practices where appropriate. __________________ 19 Council Recommendation of 22 April 2013 on establishing a Youth Guarantee (2013/C 120/01).
Amendment 65 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The European Solidarity Corps should open up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering, traineeship or job placements in solidarity- related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity projects based on their own initiative. Those opportunities should help respond to unmet societal needs and contribute to strengthening communities while also contribute to enhancing their personal, educational, social, civic and professional development. The European Solidarity Corps should also support networking activities for European Solidarity Corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes.
Amendment 71 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a non-formal and informal learning context which enhances young people's personal, socio-educational and professional development, active citizenship and employability. Voluntary activities should not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment, nor should they be seen as a substitute for it. Solidarity placements in the form of volunteering under this Regulation should be offered by public authorities or by participating organisations in the not for profit sector or those involved in collaboration with a not for profit entity. In order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at Union level, the volunteering activities under the European Voluntary Service that fall within the geographical scope of the European Solidarity Corps should be supported by the latter in the form of cross-border volunteering placements. The other volunteering activities under the European Voluntary Service that do not fall under the geographical scope of the European Solidarity Corps should continue to be supported under the Programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport20 . With respect to the interpretation of related legislation at Union level, both the cross-border volunteering placements under the European Solidarity Corps and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the European Voluntary Service. __________________ 20 Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC, OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50.
Amendment 77 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Traineeships and jobs in solidarity- related areas can offer additionalhelp to build social , economic and civic cohesion while offering opportunities for young people to make a start on the labour market while contributing to addressing key societal challenges. This can help foster the employability and productivity of young people while easing their transition from education to employment, which is key to enhancing their chances on the labour market. The traineeship placements offered under the European Solidarity Corps should be remunerated by the participating organisation and follow the quality principles outlined in the Council Recommendation on establishing a Quality Framework for Traineeships of 10 March 201421 . The traineeships and jobs offered should constitute a stepping stone for young people to enter the labour market and should therefore be accompanied by adequate post-placement support. The traineeship and job placements should be facilitated by relevant labour market actors, in particular public and private employment services, social partners and Chambers of Commerce. As participating organisations, they should be able to apply for funding via the competent implementing structure of the European Solidarity Corps in view of intermediating between the young participants and employers offering traineeship and job placements in solidarity sectors. Traineeships and jobs in solidarity related areas must be entirely separate from any volunteering activities. __________________ 21 Council Recommendation of 10 March 2014 on a Quality Framework for Traineeships, OJ C 88, 27.3.2014, p. 1.
Amendment 86 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market. The European Solidarity Corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities. Those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas in a sustainable way and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions. They could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging European Solidarity Corps participants to engage in self- employment or setting up associations, NGOs or other bodies active in the solidarity, non-profit and youth sectors.
Amendment 89 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Young people and organisations participating in the European Solidarity Corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across Europe. At the same time, participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants. The European Solidarity Corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening the capacity of young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community, at fostering a European Solidarity Corps spirit, as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience. Those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the European Solidarity Corps among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the European Solidarity Corps.
Amendment 112 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) A European Solidarity Corps Portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the European Solidarity Corps and to provide a one-stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards, inter alia, registration, identification and matching of profiles and opportunities, networking and virtual exchanges, online training, language and pre and post-placement support as well as other useful functionalities, which may arise in the future.
Amendment 138 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) This Regulation should apply from 1 JanuaryMarch 2018. In order to allow for the prompt application of the measures provided for in this Regulation, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 145 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) “solidarity activity” means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual’s personal, educational, social, civic and professional development, which may take the form of placements, projects or networking activities which have local or European added value, developed in relation to different areas, such as education and training, employment, gender equality, entrepreneurship, in particular social entrepreneurship, citizenship and democratic participation, environment and nature protection, climate action, disaster prevention, preparedness and recovery, agriculture and rural development, provision of food and non-food items, health and wellbeing, creativity and culture, physical education and sport, social assistance and welfare, reception and integration of third-country nationals, territorial cooperation and cohesion;
Amendment 164 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) “volunteering” means a full-time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve monthsn unpaid placement undertaken for a period of up to 12 months either on a full-time or on a part time basis of at least ten hours per week, which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity- related fields, to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out, including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer(s) to gain skills and competences, which will be useful for their personal, educational, social and professional development, and which will also contribute to improving their employability; __________________ 32 As a general principle, an activity carried out continuously, 5 days a week for 7 hours a day.
Amendment 175 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) “traineeship” means a period of work practice from twohree to twelve months, remunerated by the organisation hosting the European Solidarity Corps participant, based on a written traineeship agreement, which includes a learning and training component, and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment;
Amendment 183 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) "job" means a period of work from twohree to twelve months, remunerated by the participating organisation employing the European Solidarity Corps participant, carried out in a participating country and based on an employment contract in accordance with the national regulatory framework of that participating country;
Amendment 191 #
2017/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) “European Solidarity Corps Resource Center” means the additional functions performed by a designated national agencyn entity selected for this purpose following a tender allocation process to support the development and implementation of activities under the European Solidarity Corps as well as the identification of the competences acquired by the participants through their placements and projects;
Amendment 60 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Work-life balance remains however a considerable challenge for many parents and workers with caring responsibilities, with a negative impact on female employment. A major factor contributing to the underrepresentation of women in the labour market is the difficulty of balancing work and family obligationresponsibilities. When they have children, women tend to work less hours in paid employment and spend more time fulfilling unpaid care responsibilities. Having an ill or dependent relative has also been shown to have a negative impact on female employment, leading some women to drop out of the labour market entirely.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Member States and, where appropriate, the European Union, should take measures under the European Pact for Gender Equality (2011-2020) and its provisions on the promotion of a better work-life balance to improve the supply of adequate, affordable, high-quality childcare services for children under the mandatory school age in line with the objectives set at the European Council in Barcelona in March 2002. Commission Recommendation 2013/112/EU[21] “Investing in children: breaking the cycle of disadvantage” also stresses the need to improve access to sufficient resources and to achieve the Barcelona objectives on childcare facilities for young children. At the same time, work-life balance and gender equality need to be complemented by investment in quality long-term care and diversification of services in this area.
Amendment 88 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) In order to improve work-life balance, discriminatory practices such as the persistent gender pay gap should be tackled as to eventually ensure greater equity in the labour market. Member States together with the social partners and relevant stakeholders should include gender equality education in their curricula in compulsory and pre-school education and to continue with public authorities’ efforts to provide information and raise awareness. Policies on equal treatment should aim at addressing the issue of stereotypes in both male and female occupations and roles and social partners should act upon their key role in informing both workers and employers and in raising their awareness about tackling discrimination.
Amendment 91 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 c (new)
Recital 8 c (new)
(8c) To better assess the impact of the underlying and other related legislation, relevant data such as the number of working hours, pay, position, including a breakdown by gender and age should be collected and published at local, regional and national level in order to document intersectional discrimination and shape policies in a targeted and resource- efficient way. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (EUROFOUND) and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) together with national and regional equality bodies should continuously update work-life balance indicators to ensure data is relevant and timely.
Amendment 97 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Social partners should be constantly encouraged by Member States to continue their active work on ways to facilitate reconciliation of work, private and family life and improve gender equality and equal treatment in the labour market through education, adult learning, raising awareness and information campaigns.
Amendment 115 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) Union legislation ensures the principle of equal treatment between various types of employment relationships, prohibits any direct or indirect discrimination based on sex in matters of employment, occupation, social protection and access to goods and services, ensures portability and preservation of rights in case of mobility between Member States and guarantees minimum requirements for the acquisition and preservation of supplementary pension rights across borders, as well as minimum requirements in terms of transparency of occupational schemes.
Amendment 145 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to provide greater possibility for parents to use parental leave as their children grow up, the right to parental leave should be granted until the child is at least twelve years old. Member States should be able to specify the period of notice to be given by the worker to the employer when applying for parental leave and to decide whether the right to parental leave may be subject to a certain period of service. In view of the growing diversity of contractual arrangements, the sum of successive fixed-term contracts with the same employer should be taken into account for the purpose of calculating the period of service. To balance the needs of workers with those of employers, Member States should also be able to decide whether they define if the employer may be allowed to postpone the granting of parental leave under certain circumstances. In such cases, the employer should provide justification for the postponement. Given that flexibility makes it more likely that second parents, in particular fathers, will take up their entitlement to such leave, workers should be able to request to take parental leave on a full-time or part-time basis or in other flexible forms. It should be up to the employer whether or not to accept such a request for parental leave in other flexible forms than full-time. Member States should also assess if the conditions and detailed arrangements of parental leave should be adapted to the specific needs of parents in particularly disadvantaged situationsspecific situations, in particular with regard to children with disabilities, serious medical conditions or illness, in accordance with their national law and practice.
Amendment 161 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to facilitate the return to work following parental or carers' leave, workers and employers should be encouraged to maintain contact during the period of leave and may make arrangements for any appropriate reintegration measures, such as training or retraining to be decided between the parties concerned, taking into account national law, collective agreements and practice
Amendment 174 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to provide greater opportunities to remain in the work force for men and women carrying ofor an elderly family member and/or other relatives in need of care, workers with a seriously ill or dependant relative should have the right to take time off from work in the form of carers' leave to take care of that relative. To prevent abuse of that right, proof of the serious illness or dependency may be required prior to granting of the leave.
Amendment 241 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) Civil society, including equality bodies should have a role in the effective application of gender equality laws and provisions in employment relations with a view to ensuring equal treatment; Member States should improve social dialogue and the exchange of experience and best practice among all relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 288 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) "paternity leave" means paid leave from work for fathers or the persons legally recognised as such to be taken on the occasion of the birth of a child;
Amendment 302 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “parental leave” means paid leave from work on the grounds of the birth or adoption of a child to take care of that child;
Amendment 314 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) "carer" means a worker providing personal care or support in case of a serious illness or dependency of a relative or, in accordance with national law, a worker not directly belonging to the family who provides such care on a non- profit basis, upon written request of the person being cared for;
Amendment 349 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) "dependency" means a situation in which a person is, temporarily or permanently, in need of care and / or assistance due to disability or, a serious medical condition other than serious illness or age;
Amendment 359 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) “flexible working arrangements” means the possibility for workers after discussions with their employer to adjust their working patterns, including through the use of remote working arrangements, flexible working schedules, or a reduction in working hours.
Amendment 378 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that fathers or the persons legally recognised as such have the right to take paternity leave of at least ten working days on the occasion of the birth of a child.
Amendment 480 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers have the right to carers' leave of at least five working days per year, per worker. Such right may be subject to appropriate substantiation of the medical condition of the worker's relativ, dependency or the loss of autonomy of the worker's relative. The information on the medical condition, dependency or situation of loss of autonomy should be kept confidential and be shared only with a restricted number of involved services to safeguard the right to data protection of both the worker and the person in need of care.
Amendment 495 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall assess the need to adapt or extend the definition of "carer" to the purpose of applying for the relevant leave, with the aim of taking into account situations of particular difficulty.
Amendment 544 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers with children up to a given age, which shall be at least twelve, and carers, have the right to request flexible working arrangements for caring purposes. The duration of such flexible working arrangements may be subject to a reasonable limitation. The employees should support such requests with appropriate documents.
Amendment 573 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Rights acquired or in the process of being acquired by workers on the date on which leave referred to in Article 4, 5, 6, 7 or 69 starts shall be maintained until the end of such leave or of the respective period of time for the flexible working arrangements. At the end of such leave, those rights, including any changes arising from national law, collective agreements or practice, shall apply.
Amendment 594 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Member States together with the social partners shall take the necessary measures to prohibit less favourable treatment of workers on the ground that they have applied for, or have taken, leave referred to in Article 4, 5, 6 or 6,7 or on the ground that they have exercised their right to flexible working arrangements referred to in Article 9.
Amendment 601 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States together with the social partners shall take the appropriate steps to ensure that reasonable, available and accessible legal advice and assistance can be obtained and is provided to those in need of it, including confidential and in-person counselling, by equality bodies or appropriate intermediaries.
Amendment 643 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
This Directive shall not constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection already afforded to workers within Member States.
Amendment 644 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
This Directive shall not affect Member States' prerogative to apply or to introduce laws, regulations or administrative provisions which are more favourable to workers or to encourage or permit the application of collective agreements more favourable to workers.
Amendment 645 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
This Directive is without prejudice to any other rights conferred on workers by other legal acts of the Union.
Amendment 666 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. On the basis of the information provided by Member States pursuant to paragraph 1, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report in which it reviews the application of this Directive, including data disaggregated by gender and age on the take-up of different types of leave contained in this Directive and its impact on micro, small and medium-sized undertakings, accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal.
Amendment 27 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Directive 2004/37/EC aims to protect workers against risks to their health and safety from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at the workplace and lays down minimum requirements to that effect including limit values, on the basis of the available scientific and technical data, economic feasibility, a thorough assessment for the socio-economic impact and availability of exposure measurement protocols and techniques.
Amendment 30 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Exposure limits should always take into account the feasibility of implementation and compliance, particularly for SMEs and microenterprises.
Amendment 31 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) SMEs and microenterprises, representing the large majority of enterprises in the Union, have limited financial, technical and human resources, these raising concerns on its capacity to comply with stricter legislation; while maintaining equal protection levels for workers of SMEs and microenterprises, compliance for these companies should become simpler and less costly by specific support measures, these including financial incentives and digital tools; in these regard, social partners should exchange best practices.
Amendment 34 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) When setting a Binding Occupational Exposure Limits (BOELs), it should be based on robust assessment of the latest scientific information, as well as the availability of measurement techniques and economic feasibility after a rigorous process of consultation with the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health (ACSH). BOELs need to be evidence-based, proportionate and measurable.
Amendment 36 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 41 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Amendments to Annex III to Directive 2004/37/EC, regarding the establishing of limit values and skin notations to seven additional carcinogens, are a new step in a longer process to update that Directive. That Directive should be reviewed on an ongoing basis and revised when necessary in the light of scientific and technical data, including if possible data on residual risk, after consulting the SCOEL and the ACSH for the purpose of keeping better protecting workers. Limit values should be established for all carcinogens and mutagens for which the available information makes this possible, considering its technical and economic feasibility, and taking into account evidence based best practices, techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement in the workplace.
Amendment 50 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) There is sufficient evidence of the carcinogenicity of diesel engine exhaust emissions arising from the combustion of diesel fuel in compression ignition engines. Diesel engine exhaust emissions are process-generated and therefore not subject to classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The ACSH has agreed on an entry of exposure to traditional diesel engine exhaust emissions in Annex I to Directive 2004/37/EC and has requested further investigations on the scientific and technical aspects for newer types of engines. Diesel engine exhaust has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as carcinogenic to humans (IARC category 1) and IARC specifies that while the amount of particulates and chemicals are reduced with newer types of diesel engines, it is not yet clear how the quantitative and qualitative changes may translate into altered health effect. IARC also specifies that it is common to use elemental carbon, which makes up significant fraction of these emissions, as a marker of exposure. The Commission should urgently complete the investigations requested by ACSH on the scientific and technical aspects for newer types of engines, in order to include the soonest possible, and after consulting social partners, the work involving exposure to diesel engine exhaust emissions in Annex I to Directive 2004/37/EC and to establish a limit value in Part A of Annex III to that Directive for diesel engine exhaust emissions calculated on elemental carbon.
Amendment 79 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The precautionary principle based on sound scientific assessment should be applied in the protection of workers’ health and safety.
Amendment 86 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2004/37/EC
Article 18 a – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 18 a – paragraph 2 a (new)
(-1) In Article 18a, the following paragraph is added: “The Commission shall, as part of the next evaluation of the implementation of this Directive in the context of the evaluation referred to in Article 17a of Directive 89/391/EEC, also assess the possibility to set a limit value for benzo[a]pyrene in order to better protect workers from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons mixtures. The Commission shall propose, where appropriate, necessary amendments and modifications related to that substance. The Commission shall, taking into account latest developments in scientific knowledge, complete the assessment of diesel exhaust emissions, including the investigations requested by ACSH on the scientific and technical aspects for newer types of engines. On that basis, the Commission shall present, after consulting management and labour, a legislative proposal for inclusion of the work involving exposure to diesel engine exhaust emissions in Annex I to this Directive and to establish a limit value in Part A of Annex III to this Directive for diesel engine exhaust emissions.”
Amendment 74 #
2016/2323(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that investments in research and innovation represent a pre- condition for achieving genuine competitiveness in the EU; regrets the fact that, a, and for having an innovative and competitive EU economy on a global level; regrets that Member States a result of an alarmingly low success rate of applications, fewer high- quality projects in the field of research and innovation are receiving EU funding cutting their funding for R&I activities and recognises that more applications are directed towards the EU as a result and notes that many interested parties, many of which are new comers or SME's, are being deterred from submitting time-consuming Horizon 2020 project proposals due to lower success rates; calls in this respect for an adequate level of appropriations to be ensured for Horizon 2020;
Amendment 107 #
2016/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Emphasises the need of structural reforms creating a more flexible and secure labour market and responsible fiscal consolidation, thus reinforcing a favourable environment for business with a view to creating more employment while balancing the social and economic dimensions; stresses that those priorities will only be achieved if investment in human capital is prioritised as a common strategy;
Amendment 285 #
2016/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Encourages the Member States to implement the necessary measures for the social inclusion of refugees as well as people of ethnic minority or immigrant origin;
Amendment 296 #
2016/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes that in the AGS 2017 emphasis is placed on the need to promote tax and benefit reforms aimed at improving work incentives and making work pay, as tax systems can also contribute to combating income inequalities and poverty; calls on the Member States to gradually shift taxes from labour to other sources;
Amendment 301 #
2016/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to work together on removing the obstacles to labour mobility, ensuring that EU mobile workers are treated equally with non-mobile workers;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the ECB Annual Report 2015,
Amendment 7 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to the Communication of the Commission of 16 November 2016 'Towards a positive fiscal stance for the Euro Area"' (COM(2016)0726),
Amendment 9 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
- having regard to the Eurofound's European Restructuring Monitor annual report 2015,
Amendment 28 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas consumer spending is the current key driver of growth and is expected to remain as such in 2017;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas this recovery in the labour markets, and growth, is uneven among the Member States, benefitting those that have implemented structural reforms; whereas there still remain large cross-border unemployment pockets in the Union;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas growth has to an important degree relied upon unconventional and, in the long term, unsustainable monetary policies; whereas inflation has not substantially varied in the last two years; whereas this supports the call for a three- pronged policy approach of growth- friendly investment, a full and consistent implementation of the Stability and Growth pact across Member States, and a particular focus on structural reforms;
Amendment 74 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the Commission's assessments on the euro area Member State's Draft Budgetary Plan for 2017 finds that only nine Member States are compliant with the requirements under the SGP;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the high level of non- performing loans remains a serious challenge in a number of Member States; whereas credit growth is recovering gradually but it is still below pre-crisis levels;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas European competitiveness also depends heavily on non-prices elements related to innovation, technology and organisational capabilities, rather than solely on prices, costs and wages;
Amendment 113 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s Annual Growth Survey 2017 reaffirming the strategy of a virtuous triangle of investment, structural reforms and responsible public finances; agrees that faster progress on the adoption of reforms, in line with the country-specific recommendations, is needed to deliver on growth and jobs, jobs and to fight against the inequalities that hamper economic growth;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Finds that while unemployment is, on average, gradually decreasing, and that activity rates are growing, structural deficiencies persist in some Member Statesthere are substantial structural asymmetries within the Union which could be more efficiently addressed by higher level of European integration;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Agrees with the Commission that access to finance is crucial for businesses to grow; notes that in countries with banking systems undergoing adjustments, companies access to credit remain a concern;
Amendment 175 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the financial system and its institutions are crucial for investment and growth in the European economy; stresses that the current financial system is characterised by increased safety and stability; stresses that effectively implementing the Banking Union would crystalize this safety and stability;
Amendment 181 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that tha credible financial system and its institutions are crucial for attracting investment and growth in the European economy; stresses that the current financial system is characterised by increased safety and stability;
Amendment 196 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that a deeper integrated capital markets would provide a buffer against economic shocks through private sector risk-sharing;
Amendment 205 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that a step-by-step completion of the Banking Union shall aim at increasing resilience in the banking sector and contributing to financial stability by ensuring deposits and attracting Foreign Direct Investment;
Amendment 236 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Welcomes that the Commission is soon present a proposal on preventing restructuring frameworks, second chance and measures to improve insolvency procedures;
Amendment 244 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Agrees with the Commission that the benefits of rational trade are often larger than realised in the public debate, and stresses that international trade is a significant source of jobs for Europeans and a crucial precondition for growth; reiterates that more than 30 million jobs are now supported by exports from the EU;
Amendment 249 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that the EU share of global foreign direct investments flows have fallen significantly since the crisis; calls on the Commission and Member States to step up efforts to improve the business environment for investments inter alia by fully implementing and enforcing EU Single Market legislation;
Amendment 254 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Stresses that structural reforms need to be complemented by longer-term investment in education, research, innovation and sustainable energy; believes that public-private partnerships can also be considered as tools to promote investment and to deliver smart and sustainable growth which complement public investment programmes;
Amendment 266 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Agrees that structural reforms in product, services and labour markets remain a priority in the Member Stateare necessary to efficiently tackle the recovery of the product, services and labour markets which have been asymmetrically affected by the crisis;
Amendment 286 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that well-functioning, flexible labour markets, where effective social dialog exist, have proven to be quicker to recover from the economic downturn;
Amendment 293 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Underlines the importance of launching or continuing the process of coherent and sustainable structural reforms for stability in the medium and long term; stresses that the EU cannot compete on general or labour costs alone, but needs to invest more in research, innovation and development, education and skills, and resource efficiency, at both national and European level;
Amendment 294 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Considers that Member States need to invest more in creating supportive conditions for greater labour market participation, more jobs and effective training and upskilling;
Amendment 312 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Is concerned about the high levels of inequality that reduces the output of the economy and the potential for sustainable growth and development;
Amendment 327 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of wage developments in line with productivity but also the importance to invest on human capital and social infrastructures; Notes that an effective social dialogue is crucial for a well-functioning social market economy;
Amendment 336 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Stresses the need to modernise vocational training and education by promoting flexible learning paths which requires close partnerships with business and research sector;
Amendment 354 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Welcomes the Commission initiatives on the field of taxation; believes that cooperation and a coordinated approach are fundamental to fight against tax abuse;
Amendment 385 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Emphasises the Single Resolution Mechanism, the ECB and the ESRB's role as guardians of financial stability;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2304(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. NHighlights that Cohesion policy proved to be one the most important public tools in promoting growth and jobs and reducing regional disparities; notes with concern that in 2015 only 34 % of Europeans said that they had heard about projects co-financed by the EU to improve the area in which they live and that this proportion has remained unchanged since June 20101 ; therefore, there is an urgent need to improve communication strategies to citizens, considering the low awareness of the positive effects cohesion policies have in quality of life and economic growth, which is even more important in times of challenge by populism and spread negativity about the European project; __________________ 1 Flash Eurobarometer 423: Citizens’ awareness and perceptions of EU regional policy.
Amendment 22 #
2016/2304(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission, in close cooperation with the managing authorities, to monitor regularly that all legal provisions as regards information and communication are being implemented thoroughly in order to ensure transparency and the widespread dissemination of information about the achievements of the Funds, and paying special attention to groups of beneficiaries in vulnerable positions;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2304(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the visibility of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) by communicating the European added value of the projects, particularly in terms of job creation and social integration; in this context, draws attention to the growing importance of social media as the main source of information among many citizens, and also the dissemination of anti-European propaganda on the internet; recommends the more intense use of social media to communicate the successes of cohesion policies and the opportunities related to their use;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2304(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to reduce the administrative burden on authorities and beneficiaries, without affecting necessary controls and audits, with a view to ensuring a better absorption rate, in particular for SMEs, which have created around 85 % of new jobs within the Union in the past five years, and micro- businesses and companies in remote rural areas in order to foster their capacity to create employment and add economic value;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2304(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to analyse the real impact of investing EU funds during the previous programming period and to draw specific conclusions regarding the positive and negative experiences as a starting-point for adding value to the investment process;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2304(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Stresses that there is a particular need at EU and at Members States level to improve simplification for beneficiaries with more precise targeting to meet their needs. In this regard, the social partners and stakeholders could contribute to the identification of both good and bad practices and help in introducing simplification option in their Member States;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, in cooperation with social partners, to regularly assess the impact of digitisation on the quality, number and types of jobs and to consider not only the adjust related policies accordingly in case of having a clear negative impact but also a continued strengthening of the policies already considered as having positive effects on the labour market;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises the opportunities related to the digitisation of industry; stresses, however, that new forms of work must comply wi the importance to ensure the attractiveness of new forms of work by implementing adequate flexibility in the labour and social legislation and guaranteemarket to foster real economic growth while ensuring the protection of workers’ and consumer rights;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to clarify the legal situation of platform workers and to guarantee all workers the same social rights, including the freedom of association, the right to conclude collective agreements and the right to organiseto uphold their social rights as well as the full respect of freedoms enshrined in the Treaties particularly the right of free movement;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to ensure universal access to training in digital skills, in order to allow equal participation of all citizens in the digital single market, be it as employees, entrepreneurs or customers; in this regards, highlights the importance of improving the matching between the industrial sector ´s labour requirements and the educational system at all educational levels in order to provide students with knowledge and skills required in knowledge society and for transition to a digitalised economy;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 5 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Europe is one of the wealthiest regions in the world, although recent data on income poverty highlights the rising of poverty and severe poverty in Europe;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas income poverty is only a part of the overall concept of poverty, therefore poverty does not only refer to material resources, but also to social resources, notably education, health and access to services;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Communication from the Commission of 20 February 2013 "Towards Social Investment for Growth and Cohesion – including implementing the European Social Fund 2014-2020",
Amendment 9 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 17 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to its question for oral answer O-000087/2016 of 16 June 2016,
Amendment 18 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 b (new)
Citation 18 b (new)
– having regard to its question for written answer P-001004/16 of 2 February 2016,
Amendment 25 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 25 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Europe is one of the wealthiest regions in the world, although recent data on income poverty highlights that inequalities enhanced among Member States;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas income poverty is only a part of the overall concept of poverty, therefore poverty does not only refer to material resources, but also to social resources, notably education, health and access to services;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 35 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas according to the methodology developed by Eurostat, the at-risk-of- poverty threshold is set arbitrarily at 60 % of national median equivalised disposable income, which is very often hard for people to understand, especially because it is a measure of distribution, not of poverty, and income is only an indirect indicator of living standards;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 46 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the concept of minimum income must not be confused with the concept of a minimum wage, which is fixed by collective agreement or by legislation;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, according to the methodology developed by Eurostat, 120 million people in the European Union – some 25% of the total – are at risk of poverty and social exclusion; whereas this fact is accompanied by persistently high unemployment rates;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas having a job would protect someone from the risk of poverty and could be considered as a major indispensable means of social integration;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the concept of a minimum income must not be confused with the concept of a minimum wage, which is fixed by collective agreement or by legislation;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that urgent practical steps need to be taken to eradicate poverty and social exclusion and promote the fair distribution of income and wealth; stresses that these steps need to be undertaken at the appropriate level - with actions at national and European level according to the division of competencies for the relevant policies;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that urgent practical steps need to be taken to eradicate poverty and social exclusion and promote the fair distribution of income and wealthreduce inequalities that will help to ensure economic and territorial cohesion and an equilibrium between economic and social objectives;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas introducing and strengthening minimum income schemes is an important and effective way to overcome poverty, that will help to ensure economic and territorial cohesion, protect the fundamental rights of individuals, ensure a balance between economic and social objectives, reallocate wealth and income fairly, support social integration and access to the labour market and meet the targets of the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 75 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Reinforces that the best way to reduce poverty and avoid social exclusion is to boost sustainable growth and to create favourable framework conditions for European companies - notably avoiding excessive administrative burdens as well as ensuring access to finance - in order to allow them to create jobs;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the guarantee of an adequate minimum income and minimum wage is included in the first draft of the European Pillar of Social Rights9 ; whereas, at the high-level conference held in Brussels on 23 January 2017, following the public consultation on this issue, the President of the Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, reiterated that such measures should be adopted by all Member States; __________________ 9 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions launching a consultation on a European Pillar of Social Rights (COM(2016)0127) – Annex 1.
Amendment 86 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for priority to be given now, when shaping macroeconomic policies, to reducing social inequalities and guaranteeing universal free access to public social services, thus tackling poverty;
Amendment 107 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas a transitional job scheme is one of the most effective forms of minimum income, as it combines income support with a proper job; whereas people who keep themselves busy working in a public transitional job scheme will also find it easier to find new jobs in the private sector;
Amendment 108 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out that redistribution schemes alone will not bring people into work; reinforces also that having a job is always the best way to protect someone from the risk of poverty and a powerful mean of social integration; Stresses that to avoid a class of assisted people, labour market and business environment reforms need to be conducted and monitored;
Amendment 116 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Argues that minimum income schemes are essentialcould act as transitional instruments in reducing and fighting poverty, social exclusion and inequalities, and they should be seen not only as a social investmentbut also as an economic investment; Notes the counter-cyclical effects of minimum incomes schemes;
Amendment 121 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that introducing minimum income schemes in all EU Member States - consisting of specific measures supporting people whose income is insufficientand resources are inadequate to have an acceptable standard of living in the society in which they live with a funding supply and facilitated access to services - is one of the most effective ways to combat poverty, guarantee an adequate standard of living and foster social integration keeping people active in society;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Believes that minimum income schemes should be temporary and always accompanied with active policies of inclusion in labour market;
Amendment 126 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to exchange best practices from minimum income schemes;
Amendment 137 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to propose a framework directive establishing minimum income schemes set at above 60% of national median equivalised disposable incomeand the Member States to evaluate the manner and the means of providing an adequate minimum income in all Member States and to consider further steps in support of social convergence across the EU, taking due account of each country’s specific characteristics., as well as national practices and traditions;
Amendment 137 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that the establishment of minimum income schemes can both mitigate inequalities and the social impact of the crisis and have a counter-cyclical impact by providing resources to improve demand in the internal market;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to propose a framework directive establishing minimum income schemes set at above 60% of national median equivalised disposable income, after further study and reflection, to evaluate the potential positive impact of a framework directive establishing minimum income schemes for all Member States, taking due account of each country’s specific characteristics.
Amendment 149 #
2016/2270(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission to examine funding possibilities based on European solidarity to help every Member States to establish a minimum income schemes in every Member States;
Amendment 183 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘European minimum income and poverty indicators’ and supportnotes the proposal concerning a directive on adequate minimum income in the European Union, which should lay down common rules and indicators, provide methods for monitoring its implementation and improve dialogue between the individuals concerned, the Member States and the EU institutions; is of the view that a framework of this kind should be based on tangible factors and should bear in mind the social and economic context of each Member State; calls on the Commission and the Member States, in this regard, to evaluate the manner and the means of providing an adequate minimum income in all Member States;
Amendment 203 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that minimum income schemes should be embedded in a strategic approach towards social integration, involving both general policies and targeted measures - in terms of housing, health care, education and training, social services - helping people to recover from poverty and to take action themselves to gain access to the labour market; believes that the real objective of minimum income schemes should be not simply to assist but mainly to accompany the beneficiaries in moving from situations of social exclusion to active life, avoiding any kind of dependency;
Amendment 228 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 234 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Believes that minimum income should be considered temporary and always accompanied with active policies of inclusion in the labour market;
Amendment 241 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Recalls that the Commission in its Social Investment Package Communication calls on the Member States to set reference budgets that ensure adequate livelihoods by considering consumption patterns, costs of living, different life situations and types of households;
Amendment 242 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Is of the opinion that the reference budget can be used to more meaningfully compare minimum income support across Member States and to establish its level, bearing in mind the economic and social context of each Member State;
Amendment 246 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is of the opinion that adequateo set a common criteria of implementation of minimum incomes schemes should set minimum incomes at a level equivalent to at least 60 % of median income in the Member State concernedwithout, however, specifying a minimum threshold at EU level;
Amendment 254 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on further measures to be taken to ensure the achievement of Europe 2020 strategy objectives concerning employment, poverty and social exclusion, notably through a review on how Member States calculate poverty levels and set their national targets;
Amendment 255 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Believes that the lack of up-to-date figures on income and living conditions is an obstacle to the implementation and comparison of a reference budget and a minimum income taking into account national specificities;
Amendment 256 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls on the Commission and Member States to exchange best practices from minimum income schemes;
Amendment 264 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to examine funding possibilities to help every Member State to establish a minimum income scheme and to set up an appropriate European Fund, if necessary, in a temporary way, to work as an instrument of cohesion policy and European solidarity;
Amendment 265 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Commission to request regular monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of minimum income schemes;
Amendment 269 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that inequalities are growing within each Member State and within the EU;
Amendment 274 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes with particular interest the proposals concerning transitional job schemes, which consist of the option, for those who want to and are able to work, to have a transitional job, at a pre-established minimum wage, in the general government sector or in a non-profit institution or non- governmental organisation (NGO);
Amendment 280 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 284 #
2016/2270(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the importance of increasing participation in lifelong learning of workers, the unemployed and vulnerable social groups and the need to improve the level of professional qualifications and the acquisitions of new skills, which are a fundamental tool to accelerate integration in the labour market, increase productivity and help people to find a job;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital –A (new)
Recital –A (new)
-A. Whereas equality and fairness are part of the European values and a cornerstone for the European Social model, the EU and its Member States.Whereas Member States and EU objectives are the promotion of employment, with a view to lasting high employment and the combating of exclusion.
Amendment 18 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas inequality can undermines social trust and erodes support for democratic institutionsoutcomes and access to labour market;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas inequalities are understood both as the income gap among individuals and also as individuals' loss of opportunities, impeding the potential progress of the individual's abilities and skills, curbing their development and, consequently, their potential contribution to society;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas inequality undermines growth and quality job creation16 , according to international institutions such as the IMF17 or the OECD18 ; _________________ 16 IMF (2017) Working Paper 17/76 Inequality Overhang. Grigoli, Francesco; Robles, Adrian. 17 IMF (2015), Causes and Consequences of Income Inequality: A Global Perspective. Staff Discussion Note SDN/15/13 Washington: International Monetary Fund http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/sdn/20 15/sdn1513.pdf 18 OECD (2015) In It Together. Why Less Inequality Benefits All. OECD Publishing, Paris.
Amendment 26 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas the OECD and the IMF have stated that too high and rising inequalities have direct social costs, hamper social mobility and can also hamper economic growth today and in the future;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. Whereas OECD highlights that "lowering inequality by 1-Gini point would translate into an increase in cumulative growth of 0.8% in the following five years" [1]. [1] OECD's report 'In it Together:Why Less Inequality Benefits All', p.67
Amendment 35 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 40 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas increased inequality is associated with decreased social mobility, reduced human capabilities and limits on individual and collective freedom;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas inequalities increased inwithin several Member States between 2008 and 2014 in terms of household disposable income, mainly in Mediterranean countries such as Spain, Greece, Portugal, or Cyprus19 ; _________________ 19 Eurofound (2017) Income inequalities and employment patterns in Europe before and after the Great Recession.
Amendment 64 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. Whereas disparities in and within the Member States' economic growth are leading to economic imbalances within the Union, these excessive unequal economic trends have generated excessive unemployment and poverty pockets.
Amendment 75 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the level of structural inequality ismust be shaped by institutions and politicalpolicy interventions;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Affirms that growing inequalities threaten the future of the European project, erode its legitimacy cand damage trust in the EU as an engine of social progress;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls that inequalities should reflect the difference in efforts and contributions of individuals to society.Nevertheless, current inequalities do have negative effects undermining political and social stability and progress.Emphasises that fostering economic convergence and improving the life of all European citizens needs to continue to be European Union's raisons d'être and the driver for further integration;
Amendment 104 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Firmly believes that the reduction of inequalities must be an institutionalone of the main priorityies at the European level in this very moment, not only in order to tackle poverty or to promote convergence, but also as the precondition for economic recovery, quality job creation and shared prosperity;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that reducing inequalities is essential to promote fairer andcan help promoting more stable democracies, marginaliseing populism and extremism and ensureing that Europe is a project embraced by all its citizens;
Amendment 118 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Believes that social measure shall be regarded many times as palliative or alleviating measures and should be completed with economic policies and structural reforms to attain a positive long-lasting economic growth and structurally reducing inequalities trend in the medium and long term.;firmly believes that economic policies are the answer to the question on how to overcome the unequal trend that acts against the economic growth;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Asks the Commission and the Member States to evaluate the performance and outcomes of economic policy coordination, taking into account the evolution of social progress and social justice in the EU; warns that the European Semester has not been successful in the achievement of these aims and in reducing inequalities;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop a concrete framework of measures ranging from social measures to economic ones that could address inequalities;Believes that specific polices aimed to fight economic inequalities should be introduced in the European Semester and in Country- specific recommendations;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. UrgesCalls on the Commission to extendinclude in the scope of the European Semester and in the in-depth analysis in the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure (MIP) by adding new binding indicators to estimate individual imbalances in inequalities as a way to link economic coordination with employment and social performancean estimate of imbalances in inequalities;
Amendment 145 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its call for the establishment of an authentic European Pillar of Social Rights and the building of a deeper and fairer social dimension of the EMU, with the necessary legislative, institutional and financial means being devoted to guaranteeing true social progress for its citizens to ensure a level playing field in our market union;
Amendment 156 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Member States to continue their efforts and to encourage an adequate framework of measures which ensures public education, health, adequate public infrastructure and social services, among others that encourages equality of opportunities.Such framework should enable a well-functioning "social lift";
Amendment 164 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 167 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls for more equal economic trends without hampering incentives to free competition, entrepreneurship and innovation;
Amendment 168 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to complement the Gini Index as a measure of inequalities with the Palma ratio as the evolution of the relationship between the 10% richest an the 40% poorest;
Amendment 169 #
Amendment 170 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Expresses its concern regarding the evolution of inequality in the EU after the crisis, which was largely driven by growing unemployment21 ;Understands unemployment as the main source of economic inequality.Despite the fact that it falls under Member States' competences, job-creation policies are the best option to increase productivity and raise competitiveness.Hence, believes that job-creation policies targeted towards the main unemployment pockets will not only homogenise unemployment rates across the Union but they will also help reduce differences in the incomes distribution; _________________ 21 Eurofound (2017) Income inequalities and employment patterns in Europe before and after the Great Recession.
Amendment 187 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. CallPoints onut the Comminecessionty to raise the funding level ofensure a funding of at least EUR 700 million for the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) for the period 20178-2020 to least EUR 21 billion, including young people under 30, as agreed within the MFF mid-term revision; calls on the Commission to ensure better implementation of the Youth Guarantee, taking into account the latest findings of the European Court of Auditors’' report on use of the YEI;
Amendment 198 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that the structural inequalities and the widening thereof are basically the result of structural economic policies: - urges the Commission to monitor and encourage the Member States in their efforts to streamline and optimise their their tax systems along redistributive lines; - highlights the need for an investment policy at European and national level (major infrastructures), focusing on benefits in terms of reducing inequalities (i.e. wider internet access, better communications, flexible transport services, housing renovation, etc.); — points out that we cannot ignore the future importance of sectoral policies for reducing inequalities and that, in particular, the formulation of all aspects of energy policy must also take account of the opportunities it offers for promoting equality;points out that the same is true of investment policy and innovation in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Amendment 199 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the European Commission and Members States to complement Economic and Monetary Union with a fully-fledged European labour market;Believes that well- functioning labour markets and welfare systems are vital to the success of the European monetary union and are part of a broader convergence process towards more resilient economic structures within the euro area;
Amendment 203 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Calls on Members States to ensure better alignment of education and training with labour market needs across the EU, improving opportunities for mobility, improving recruitment and training strategies - particularly 'on the job' training and through targeted investment that will boost job creation and increase employment demand;
Amendment 204 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12 c. Recalls that reskilling is one important element which enables to re- integrate people back into the labour market, helps to tackle long-term unemployment and to better match skills with jobs available;In addition, strongly supports anticipation of future skills' needs as well as fostering entrepreneurship and individual responsibility to meet demands of the labour market;
Amendment 210 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its concern about the increasing number of atypical work contracts and forms of non-stande in undeclared employmentwork linked with precarious working conditions, lower wages, exploitation and poorerlacking social security contributions, and rising inequality;
Amendment 229 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to present a proposal for a Framework Directive on decent working conditions for all forms of employment, ensuring for every worker a core set of enforceable rights, eliminating discrimination based on contractual status, ensuring a minimum number of working hours and facilitating decent working times and the right to negotiate schedulessocial partners to analyse if there is a need for common approach on decent working conditions for all forms of employment;
Amendment 240 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Expresses its concern regarding the negative effects of increasing automation due to the delay in adapting legislation, which threatens to exert downward pressure onAcknowledges the effects of increasing automation and the need to ensure the adequacy of the social protection systems and wages, especially affecting low and medium-skilled workers;
Amendment 253 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for a common apexchange of best proach acrosstices between Member States regarding the introduction of aan adequate Minimum Income Scheme, in order to support people with insufficient income, ease access to fundamental services, combat poverty and foster social integration;
Amendment 255 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Believes that the major step to avoid economic unequal trends is the creation of a Europe-wide income-policies framework that favour individuals with lower incomes, and a minimum income policy as a last resort for individuals before reaching poverty and social exclusion in line with the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 262 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establishreflect on the feasibility of a European Unemployment Insurance sScheme, which avoids moral hazard and free-riding, complementing current national benefit systems; considers that such an automatic stabiliser can play an important role in reducing inequality between countries and in neutraliscushioning the consequences arising from the absorption of asymmetric shocks;
Amendment 267 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 272 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Believes that the intervention in the determination of wages is not a social measure but rather and economic one which comprise a potentially serious distortion for markets and could have pernicious effects on the economic growth;Believes in social dialogues and collective bargaining;
Amendment 276 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 284 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that regressive labour market reforms have weakened the representation and bargaining power of labour, undermined the fairness of collective bargaining relations, and increased the inequality of labour with respect to capital; expresses its concern at the repercussions of these labour market reforms on increased precarious working conditions and lower wageHighlights the necessity of labour market reforms and the need for a significant leap forward in the liberalisation, opening and unification of the markets of the future still under national control, such as energy markets, telecom markets, digital market and capital markets; highlights the job creation potential in these sectors;
Amendment 286 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the Members States to strengthenNotes the importance of adequate workers’' rights and fostering the bargaining power of employees through structural reforms of labour markets, widening collective bargaining coverage, and promoting unionisationhere appropriate; Recognizes that national authorities' role will be to ensure and reinforce the right to syndicate as well as the strength and autonomy of both workers and employers unions when engaging in negotiations at any level;
Amendment 294 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls for implementation of Anti- discrimination policy that play a key role in ensuring equal employment opportunities and promoting social inclusion;calls on Members States to unblock the Anti-discrimination Directive;
Amendment 301 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that, in many countries, welfare and social protection systems have been severely undermined by austerity measures with huge consequences in terms of income inequalitiesimpacted by financial consolidation;
Amendment 305 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Believes that welfare systems should act as a safety net, but also ensure there are incentives to work;
Amendment 308 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls onEncourages the Member States to reform their welfare systems (education, health, pensions and transfers) in order to achieve more effective redistribution and promote fairer distribution, taking into account the new social risks and vulnerable groups that have arisen from the social and economic challenges confronting socief appropriate in order to achieve better equality;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to put forward a European legal framework in line with the relatedAcknowledges the ILO recommendation to guarantee every European citizen a social protection floor with universal access to healthcare, basic income security and access to the goods and services defined as necessary at national level playing field for our common market;
Amendment 333 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Affirms that universal access to public, solidarity-based and adequate retirement and old-age pensions must be granted to all; calls on the Commission to support Member States in strengthening public and occupational pension systems to provide an adequate retirement income well above the poverty threshold and to allow pensioners to maintain their standard of livingHighlights also the important role of work-related pension systems and individual pension savings as a way to ensure an adequate mix, in line with Members States' practices;
Amendment 344 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that international trade has been an engine for growth in many countries, but also can be perceived as a source of inequalitiesbut that the benefits are not always well distributed; calls on the Commission and the Member State to promote fairercontinue promoting international trade agreements that respect European labour market regulations, while proteccontributing to quality employment and workers’' rights and ensuring intra- European and national mechanisms for the compensation of workers and sectors negatively affected;
Amendment 350 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that the current inequality of opportunities for children and young people hasmay have damaging consequences for their wellbeing and ‘'wellbecoming’' as individuals, thereby contributing to the estrangement of European youth, especially those on the wrong side of the opportunity gap;
Amendment 352 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Considers that each and every EU citizen is subject to the right for equal opportunities and free to choose its own path to emancipation;Believes in the capacity of individuals to shape their own destiny and create their own opportunities;
Amendment 356 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up the fight against child poverty, ensuring the coordinated implementation of the Investment in Children Initiative through the Child Guarantee scheme;
Amendment 363 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to facilitate a common approach towards a National Child Basic Income to ensure that every child receives a minimum income, thereby helping to achieve the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy on reducing poverty and the risk of social exclusion;
Amendment 376 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Commission to complete its work-life balance legislative package with two essential initiatives: a proposal for a new Maternity Leave Directive renewing these rights and a new proposal for a directive on long-term care and carers;
Amendment 381 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Considers that, despite existing legislation enshrining the principle of equal pay for work of equal value by male and female workers, there is still a gender pay gap and an even greater gender pension gap; calls on the Commission and, the Member States and social partners to address the gender gap challenge in pay and pensions;
Amendment 390 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8
Subheading 8
Amendment 392 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Commission to introduce legislation requiring Member States to publish tax rulings signed with large companies within a limited time- frameAsks the Member States to swiftly implement the Directive on Administrative Cooperation;
Amendment 394 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to correct excessive interpersonal inequalities by supporting and encouraging most productive investments;recalls that for that objective taxation policies are crucial and that many Members States need a deep taxation reform.Calls on the Commission to monitor, advice, promote and prepare benchmarks in the light of the European Semester;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 12 April 2016 on the EU role in the framework of international financial, monetary and regulatory institutions and bodies (2015/2060(INI)),
Amendment 75 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas no non-euro area country has yet expressed a willingnessall Member States, with the exception of one having a derogation, are committed to joining the euro and therefore to joining the Banking Union;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the high level of non- performing loans (NPLs) in some jurisdictioncountries; considers that this issue is crucial and has yet to be solved; welcomes the work of the SSM and its draft guidance on this issue; looks forward to the results of the work on a minimum EU insolvency framework; calls on Member States to improve their insolvency legislationwelcomes the Commission proposal on insolvency and restructuring; calls on Member States to improve their insolvency legislation and more generally their legal framework concerning the restructuring of debt, and to stimulate growth in order to tackle NPLs;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that there are risks associated with sovereign debt; notes, however, that government bonds play a critical role as a source of high-quality, liquid collateral and that modifying its prudential treatment could have a significant effect on both the financial and the public sector, which calls for caution in reform efforts; awaits with interest theconsiders that, in the end, a better resgults of theatory framework, be it European or international, work on this issueill be needed; considers that, in the end, a better regulatory framework, be it European or international, will be neededEuropean framework should enable market discipline in delivering sustainable policies and providing safe assets for the financial sector and safe liabilities for governments;
Amendment 146 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it essential to ensure the comparability of risk-weighted assets across institutions in order to allow for effective supervision; welcomes the work done internationally to streamline the resort to internal models and to re-establish the credibility of internal models, as well as the introduction of a leverage ratio to act as a backstop; recalls, however, that the regulatory changes planned should not result in significantunjustified increases in capital requirements, nor harm the ability of banks to finance the real economy, in particular SMEs;
Amendment 156 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that guidance provided by international fora should be used in order to avoid the risk of regulatory fragmentation; stresses the importance of the role of the Commission, the European Central Bank and the European Banking Authority to engage in the work of the BCBS and provide the European Parliament and the Council with transparent and comprehensive updates on the status of the development of the BCBS discussions; considers that the EU should work on having an appropriate representation in the BCBS and notably for the euro area; calls for a stronger visibility of this role during ECOFIN meetings, as well as enhanced accountability towards the ECON Committee in the European Parliament with a regular de-brief by EU representatives party to the discussions;
Amendment 175 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. SNotes that there are very different banking models within the Banking Union but stresses that national options and discretions are hindering the creation of a level playing field between Member States and the comparability of the financial reporting by banks to the public; welcomes the ECB guidance and regulation harmonising the exercise of some of these within the Banking Union; looks forward to the upcoming amendments to the CRR as a means of closing the most significant oneto keep only the ones strictly necessary because of the diversity of banking models;
Amendment 221 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Underlines that the separation of the supervisory tasks from monetary policy functions should enable the SSM to take an independent position on all relevant matters, including on potential effects of ECB interest rate targets on the financial position of supervised banks;
Amendment 222 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Takes note of the report of the European Court of Auditors on the SSM which stresses the insufficient levels of staffing;
Amendment 230 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the need to find, in the exercise of supervision, a balance between the need for proportionality and the need for a consistent approach; invites the SSM to reduce as much as possible the supervisory fees; points out that all banks should be subject to an appropriate level of supervision; reminds that an appropriate supervision is key to monitor all risks whatever the size of the banks;
Amendment 236 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that the safety and soundness of a bank cannot be captured by a point-in-time assessment of its balance sheet alone, as they are ensured through dynamic interactions between the bank and the markets, and affected by various elements in the entire economy; underlines therefore that a sound framework for financial stability and growth should be comprehensive and balanced to cover dynamic supervisory practices and not focus merely on static regulation with mainly quantitative aspects;
Amendment 249 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Notes that the outcome of the referendum on the UK membership to the EU makes an assessment of the whole European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS), including the voting modalities inside the EBA, necessary;
Amendment 282 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the need to adhere to State aid rules in the context of bank resolution and reminds that extraordinary public support shall only be of both precautionary and temporary nature, and cannot be used to offset losses that an institution has incurred or is likely to incur in the near future; takes the view that enough flexibility is embedded within the current framework to address specific situations and might be better exploited, in particular in the case of preventive measures involving the use of DGS funds; reminds that a report assessing the continuing need for allowing precautionary recapitalisations and the conditionality attached to such measures was due by 31 December 2015; calls on the Commission to submit such report as soon as possible;
Amendment 298 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes note of the differences between the FSB TLAC standard and the MREL; stresses, however, that both standards share the same objective: to make sure that banks have enough regulatory capital and loss-absorbing liabilities to make bail-in an effective instrument in resolution (without causing financial instability and without needing public money); concludes therefore that a holistic approach to loss-absorption can be reached by combining the two; highlights that due consideration should be given to retaining the two criteria of size and risk- weighted assets;
Amendment 306 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. calls on the Commission to carefully assess the evolution of the global standard-setting process for the prudential regulation and its effective implementation following the latest political developments, in particular the setting-up of the new American administration;
Amendment 320 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that it is crucial to harmonise the hierarchy of claims in bank insolvency across Member States in order to make the implementation of the BRRD more consistent and effective; welcomes the Commission's proposal on this subject;
Amendment 341 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. reminds that bail-in instruments should only be sold to appropriate investors in the first place which can absorb potential losses without being threatened in their own sound financial standing and considers it fundamental to address the mis-selling of bail-in instruments to retail investors; asks the Commission to carefully assess the EU Investor Protection Framework and to present proposals if necessary;
Amendment 350 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Regrets that the Commission did not allow for more time to assess the implementation of the DGSD before proposing the EDIS and did not conduct a proper impact assessment of the proposal; stands ready, however, to seize the opportunity generated by the proposal to discuss the DGSD and address some of the options and discretions it includes; takes note of the Commission services' non- paper of a supplementary analytical report on the effect of the proposal;
Amendment 385 #
2016/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes a European approach to deposit insurance, which must make it possible to address outstanding DGSD implementation issues and phase in the risk reduction measures; is of the opinion that every final scheme should include enough time to build the trust necessary among all stakeholders and citizens; reminds that protection of deposits is a common concern for all EU citizens;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas creating a level-playing field for financial services in the EU is a prerequisite for boosting Fintech in Europe;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas the ESAs have started identifying the potential risks and benefits of those technologies; whereas national competent authorities are monitoring these technological developments and have come up with different approaches;
Amendment 184 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission and the ESAs to monitor and avoid overlaps of regulation, new barriers to entry on the market and national barriers to those services; calls on the Commission to prevent barriers between Member States due to inconsistencies between national regimes;
Amendment 201 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Emphasizes the need for clear rules on data ownership, access and transfer; highlights that increasing amounts of data are generated by machines or processes based on emerging technologies, such as machine learning; stresses that the General Data Protection Regulation provides a clear legal framework on personal data but that more legal certainty is needed regarding other categories of data; believes, in this regard, that a clear distinction should be made between raw data and data resulting from further processing;
Amendment 214 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes the necessity of creating more awareness among consumers as regards the value of their personal data; acknowledges that consumers can sell their personal data through re-sharing; underlines that this may lead to economic benefits but can also be used in a discriminatory way; calls on the Commission to investigate the possibility of a European data re-sharing strategy with the aim of putting consumers in control of their data; believes that a clear, consumer-centric approach will increase trust in cloud-based services and stimulate new innovative services offered by diverse actors in the financial value chain, e.g. by using API's or facilitating direct access to data for electronic payments services; asks the Commission to investigate the future potential of Personal Information Management Systems (PIMS) as technical tools for consumers to manage their personal data;
Amendment 257 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned by the increased use of unpermissioned blockchain applications, in particular Bitcoin, for criminal activities, tax evasion, tax avoidance and money laundering; calls on the Commission to investigate the role of bitcoin mixers in this process; invites the Commission to organise an annual multi-stakeholder conference on this subject;
Amendment 295 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the ESAs to partner with private sector players in developing and evaluate innovative technologies that have the potential to safeguard financial stability and increase consumer protection, for instance by mitigating bias in algorithms or by increasing consumer awareness of cyber threats;
Amendment 301 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Notes that the increasing use of big data and artificial intelligence presents benefits to consumers but also entails questions concerning consumer protection; stresses that errors or biases that can lead to discrimination and exclusion in these algorithms can potentially cause systemic risk and harm consumers and investors; notes that insurance is a prominent example of a sector where these technologies are increasingly used, e.g. for risk assessment; asks the Commission and the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) to investigate discriminatory effects;
Amendment 315 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Emphasises that financial education is a prerequisite for raising awareness in society and equipping citizens with the knowledge that is necessary to make sound decisions concerning financial products and services;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is of the opinion that the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) must be used to boost qualitycreate and boost jobs, sustainable growth and shared prosperity across Europe, with a special focus onhile focusing on the least developed areas, sectors having structural problems and supporting the most vulnerable groups in society;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of the results envisaged in PAs and OPs, and expects Member States and regions to take the right path in order to achieve cohesion policy objectives; recalls that more effective and efficient policies are needed, in order to avoid overlap, redundancies, destructive administrative burden and incoherencies;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Ask the Commission to be more assertive in monitoring the implementation of recommendations and investments under the ESIF;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the priority nature of the challenges that the ESF is charged with tackling, this being reflected in the sum of EUR 86.4 billion dedicated to ESF measures under the relevant thematic objectives in line with the Europe 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to improve simplification for beneficiaries, and for more precise targeting to meet their objectives bearing in mind the specific needs and particularities of Member States; Moreover, calls on the Member States to also make an effort in this area;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that 6 million unemployed young people are to benefit from the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) – which will help them find jobs or improve their skills and qualifications – now that YEI has been integrated into 34 ESF programmes in the 20 eligible Member States; is concerned, however, about the delayed start to thand effective implementation of the YEI; urges Member States to intensify their efforts to ensure that the results envisaged are achieved successfully;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to analyse carefully the real impact of investing EU funds during the previous programming period and to draw conclusions regarding the positive and negative outcomes of the PAs and OPs. The same should be done for future programming period; A portal summarising statistics on projects already approved is necessary to avoid fragmented information;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that the EU funds should not be only used to achieve the targets of Europe 2020 but also for more structural improvements and investments in the real economy; A quantified evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of funds already invested must be implemented, especially assessing the effects in job creation;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recommends that the Commission develop and establish a user-friendly portal that provides a brief description of all funding options at EU level and links to the webpage of each individual programme.
Amendment 66 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that only rarely do ESF- supported measures generate revenue directly, and that grants are therefore the appropriate tool for their implementation, while financial instruments could be a useful complementary tool for certain ESF interventions with a possible leverage effect; Underlines that scarce investment resources can be better targeted by forging links and synergies with other EU funding instruments, notably Erasmus+, Life+, the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation and Horizon 2020 with a holistic coordination;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines the need to guarantee sufficient administrative capacity before investments are made, taking the fact that more EU funds do not mean more growth; A point is reached where returns begin to decline and additional funds do not lead to higher growth;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas petitioners tend to be citizens engaged in the improvement and future well-being of our societies; whereas the experience of these citizens in regard to the processing of their petitions, when based on the Committee's competences, may determine their perception of the EU institutions and respect for the right to petition contained in EU law;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas confidence in the system and in the European project as a whole has been dented by recent events in the United Kingdom, the humanitarian refugee crisis, the social and economic impact of the financial crisis, and the rise in xenophobia and racism throughout Europe; whereas the Committee on Petitions has the responsibility and the huge challenge of maintaining and strengthening constructive dialogue with EU citizens on European issues;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the Committee on Petitions is best able to show citizens what the European Union does for them, according to its competences, and what solutions it can provide at European, national or local level; whereas the Committee on Petitions can do excellent work explaining the successes and benefits of the European project;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the right to petition should enhance the European Parliament’s capacity to react, helping to resolve problems relating mainly to how EU legislation is applied, as petitions, which are based on EU competences and fulfil the admissibility criteria, constitute a valuable source of information in detecting deficiencies in how EU legislation is applied; whereas such petitions are a basic tool in the early detection of those Member States lagging behind in transposition of EU law;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas, therefore, petitions, which are based on EU competences and fulfil the admissibility criteria, are very important for the legislative process as they provide other Parliament committees with useful and direct input for their legislative work in their respective fields; whereas such petitions are not solely the responsibility of the Committee on Petitions, but should rather be a shared endeavour of all Parliament committees;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas, through petitions which are based on EU competences and fulfil the admissibility criteria, EU citizens can complain about poor implementation of EU law; whereas in so doing citizens act as a useful source of information when it comes to detecting breaches of EU law;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas during 2015 petitions lodged by citizens were processed faster and with greater efficiency, the timespan involved in correspondence with petitioners having been reduced; whereas the Secretariat has performed a noteworthy effort to achieve it;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas petitioners actively contribute to the work of the Committee, providing additional information to its members, the Commission and representatives of the Member States who may be present; whereas petitioners, by taking part in these discussions and presenting their petitions along with more detailed information, contribute to establishing a fluid and constructive dialogue with Members of the European Parliament and with the European Commission; whereas in 2015, 191 petitioners attended and were involved in the Committee’s deliberations; whereas although this number seems relatively low, the meetings of the Committee on Petitions are broadcast, enabling petitioners to follow live discussions in real time by means of internet streaming;
Amendment 95 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the right to petition should enhance the European Parliament’s capacity to react, helping to resolve problems relating mainly to implementation of EU legislation, as petitions, which are based on EU competences and fulfil the admissibility criteria, constitute a useful source of information in detecting breaches in the implementation of EU legislation;
Amendment 100 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the work that the Committee on Petitions carries out in listening to and helping to solve problems affecting its citizens at the European level and which fall within the Union's competences; believes that petitions can help in assessing the impact that EU legislation has on their daily lives;
Amendment 107 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that the equal and proportionate representation of petitioners' nationalities in the Committee's public debates should be respected; in order to strengthen the European dimension of the Committee, proper and fair representation of all Member States in the Committee's public debates should be encouraged;
Amendment 111 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that petitions are very important for the legislative process, as they detect deficiencies in the transposition of Community legislation and provide other Parliament committees with useful and direct input for their legislative work in their respective fields; applauds the setting up of an informal petitions network within Parliament, with the participation of Members representing every committee of Parliament, in order to ensure smooth and effective coordination of petitions work; considers that petitions are not solely the responsibility of the Committee on Petitions, but should be a shared endeavour of all of the European Parliament’s committees; urges all parliamentary committees concerned to pay due attention to the petitions forwarded to them and to provide the information necessary for petitions to be processed properly;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. NotWelcomes that, as mentioned by Vice- President Timmermans at his meeting with the Committee on Petitions on 5 May 2015, the Commission is involved with and committed to the petition process and responds as quickly as possible to new petitions forwarded to it by Parliament; points out that Commission replies are usually detailed and pertain to the petitions for which it has jurisdiction; recalls however that on many occasions the Commission does not bring any new information in its replies to petitions for which a review has been requested owing to a change in their status and context; notwelcomes that the written responses are monitored, as are explanations given during oral debates held by the Committee on Petitions; notes that when the Commission cannot provide a detailed response to a request from the Committee on Petitions, it is often because it has no jurisdiction in the matter; notwelcomes the Commission’s commitment in sending generally competent officials to meetings of the Committee on Petitions; regrets that during public debates with petitioners and Members of Parliament the officials sent by the Commission do not provide any new or relevant information that might enable a solution to the issues raised;
Amendment 126 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that, as mentioned by Vice- President Timmermans at his meeting with the Committee on Petitions on 5 May 2015, the Commission is involved with and committed to the petition process and responds as quickly as possible to new petitions forwarded to it by Parliament; points out that Commission replies are usually detailed and pertain to the petitions for which it has jurisdiction; recalls however that on many occasionse absence of details in many petitions which make that the Commission doeis not able to bring any new information in its replies to petitions for which a review has been requested owing to a change in their status and context; notes that the written responses are monitored, as are explanations given during oral debates held by the Committee on Petitions; notes that when the Commission cannot provide a detailed response to a request from the Committee on Petitions, it is because it has no jurisdiction in the matter; notes the Commission’s commitment in sending generally competent officials to meetings of the Committee on Petitions; regrets that during public debates with petitioners and Members of Parliament the officials sent by the Commission do not provide any new or relevant information that might enable a solution to the issues raised;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it essential to improvinge cooperation with national parliaments and their relevant committees and with Member State governments, particularly to help ensure that the petition is dealt with by the relevant and competent authorities; encourages the representatives of Member States and of local and/or regional authorities concerned to attend meetings; highlights the need for Council and Commission representatives to be present at meetings and hearings of the Committee on Petitions;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. DeploresIs aware of the strict way in which the Commission has interpreted Article 51 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights with its stipulation that ‘the provisions of the [...] Charter are addressed to the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union with due regard for the principle of subsidiarity and to the Member States only when they are implementing Union law; recalls that, owing to the existence of Article 51 of the Charter, the expectations of citizens often go beyond what the Charter’s legal provisions strictly allow for; calls on the European Commission to adopt a new approach that is more consistent with those expectations;
Amendment 164 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the wide range of subjects raised in the petitions filed by citizens, such as fundamental rights, child welfare, the rights of persons with disabilities, the internal market, environmental law, labour relations, migration policies, trade agreements, public health issues, child welfare, transport, animal rights and discrimination;
Amendment 175 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the organisation of public hearings is an important way of examining problems raised by petitioners which fall within the EU competences; draws attention to the public hearings organised on 26 February 2015 with the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety in response to the ECI on ‘Water is a Human Right’, and with the Committee on Legal Affairs for the ECI entitled ‘One of Us’;
Amendment 182 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Deplores the fact that the Commission considers that it is too early to revise Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 of 1 April 2012 which entered into force three years ago; considers that it is necessary to thoroughly evaluate its implementation to identify possible deficiencies and propose workable solutions with a view to revising it soon; welcomes the Commission’s report of 31 March 2015 on the ECI, and the European Ombudsman’s Decision OI/9/2013/TN, and calls on the Commission to ensure, in its revision of this instrument, that all the appropriate legal measures are taken with a view to providing proper follow-up when an ECI is deemed to have been completed successfullythe ECI has an actual input to the Union according to its values and Fundamental Rights; calls on the Commission, in view of the various weaknesses identified, to present a proposal for reform of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 as soon as possible;
Amendment 200 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the competent administrative bodies to expediteRecalls the steps still needed to conclude the introduction of the remaining project phases whereby petitioners will be able to receive information on the status of their petition, be notified of changes in the processing procedure through automated e- mail messages and directly contact officials of the Committee on Petitions for clear, direct information on the evolution of the issue concerning them;
Amendment 203 #
2016/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises the important role of SOLVIT, a problem-solving network between the Member States which should be thoroughly developed to its full potential in collaboration with the States and their national SOLVIT centres under their national administrations, and requests that it be given moradequate resources and that a more systematic analysis of the problems identified by SOLVIT be conducted as this network helps to give a realistic picture of the dysfunctions of the single market;
Amendment 1170 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 215 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Rule 215 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 1171 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 215 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Rule 215 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
If the committee responsible fails to reach a consensus on the admissibility of the petition, it shall be declared admissible at the request of at least one quarter majority of the members of the committee.
Amendment 11 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) demonstrate the differences that exist between Member States; argues that the Member States should continue to give priority to reforms that will strengthen their economic recovery and job creation, making a commitment to investment, implementing structural reforms and taking an approach based on fiscal and budgetary responsibility; Request that major structural reforms advocated by CSRs should be accompanied by a social impact assessment regarding their medium-long term effects with the propose to better understand the impact on job creation and economic growth;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) demonstrate the differences that exist between Member States under the European Semester framework; argues that the Member States should continue to give priority to reforms that will strengthen their economic recovery, making a commitment to growth-friendly investment, implementing necessary structural reforms and taking an approach based on fiscal and budgetary responsibility;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission and the Council to provide stronger guidance on the implementation of the CSRs. Notes that the dialogue with Member States and other European institutions and social partners must continue to be intensified to enhance the ownership of CSRs in order to improve the unsatisfactory rate of reform implementation;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls for a stronger effort from the Commission and Members States to reduce poverty, social exclusion and growing inequalities, for instance through Member States´ exchange of best practices on the implementation of national minimum income schemes; Reiterates that tackling economic inequalities is fundamental to achieve long lasting economic growth and a socially sustainable rhythm of implementation;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Recalls that the longer-term vision outlined in the Europe 2020 Strategy is a good first step, but these targets should be adapted to the reality and needs in different Member States, leaving sufficient political space for Member States to find their own contextually adapted path to reform in close consultation with stakeholders while ensuring that the 2020 Strategy remains central to their objectives;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that economic growth should guarantee a positive social impact; welcomes the introduction of the three new headline socialemployment indicators in the macroeconomic imbalances procedure; reiterates the call for these to be pa balanced on an equal footingequilibrium with existing economic indicators, thereby guaranteeing that internal imbalances are better assessed and making structural reforms more effective; calls, in this connection, for a social imbalances procedure to be introduced; The social imbalance procedure must prevent a race to the bottom in terms of taxation and social standards, building on an effective use of the social and employment indicators in macroeconomic surveillance;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that economic policies should adapt to social needs and should guarantee minimum social policies and basic services for its citizens; Highlights that a renewed process of upward economic and social convergence is needed, notably through investments in human capital and other social infrastructures, in order to tackle the economic and social disparities between Member States and within societies;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The introduction of the 3 employment indicators shows that the European Employment Strategy, including Employment Guidelines, plays an important role in the EU economic governance process, but more efforts need to be made, notably through the introduction of social indicators, like the gini coefficient, palma index and persistent-at-risk-of-poverty rate;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Calls on the Commission to deliver the results of the consultation and to move forward with new effective steps on the establishment of a European Pillar of Social Rights, which is fundamental to broader efforts to deliver a fairer Union;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Europe’s investment challenges in the context of the global economic slowdown
Amendment 69 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the challenges in the EU are linked to the deteriorating international environment and the divergences in the economic and social performance achieved in different parts of the Union due to a lack of structural reforms as well as the short-comings in completing the single market, which deprive the EU of its full growth potential;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a strong commitment to promoting the Juncker Plan (EFSI) in Member States with a low level of participationthat are especially affected by severe unemployment;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the European Commission to closely monitor and control the investments under the Juncker Plan; A report should audit and measure the economic and employment impact of the investments in real terms;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises the significant progress made by the Member States in implementing structural reforms, while nevertheless taking the view that further progress is necessary: to enhance productivity, foster job creation, raise competitiveness and improve the business environment, while nevertheless taking the view that further progress is necessary, especially from Member States with large current account surpluses, notably through the implementation of measures to channel excess savings towards the domestic economy and thereby boost domestic investment;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlighted the importance of private investment, but believes that public expenditure should be also promoted in an efficient and effective way; Member States should focus on sources of expenditure that will raise productivity capacity in the future and that will have strong positive spill-overs on the economy as a whole - especially through education and training (academic, professional and vocational), R&D and infrastructures (transport, energy and communication);
Amendment 101 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on Member States to reduce the tax wedge on labour, particularly for low earners, in a budgetary neutral way to foster job creation and to implement tax rules that foster incentives on entrepreneurship and employment creation;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Recalls once again that free movement of people is fundamental to enhance convergence and integration between European countries;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Fully supports the efforts made to ensure greater national ownership in the formulation and implementation of CSRs as an ongoing reform process; recalls that CSRs are endorsed by the Heads of State and Government and adopted by the EU Finance Ministers; believes that to achieve greater national ownership CSRs should become part of a legally binding convergence code;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the fact that the Commission has disregarded Parliament’'s request to strengthen the application of Article 349 TFEU with a view to enhancing the outermost regions’ ' integration into the EU; notes that these regions have unemployment rates over 30%; Priority should be also given to economies and regions that still face high long-term and youth unemployment and that productivity growth remains slow affecting living standards and competitiveness;
Amendment 119 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that Europe’'s long economic crisis has shown that there is a strong need to focus on public andstructural reforms, public investment where Member States have fiscal space and regulatory initiatives that incentivise greater private investment, in order to enhance the EU’'s competitiveness;
Amendment 125 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for account to be taken of the challenges that have been emerging in the EU since 2015the beginning of the crisis, which have required serious adaptation efforts; calls on the Commission not to apply any sanctions to the Member States in 2016to apply the rules of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) exactly the same way in every Member State, so as to prevent any sort of discrimination; Notes the flexibility already contained within the SGP;
Amendment 132 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that more EU transfers might be expected to generate greater additional growth, but in reality, it appears there may be decreasing returns from investment and investment- stimulating transfers; More funds do not necessarily mean more growth and better results; A point may be reached where returns begin to decline and additional funds do not lead to higher growth; Transfers to regions should therefore not exceed maximum desirable levels if inefficiency and misuse are to be avoided;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to help and to exchange best practices with Member States to improve administrative capacity at national, regional and local level which is a key challenge for re- launching long-term investments and ensuring job creation and sustainable growth;
Amendment 134 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Stresses that Member States deficit levels may be increased due to the Member States need to co-finance projects financed by ESI funds; Having regard to budgetary restrictions, many deprived regions have less possibilities to benefit from ESIF. Asks the Commission to revise the requests of co-financing in areas with dramatic indebtment or deficit;
Amendment 146 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the still-too-high unemployment rates show that the capacity to create jobs in most Member States is still limited; emphasises that further action is needed, in consultation with social partners and in accordance with national practices, to make labour markets more inclusive overall; believes that the capacity to create jobs would increase if the EU had a single European labour market;
Amendment 162 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Expresses disquiet about the current ‘liquidity trap’ the EU economy seems to have fallen into, with interest rates at the Zero Lower Bound (ZLB), weak demand prospects, and restricted investment and spending by households and companies, not least in surplus countries; due to a lack of confidence in the macro-economic environment and reform fatigue in certain Member States;
Amendment 216 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the fact that investment has so far lagged and failed to lead to sustainable and inclusive growth in the EU because measures to improve the business environment are missing and that under the current circumstances, monetary policy alone is unlikely to bring about recovery, even though the rules made necessary by banking union have imposed more stringent financial criteria on banks; considers that a coordinated fiscal expansion is also needed in the EU, therefore, in line with the rules of the Stability and Growth Pact and its flexibility clauses, in order to place emphasis on public and private investment;
Amendment 240 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises the need to improve the EU’s overall capacity to create and sustain jobs and thus to tackle high levels of unemployment, while considering that migration could play an important role in compensating for the negative effects of the ageing population; emphasises, however, that this alone cannot be the main response to address structural demographic, labour market or fiscal challenges but that it should be complemented with efficient public expenditure, especially in high-quality social and environmentally sustainable growth enhancing investments;
Amendment 253 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the importance of resilient labour markets where an appropriate trade-off is maintained between economic, social and human costs and where wages are in line with productivity in accordance with the EU values of solidarity and subsidiarity, with a focus on the upgrading of educational systems and vocational education;
Amendment 283 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Deeply deplores the fact that with regard to the Europe 2020 strategy, the biggest failure to be recorded concerns the goal of reducing the scale of poverty in the Union, as not only will the goal not be reached, but poverty will in fact have increased; notes however for the first time fighting poverty was part of an EU strategy; considers that fighting poverty should be included right from the conception of all EU policies;
Amendment 317 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17a (new)
Paragraph 17a (new)
17a. Requests a report from the Commission no later than three months after the adoption of this resolution, which lists all CSRs and Single Market laws by Member State that are not fully implemented and details concrete measures the Commission will undertake to ensure full implementation as well as a timetable by which full implementation will be achieved;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to the Treaty on European Union, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular article 153 laying out the competences of the EU and member states with regards to social policies and labour markets, article 154 and 155 on the role of the social partners; and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union,
Amendment 33 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the conclusions of the European Council of 14 December 2007 endorsing Common Principles of Flexicurity, recognising the importance of a solid, integrated and balanced approach to the key challenges for the modernisation of labour markets,
Amendment 58 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16
Citation 16
Amendment 62 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 10 September 2015 on creating a competitive EU labour market for the 21st century,
Amendment 63 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 b (new)
Citation 17 b (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 15 December 2015 on skills policies for fighting youth unemployment (2015/2088(INI)),
Amendment 78 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20
Citation 20
– having regard to the numerous inputs received from social partners, civil society organisations and other stakeholders and to the exchange of views with some of them held on 1 September 2016joint analyses by the European social partners, BusinessEurope, CEEP, ETUC and UEAPME of October 2007 on ‘Key Challenges facing European Labour Markets’ and of July 2015 ‘In-depth employment analysis by the European social partners’,
Amendment 95 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union needs a paradigm shift towards a strong Europeanhas gradually developed a social model based on solidarity, social justice, a fair redistribution of wealth, gender equality, a high-quality public education systems, quality employment and sustainable growth - a model that ensures good, there is a need for a holistic review of the implementation of existing collective legal body that provides the adequate flexibility in labour markets to foster real economic growth while ensuring provision of decent social protection for all, empowers vulnerable groups, enhances participation in civil and political life, and improves the living standards for all citizens, delivering on the objectives and rights set out in the EU Treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Social Charter;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union needs a paradigm shift towards a strong European social modelarket economy based on solidarity, social justice, a fair distribution of wealth, gender equality, a high-quality public education systems, quality employment and sustainable growth - a model that ensures good social protection for all, empowers vulnerable groups, enhances participation in civil and political life, and improves the living standards for all citizens, delivering on the objectives and rights set out in the EU Treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Social Charter;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. The social dimension of the EU is much broader than EU Social Rights, the EPRS or Social Pillar also includes an extensive body of EU and national legislation protecting workers, as well as well-developed national social systems;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission is expected to come forward in the spring of 2017 with a proposal for a binding European Pillar of Social Rightsthe results and conclusions of the consultation process that it has launched as regards a European Pillar of Social Rights, calls on the Commission to ensure that the consultation translates into further specific measures by way of the instruments and proposals available to it within its framework for action;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas European social partners in joint conclusions recognise that in today’s labour market it is necessary to improve policy measures which address both the flexibility and security dimensions for workers and employers alike. Applied in the right way, the flexicurity approach can create a win-win situation and be equally beneficial for employers and employees. They conclude that a dynamic labour market should ensure that everyone has the chance to use his or her skills and abilities in their working life. This notably includes ensuring healthy and safe working conditions over the working life, updating competences over the life course through regular and lifelong learning as well as implementing flexible working practices that benefit workers and employers, ensuring possibilities for a second career for those who need this;
Amendment 163 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) cannot be limiis a Union of National Welfare States of the EU, constituted toby a declaration of principles or good intentions but must consist of real matter (legislation,f Social Rights, the social acquis in this field (Fundamental rights, legislation and ECJ case law) and a process of policy- making mechanisms and financial instruments), needed to delivering a positive impact on citizens’ lives in the short term and enabling support for European construction in the 21st century by effectively upholding social rights and Treaty objectives, strengthening cohesion and upward convergence in all of the EU, and will helping to complete EMU;
Amendment 189 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the EPSR should equip European citizens with stronger means to keep control over their lives and make markets work for wellbeing and sustainable developmentwould support National Welfare States and guide the development and convergence of them through general basic social standards and principles to attain common objectives that are shared and form part of a European Social model. EPSR enhances the legitimacy of the EU and equip European citizens with stronger means to reinforce, guarantee and update its welfare system improving the wellbeing of its citizens and socio-economic development in a context of a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress;
Amendment 204 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges that the Social Pillar should not undermine the prerogative of social partner to agree beyond minimum standards agreed at EU level, and should never impair the freedom of social partners to negotiate in areas where flexicurity-approaches have proven to be effective. Neither create any difficulty or setback to Member States, sectors or citizens that have reached levels of social rights beyond the basic frame of the Social Pillar;
Amendment 216 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. In addition, EPSR should provide an instrument to foster upward convergence for national reforms of the economic, social and labour market systems of the member states to facilitate the free movement of labour in a deeper and fairer market;
Amendment 219 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Underlines that EPRS has an important economic aspect because it establishes a social floor that would encourage a minim of convergence and at the same time enables a level playing field in the EU and encourage free competition;
Amendment 231 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the enactment of a directive on fair working conditions for all forms of employment, ensuring for every worker a core set of enforceable rights, including equal treatment, social protection, protection in case of dismissal, health and safety protection, provisions on working time and rest time, freedom of association and representation, collective bargaining, collective action, accafter a thorough assessment existing legislation and the actual implementation in Member Statess to training, and adequate information and consultation rights; underlines that this directive should apply to employees as well as to all workers in non-standard forms of employment, such as fixed-term work, part-time work, on-demand work, self-employment, crowd-working, internship or traineeship; requests that the EU acquis be updated accordingly so as to apply to all workersidentify and update possible gaps and shortcomings and ensuring proper enforcement and application of existing EU social legislation and cutting unnecessary red tape;
Amendment 262 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and social partners, should also reinforce the European social dialogue with a view to better reconciling labour markets and social protection demands in order to address social inequalities and competitiveness challenges;
Amendment 276 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Calls for decisive steps towards legal certainty on what constitutes ‘employment’, also for work intermediated by digital platforms; underlines thatTo improve employment prospects for all Europeans, in particular young people and women and to ensure the legal certainty for companies, it is important to ensure the attractiveness of different forms of employment contracts and that a variety of employment contracts are available for workers and companies; in this regard member states should carefully design employment protection regulations for open- ended contracts shouland rtemain the norm given their importance for socio-economic security; calls for the directiporary contracts in a way that supports labour markets transitions and prevent or reduce the risk of labour market dualism. Member states should also make sure that there is full clarity at national level on fair working conditions to include relevant minimum standards to be ensured in more precarthe way new job opportunities linked to new business- models as part of the digital platform economy, qualify in terms of the pre- existing legal definitiouns forms of employment, in particular:of work and self- employment.
Amendment 284 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Calls for decisive steps towards legal certainty on what constitutes ‘employment’, also for work intermediated by digital platforms; underlines that open- ended contracts should remain the norm given their importance forare the most stable form of employment and should be the norm given that they provide social protection and are socio-economic securityally important; calls for the directive on fair working conditions to include relevant minimum standards to be ensured in more precarious forms of employment, by integrating and updating basic, recognised rights, to include relevant minimum standards, in particular:
Amendment 301 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point a
Paragraph 4 – point a
a. adecentquate working conditions for internships, traineeships and apprenticeships, prohibiting those that are unpaid or paid so little that they do not enable workers to make ends meet; encouraging adequate remuneration where possible and a proper training as a valuable step in the transition from education to professional life; such placement should not replace employment for young people; Encourage Member States and stakeholders to implement Council recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships;
Amendment 328 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point b
Paragraph 4 – point b
b. for work intermediated by digital platforms, a clearer definition of employment that is less dependent on full cumulation of the relevant criteria;
Amendment 342 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point c
Paragraph 4 – point c
c. limits regarding on-demand work:; zero-hour contracts should be banned and certain core working hours should be guaranteed to all workers;
Amendment 349 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
ca. reduce social inequalities and promote employment, especially for young people and the long-term unemployed in order to boost economic growth;
Amendment 351 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes note that traditional work patterns are being challenged by an increase in the diversity of non-standard forms of employment, and new forms of work are emerging that are blurring the boundary between dependent employment and self-employment. Calls on Member States and the Commission improve the legal certainty and legal clarity on worker´s employment status and employers responsibility;
Amendment 358 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need for renewed upwardadequate convergence in wages throughout the EU; calls on the Commission to actively support a wider coverage for collective bargaining; considers that to ensure decent living wages, minimum wages set at a decent level are necessary; recommends the establishment of national wage floors through legislation or collective bargaining, with the objective of attaining at least 60 % of the respective national average wage in line with national practices that will allow that wages evolve in line with productivity developments in consultation with the social partners; Considers that labour market costs influence competitiveness of Europe; stresses that the tax burden should be shifted away from labour to other sources of taxation that are less detrimental to employment and growth, while ensuring adequate social protection;
Amendment 385 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to come up with a proposal to integrate the Euro Plus pact into the Community Method to combine sufficient oversight from the EU level as well as Member State ownership; The EPRS should incentivise Member States to undertake structural reforms in areas that fall under their national competence; Calls on Member States to accelerate the setting up of national Competitiveness boards to evaluate wage setting mechanism, competitiveness and play an active role in preventing Macro economic imbalances; Underlines that in some cases, social cohesion would require that minimum pensions are complement with EU financial instruments;
Amendment 414 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of collective rights; expects the Commission to step up concrete support for strengthening social dialogue in Member States and sectors where it is weak owing to the prolonged crisis or the prevalence of non-standard forms of employmentthis is not sufficiently well developed;
Amendment 458 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Supports more integrated provision of social protection benefits and social services as a way to make the welfare state more understandable and accessible while not weakening social protection; points to the importance of informing citizens about social rights and to the potential of e- government solutions, possibly including a European social security card, which could improve EU Social Security Coordination, individual awareness and also help mobile workers clarify their contributions and entitlements;
Amendment 468 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Agrees with the importance of universal access to timely, good-quality and affordable preventative and curative health care; emphasises that all workercitizens must be covered by health insurance;
Amendment 512 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Insists that all workers should be covered by insurance against involuntary unemployment or part-time employment, unemployment, coupled with job-search assistance and investment in (re)-training;
Amendment 536 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for a European framework for minimum income schemesthe right to every citizen to have a minimum income schemes following schemes adapted to every Member State as important tools to combat poverty and social exclusion; Invites the Commission to carry out an impact assessment of minimum income schemes in the European Union and to consider further steps taking into account the economic and social circumstances of each Member State as well as assessing whether the schemes enable households to meet basic personal needs; invites the Commission to evaluate on this basis the manner and the means of providing an adequate minimum income in all Member States in line with national practices and traditions respecting the characteristics of each of them in order to support social convergence across the European Union; highlights the importance of such schemes for maintaining human dignity as well as their role as a form of social investments enabling people to undertake training and/or look for work;
Amendment 589 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers child poverty to be aand inequalities are major issues on which Europe should ‘act big’; calls for the swift implementation of a Child Guarantee in all Member States, so that every child now living in poverty can have access to free healthcare, free education, free childcare, decent housing and proper nutritiononsiders the right to free and universal education, health and social security systems as basic conditions for combating poverty, in particular among children; bearing in mind this objective, calls on the Commission and the Member States, in view of the weakening of public services, to introduce a child guarantee so that every child in poverty can have access to free healthcare, free education, free childcare and adequate nutrition, as part of a European integrated plan to combat child poverty including both the Child Guarantee and programmes offering support and opportunities for the parents to come out of social exclusion situations and to integrate the labour market;
Amendment 610 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 633 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for legislationmeasures ensuring fair access for all to good-quality and affordable social services of general interest and other essential services, such as e-communications, energy, transport and financial services; highlights the role of social enterprises;
Amendment 683 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – introductory part
Paragraph 19 – introductory part
19. Is alarmed at the spreconcerned about the lack of stability and security of new forms of contractual arrangement and the abusive use of 'atypical' contracts that have led to a certain fade of precariousness arising from the excessive use of ‘atypical’ contractthe employment relationship, making it difficult for workers to exercise their rights at work, or gain access to social security benefits; points out that a variety of employment contracts should be available for employers and workers; stresses the importance of ensuring sufficient institutional and budgetary capacities to provide adequate protection for people in non-standard forms of employment; considers in particular that:
Amendment 699 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point a
Paragraph 19 – point a
a. social insurance schemes must be broadened in order to enable all workers to accumulate entitlements providing income security in situations such as unemployment, involuntary part-time work or career breaks for family or training reasons;
Amendment 797 #
Amendment 802 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Emphasises that labour mobility within the EU is a right whose exercise must be supported but which should not be forced on workers by poor conditions in their home regions, and should not undermine host countries’ social standard, non-discrimination and freedom of movement is a cornerstone for a well-functioning internal market, mobility should be encourage and support by the European Commission and Member States;
Amendment 821 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for a structured, long-term EU strategy to address the challenges posed by demographic change, as all the Member States are now faced with an increasingly ageing population; calls on the Commission, in this context, to look extensively into future shortages and mismatches in the EU labour market, and to examine in depth how such problems can be addressed across the EU, inter alia through targeted anticipation of future skills needs, and by better matching skills with the jobs available in the labour market and further strengthening labour mobility; Calls on the EU and its Member States to continue its efforts to financial aid and services to families to improve labour market conditions favourable for work-life balance;
Amendment 824 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Notes the importance of the proficiency in languages and the need to provide additional instruction in at least one widely used international language so as to facilitate mobility;
Amendment 826 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Urges the Commission to put in place all suitable mechanisms for greater mobility among young people, with a special accent in apprenticeships, as a way to address skill mismatches in the labour market and improve access to employment opportunities; Calls for the establishment and regular use of coordination mechanisms between business organisations and training institutions to ensure that they provide training programmes adapted to market needs;
Amendment 838 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to propose a clear roadmap for legislative updates and other measures that are necessary for full practical application of the EPSR; highlights that in cases of conflict of law,Welcomes that the EPRS delivers on the horizontal social clause (Article 9 TFEU) should be properly applied;, calls on the Commission and Member States to inspired the action in the goals and objectives an continue to promote and attaint high level of employment, to guarantee adequate social protection, to fight against social exclusion, and to provide for a high level of education, training and protection of human health.
Amendment 845 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission, within the framework of the social pillar, to consider the possibility of creating a European labour inspectorate, that is to say of a body of European inspectors specialised in cross-border mobility and providing technical backup for national inspectors in the implementation of EU legislation, including provisions regarding safety and health at work; notes that this body will also ensure compliance with the rules governing European training funds and European unemployment benefits, as well as protecting the financial interests of the Union against possible liability arising from non-compliance.
Amendment 861 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – introductory part
Paragraph 26 – introductory part
26. Considers that the objective of upward social convergence should be underpinned by a set of targets, building on the Europe 2020 strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals and serving to guide the coordination of economic, employment and social policies in the EU; Regrets that coordination mechanisms used in the employment and social fields have failed to achieve upward convergence in the past; believes that these targets could also form part of the Convergence Code currently being discussed for the euro area, and could be based on the following indicators which are directly affected by public policies:
Amendment 867 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – point a
Paragraph 26 – point a
a. Education, including the early school-leaving rate and the proportion of young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs);
Amendment 869 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 26 – point a a (new)
aa. Productivity and labour costs
Amendment 870 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – point a b (new)
Paragraph 26 – point a b (new)
ab. Labour mobility and protection of workers
Amendment 871 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – point a c (new)
Paragraph 26 – point a c (new)
ac. Investment in infrastructure
Amendment 878 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – point c
Paragraph 26 – point c
Amendment 885 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – point d
Paragraph 26 – point d
d. the at-risk-of-poverty rateor social exclusion rate (AROPE) ;
Amendment 886 #
Amendment 887 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 26 – point d b (new)
db. income quintile share ratio
Amendment 925 #
Amendment 933 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls for a rebalancing ofstronger emphasis for the European Semester so that the existing scoreboard of key employment and social indicators and the new Convergence Code are directlyre better taken into account in formulating CSRs and the euro area recommendation as well as for the activation of EU instruments; urges a stronger role for the Macroeconomic Dialogue with social partners; considers ‘macro-social surveillance’ to be of great importance for avoiding that economic imbalances are reduced at the expense of worsening the employment and social situationCalls for the enhancement of national ownership of the CSRs in the European Semester and the incorporation of the CSRs in a legally binding convergence code;
Amendment 946 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to take effective measures within the framework of the European Semester to ensure that Member States implement the country- specific recommendations and structural reforms in order to modernise their economies, increase competitiveness and tackle inequalities and imbalances;
Amendment 954 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 991 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 – introductory part
Paragraph 30 – introductory part
30. Reiterates wits chout a comprehensive mid-term revision of the MFF the Union budget will be able neither to further address additional financial needs and new political priorities of the EPSR; Call for the raising of the MFF 2014-20 ceilings in order to cope with increased needs; calls, in particular, for:
Amendment 1009 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 – point c
Paragraph 30 – point c
Amendment 1047 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – introductory part
Paragraph 32 – introductory part
32. Calls for the swift implementation of the Competitiveness and Convergence Instrument (CCI) to incentives Member States to undertake structural reforms by providing financial support for their implementation; Considers that the specific dynamics of economic adjustment within the euro area call for the development of two financial instruments, within the euro area’s fiscal capacity, that would be particularly relevant for the implementation of the EPSR:
Amendment 1059 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point a
Paragraph 32 – point a
a. a fund for renewed structural convergence, supporting the implementation of socially just reforms and investments that are necessary for increasing the growth potential of crisis- affected areas and restoring upward social convergence, including implementation of the Youth Guarantee, Skills Guarantee and Child Guaranteeinvestment that reduce inequalities and poverty;
Amendment 1110 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Considers that the EPSR should be adopted in 2017 as a bindingn agreement between the European Parliament and the European Council, involving social partners at the highest level, and should contain a clear roadmap for implementation, with concrete commitments and target dates;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. BelieveRecalls that the main aim of projects financed underpurpose of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) should be to create growth and a dynamic labour market in Europe, and hence to enhance the well-being of EU citizenis to make sure that scarce public resources are used to mobilise private investment to target market failures by crowding-in private capital and ensuring investment reach real economy; believes that projects financed under the EFSI should create growth, stimulate the creation of jobs in Europeans areas where unemployment is huge and alarming and invest in sectors critical to Europe's future notably through social and human capital, European infrastructures and industry; stresses that it should be clear that all EFSI-supported projects could not have been carried out, without EFSI support; emphasises that the EFSI must be considered as an emergency plan; regrets that the EIB evaluation finds that the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) or H2020 may potentially compete with EFSI, and that the EIB sometimes privileges EFSI over those programmes;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that according to recital 13 of the EFSI regulation, EFSI should seek to contribute to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion; in that sense, calls on the Commission to provide guidance to avoid EFSI' aggregated portfolio concentration in the EU15 (92%) as mentioned in the operations evaluation of the European Investment Bank; recalls that the introduction of quotas - regional and sectorial - is not an objective, but the fact that the EFSI is being concentrated in countries where the market gap on investment is less evident, leads to the conclusion that not enough attention is paid to really addressing market failures and labour market constraints; highlights also that 46% of the EFSI financing is allocated to the energy sector and 19% to the transport sector; stresses that there is a need to assess if these concentrations are really enhancing or hampering the fight against the big pockets of unemployment; stresses the need to develop more information campaigns about the EFSI, which would allow to increase private investment and thus avoid this regional and sectorial concentration;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recognises the importance of the extension of the lifetime of the EFSI beyond 2020 and of the necessary increase in the EU budget guarantee but regrets that any comprehensive impact assessment has been made, so the Commission has little evidence that the proposed increase is justified;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Reinforces the additionality of the projects supported under EFSI to enhance the geographical coverage and reinforces the take-up especially in areas with high level of unemployment in order to have a strong impact in the employment figures; highlights the need to develop further the investment in cross-border projects;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Highlights that investment situation in Europe is slowly improving but the pace is still timid and can be reversible; investment levels are still below the pre-crisis level and the investment gap remains wide; in that sense EFSI must be oriented to any kind of projects that lead to job creation and sustainable growth and development;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Highlights that initial results reveal that Member States with greater technical and administrative capacity, as well as financial institutions, are taking greater advantage of the EFSI; underlines that a greater role must be played by the EIB and the Commission in supporting those lagging behind through greater technical assistance and enhancing the capacity of some countries in taking advantage of the EFSI; notes that approximately 63% of total EFSI financing within the Innovation and Infrastructure Window was granted to three Member States, while the EFSI strategy foresees a maximum geographical concentration of 45%; notes that the situation is less problematic when it comes to the SME Window, but even here, only three Member States account for 54% of total EFSI financing;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission and the EIB to continue their local/national campaigns to help explain and promote the benefits of Investment Plan across the Union; welcomes the opening of new offices by the EIB in the Member States to provide more support and also enhance cooperation with National Promotional Banks contributing to generate more projects in areas of high level of unemployment that have been less covered so far;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the EFSI to operate in closer conjunction with the Structural FundsEuropean Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and other Structural Funds; this articulation must be further simplified and administrative obstacles must be removed;
Amendment 51 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to engage more actively in consultation at local levelwith Member States and stakeholders, especially in cooperation with national investment banks; believes that the EFSI should focus in particular on business startup projects and projects to reduce unemployment and projects on social investment in people's current and future capacities to engage in the labour market; it is important the EFSI covers key sectors for the EU, including a possible inclusion of defence;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that the EFSI remains without an assessment and analysis of the causes of the investment gap and the market needs and how to best address them; in that sense, calls on the Commission to provide this assessment;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers itmore than disappointing that the Commission’s assessment of the EFSI has failed to record the number of jobs created to date under the Fund; calls on the Commission to studied and assess the impact of these projects on the number of jobs created and the real impact of these investment in direct and indirect jobs;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recalls the importance that new figures and updates are released regularly, including independent assessments, drawing on the experience collected so far; regrets that in terms of the objectives relating to growth and jobs, no targets have been set for EFSI; Calls on the monitoring of indicators relating to growth and jobs, as these are the ultimate objectives of the investments;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to lay down more clear-cut investment priorities and to draw up projects in collaboration with the European Investment Advisory Hub; the EIB should ensure a proper feedback loop of information with the European Commission regarding eventual regulatory barriers which may be preventing good projects of taking place at the different levels; calls on the Commission to work in closer cooperation with Member States in the European Semester process in order to help them begin as soon as possible to implement the recommendations, in particular by carrying out economic and social reforms, thus removing national barriers to investment; these reforms identified in the country- specific recommendations are an important condition to sustain and increase investment levels in Member States, taking into account national specificities.
Amendment 101 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Welcomes that the Commission will, in close cooperation with the EIB, further strengthen the communication on the EFSI and the Hub in order to raise awareness of the availability of funding and technical assistance across the Union; suggests that information on funding solutions, technical assistance and procedures, including through good practices examples and case studies, can stimulate new ideas and boost investment initiatives;
Amendment 104 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. As recalled by the European Parliament resolution of 28 April 2016 on the EIB - annual report 2014 there is a need for the EFSI to function in an effective, fully transparent and fair way, in that sense insists in the need to achieve the highest levels of transparency and institutional accountability by ensuring the disclosure of exhaustive and sound budgetary information and access to financial data related to projects funded by the EIB;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the dynamics of retail financial services markets in many Member States, featuring a combination of high concentration and inadequate competition, tend to result in limited choice and low value for money, as well as huge discrepancies between Member States;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the market for retail financial services in Europe remains highly fragmented, requiring urgent action to unlock the full potential of the Single Market;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas we should remain ambitious in breaking down national barriers and curbing the existing protectionist tendencies that block innovation in retail financial services; whereas a true single market will make the EU attractive as the hub for innovative financial services;
Amendment 246 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Urges the Commission to map the obstacles to internal market in retail finance stemming from different consumer protection, taxation and labour law provisions across Member States; furthermore, urges the Commission following the assessment to come up with concrete proposals for eliminating identified barriers by July, 2017;
Amendment 254 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Asks the Commission to study further the benefits and costs of guaranteeingoptions for domestic and cross- border portability in various parts of the retail financial services market (for example as regards insurance products and bank account numbers)and come up with concrete proposals until the beginning of 2018;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that it is essential for the Member States to adopt a coordinated tax policy and improve the speed and frequency of their exchange information concerning intra community trade in order to combat tax evasion and tax avoidance more effectively and finally close the existing ‘VAT gap’;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Believes that the lack of comparable data and of adequate relevant indicators to measure Member States' performance affects the effectiveness of the EU system to tackle intra EU VAT fraud and thus calls on tax authorities to establish, in coordination with the COM, a common system to estimate the size of intra EU fraud and then set targets to reduce it, as this would enable the evaluation of MS's performances in tackling this issue;
Amendment 197 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Welcomes the Commission announcement to expand the mini-one- stop-shop into a fully-fledged one-stop- shop; notes the paramount importance for it to be user-friendly and equally efficient in all 28 Member States; notes that creating a one-stop-shop would alleviate administrative burdens preventing companies from operating across borders and reduce costs for SMEs1c; __________________ 1c COM(2016) 0148 final
Amendment 220 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls in the short term for a comprehensive internet portal for companies and end-users to find, clearly and easily, information on the VAT rates applicable to individual products and services in the Member States; further calls on the Commission to provide guidelines to national tax authorities on the classification of transactions with respect to the applied VAT rate in order to reduce compliance costs and legal disputes;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the 2017 budget has to be keyshould play a key role in enhancing the Union’s contribution to growth, the creation of jobs and combatting poverty, particularly child poverty;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets that the unemployment rate among young people still remains too high and calls on the Commission to provide enoughis unacceptably high in many Member States and calls on the Commission to work with Member States in utilising the financial support tos for those programmes targeting youth unemployment;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the budget should support programmes creating jobs, in particular, for those with multiple disadvantages in the labour market, such as women, long-term unemployed, elderly unemployed, people with disabilities and people from minority backgrounds;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the EU budget should invest in education and vocational training to provide opportunities, especially in the areas most affected areas by youth unemployment and in order to integrate migrants inand refugees into the labour market;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out the potential of digitalisation generating new business models and new jobs and calls for coherent budgetary efforts to provide appropriate recognition, training and re-skilling in the ICT sector;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the importance of the budget in promoting entrepreneurship initiatives including social entrepreneurship, innovative social enterprises, employee financial participation and self-employment;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the budget should promotereinforce a high level of workers’ protection and prevention culture across the EU and help to address new challenges to health and safety at work;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers that the EU budget should support efforts to upskill and retrain workers in areas where there are skills shortages as well as in the healthcare and care sectors and the ICT and digital sectors;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Amendment 198 #
2016/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to step up protection against discrimination and unlawful dismissal related to work-life balance and to ensure access to justice and legal action; Calls in this sense on the European Commission to propose policies to improve enforcement of antidiscrimination measures in the workplace, including increasing the awareness of legal rights to equal treatment by conducting information campaigns, reversal of the burden of proof (Zaborska report) and empowering national equality bodies to conduct formal investigations on their own initiative of equality issues and help potential victims of discrimination;
Amendment 211 #
2016/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that lack of comparable, comprehensive, reliable and regularly updated equality data makes it more difficult to prove the existence of discrimination, particularly indirect discrimination; Calls on the Member States to collect equality data in a systematic way and with the involvement of national equality bodies and national courts; calls on the Commission to take initiatives to further promote such data collection by means of a Recommendation to Member States, and by tasking Eurostat with the development of consultations aiming at mainstreaming data disaggregation on all discrimination grounds in European Social Surveys' indicators; Calls on the Commission to continue to cooperate with the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) to improve the quantity and quality of sex- disaggregated data in a systematic way;
Amendment 228 #
2016/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Considers it necessary that adequate training on non-discrimination legislation in employment and case-law is provided for employees of national, regional and local authorities and law enforcement bodies and labour inspectors; believes that such training is also of critical importance for judges, prosecutors, lawyers and police force;
Amendment 249 #
2016/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Commission to adopt a post-2015 Gender Equality Strategy and to implement it through the European Semester, including the Annual Growth Survey and the country-specific recommendations;
Amendment 323 #
2016/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point 1
Paragraph 15 – point 1
(1) a paternity leave directive with a minimum of a two-week compulsory fully paid leave;
Amendment 345 #
2016/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to effectively implement the Barcelona targets by 2020 and to endorse the 2014 quality framework on early childhood education and care; Recalls that investing in social infrastructure ,such as child care, does not only generate considerable employment effects, but also significant additional income for the public sector in employment taxes and savings in respect of unemployment insurance; believes that adequate child care should be available and affordable also to allow parents to achieve educational goals;
Amendment 88 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 176 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 20
Recital 20
4a. Recital 20 is replaced by the following: “(20) In the field of sickness, long-term care, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits, insured persons, as well as the members of their families, living or staying in a Member State other than the competent Member State, should be afforded protection. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2004R0883:20130108:EN:HTML)” Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 179 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Long-term care benefits for insured persons and members of their families needshould, in principle, continue to be coordinated according to specific rules which, in principle, follow the rules applicable to sickness benefits,the rules applicable to sickness benefits, taking the specific nature of long-term care benefits into account and in line with the case law of the Court of Justice. It is also necessary to provide for specific provisions in case of overlapping of long-term care benefits in kind and in cash.
Amendment 205 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point c
Article 1 – point c
Amendment 209 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point i – point 1 – point ii
Article 1 – point i – point 1 – point ii
Amendment 213 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point i – point 1 – point ii
Article 1 – point i – point 1 – point ii
(b) In Point (i)(1)(ii) after the term “, point (ii) is replaced by the following: (ii) with regard to benefits in kind pursuant to Title III, Chapter 1 on sickness, long-term care, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits” the term “and Chapter 1a on long-term care benefits” is inserted., any person defined or recognised as a member of the family or designated as a member of the household by the legislation of the Member State in which he/she resides;
Amendment 214 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point va – point i
Article 1 – point va – point i
Amendment 218 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point va
Article 1 – point va
(ca) Point (va) is replaced by the following: (va) “Benefits in kind” means: (i) for the purposes of Title III, Chapter 1 (regarding sickness, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits), benefits in kind provided for under the legislation of a Member State which are intended to supply, make available, pay directly or reimburse the cost of medical care and products and services ancillary to that care. This includes long-term care benefits in kind; (ii) for the purposes of Title III, Chapter 1 regarding long-term care benefits, benefits in kind provided for under the legislation of a Member State which are intended to supply, make available, pay directly or reimburse the cost of long-term care as defined in point (vb); (iii) for the purposes of Title III, Chapter 2 (accidents at work and occupational diseases), all benefits in kind relating to accidents at work and occupational diseases as defined in point (i) above and provided for under the Member States’ accidents at work and occupational diseases schemes;
Amendment 259 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. A person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a Member State on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted within the meaning of Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services46 or sent by that employer to another Member State to perform work on that employer’s behalf shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first Member State, provided that the anticipated duration of such work does not exceed 24 months and that the person is not posted or sent to replace another employed or self-employed person previously posted or sent within the meaning of this Article. __________________ 46OJ L 018, 21.01.1997 p. 1.
Amendment 301 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Title III – Chapter 1 – title
Title III – Chapter 1 – title
Amendment 304 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 19
Article 19
14b. Article 19 is replaced by the following; “Article 19 Stay outside the competent Member State 1. Unless otherwise provided for by paragraph 2, an insured person and the members of his/her family staying in a Member State other than the competent Member State shall be entitled to the benefits in kind which become necessary on either medical grounds or due to the need for long-term care during their stay, taking into account the nature of the benefits and the expected length of the stay. These benefits shall be provided on behalf of the competent institution by the institution of the place of stay, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation it applies, as though the persons concerned were insured under the said legislation. 2. The Administrative Commission shall establish a list of benefits in kind which, in order to be provided during a stay in another Member State, require for practical reasons a prior agreement between the person concerned and the institution providing the care. (http://www.at4am.ep.parl.union.eu/at4am/ameditor.html?documentID=20512&locale=en#)benefit.” Or. en
Amendment 317 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
14c. In Article 28(1), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: “1. A frontier worker who has retired because of old-age or invalidity is entitled in the event of sickness or the need for long-term care to continue to receive benefits in kind in the Member State where he/she last pursued his/her activity as an employed or self-employed person, in so far as this is a continuation of treatment for sickness or of provision of long-term care which began in that Member State. ‘Continuation of treatment’ in the case of sickness means the continued investigation, diagnosis and treatment of an illness for its entire duration. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2004R0883:20130108:EN:HTML)‘Continuation of provision of long-term care’ means the continued granting of long-term care benefits in kind where entitlement to such benefits was established prior to retirement.” Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 322 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 d (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 30
Article 30
14d. Article 30 is replaced by the following: “Article 30 Contributions by pensioners 1. The institution of a Member State which is responsible under the legislation it applies for making deductions in respect of contributions for sickness, long-term care, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits, may request and recover such deductions, calculated in accordance with the legislation it applies, only to the extent that the cost of the benefits pursuant to Articles 23 to 26 is to be borne by an institution of the said Member State. 2. Where, in the cases referred to in Article 25, the acquisition of sickness, long-term care, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits is subject to the payment of contributions or similar payments under the legislation of a Member State in which the pensioner concerned resides, these contributions shall not be payable by virtue of such residence. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2004R0883:20130108:EN:HTML)” Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 330 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 33 a (new)
Article 33 a (new)
15a. the following Article is inserted: “Article 33a Long-term care benefits 1. The Administrative Commission shall draw up a detailed list of long-term care benefits which meet the criteria contained in point (vb) of Article 1, specifying which are benefits in kind and which are benefits in cash. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States may coordinate long-term care benefits in accordance with another Chapter in Title III, provided that the outcome of such coordination is at least as favourable to the beneficiaries as it would be if the benefit were coordinated as a long-term care benefit under this Chapter and the benefit and the specific conditions to which the benefit is subject are listed in Annex XII. 3. Article 34 (1) and (3) shall also apply to benefits listed in Annex XII.”
Amendment 333 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Amendment 336 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. If a recipient of long-term care benefits in cash, which have to be treated as sickness benefits and are therefore6a. In Article 34, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: “1. If a recipient of long-term care benefits in cash, provided by the Member State competent for cash benefits under Articles 21 or 29, is, at the same time and under this Chapter, entitled to claim benefits in kind intended for the same purpose from the institution of the place of residence or stay in another Member State, and an institution in the first Member State is also required to reimburse the cost of these benefits in kind under Article 35, the general provision on prevention of overlapping of benefits laid down in Article 10 shall be applicable, with the following restriction only: if the person concerned claims and receives the benefit in kind, the amount of the benefit in cash shall be reduced by the amount of the benefit in kind which is or could be claimed from the institution of the first Member State required to reimburse the cost. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2004R0883:20130108:EN:HTML)” Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 340 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Amendment 345 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Chapter 1 a
Chapter 1 a
Amendment 465 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– the issuance, the format and the contents of a portable electronic document certifying the social security legislation which applies to the holder,
Amendment 468 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– the determination of situations in which the document shall be issued, rectified or withdrawn,
Amendment 474 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
– the withdrawal of the document when its accuracy and validity is contested for justified reasons by the competent institution of the Member State of employment.
Amendment 585 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. The competent institution of the Member State whose legislation is determined to be applicable either provisionally or definitively shall without delay inform the person concerned and/or his or her employer.
Amendment 598 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 20 a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 20 a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– the issuance, the format and the contents of a portable electronic document certifying the social security legislation which applies to the holder,
Amendment 604 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Title III – Chapter 1– title
Title III – Chapter 1– title
Sickness, long-term care, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits, and long-term care benefits.
Amendment 606 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 23 – second sentence
Article 23 – second sentence
Amendment 609 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 23
Article 23
14a. Article 23 is replaced by the following; "Article 23 Regime applicable in the event of the existence of more than one regime in the Member State of residence or stay If the legislation of the Member State of residence or stay comprises more than one scheme of sickness, long-term care, maternity and paternity insurance for more than one category of insured persons, the provisions applicable under Articles 17, 19(1), 20, 22, 24 and 26 of the basic Regulation shall be those of the legislation on the general scheme for employed persons. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2009R0987:20130108:EN:HTML)" Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 613 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Amendment 25 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The objective of this Directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by removeing obstacles to the exercise of fundamental freedoms, such as the free movement of capital and freedom of establishment, which result from differences between national laws and procedures on preventive restructuring, insolvency and second chance. This Directive aims at removing such obstacles by ensuring that viable enterprises in financial difficulties have access to effective national preventive restructuring frameworks which enable them to continue operating; that honest over indebted entrepreneurs have a second chance after a full discharge of debt after a reasonable period of time; and that the effectiveness of restructuring, insolvency and discharge procedures is improved, in particular with a view to shortening their length.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In many Member States it takes more than three years for bankrupt, but honest entrepreneurs to discharge their debts and make a fresh start. Inefficient second chance frameworks result in entrepreneurs having to relocate in other jurisdictions in order to benefit from a fresh start in a reasonable period of time, at considerable additional costs to both their creditors and the debtors themselves. Long disqualification orders which often accompany a procedure leading to discharge create obstacles to the freedom to take up and pursue a self-employed,pursue entrepreneurial activity.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) All these differences translate into additional costs for investors when assessing the risks of debtors entering financial difficulties in one or more Member States and the costs of restructuring companies having establishments, creditors or assets in other Member States, such as is most clearly the case of restructuring international groups of companies. Many investors mention uncertainty about insolvency rules or the risk of lengthy or complex insolvency procedures in another country as a main reason for not investing or not entering into a business relationship with a counterpart outside their own country. This uncertainty therefore acts as a disincentive which obstructs the freedom of establishment of undertakings and harms the proper functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 52 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Those differences lead to uneven conditions for access to credit and to uneven recovery rates in the Member States. A higher degree of harmonisation in the field of restructuring, insolvency and second chance is thus indispensable for a well-functioning single market in general and for a working Capital Markets Union in particular, as well as for the viability of economic operations and therefore for the preservation and creation of jobs.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Restructuring should enable enterprises in financial difficulties to continue business in whole or in part, by changing the composition, conditions or structure of assets and liabilities or of their capital structure, including by sales of assets or parts of the business. Preventive restructuring frameworks should above all enable the enterprises to restructure at an early stage and to avoid their insolvency. Those frameworks should maximise the total value to creditors, owners and the economy as a whole and should prevent unnecessary job losses and losses of knowledge and skills. They should also prevent the build-up of non-performing loans (NPL), which absorb bank capital, reduce the efficiency of capital allocation, weigh heavily on the balance sheets of certain credit institutions and represent a challenge to the European banking system stability and hamper the development of the Banking Union. Deteriorating loan portfolios and increasing losses force banks to curtail their credit supply further increasing pressures on the non-financial sector to deleverage. Still, increased prudential oversight to incentivise banks to write off or restructure impaired loans should be considered. A robust supervision, including to ensure prudent provisioning and strong capital buffers, can enhance banks’ incentives to recognise losses. Access to timely financial information on distressed borrowers, collateral valuations, and recent NPL sales are fundamental for the development of an active market for NPL restructuring. Thus, collateral should be periodically valued by reliable and independent third parties and subject to enhanced supervisory scrutiny. Banks should obtain sound appraisals of the current fair value of the collateral from qualified professionals. Therefore, a comprehensive, co-ordinated effort is now crucial, notably through a legal framework for NPL to explore possible initiatives to facilitate the development of secondary markets for NPL should be necessary. In the restructuring process the rights of all parties involved should be protected. At the same time, non-viable businesses with no prospect of survival should be liquidated as quickly as possible.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The earlier the debtor can detect its financial difficulties and can take appropriate action, the higher the probability of avoiding an impending insolvency or, in case of a business whose viability is permanently impaired, the more orderly and efficient the winding-up process. Clear information on the available preventive restructuring procedures as well as early warning tools should therefore be put in place to incentivise debtors who start to experience financial problems to take early action. Possible early warning mechanisms should include accounting and monitoring duties for the debtor or the debtor's management as well as reporting duties under loan agreements. In addition, third parties with relevant information such as accountants, tax and social secursocial security, competition and audity authorities cwould be incentivised or obliged under national law to flag a negative developmenthave sufficient means under domestic law tax to draw attention to any dangerous development at the earliest possible stage.
Amendment 114 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Throughout the preventive restructuring procedures, workers should enjoy full labour law protection. In particular, this Directive is without prejudice to workers' rights guaranteed by Council Directive 98/59/EC68, Council Directive 2001/23/EC69, Directive 2002/14EC of the European Parliament and of the Council70, Directive 2008/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council71 and Directive 2009/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council72. The obligations concerning the information and consultation of workers under national law implementing the above-mentioned Directives remain fully intact. This includes obligations to inform and consult workers' representatives on the decision to have recourse to a preventive restructuring framework in accordance with Directive 2002/14/EC. Given the need to ensure an appropriate level of protection of workers, Member States should in principle exempt workers' outstanding claims, as defined in Directive 2008/94/EC, from any stay of enforcement irrespective of the question whether these claims arise before or after the stay is granted. Such a stay should be permissible only for the amounts and for the period that the payment of such claims is effectively guaranteed by other means under national law. Where Member States extend the cover of the guarantee of payment of workers' outstanding claims established by Directive 2008/94/EC to preventive restructuring procedures set up by this Directive, the exemption of workers' claims from the stay of enforcement is no longer justified to the extent covered by that guarantee. Where under national law there are limitations to the liability of guarantee institutions, either in terms of the length of the guarantee or the amount paid to workers, workers should be able to enforce their claims for any shortfall against the employer even during the stay of enforcement period. __________________ 68 Council Directive 98/59/EC of 20 July 1998 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to collective redundancies, OJ L 225, 12.08.1998, p. 16. 69 Council Directive 2001/23/EC of 12 March 2001 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the safeguarding of employees' rights in the event of transfers of undertakings, businesses or parts of undertakings or businesses, OJ L 82, 22.03.2001, p. 16. 70 Directive 2002/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2002 establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community, OJ L 80, 23.3.2002, p. 29. 71 Directive 2008/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2008 on the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of their employer, OJ L 283, 28.10.2008, p. 36. 72 Directive 2009/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on the establishment of a European Works council or a procedure in Community-scale undertakings and community-scale groups of undertakings for the purpose of informing and consulting employees, OJ L 122, 16.5.2009, p. 28.
Amendment 125 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) It is necessary to maintain and enhance the transparency and predictability of the procedures in delivering outcomes that are favourable for the preservation of businesses and for giving entrepreneurs a second chance or that permit the efficient liquidation of non-viable enterprises. It is also necessary to reduce the excessive length of insolvency procedures in many Member States, which results in legal uncertainty for creditors and investors and low recovery rates. Finally, given the enhanced cooperation mechanisms between courts and practitioners in cross- border cases set up by Regulation (EU) 2015/848, the professionalism of all actors involved needs to be brought to comparable high levels across the Union. To achieve these objectives, Member States should ensure that members of the judicial and administrative bodies are properly trained and have specialised knowledge and experience in insolvency matters. Such specialisation of members of the judiciary should allow making decisions with potentially significant economic and social impacts within a short period of time and should not mean that members of the judiciary have to deal exclusively with restructuring, insolvency and second chance matters. For example, the creation of specialised courts or chambers with specialist magistrates in accordance with national law governing the organisation of the judicial system could be an efficient way of achieving these objectives.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) 'affected parties' means creditors or classes of creditors, including public creditors and, where applicable under national law, equity holders whose claims or interests are affected under a restructuring plan;
Amendment 128 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Member States should also ensure that the practitioners in the field of restructuring, insolvency and second chance which are appointed by judicial or administrative authorities are properly trained and supervised in the carrying out of their tasks, that they are appointed in a transparent manner with due regard to the need to ensure efficient procedures and that they perform their tasks with integrity. Practitioners should also bearing in mind the objective of restoring the viability of the company. Practitioners should be rescuers not liquidators and they should adhere to voluntarya codes of conduct aiming at ensuring an appropriate level of qualification and training, transparency of the duties of such practitioners and the rules for determining their remuneration, the taking up of professional indemnity insurance cover and the establishment of oversight and regulatory mechanisms which should include an appropriate and effective regime for sanctioning those who have failed in their duties. Such standards may be attained without the need in principle to create new professions or qualifications.
Amendment 161 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure that the tax, social security, competition and audit authorities are sufficient means under national law be able to flag any worrying developments as soon as possible;
Amendment 173 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Member States may requishall ensure the appointment of a practitioner at least in the field of restructuring in the following cases:
Amendment 220 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that any affected creditors including public ones have a right to vote on the adoption of a restructuring plan. Member States may also grant such voting rights to affected equity holders, in accordance with Article 12(2).
Amendment 256 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) confirm the plan and grant monetary compensation to the dissenting creditorsassess the possibility for dissenting creditors that suffer unjustifiable damage under the plan to be granted monetary compensation, payable by the debtor or by the creditors who voted in favour of the plan.
Amendment 289 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall encourage, by any means which they consider appropriate, the development of, and adherence to, voluntary a codes of conduct by practitioners in the field of restructuring, insolvency and second chance, as well as other effective oversight mechanisms concerning the provisions of such services, such as licensing and registration.
Amendment 295 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) the number of job losses, transfer of part or whole of the business, part redundancy and impact of restructuring agreements on the employment and the level of public finance;
Amendment 296 #
2016/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) an evaluation on the work carried by the practitioners and its results;
Amendment 20 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since the Investment Plan for Europe was presented in November 20143 , the conditions for an uptake in investment have improved and confidence in Europe’s economy and growth are returning. The Union is now in its fourth year of moderate recovery, with Gross Domestic Product growing at 2% in 2015. The comprehensive efforts initiated with the Investment Plan are already delivering concrete results, despite the fact that macroeconomic effects of larger investment projects cannot be immediate. Investment is expected to pick up gradually throughout 2016 and 2017 although ithe pace is still timid and can be reversible, and remains below historicalpre-crisis levels. __________________ 3 COM(2014) 903 final. COM(2014) 903 final.
Amendment 25 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) That positive momentum should be maintained and efforts need to be continued to bring investment back to its long-term sustainable trend reaching the real economy. The mechanisms of the Investment Plan work and should be reinforced to continue the mobilisation of private investments in sectors important to Europe's future and where market failures or sub-optimal investment situations remain.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The EFSI was established, as an emergency plan, for an initial period of three years and with the aim of mobilising at least EUR 315 billion in investments. Given its success, the Commission is committed to the doubling of the EFSI, both in terms of duration and financial capacity. The legal extension covers the period of the current Multiannual Financial Framework and should provide a total of at least half a trillion euro investments by 2020. In order to enhance the firepower of the EFSI even further and reach the aim of doubling the investment target, Member States should also contribute as a matter of priority.
Amendment 35 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) For the period after 2020, the Commission intends to put forward the necessary proposals to ensure that strategic investment will continue at a sustainable level. A comprehensive impact assessment should be made by the Commission to justify a future proposal.
Amendment 39 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The extended EFSI should address remaining market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for Europe’s future job creation – including for the youth –, growthsustainable growth and development and competitiveness with strengthened additionality. They include investments in the areas of energy, environment and climate action, social and human capital and related cross-cutting infrastructure, healthcare, research and innovation, cross- border and sustainable transport, as well as the digital transformation, areas which have the highest GDP economic multipliers in order to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion. In particular, the contribution of operations supported by the EFSI to achievinge the Union's ambitious targets set at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) and by Europe 2020 Strategy, especially those that tackle unemployment and inequalities, should be reinforced. Energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted. In addition, EFSI support to motorways should be avoided, unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross-border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country. For reasons of clarity, although they are already eligible, it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture, fishery and aquaculture, aquaculture and technologies related to security and defence industries, come within the general objectives eligible for EFSI support.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In addition, it is appropriate to reinforce the social dimension of the EFSI implementation such as education, training and vocational training for skills and lifelong learning, innovation in healthcare and medicines, social services, social housing and childcare.
Amendment 52 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to reinforce the take-up of the EFSI, particularly in European areas with high levels of unemployment and in less-developed and transition aregionas, the scope of the general objectives eligible for EFSI support should be enlarged.
Amendment 56 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The initial results reveal that Member States with greater technical and administrative capacity as well as financial institutions are taking greater advantage of the EFSI. In order to enhance the capacity of some countries in taking advantage of the EFSI, the EIB and the Commission should work further to support those lagging behind.
Amendment 65 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Major information campaigns in Member States must be put in place to strengthen dialogue with national and local authorities which would allow to increase private investment and avoid regional and sectorial concentration.
Amendment 67 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since the Investment Plan for Europe was presented in November 20143 , the conditions for an uptake in investment have improved and confidence in Europe’s economy and growth are returning. The Union is now in its fourth year of moderate recovery, with Gross Domestic Product growing at 2% in 2015. The comprehensive efforts initiated with the Investment Plan are already delivering concrete results, despite the fact that macroeconomic effects of larger investment projects cannot be immediate. Investment is expected to pick up gradually throughout 2016 and 2017 although the pace is still timid it remains below historical levels. _________________ 3 COM(2014) 903 final. COM(2014) 903 final.
Amendment 68 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) With a view to enhancing the transparency of EFSI operations, the Investment Committee should explain in its decisions, which are made public and accessible, the reasons why it deems that an operation should be granted the EU guarantee, with particular focus on compliance with the additionality criterion. The scoreboard of indicators should be made public once an operation under the EU guarantee is signed. Particular attention should be given to job creation and social investment in people's current and future capacities to engage in the labour market, using clear socio- economic indicators.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) New figures and updates should be released regularly, including independent assessments drawing on the experience collected so far. Targets should be set in terms of objectives relating to growth and jobs.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) That positive momentum should be maintained and efforts need to be continued to bring investment back to its long-term sustainable trend reaching the real economy. The mechanisms of the Investment Plan work and should be reinforced to continue the mobilisation of private investments in sectors important to Europe's future and where market failures or sub-optimal investment situations remain.
Amendment 76 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements. It should pay particular attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more Member States and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of COP21 and of Europe 2020 strategy. Notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the EIB and the Commission, so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union, the EIAH should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the EFSI and support the EIB where needed in originating projects. It should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of Union funding with the EFSI.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) A precise quali-quantitative analysis of the results should be published by 2018 at the latest with a special focus on the number of jobs created and the impacts of EFSI investments on direct and indirect jobs.
Amendment 82 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f – point iv
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f – point iv
(ba) in point (f), point (iv) is replaced by the following: (iv) key performance indicators, in particular as regards the use of the EU guarantee, the fulfilment of the objectives and criteria laid down in Articles 6 and 9 and Annex II, the mobilisation of private capital, and the macro- economic impact of the EFSI, including its effect on supporting investment and job creation;
Amendment 87 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The EFSI Agreement shall provide that the EFSI is to support projects which reach real economy and address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations and which:;
Amendment 90 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point -i (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point -i (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point a a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point a a (new)
(-i) In Article 7(8), the following point is added: “ (aa) technologies related to security and defence industries;”
Amendment 92 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point i a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point f
(f) education and traiia) point (f) is replaced by the following: (f) labour market, education and training, vocational training for skills and lifelong learning;
Amendment 96 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point - a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point - a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point g – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point g – point i
(i) education and training-a) in paragraph 2, point (g) point (i) is replaced by the following: (i) labour market, education and training, vocational training for skills and lifelong learning ;
Amendment 98 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The EFSI was established, as an emergency plan, for an initial period of three years and with the aim of mobilising at least EUR 315 billion in investments. Given its success, the Commission is committed to the doubling of the EFSI, both in terms of duration and financial capacity. The legal extension covers the period of the current Multiannual Financial Framework and should provide a total of at least half a trillion euro investments by 2020. In order to enhance the firepower of the EFSI even further and reach the aim of doubling the investment target, Member States should also contribute as a matter of priority.
Amendment 98 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) technologies related to security and defence industries;
Amendment 99 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) technologies related to security and defence industries;
Amendment 104 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The EIB shall target that at least 40 % of EFSI financing under the infrastructure and innovation window supports projects with components that contribute to climate action and job creation, in line with the COP21 commitments and the Europe 2020 strategy. The Steering Board shall provide detailed guidance to that end.;
Amendment 105 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) For the period after 2020, the Commission intends to put forward the necessary proposals to ensure that strategic investment will continue at a sustainable level; a comprehensive impact assessment shall be made by the Commission to justify a future proposal.
Amendment 113 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The extended EFSI should address remaining market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for Europe’s future job creation – including for the youth –, growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality. They include investments in the areas of energy, environment and climate action, social and human capital and related infrastructure, healthcare, research and innovation, cross- border and sustainable transport, as well as the digital transformation, areas which have the highest GDP economic multipliers in order to strength economic, social and territorial cohesion. In particular, the contribution of operations supported by the EFSI to achieving the Union's ambitious targets set at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) and by Europe 2020 Strategy, especially those that tackle unemployment and inequalities, should be reinforced. Energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted. In addition, EFSI support to motorways should be avoided, unless it is needreconsidered bearing in mind the need to enhance the intermodality of transports; Stresses the need to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross-border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country. For reasons of clarity, although they are already eligible, it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture, fishery and aquaculture but also in technologies related to security and defence industries come within the general objectives eligible for EFSI support.
Amendment 118 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a – point ii
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 14 – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 2 – second sentence
Article 14 – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 2 – second sentence
It shall also support the preparation of climate action and circular economy projects or components thereof, in particular in the context of COP21, the preparation of projects in the digital sectorespecially in less-developed and transition areas in order to make the best impact on employment, including, the preparation of projects in the digital sector, and technologies related to the security and defence industries, as well as the preparation of projects referred to in the fifth subparagraph of Article 5(1).;
Amendment 122 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) In addition, it is appropriate to reinforce the social dimension of the EFSI implementation such as education, training and vocational training for skills and lifelong learning, innovation in healthcare and medicines and social services.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b – point iii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b – point iii
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) providing advice on the combination of other sources of Union funding (such as the European Structural and Investment Funds, the Youth Guarantee and Youth Employment Initiative, Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility) with the EFSI in order to avoid administrative burden.;
Amendment 141 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Additionality, a key feature of the EFSI, should be strengthened in the selection of projects. In particular, operations should only be eligible for EFSI support if they address clearly identified market failures or sub-optimal investment situations. Operations in infrastructure under the Infrastructure and Innovation Window linking two or more Member States or areas, including e-infrastructure, should be considered additional given their inherent difficulty and their high added value for the Union.
Amendment 168 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to reinforce the take-up of the EFSI, particularly in European areas with high levels of unemployment and in less-developed and transition aregionas, the scope of the general objectives eligible for EFSI support should be enlarged.
Amendment 173 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) The initial results reveal that Member States with greater technical and administrative capacity as well as financial institutions are taking greater advantage of EFSI. In order to enhance the capacity of some countries in taking advantage of the EFSI, the EIB and the Commission will work further to support those lagging behind.
Amendment 208 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) Major information campaigns in Member States must be put in place to strengthen dialogue with national and local authorities which would allow to increase private investment and avoid regional and sectorial concentration.
Amendment 213 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) New figures and updates shall be released regularly, including independent assessments drawing on the experience collected so far. Targets will be set in terms of objectives relating to growth and jobs.
Amendment 229 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements. It should pay particular attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more Member States or areas and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of COP21 and of Europe 2020 Strategy. Notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the EIB and the Commission, so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union, the EIAH should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the EFSI and support the EIB where needed in originating projects. It should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of Union funding with the EFSI.
Amendment 237 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) A precise quali-quantitative analysis of the results shall be published at the latest next year with a special focus on the number of jobs created and the impacts of EFSI investments on direct and indirect jobs.
Amendment 261 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 4 – Paragraph 2 – point f – point iv
Article 4 – Paragraph 2 – point f – point iv
(b a) in point (f), point (iv) is replaced by the following: "(iv) key performance indicators, in particular as regards the use of the EU guarantee, the fulfilment of the objectives and criteria laid down in Articles 6 and 9 and Annex II, the mobilisation of private capital, and the macro-economic impact of the EFSI, including its effect on supporting investment and job creation;"
Amendment 298 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The EFSI Agreement shall provide that the EFSI is to support projects which reach real economy and address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations and which:;
Amendment 320 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point i a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
(ia) the following point (ea) is inserted: ‘(e a) technologies related to security and defence industries;’
Amendment 321 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point i a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point f
(f) education and training;ia) point (f) is replaced by the following: ‘(f) labour market, education and training, vocational training for skills and lifelong learning;’
Amendment 346 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point g – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point g – point i
Amendment 355 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(a a) in paragraph 2 the following point (ha) is added: ‘(h a) technologies related to security and defence industries;’
Amendment 369 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a
The EIB shall target that at least 40 % of EFSI financing under the infrastructure and innovation window supports projects with components that contribute to climate action and job creation, in line with the COP21 and the Europe 2020 Strategy commitments. The Steering Board shall provide detailed guidance to that end.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a – point ii
Regulation (UE) 2015/1017
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – sentence 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – sentence 1 a (new)
It shall also support the preparation of climate action and circular economy projects or components thereof, in particular in the context of COP21, the preparation of projects in the digital sector, especially in less-developed and transition areas in order to make the best impact on employment, including, the preparation of projects in the digital sector, and technologies related to security and defence industries, as well as the preparation of projects referred to in the fifth subparagraph of Article 5(1).;
Amendment 429 #
2016/0276(COD)
(f) providing advice on the combination of other sources of Union funding (such as the European Structural and Investment Funds, Youth Guarantee and Youth Employment Initiative, Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility) with the EFSI in order to avoid administrative burden.;
Amendment 23 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Reliable and relevant, relevant and available to everyone evidence based on European statistics is absolutely essential to measuring the progress and evaluating the efficiency of the Union’s policies and programmes, especially in the context of the Europe 2020 strategy and the Agenda for jobs, growth, fairness and democratic change.
Amendment 30 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) European statistics shall have a comprehensive approach of the Union and go beyond the Commission's policies and political priorities in order to provide accurate data which would help in further integration processes in the Union.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
(-1) In Point 1.1, the first paragraph is replaced by the following: “The endorsement of the Europe 2020 strategy by the European Council of June 2010 has shaped to a large extent the strategic agenda for the European Union and national policies in the years ahead. That agenda establishes a number of headline targets and flagship initiatives for which statistical indicators have to be delivered by the ESS in a number of areas (i.e. improving the conditions for innovation, research and development, promoting employment, meeting Union climate change and energy objectives, resource efficiency, improving education levels, including learning mobility, active and healthy ageing, and promoting social inclusion through the reduction of poverty).” with a focus on vulnerable groups).” Or. en (http://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:039:0012:0029:EN:PDF)
Amendment 36 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In the context of Better Regulation, Union policies should increasingly be designed and monitored on the basis of solidreliable evidence with solid statistical basis. European statistics have a distinct role to play in that respect and can make a real difference, especially in policy areas where responsiveness is key for policies to be successful.
Amendment 36 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 1
Provide high-quality reliable statistical information, which shouldmust be available in a timely manner for the European Semester, to monitor the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy. New indicators shall, to the extent possible, be based on available statistical data.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a more and better Europe, and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both European and national levels. This should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity-building, in addition to current guidance and ongoing re- prioritisation. More specifically, action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps, increase timeliness, monitor the Stability and Growth Pact and support political priorities and economic policy coordination through the European Semester and the country specific recommendations. The Commission (Eurostat) should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the economic and budgetary implications of population ageing and the economic impact of the rising economic inequalities.
Amendment 39 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
(aa) In point 1.2., the first paragraph is replaced by the following: “The crisis and the tensions in the financial markets and the absence of a more integrated European institutional architecture have highlighted the need to strengthen the economic governance of the Union. DecisiveFurther steps in economic governance and coordination have alreadywill been taken by the Union, some of which will have major statistical implications, in addition to ongoing statistical activities.” Or. en (http://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:039:0012:0029:EN:PDF)
Amendment 41 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b b (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b b (new)
Regulation (EU) 0099/2013
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – new indent
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – new indent
(bb) In Objective 1.2.1., after the second paragraph, the following indent is inserted: - “ providing statistical input for efficiently monitoring the economic inequalities that hamper the economic growth”;
Amendment 43 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – point I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Amendment 47 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Experimental ecosystem accounts and climate-change statistics, including those relevant to climate-change adaptation and ‘footprints’, should be further developed, particularly in support of the implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The European Energy Union and the 2030 framework for climate and energy, which aims to make the Union’s economy and energy system more competitive, efficient, secure and sustainable, will require new statistics on energy consumption, energy efficiency, renewable energies, energy dependence and security of supply.
Amendment 50 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The extension of the programme is anthe opportunity to make adaptations and reflect the new orientations, to complement the existing objectives and ongoing prioritisationzation, to reinforce the cooperation between Eurostat and the national statistical institutes, to strengthen the regular dialogues with the European Statistical Advisory Committee and its coordination with the European System of Central Banks. It shall also focus on the priority topics set out in the "GDP and beyond" action and shall ensure the Member States' compliance with the European Statistics Code of Practice.
Amendment 54 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
(da) in point 2.1., the first paragraph is replaced by the following: “The economic crisis has reinforced the need to have a set of high-quality macroeconomic indicators to better understand and analyse economic fluctuations, the evolution of the economic inequalities and their effects on society, and thereby facilitate the decision-making process. Increasingly globalised production makes it necessary to develop a consistent framework that facilitates the interpretation and integration of statistics from different domains.” Or. en (http://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:039:0012:0029:EN:PDF)
Amendment 63 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – objective 1.1.1 ‒ paragraph 1
Annex I – point I – objective 1.1.1 ‒ paragraph 1
Provide high-quality reliable statistical information, which shouldmust be available in a timely manner for the European Semester, to monitor the implementation of Europe 2020 strategy. New indicators shall, to the extent possible, be based on available statistical data.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point i – point i a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point i – point i a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – point 2 – point 3.2.1. – indent 4
Annex I – point I – point 2 – point 3.2.1. – indent 4
ia) The fourth indent is replaced by the following: “— the provision of statistics on inequalities of income, with indicators such as the Gini Index and the evolution of the top deciles of the income distribution providing a comparable national headline indicator, as well as data on inequalities of access to basic goods and services;” lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:039:0012:0029:EN:PDF) and on economic inequalities;” Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 67 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – indent 1 (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – indent 1 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I ‒ point I ‒ objective 1.2.1 ‒ indent 2 a(new)
Annex I ‒ point I ‒ objective 1.2.1 ‒ indent 2 a(new)
Amendment 68 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – objective1.2.1 – indent 3
Annex I – point I – objective1.2.1 – indent 3
Amendment 70 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – paragraph 2.1 ‒ paragraph 1
Annex I – point I – paragraph 2.1 ‒ paragraph 1
(da) The first paragraph of point 2.1 is replaced by the following: "The economic crisis has reinforced the need to have a set of high-quality macroeconomic indicators to better understand and analyse economic fluctuations, the evolution of the economic inequalities and their effects on society, and thereby facilitate the decision-making process. Increasingly globalised production makes it necessary to develop a consistent framework that facilitates the interpretation and integration of statistics from different domains." lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:039:0012:0029:EN:PDF)Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 85 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point i a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point i a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 99/2013
Annex I – point I – objective 3.2.1 – indent 4
Annex I – point I – objective 3.2.1 – indent 4
Amendment 114 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) In this respect, it is essential to improve the timeliness of social indicators so that they are available in due time for the relevant policy frameworks, including the European Semester.
Amendment 129 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In 2011, the European Statistical System (ESS) endorsed in Wiesbaden its Memorandum on a New Conceptual Design for Household and Social Statistics. In its view, the European surveys that provide data relating to persons and households should be streamlined, and additional, less frequent microdata collections should be used to complement those core social surveys. Furthermore, there should be better access to administrative data, an increased user- friendliness of Eurostat website and the re-use of existing data sources and access to new data sources should be developed at national and EU level.
Amendment 132 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In this respect, this Regulation should act as a catalyst in order to strengthen and reinforce cooperation between the Commission (Eurostat), the National Central Banks and the Statistical Advisory Committee. It should also foresee more integration with the National Statistical Institutes and ensure Member States' compliance with the European Statistics Code of Practice.
Amendment 137 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) For that purpose, large flexibility should be included in this regulation so as to establish a rich statistical basis that responds to current needs, and to enable adaptation to social, economic, technological and legal evolutions taking into account statistical comparability at international level.
Amendment 153 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The gross domestic product (GDP) is a fundamental macroeconomic indicator showing the aggregated economic activity. It is however essential to complement it with strong indicators adopting a household perspective, focusing on the citizens situations, describing the distributions of material living conditions and the inequalities as well as investigating better the multiple dimensions of quality of life. Therefore, this regulation should provide a rich and evolving set of statistics in these domains.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
Amendment 155 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) European statistics shall have a comprehensive and harmonized approach of the European Union and go beyond the European Commission's political priorities in order to provide accurate data, which would help in further integration processes in the Union. To this respect, Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 provides a reference framework for European statistics and requires Member States to comply with the statistical principles and quality criteria specified in the Regulation. Quality reports are essential for assessing, improving and communicating on the quality of European statistics. The European Statistical System Committee (ESSC) has endorsed an ESS Standard for Quality Reports Structure, in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009. This should contribute to the harmonisation of quality reporting under this Regulation.
Amendment 159 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Statistics are needed at national and at regional level as well and therefore, any decision of taking comparable territorial units such as NUTS2 must take costs into account. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1059/200327 , all Member States’ statistics that are transmitted to the Commission and that are to be broken down by territorial units should use the NUTS classification. Consequently, in order to establish comparable regional statistics, data on the territorial units should be provided in accordance with the NUTS classification. __________________ 27 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 170 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a common framework for European statistics relating to persons and households, based on reliable data at individual level collected from samples of those persons and households, which shall be compatible with the European Statistical Programme, its extension till 2020 and with any future similar programmes.
Amendment 171 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For the implementation of this regulation, Member States shall comply with the European Statistics Code of Practice.
Amendment 172 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. An appropriate balance between economic and social goals in the European Semester, supported by high- quality statistics in both domains, is needed for improving the resilience of the Union, the cohesion targets and preserving its welfare levels. Hence, social and employment goals must be supported by country-specific recommendations assessing employment and social challenges.
Amendment 182 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) 'private household' means a person living alone or several persons providing themselves with essentials for living;
Amendment 197 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The data shall be broken down so as to describe sub-populations of interest and shall reflect inequalities, whenever relevant.
Amendment 198 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States and the Commission (Eurostat) shall produce information in order to support comparative analysis at NUTS 2 territorial level, taking costs into account.
Amendment 208 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 211 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 212 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 215 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) where necessary to achieve a high level of comparability for employment and unemployment data in the labour market domain and for material deprivation data in the income and living conditions domain, the methodology to be used to collect the data. This may include, where necessary, the including the formulation, order and placing of the questions in the questionnaire. This necessity shall be duly justified.
Amendment 219 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In response to policy, social, economic and technological developments, the Commission shall adopt and adapt: (a) the number and description of variables; (b) the precise characteristics of the statistical populations, the observation units and the respondents; (c) the reference periods and dates; The Commission shall adopt these elements through delegated acts, in accordance with article 15.
Amendment 224 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall provide the data referred to in Article 1 by using one or a combination of the following sources, provided that they meet the quality requirements given in Article 12 and are collected and further processed in accordance with and subject to safeguards provided for in applicable data protection laws:
Amendment 227 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) information directly provided by the respondents, unless the provision of information is specifically required under Union or Member State law in accordance with applicable data protection law;
Amendment 231 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission (Eurostat) shall publish and display the information transmitted under this regulation on the Eurostat's web site in a user-friendly way.
Amendment 238 #
2016/0264(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission (Eurostat) shall assess the quality of the metadata on the specifications, of the data transmitted and of the sampling frames having also due consideration to display them in a user- friendly way at the Eurostat website.
Amendment 54 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) threewo members representing the Commission;
Amendment 57 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) two independent experts representing the European Parliament;
Amendment 59 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
All members referred to in points (a)-(da) shall have voting rights.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The members referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) shall be appointed by the Council on the basis of lists of candidates submitted by the Member States, the European employers’' and employees’' organisations respectively. The European Parliament and the Commission shall appoint the members who are to represent ithem.
Amendment 70 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The members of the Management Board shall be appointed only after they have signed a declaration that they have no conflicts of interests.
Amendment 93 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 94 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The single programming document shall contain three elements: multi-annual part, annual work programme and budget including human resources. It shall become definitive after final adoption of the general budget of the Union and if necessary shall be adjusted accordingly.
Amendment 107 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The Executive Board shall be composed of the Chairperson of the Management Board, the three Deputy Chairpersons, the coordinators of the three groups as referred to in Article 4(5) and, one representative of the European Parliament and one of the Commission. Each group referred to in Article 4 (5) may designate up to two alternates to attend the meetings of the Executive Board, in the absence of the full members. The Chairperson of the Management Board shall also be the Chairperson of the Executive Board. The Executive Director shall take part in the meetings of the Executive Board, but shall not have the right to vote.
Amendment 133 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Management Board, from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open and transparent selection procedure which guarantees rigorous assessment of the candidates and a high degree of independence. Before his/her appointment, the candidate selected must attend a hearing of the competent European Parliament committee.
Amendment 136 #
2016/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. TIn the event of misconduct, unsatisfactory performance or recurring or serious irregularities, the Executive Director may be removed from office only upon a decision of the Management Board acting on a proposal, based on a reasoned assessment, from the Commission.
Amendment 31 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) As the three tripartite Agencies - EU-OSHA, the European Centre for development and vocational training (Cedefop), and the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound) - address issues related to the labour market, working environment and vocational education and training and skills, close coordination among three Agencies is required and the ways to enhance efficiency and synergies should be exploitso that the work of the Agencies does not overlap where they have similar fields of interest, while ways to enhance efficiency and synergies should be exploited and any duplication among the Agencies, as well as between them and the Commission, concerning their mandates, objectives and activities, should be avoided. In addition, whenever relevant, the Agency should seek to engage in efficient cooperation with the European Commission's and European Parliament's in-house research capacities.
Amendment 55 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. In carrying out its tasks, the Agency shall maintain a close dialogue particularly with specialised bodies, whether public or private, public authorities and workers' and employers’' organisations. The Agency, without prejudice to its own aims, shall ensure cooperation with other European Union Agencies aimed at avoiding overlaps and promoting synergy and complementarity in their activities, including the possibility of working jointly, in particular with the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions, the European Centre for the development of vocational training and, where relevant, with other EU Agencies.
Amendment 60 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) threewo members representing the Commission.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) two independent experts representing the European Parliament.
Amendment 64 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
All members referred to points (a)-(da) shall have voting rights.
Amendment 68 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7
The European Parliament and the Commission shall appoint the members who are to represent ithem.
Amendment 73 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The members of the Management Board shall be appointed only after they have signed a declaration that they have no conflicts of interests.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office for members and their alternates shall be four years. It shall be extendrenewable. Upon the expiry of their term of office or in the event of their resignation, members shall remain in office until their appointments are renewed or until they are replaced.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. A representative of Eurofound and a representative of Cedefop shall have observer status at the meetings of the Management Board in order to enhance the efficiency of the three tripartite agencies and synergies between them, and to avoid overlaps in their activities.
Amendment 98 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 99 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The single programming document shall contain three elements: multi-annual part, annual work programme and budget including human resources. It shall become definitive after final adoption of the general budget of the Union and, if necessary, shall be adjusted accordingly.
Amendment 102 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The Management Board may invite any person whose opinion may be of interest to attend its meetings as an observer, in particular Eurofound, EU- OSHA and the European Training Foundation, in order to avoid duplication and to promote synergies and complementarity.
Amendment 108 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The Executive Board shall be composed of the Chairperson of the Management Board, the three Deputy Chairpersons, the coordinators of the three groups as referred to in Article 4 (5) and, one representative of the European Parliament and one of the Commission. Each group referred to in Article 4 (5) may designate up to two alternates to attend the meetings of the Executive Board, in the absence of the full members. The Chairperson of the Management Board shall also be the Chairperson of the Executive Board. The Executive Director shall take part in the meetings of the Executive Board, but shall not have the right to vote.
Amendment 112 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. The term of office of members of the Executive Board shall be two years. That term shall be extendrenewable. The term of office of members of the Executive Board shall end when their membership of the Management Board ends.
Amendment 133 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Management Board, from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open and transparent selection procedure which guarantees rigorous assessment of the candidates and a high degree of independence. Before his/her appointment, the selected candidate must attend a hearing of the competent European Parliament committee. For the purpose of concluding the contract with the Executive Director, the Agency shall be represented by the Chairperson of the Management Board.
Amendment 134 #
2016/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. TIn the event of misconduct, unsatisfactory performance or recurring or serious irregularities, the Executive Director may be removed from office only upon a decision of the Management Board acting on a proposal, based on a reasoned assessment, from the Commission.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The creation of a an European FIU assisting and supporting Member States’ FIU in their tasks would be an efficient and cost effective means to ensure reception, analysis and dissemination of money laundering and terrorist financing reports in the Internal Market.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 3 – point 6 – point a – point i – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – point 6 – point a – point i – subparagraph 2 a (new)
For the purposes of Article 13(1)(b) and Article 30 of this Directive, the indication of ownership or control set out in the second subparagraph is reduced to 10% whenever the legal entity is a Passive Non-Financial Entity as defined in Directive 2011/16/EU.;
Amendment 159 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 3 – point 6 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – point 6 – point a – point ii
(aa) in point (6) (a), point (ii) is replaced by the following: ""(ii) if, after having exhausted all possible means and, the entity fails to provided there are no grounds for suspicion, no person under point (i) is identified, or if there is any doubt that the person(s) identified are the beneficial owner(s), the identity of any natural person who meets the criteria set out in point (i), the obliged entities shall record that no beneficial owner exists and keep records of the actions taken in order to identify the beneficial ownership under point (i). Where there is any doubt that the person(s) identified are the beneficial owner(s), a record of that doubt shall be made. In addition, obliged entities shall identify and verify the identity of the relevant natural person(s) who holds the position of senior managing official(s), the obliged , who shall be identitfies shall keep records of the actions taken in order to identify the beneficial ownership under point (i) and this point;" d as the "senior manager" (and not as "beneficial owner"), and record details of all legal owners of the entity;";" Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?qid=1481016627325&uri=CELEX:32015L0849)
Amendment 216 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(4a) in Article 13(1), the following point is inserted: (aa) screening the customer's and beneficial owner's names against the EU sanction list;
Amendment 218 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) The following Article 13a is inserted: Article 13a. By January 2018, the Commission shall set up a publicly accessible platform that interconnects UN, EU and Member State's, lists of persons, groups, and entities subject to sanctions.
Amendment 258 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point -a (new)
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
(-a) in paragraph 1, the following subparagraph is added: 'Member States shall ensure that owners of shares or voting rights or ownership interest in corporate and other legal entities, including through bearer shareholdings, or through control via other means, disclose to those entities whether they are holding the interest in their own name and on their own account or on behalf of another person. In case they act on behalf of someone else, they shall disclose to the register the identity of the person on behalf of whom they are acting. Member States shall ensure that the natural person(s) who hold the position of senior managing official(s) in corporate and other legal entities, disclose to those entities whether they are holding the position in their own name or on behalf of another person. In case they act on behalf of someone else, they shall disclose to the register the identity of the person on behalf of whom they are acting.
Amendment 266 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point -a (new)
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 4
Article 30 – paragraph 4
(9a) Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: "4. Member States shall require that the information held in the central register referred to in paragraph 3 is adequate, accurate and current." over time. Member States shall put in place mechanisms to ensure the information in the register is verified on a regular basis. Obliged entities shall report any discrepancy they find between the beneficial ownership information contained in the central registers and the beneficial ownership information collected when performing their due diligence procedures." Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:JOL_2015_141_R_0003&from=ES)
Amendment 274 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a a (new)
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(aa) the following paragraph 5a is inserted: '5a. The information held in the register referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article on any corporate and legal entities other than those referred to in Article 1a(a) of Directive (EC) 2009/101 shall be publicly accessible. The information publicly accessible shall consist of at least the name, the date of birth, the nationality, the country of residence, contact details (without disclosure of a home address), the nature and extent of the beneficial interest held of the beneficial owner as defined in Article 3(6)(b). For the purpose of this paragraph, access to the information on beneficial ownership shall be in accordance with data protection rules and open data standards, as defined in Directive 2003/98/EC Article 2(7), and subject to online registration.'
Amendment 280 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b a (new)
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(ba) in paragraph 8, the following subparagraph is added : "Before entering into a new customer relationship with a corporate or other legal entity subject to the registration of beneficial ownership information, the obliged entities shall collect proof of that registration"
Amendment 287 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1
In exceptional circumstances to be laid down in national law, where the access referred to in point (b) of paragraph 5 and paragraph 5a would expose the beneficial owner to the risk of fraud, kidnapping, blackmail, violence or intimidation, or where the beneficial owner is a minor or otherwise incapable, Member States may provide for an exemption from such access to all or part of the information on the beneficial ownership on a case-by-case basis. Exemptions shall be reassessed at regular intervals not exceeding 12 months to avoid abuse. When an exemption is granted, this has to be clearly indicated in the register.
Amendment 314 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
The information held in the register referred to in paragraph 3a of this Article with respect to any other trusts than those referred to in Article 7b (b) of Directive (EC) 2009/101 shall be publicly accessible to any person or organisation that can demonstrate a legitimate interest. The information publicly accessible shall consist of at least the name, the date of birth, the nationality, the country of residence, contact details (without disclosure of a home address), the nature and extent of the beneficial interest held of the beneficial owner as defined in Article 3(6)(b). For the purpose of this paragraph, access to the information on beneficial ownership shall be in accordance with data protection rules and open data standards, as defined in Directive 2003/98/EC Article 2(7), and subject to online registration.
Amendment 357 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 32 a – paragraph 1
Article 32 a – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place automated centralised mechanisms, such as central registries or central electronic data retrieval systems, which allow the identification, in a timely manner, of any natural or legal persons holding or controlling payment accounts as defined in Directive 2007/64/EC ands well as bank accounts held by a credit institution within their territory. Member States shall notify the Commission of the characteristics of those national mechanisms.
Amendment 365 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 32 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 32 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) Member States may introduce exemptions from the obligations referred to in paragraphs 1-3 regarding passive bank accounts. For the purpose of this paragraph, 'passive bank account' means a bank account with a balance of no more than EUR 5000 to and from which no payments, excluding interest payments and other normal service fees charged by the service provider, has been made during the past 36 months.
Amendment 400 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)
Directive 2015/849/EU
Chapter VI – Section 3 – Subsection IV (new)
Chapter VI – Section 3 – Subsection IV (new)
(18a) in Section 3 of Chapter VI, the following subsection IV is added: Subsection IV Article 51a By June 2017, the Commission shall present a legislative proposal to create a European FIU that would coordinate, assist and support Member Sates FIUs. This European FIU shall lend support national FIUs in maintaining and developing the technical infrastructure for ensuring the exchange of information, assist them in joint analysis of cross border cases and produce its own case analysis and coordinate the work of Member States FIUs for cross border cases. For this purpose, the national FIU shall automatically exchange information with this European FIU when investigating on a money laundering case. This legislative proposal shall take into account the results of the Commission mapping of the Member States FIUs powers and obstacles to cooperation in order to design a well-balanced and tailor made system of cooperation.
Amendment 401 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 b (new)
Directive 2015/849/EU
Article 51 b (new)
Article 51 b (new)
(18b) the following Article 51b is inserted: Article 51b 1. Member States shall ensure their FIU can cooperate and exchange relevant information with their foreign counterparts. 2. Member States shall ensure that their FIU is able to make inquiries on behalf of foreign counterparts where this could be relevant to an analysis of financial transactions. At a minimum, inquiries should include: – Searching its own databases, which would include information related to suspicious transaction reports. – Searching other databases to which it may have direct or indirect access, including law enforcement databases, public databases, administrative databases and commercially available databases. Where permitted to do so, FIUs shall also contact other competent authorities and financial institutions in order to obtain relevant information
Amendment 412 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
(21a) in Section 3 of Chapter VI, the following subsection is inserted : Subsection IIIa International Cooperation Article 57a 1. Member State should ensure that their competent authorities supervising credit and financial institutions as well as their law enforcement authorities, provide the widest possible range of international cooperation with the competent authorities of third countries that constitute counterparts of the national competent authorities. 2. Member state shall ensure that there are effective gateways to facilitate the prompt and constructive exchange directly between counterparts, either spontaneously or upon request, of information relating to money laundering.
Amendment 450 #
2016/0208(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2009/101/EC
Article 7 b – paragraph 3
Article 7 b – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the beneficial ownership information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall also be made publicly available through the system of interconnection of registers referred to in Article 4a(2), in accordance with data protection rules and open data standards, as defined in Directive 2003/98/EC Article 2(7), and subject to online registration.
Amendment 3 #
2016/0205(NLE)
Draft opinion
Article 1
Article 1
The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs calls on the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to recommend that Parliament decline to give its consent to the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part.;
Amendment 14 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Union contributes to ensuring a high level of consumer protection and to placing consumers at the heart of the single market by supporting and complementing Member States' policies in seeking to ensure that citizens can fully reap the benefits of the internal market and that, in so doing, their legal and economic interests are properly addressed and defended. A well-functioning and trustworthy financial services sector is a key component of the single market. It requires a solid framework for regulation and supervision, which simultaneously ensures financial stability and focuses on supporting a sustainable economy. At the same time, it should provide a high level of protection to consumers and other financial services end-users, including retail investors, savers, insurance policyholders, pension fund participantmembers and beneficiaries, individual shareholders, borrowers or SMEs.
Amendment 15 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Since 2007, the confidence of consumers in particular and of other financial services' end-users has been shaken by the financial and economic crisis. To restore citizens' confidence in the soundness of the financial sector, it is therefore important to increase the active participation and involvement of consumers and other end- users of financial information, including retail investors, savers, insurance policyholders, pension fund members and beneficiaries, individual shareholders, borrowers or SMEs, as well as of stakeholders representing their interests, in the Union decision-making process in the financial sector.
Amendment 18 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To achieve this objective, the Commission initiated at the end of 2011 a pilot project aimed at providing grants to support the development of a financial expertise centre to the benefit of consumers, other end-users and stakeholders representing their interests and to enhance their capacity to participate in Union policy making in the field of financial services. The main policy objectives were to ensure that Union policy-makers, when initiating new legislation, would be provided with views other than those expressed by the financial sector professionals, that the wider public is better informed about issues at stake in financial regulation, enhance financial literacy and that the active participation of consumers and other end-users of financial information, including retail investors, savers, insurance policyholders, pension fund members and beneficiaries, individual shareholders, borrowers or SMEs, is enhanced in Union policy- making in the area of financial services, resulting in well- balanced legislation.
Amendment 28 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) The Commission could in a future proposal open the Programme to other beneficiaries that may contribute to the objectives of this Regulation.
Amendment 35 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) research activities, including production of own research, and data, and development of expertise;
Amendment 36 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) awareness and dissemination activitiesctivities and active dissemination of their publications and data, including to a wide audience of non- experts (e.g. information and financial education);
Amendment 40 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) activities reinforcing the interactions between the members of the organisations referred to in Article 3 and advocacy activities fostering the positions of those members at Union level. and exchange good practices between members, fostering general interest in financial and EU regulation;
Amendment 41 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) financial education and training, notably through cooperation with Member States' national authorities and national members of the beneficiaries;
Amendment 42 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to further enhance the active participation and involvement of consumers and other financial services end-users, including retail investors, savers, insurance policyholders, pension fund members and beneficiaries, individual shareholders, borrowers or SMEs, as well as stakeholders representing their interests, in Union policy-making in the area of financial services;
Amendment 45 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to contribute to the information of consumers and other financial services end-users, including retail investors, savers, insurance policyholders, pension fund members and beneficiaries, individual shareholders, borrowers or SMEs, as well as stakeholders representing their interests, about issues at stake in the regulation of the financial sector.
Amendment 53 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. In order to benefit from the Programme, these beneficiaries shall remain non-governmental, non-profit- making legal entities, independent of industry, commerce or business. They shall have no other conflicting interests and represent through their members the interests of Union consumers and other end-users in the field of financial services. They shall ensure, through their membership or own organizational structure, a wide coverage of Member States, and include through their membership a broad cross-section of European organisations. The Commission shall facilitate further information and develop contacts on potential members; The Commission shall ensure continued compliance with these criteria for the duration of the Programme by including them in the annual work programmes referred to in Article 7 and by assessing annually whether the beneficiaries meet these criteria before awarding the action grants referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 56 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. In order to benefit from the Programme, the beneficiaries shall submit every year before 31 December to the Commission a proposalwork programme describing the activities referred to in Article 1 planned for the following year.
Amendment 58 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. In order to implement the Programme, the Commission shall adoptssess and endorse the annual work programmes, unless any of the activities stated in the work programme does not promote objectives in line with the values and objectives of the Union. Those annual work programmes shall set out the objectives to be pursued, the expected results of the actions performed by the beneficiaries, the method of implementation of those actions and the total amount required to perform those actions. They shall also contain a detailed description of the actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. For the action grants, the annual work programmes shall set out priorities and essential award criteria. The maximum rate of co-financing shall be 60% of eligible costs.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall adoptendorse the annual work programmes by means of implementing acts and confirm that any activity established in the work programme of the beneficiaries is in line with the values and objectives of the Union.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0182(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The European Parliament shall comment the Commission opinion and issue an evaluation report in order to scrutinize the work done by the beneficiaries, assessing their contribution to achieve the objectives set out in article 2. In that sense, beneficiaries shall make the information available to the European Parliament and the Council. Before the end of 2020 the European Parliament shall assess the overall results of the Programme and call on the Commission to propose the continuation or the re- shaping of the Programme;
Amendment 42 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Transparency is essential for ensuring the well-functioning of the Single Market. In recent years, the challenge posed by corporate income tax avoidance has increased considerably and has become a major focus of concern within the Union and globally. The European Council in its conclusions of 18 December 2014 acknowledged the urgent need to advance efforts in the fight against tax avoidance both at global and Union level. The Commission in its communications entitled ‘Commission Work Programme 2016 - No time for business as usual’16 and ‘Commission Work Programme 2015 - A New Start’17 identified as a priority the need to move to a system whereby the country in which profits are generated is also the country of taxation. The Commission also identified as a priority the need to respond to oEur soopean cietiezens’ call for fairness and tax transparency. transparency and therefore act as a reference model for other countries. It is essential that transparency take into account reciprocity with competitors. __________________ 16 COM(2015) 610 final of 27 October 2015. 17 COM(2014) 910 final of 16 December 2014.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Parliament in its resolution of 16 December 2015 on bringing transparency, coordination and convergence to corporate tax policies in the Union18 acknowledged that increased transparency in the area of corporate taxation can improve tax collection, make the work of tax authorities more efficient and, ensure increased public trust and confidence in tax systems and governments and improve investment decision-making based on more accurate risk profiles of companies. __________________ 18 2015/2010(INL)
Amendment 73 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Enhanced transparency and public scrutiny of corporate income taxes borne by multinational undertakings carrying out activities in the Union is an essential element to further foster corporate responsibility, to contribute to the welfare through taxes, to promote fairer tax competition within the Union through a better informed public debate and to restore public trust in the fairness of the national tax systems. Such public scrutiny can be achieved by means of a report on income tax information, irrespective of where the ultimate parent undertaking of the multinational group is established.
Amendment 94 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to ensure a level of detail that enables citizens to better assess the contribution of multinational undertakings to welfare in each Member State, theonly key information, which does not act as an obstacle towards the undertaking's competitiveness, should be broken down by Member State. Moreover, information concerning the operations of multinational enterprises should also be shown with a high level of detail as regards certain tax jurisdictions which pose particular challenges. For all other third country operations, the information should be given in an aggregate number. in order to ensure the proportionality of this proposal and its reasonable feasibility.
Amendment 99 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To ensure that cases of non- compliance are disclosed to the public, statutory auditor(s) or audit firm(s) should check whether the report on income tax information has been submitted and presented in accordance with the requirements of this Directive and made accessible on the relevant undertaking’s website or on the website of an affiliated undertaking. Cases of infringements by undertakings and branches to the reporting on income tax information, giving rise to penalties by Member States, in conformity with Article 51 of Directive 2013/34/EU, should be reported in a public registry managed by the European Commission.
Amendment 125 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The report on income tax information shall be published in a common template available in an open data format and made accessible to the public on the website of the undertaking on the date of its publication in at least one of the official languages of the Union. On the same date, the undertaking shall also file the report in a public registry managed by the European Commission.
Amendment 143 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The report on income tax information shall be published in a common template available in an open data format and made accessible to the public on the date of its publication on the website of the subsidiary undertaking or on the website of an affiliated undertaking in at least one of the official languages of the Union. On the same date, the undertaking shall also file the report in a public registry managed by the European Commission.
Amendment 150 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The report on income tax information shall be published in a common template available in an open data format and made accessible to the public on the date of its publication on the website of the branch or on the website of an affiliated undertaking in at least one of the official languages of the Union. On the same date, the undertaking shall also file the report in a public registry managed by the European Commission.
Amendment 171 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point a
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) names of undertakings, a brief description of the nature of the activities and geographical location;
Amendment 175 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point b
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the number of employeeworked man-hours;
Amendment 184 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
(bc) value of tangible assets other than cash or cash equivalents, and annual cost of maintaining those assets;
Amendment 194 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point f
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the amount of income tax paid which is the amount of income tax paid during the relevant financial year by undertakings and branches resident for tax purposes in the relevant tax jurisdiction; and
Amendment 195 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) stated capital;
Amendment 223 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 3 a (new)
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall allow non- listed branches or subsidiaries controlled by an ultimate parent undertaking organised under the laws of a third tax jurisdiction outside the Union, other than a tax haven jurisdiction, to not publicly disclose information under this Article if 80 per cent or more of the group's activities are carried out in one tax jurisdiction, outside the Union and not a tax haven, and in relation to one business line only.
Amendment 229 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 3 b (new)
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Member States may allow information required to be disclosed pursuant to this Article to be omitted when its nature is such that it would be seriously prejudicial to the commercial position of the undertakings to which it relates, including when only a single affiliated undertaking operates in a tax jurisdiction which is not listed in the common Union list of certain tax jurisdictions drawn up pursuant to Article 48g. Any such omission shall be disclosed in the report, and shall require prior authorisation from the competent authority. Member States shall justify to the Commission their decision to exempt with regard to the disclosure of one or more required items of information.
Amendment 234 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 5
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 5
5. The report on income tax information shall be published in a common template available in an open data format and made accessible on the website in at least one of the official languages of the Union. On the same date, the undertaking shall also file the report in a public registry managed by the European Commission.
Amendment 260 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 i – paragraph 1
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 i – paragraph 1
The Commission shall report on the compliance with and the impact of the reporting obligations set out in Articles 48a to 48f. The report shall include an evaluation of whether the report on income tax information delivers appropriate and proportionate results, and assess cost- benefits of lowering the consolidated net turnover threshold beyond which undertakings and branches are required to report on income tax information as well as evaluating the possible necessity to take further complementary measures, taking into account the need to ensure a sufficient level of transparency and, the need for preserving and ensuring a competitive environment for undertakings and private investment.
Amendment 265 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 i a (new)
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 i a (new)
Article 48ia Common template for the report The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down the common template to which Article 48b(1), (3), (4) and (6) and Article 48c(5) refer. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 50(2).
Amendment 268 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Amendment 34 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 2
Citation 2
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 53(1), 56 and 62 thereof,
Amendment 68 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) With a view to enforcing the provisions of this Directive and thereby guaranteeing effective protection of workers, coordination between the Member State labour inspectorates and EU cooperation on combating posting- related fraud should be stepped up.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Almost twenty years after its adoption, it is necessary to assess whether the Posting of Workers Directive still strikeshas struck the right balance between the need to promote the freedom to provide services and the need to protect the rights of posted workers without affecting free business competition.
Amendment 82 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Part of the problems arising from the implementation of Directives 96/71/EC and 2017/67/EU stem from overt abuse or illegal cross-border activity. The posting of workers through ‘mailbox companies’ or bogus temporary postings are evidence of this. Protectionist demands by certain Member States cannot met by restricting freedom to provide services but by stepping controls on the cross-border movement of workers to prevent fraudulent practices in this connection.
Amendment 86 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) By Decision (EU) 2016/344, the Union established a European Platform to enhance cooperation in tackling undeclared work, including cross-border aspects; both this decision and Parliament's resolution of 14 January 2014 on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in Europe should lead the Commission to consider the possibility of creating a European Labour Inspectorate consisting of a body of European inspectors specialized in cross-border mobility to provide technical support for national inspectors in the implementation of European legislation on the movement of workers.
Amendment 91 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The principle of equal treatment and the prohibition of any discrimination based on nationality are enshrined in EU law since the founding Treaties. The principle of equal pay has been implemented through secondary law not only between women and men, but also between employees with fix term contracts and comparable permanent workers, between part-time and full-time workers or between temporary agency workers and comparable workers of the user undertaking. In any case, there is no reason for proper use of the posting of workers to involve any infringement of this principle.
Amendment 102 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
Amendment 104 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
Amendment 106 #
2016/0070(COD)
(7c) The aim of Art. 4 of Directive 2014/67/EU on the Enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services is to identify genuine posting and prevent abuse and circumvention.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) It is the prerogative of the national competent authorities to assess whether the professional activity pursued in the context of provision of services is genuine and whether the provisions of this Directive are applicable in each individual case according to Directive Art. 4 of Directive 2014/67/EU.
Amendment 137 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Article 56 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) requires the abolition of any restriction on the freedom to provide services, even if that restriction applies without distinction to national service providers and to those of other Member States, which is liable to prohibit, impede and render less attractive the activities of a service provider established in another Member State where it lawfully provides similar services. It is settled case law that restrictions to the freedom to provide services are only admissible if justified by overriding reasons inrelated to the public interest and must be appropriate, proportionate and necessary.
Amendment 157 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Because of the highly mobile nature of work in international road transport, the implementation of the posting of workers directive raises particular legal questions and difficulties (especially where the link with the concerned Member State is insufficient). It would be most suitTherefore transport services such as transit, international transport and linked cabotage are excluded forom these challenges to scope of this Directive and should be addressed through sector-specific legislation together with other EU initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the internal road transport market.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In a competitive internal market, service providers compete not only on the basis of labour costs butand also onther factors such as productivity and efficiency, or the quality and innovation of their goods and services.
Amendment 182 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Respect for the diversity of national industrial relations systems as well as the autonomy of social partners is explicitly recognised by the TFEU.
Amendment 189 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) It is within Member States' competence to set rules on remunerationpay in accordance with their law and practice. However, national rules on remuneration applied to posted workers must be proportionate and justified by the need to protect posted workers and must not disproportionately resrestrict the cross- border provision of services. The national measures must not be liable for hindering or making less attriactive the cross-border provision of services. exercise of fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Treaty and be applied in a non- discriminatory manner, they must be justified by imperative requirements in the general interest, and suitable for securing the attainment of the objective which they pursue and they must not go beyond what is necessary in order to attain it. Or. en (GEBHARD ν CONSIGLIO DELL'ORDINE DEGLI AVVOCATI E PROCURATORI DI MILANO para 39)
Amendment 192 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) It is within Member States' competence to set rules on remuneration in accordance with their law and practice. However, national rules on remuneration applied to posted workers must be justified by the need to protect posted workers and must not disproportionately restrict the cross-border provision of services. The European Union must exercise strict oversight to forestall any disproportionate use of these restrictions by certain Member States.
Amendment 200 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
Amendment 223 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) All measures introduced by this Directive should be justified and proportionate so as not to create administrative burdens or to limit the potential that undertakings, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have to create new jobs, while protecting posted workers.
Amendment 250 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Directive 2008/104/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on temporary agency work gives expression to the principle that the basic working and employment conditions applicable to temporary agency workers should be at least those which would apply to such workers if they were recruited by the user undertaking to occupy the same job. This principle should also apply to temporary agency workers posted to another Member Stateregulates employment conditions applicable to temporary agency workers.
Amendment 376 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
(c) minimum rules on remuneration, including overtime rates; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes;
Amendment 410 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of this Directive, remuneration means all the elementminimum rules ofn remuneration rendered mandatory by national law, regulation or administrative provision, collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and/or, in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application, other collective agreements or arbitration awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph, in the Member State to whose territory the worker is posted.
Amendment 456 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
1a. If undertakings established in the territory of a Member State are obliged by law, regulation, administrative provision or collective agreement, to sub-contract in the context of their contractual obligations only to undertakings that guarantee certain terms and conditions of employment covering remuneration, , the Member State may, on a non–discriminatory and proportionate basis, provide that such undertakings shall be under the same obligation regarding subcontracts with undertakings referred to in Article 1 (1) posting workers to its territory. The European Union shall exercise strict oversight to forestall any disproportionate use of these restrictions by certain Member States.
Amendment 504 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 96/71/CE
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
(2a) Article 4(2) is amended as follows: Member States shall make provision for cooperation between the public authorities which, in accordance with national legislation, are responsible for monitoring the terms and conditions of employment referred to in Article 3. Such cooperation shall in particular consist in replying to reasoned requests from those authorities for information on the transnational hiring- out of workers, including manifest abuses or possible cases of unlawful transnational activities. That cooperation may be carried out through the European Platform created to enhance cooperation in tackling undeclared work, since cross- border aspects form part of its remit.
Amendment 506 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Directive 96/71/CE
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 42 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to publish an ambitious proposal for a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base, as soon as possible, and for the legislative branch to conclude negotiations on this crucial dossier as quickly as possible;
Amendment 72 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(4a) Due regard should be had to the European Parliament legislative resolution of 19 April 2012 on the proposal for a Council directive on a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB),
Amendment 97 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) A Union-wide definition and an exhaustive 'black list' should be drawn up of the tax havens and countries, including those in the Union, which distort competition by granting favourable tax arrangements. The criterion of 10 Member States having identified a country as a non-cooperative tax jurisdiction used in annex I of the communication "A fair and efficient corporate tax system in the European Union" is too restrictive.
Amendment 101 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Considering that a key objective of this Directive is to improve the resilience of the internal market as a whole against cross-border tax avoidance practices, this cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States acting individually. National corporate tax systems are disparate and independent action by Member States would only replicate the existing fragmentation of the internal market in direct taxation. It would thus allow inefficiencies and distortions to persist in the interaction of distinct national measures. The result would be lack of coordination. Rather, by reason of the fact that much inefficiency in the internal market primarily gives rise to problems of a cross-border nature, remedial measures should be adopted at Union level. It is therefore critical to adopt solutions that function for the internal market as a whole and this can be better achieved at Union level. Thus, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. By setting a minimum level of protection for the internal market, this Directive only aims to achieve the essential minimum degree of coordination within the Union for the purpose of materialising its objectives. However, overhauling the legal framework for tax in order to address practices which erode the tax base by means of regulation would have made it possible to secure a better outcome as regards guaranteeing equal conditions throughout the internal market.
Amendment 102 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The Commission should carry out a cost-benefit analysis and assess the possible impact of high levels of tax on the repatriation of capital from third countries with low tax rates.
Amendment 103 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) All trade agreements and economic partnership agreements to which the Union is party should include provisions on the promotion of good governance in tax matters, with the aim of increasing transparency and of combating harmful tax practises.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 b (new)
Recital 14 b (new)
(14b) In order to provide a higher level of protection against tax avoidance practices, Member States could target arrangements which have been put in place for the main purpose or one of the main purposes of obtaining an unfair tax advantage. Member States should apply penalties as foreseen by their national law and inform to the European Commission about the penalty systems that they implement.
Amendment 107 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Commission should evaluate the implementation of this Directive three years after its entry into force and report to the European Parliament and the Council thereon. Member States should communicate to the Commission all information necessary for this evaluation,
Amendment 120 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Exceeding borrowing costs shall be deductible in the tax year in which they are incurred only up to 310 percent of the taxpayer's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) or up to an amount of EUR 1 000 000, whichever is higher. The EBITDA shall be calculated by adding back to taxable income the tax-adjusted amounts for net interest expenses and other costs equivalent to interest as well as the tax-adjusted amounts for depreciation and amortisation.
Amendment 138 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The EBITDA carried forward should be limited to 4 consecutive fiscal years.
Amendment 147 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Paragraphs 2 to 5 shall not apply to financial undertakings. The Commission must review the scope of this article if and when an agreement is reached at the OECD level, when the Commission assess that the OECD agreement can be implemented at Union level.
Amendment 168 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The European Commission shall monitor that the differences of the legal interest across Member States do not constitute an unfair tax competition between Member States.
Amendment 195 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall allocate adequate staff, expertise and budget resources to their national tax administrations and tax audit staff, as well as resources for the training of tax administration staff focusing on cross-border cooperation on tax fraud and avoidance, and on automatic exchange of information in order to ensure full implementation of this Directive.
Amendment 198 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. The European Commission shall establish a European tax inspectorate as a strong tool against base erosion and profit shifting that will evaluate and advice on the implementation of this Directive, and on its enforcement and compliance across Member States.
Amendment 223 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a Effective tax rate 1. The Commission shall develop a common method of calculation of the effective tax rate in each Member State, so as to make it possible to draw up a comparative table of the effective tax rates across the Member States.
Amendment 227 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 b (new)
Article 10 b (new)
Article 10b Non-cooperative tax jurisdictions 1. The Commission shall develop an exhaustive 'black list' of the tax havens and countries, which distort competition by granting favourable tax arrangements. The Commission will elaborate a proposal on how to define a non-cooperative tax jurisdiction and propose ways to stop this practice.
Amendment 228 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 c (new)
Article 10 c (new)
Article 10c Good governance in tax matters 1. The Commission shall include provisions on the promotion of good governance in tax matters, with the aim of increasing transparency and of combating harmful tax practises, in international trade agreements and economic partnership agreements to which the European Union is party.
Amendment 229 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 d (new)
Article 10 d (new)
Article 10d Penalties 1. In order to provide for a higher level of protection against tax avoidance practices, Member States could target arrangements which have been put in place for the main purpose, or one of the main purposes of obtaining an unfair tax advantage. Member States shall apply penalties to the undertakings that infringe the rules laid down in this Directive as foreseen by their national law. 2. Member States shall inform the European Commission about the penalties that they intend to implement and the type of penalty when transposing this Directive into national law.
Amendment 231 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall evaluate the implementation of this Directive three years after its entry into force and report to the European Parliament and the Council thereon.
Amendment 24 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for a review/revision of the multiannual financial framework (MFF), to be based on criteria including the prior assessment of the effectiveness of measures to combat unemployment, with funding for the less effective provisions being cut; considers that such an approach is particularly important in times of crisis, such as the present moment, which are marked by unacceptable imbalances;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the impact of the second cycle of the Youth Strategy (2013-2015) in providing a flexible framework for cross- sectoral involvement; values the structured dialogue with youth organisations in this regard; reminds of the eight fields of action promoted by the Youth Strategy;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of the Youth Strategy, given the EU’s alarmingly's high youth unemployment and NEET rates; stresses that the next cycle (2016-2018) should contribute to the two objectives of the Youth Strategy by focusing on tackling youth unemployment, fostering entrepreneurship among young people, investing in education, and training andfor the skills employers look for, and facilitating the transition to the labour market;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that there has been a decrease in youth unemployment in most Member States since 2013, despite this fact, notes with real concern that youth unemployment continues to be almost double the overall unemployment rate with around 8 million young Europeans still being unemployed;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need to combat early school-leaving by adequately informing students about future labour market opportunities and qualitative apprenticeshipcareer paths, including apprenticeships, technical and artisanal job profiles;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that Member States youth policies should be closely coordinated with other policies and that more synergies should be found; further recommends to enhance the cooperation between schools, businesses, public authorities and other labour market stakeholders to estimate the future skills needs to pre-empt skills ' mismatch and to facilitate the process whereby young people choose jobs profiles that actually match the needs of the labour market;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underscores the importance of recognising competencies acquired in non- formal environments; calls on the Member States to ensure the coherent validation of formal, non-formal and informal learning with a view to bridging the gap between the skills shortages and skills´ mismatch observed in the European labour market and the many young job seekers;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that employment and entrepreneurship constitute one of the eight priorities identified in the EU Youth Report (2010-2018); stresses that youth work and non-formal learning play a vital role in developing young people’s's creative and innovative potential, including entrepreneurial skills;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Member States to implement fully the Erasmus+ programme, thereby fostering further cross-border career and labour mobility; expresses concern that the mobility of apprentices has not yet achieved the desired levels and calls on the Commission, the Member States, companies and schools to find solutions to overcome the remaining obstacles to the mobility of apprentices;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the fact that more than EUR 12.4 billion from the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) have been earmarked for the fight against youth unemployment during the new programming period; calls for the assessment of the results and objectives achieved via such funding;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Notes that the Court of Auditors' report on 'EU Youth Guarantee - Implementation in Member States', due to be completed at the beginning of 2017, will provide a clearer assessment of the programme's results; considers that, inter alia, analysis of the efficiency and the long-term results should be outlined in the report;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the success of the eEurozone is dependent on increasing the welfare of all its citizens, and on well- functioning labour markets and welfare systems, based on decent work with rights, a strong role for the social partners, social dialogue, collective bargaining and collective agreements, and preventing individual Member States from tryingboosting economic growth and job creation, on aiming to full employment with permanent increase of high added value jobs; recalls the creation as quick as possible of an European Labour market, as a frame, with full and fair mobility which should complement the EMU, increasing its shock absorbing capacity and give citizens the opportunity to seek employment or employees in other Member States allowing more individuals to gafind an unfair competitive advantage by infr decent job; takes note that a strong role of social partners, fair bargainging workers’ rights or promoting social dumping, negotiations and agreements should also be allowed by the budgetary capacity;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets the low proportion of the budget in relation to the EU GDP which prevents too much a more efficient policy towards employment and labour markets;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to the declaration ‘Greater European Integration : the way forward’ signed by the Presidents of the Italian Camera dei deputati, the German Bundestag, the French National Assembly and Luxembourg’s Chamber of Deputies;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Treaty on European Union establishes the creation of the single market, and a European Monetary Union whose currency is the euro; whereas the European Monetary Union currently consists of 19 members, two of whomSingle Market consists of the 28 members of the EU and the European Monetary Union currently consists of 19 members; whereas all but two Member States are bound to join the euro; whereas the two Member States not bound to join the euro have ‘opt-outs’ clauses, the remaining seven EU Member States having yet to join;at are different in nature and scope as only the United Kingdom is not committed to join the euro whereas no financial liability will be incurred by the two countries with opt-outs from EMU in the framework of any fiscal capacity for the euro area;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that in order to stabilise the social situation in Member States, economic stabilisers such as aeconomic, cultural and social situation differs greatly across and within Member States; while stressing the importance of continuing with "ad hoc" structural reforms, economic stabilisers could help some Member States in a situation of an adverse shock. One of the targets of the budget should be financing important tools (for example an European Unemployment Insurance (EUI) scheme should strengthen the welfare to enhance cohesion); takes note of the numerous administrative and fight social deprivation caused by one- sided fiscal discipline measures taken under the European economic governance frameworkpolitical burdens that the establishment of these tools would face and calls therefore on the Commission to evaluate the feasibility of such an instrument like EUI;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets the fact that the current system of European economic governance is highly unbalanced and focuses almost exclusively on fiscal stability and wage competitiveness, while concerns about economic recovery, public investment policies and, more and better jobs and social cohesion are largely ignored; takes note that convergence should be achieved through reduction of destabilizing budgetary surplus;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that economic convergence within the Eurozone is essential to reach more efficient labour markets in the Union, therefore the Eurozone Member States' specific economic and labour market features should be taken into account when setting down the budgetary capacity; points out that large concentrations of unemployment in certain regions in the Eurozone harm the European economy and distort labour markets; underlines that convergence should also be achieved through reduction of disequilibria induced by high public surpluses;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Asks the Member States to respect and promote the autonomy of collective bargaining on wages and working conditions, and to restore balance with the economic governance pillar by urgently moving ahead on the social dimensionin line with Member States' practices and laws and to always take into account the social dimension when improving economic governance;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of not linking any unemployment benefit system with economic conditionality for the Member Sfinancing policies to achieve better social cohesion and full employment, to reduce structural unemployment, to erase poverty, to fight economic inequalities that hamper economic growth, to strengthen the welfare states, and of promoting social policies which fight poverty, social exclusion and social dumpingto help attain all the social objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 88 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance of reducing unemployment and generating high-skilled employment supporting industries that require high levels of human capital, stimulating high technological sectors and fostering research, development and innovation and, simultaneously, to alleviate in the short term the situation of the excluded nonqualified young unemployed;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the Community method was abandoned in favour of intergovernmental agreements in order to allow for rapid responses in the crisis; whereas this has made the European Council the leading actor in the crisis, while the European Parliament and its national counterparts have been side-lined and the European Commission relegated to a role of secretariat of the European Council;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers, against this background, that shortcomings have existed in the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) since its inception under the Maastricht Treaty with the attribution of monetary policy to the European level, while budgetary policy remains within the competencies of the Member States and is only framed by provisions on light coordination of national policies; recalls that the Stability and Growth Pact is a necessary set of rules allowing Member States to share a single currency but is not, per se, a European economic policy;
Amendment 162 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that during the creation of the euro, the choice was made not to have an economic government for the euro but a clear set of rules; notes that the rules have been systematically infringed; notes that, in the current institutional and political set-up, deprived of the necessary legitimacy, sanctions have never been and cannot be applied; deplores that, as a result, we neither have respect for the rules, nor the economic government to enforce them;
Amendment 174 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the introduction of the euro as a common currency has eliminated tried and tested policy options for counterbalancing asymmetric shocks such as exchange rate fluctuation; reiterates that the relinquishing of autonomy over monetary policy therefore requires alternative adjustment mechanisms to cope with asymmetric macroeconomic shocks in order to make the euro zone an optimal currency area able, inter alia, to implement a proper policy mix;
Amendment 176 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that the creation of the Euro led to the establishment of a European Central Bank of federal essence; deplores that Member States did not draw the political and institutional consequences of the creation of a single currency by creating a democratic economic, budgetary and fiscal government for the Eurozone; is convinced that without a genuine Economic government the euro area will always be deprived of the necessary tools to implement a proper policy mix;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that the crisis has proved that a common monetary policy without a common fiscal policy cannot address asymmetricmajor shocks to the euro area; reiterates that the mere coordination of national fiscal policies without credible enforcement mechanisms has not prevented an investment gap, has proved insufficient to trigger growth-enhancing, sustainable and socially balanced structural reforms and has not enhanced the national capacity to absorb economic shocks;
Amendment 298 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that incentives for sound fiscal policymaking and for addressing structural weaknesses at national level, taking into account the aggregate euro area fiscal stance, are core elements for the functioning of the euro area; considers that a fiscal capacity should, moreover, address specific concerns forthat the role of a fiscal capacity should be to absorb shocks, support sound fiscal and macroeconomic policies at national level and provide the eEuro area in the case of absorbing shockszone with a fiscal backstop;
Amendment 316 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that a fiscal capacity must be created on top of and next to existing EU funding instruments, within itsthe EU legal framework, in order to ensure consistent developmentsynergies and complementarity between euro and non-euro Member States; stresses that, in the long run, genuine own resources in the form of taxation will have to abound a budget of the Eurozone; Such specific budget could go hand-in-hand with a transfer of competences exercised today at national level that could be best dealt with at Eurozone level;
Amendment 332 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Points out that effective stabilisation of large euro area Member States or a group of closely economically intertwined countries requires sufficient resourcein order to access the fiscal capacity, Eurozone members will have to qualify for it and converge the way they did in the run-up to the euro; Notes that the creation of the fiscal capacity must go hand-in-hand with the democratisation and strengthening of the governance structure of the Eurozone as well as the harmonisation of national public accounts;
Amendment 371 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Argues in consequence that three pillars of a fiscal capacity should be distinguished, wherein action should be undertaken in the framework of a common toolbox to address the different functions, i.e. incentivising convergence and sustainable structural reforms, absorbing asymmetric shocks, and absorbing symmetric shocks; takes note of the various proposals regarding designs put forward on this matter by politicians and academia;
Amendment 396 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Demands that the ESM be integrated into the Union’'s legal framework and evolve towards a Community mechanism, as provided for in the ESM Treaty and as constantly requested by the European Parliament and foreseen in the Five Presidents’' report; underlines that the ECJ Pringle case-law and jurisprudence open up the possibility of bringing the ESM within the Union’'s framework, within the existing Treaties, on the basis of Article 352 TFEU; calls, therefore, on the Commission to bring forward as a matter of urgency a legislative proposal to that end; demands that the ESM be made fully accountable to the European Parliament;
Amendment 410 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the ESM, whilst fulfilling its ongoing tasks, to be further developed and turned into a European Monetary Fund (EMF) with adequate lending and borrowing capacities and a clearly defined mandate, including its contribution to a euro area fiscal capacity; stresses that an EMF should be managed by the Commission and held democraticallyto be further developed and consolidated into a fully- fledged European Monetary Fund (EMF) for countries in difficulties within the Euro area; stresses that, just like the ESM, an EMF should be held accountable by the European Parliament; emphasises that national parliaments would be involved in the process, given that their constitutional prerogatives regarding financial resources could be affected;
Amendment 429 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Insists that once it is integrated into Community law, thea fiscal capacity for the euro area should be integcoexist but be kept separated intofrom the EU budget, but over and above the ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF); underlines however that in no circumstances should the volume of the EU budget fall victim to the creation of budgetary capacity for the Eurozone;
Amendment 442 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Considers that the ECB profits should feed into the Eurozone fiscal capacity, once discounted the current percentage set for reserves; points out that to this effect, OLP applies to the reform of Article 33.1.a) of the ECB Statute; believes that this is particularly relevant in a period of quantitative easing;
Amendment 448 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that the EFSM and the existing balance of payment facility should be integrated into the same budgetary chapter as the ESM once the latter is integrated into Community law, therebyremain to providinge resources for financial assistance to countries outside the euro area but committed to joining on the basis of the agreed rules;;
Amendment 453 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 470 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Pillar 1: A convergence code to promote convergence and incentivise the implementation ofsupport structural reforms
Amendment 501 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Reiterates its call for the adoption of a ‘convergence code’, as a legal act resulting from the ordinary legislative procedure, to streamline the existing coordination of economic policies into a more effective convergence of economic policies within the European Semester;
Amendment 504 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 575 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that a financial instrument is needed to work as an incentive-based mechanism for convergence and sustainable structural reforms with clear conditionality; believes that the Structural Reform Support Programme (SRSP), which is designed toreforms have a cost and that the fiscal capacity for the Eurozone should provide technicfinancial support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, and economic and social sectors with a view to enhancing growth and jobs, can be further developed as a contribution to this function of the fiscal capacityfor structural reforms in line with the mutually agreed Convergence code;
Amendment 618 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that the two models for the shock absorption function are featured most prominently in the academic literature: a Rainy Day Fund and a European Unemployment Benefit Scheme;
Amendment 634 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Points out that thea Rainy Day Fund should be funded by all thEurozone Member States on the basis of a cyclically sensitive economic indicator and used for payments to all Member States suffering from economic downturns; suggests that such fund should be managed by the EMF;
Amendment 648 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges that the model of a European Unemployment Benefit Scheme would foster convergence of labour markets in the medium term; Notes that this option would require a Eurozone Treasury based on genuine own resources and the relevant transfer of competence to the Eurozone level;
Amendment 659 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
Amendment 691 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Warns that future symmetric shocks could destabilise the euro area as a whole since the currency area is not endowed with the instruments to cope with another crisis of the extent of the previous one; is convinced that the right instrument to deal with symmetric shocks depends on the nature of the shock; recalls that the EMF shcould be used as an appropriate financial resource borrowing capacity;
Amendment 736 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 757 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses that the Communitya new federal method should prevail in the development of economic governance for the euro area; urges that no reinforcement of intergovernmental structures should take place in parallel with existing structures;
Amendment 763 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls urgently for the European Parliament and national parliaments to be given a strengthened role in the renewed economic governance framework in order to reinforce democratic accountability; calls for increased national ownership in the European Semester in order to improve compliance with the CSRa greater involvement of the national parliaments as long as national contributions are the basis of the fiscal capacity; notes that this participation will have to be phased out once genuine own resources in the form of taxation will be agreed on at Eurozone level; stresses, however, that a continued dialogue will have to take place between the European Parliament and the national parliaments;
Amendment 775 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Argues that national ownership could be improved by including national parliaments in the procedures, notably by formalising the inter-parliamentary conference foreseen by Article 13 of the Fiscal compact, following the integration of the latter within the EU legal framework; insists, however, that the competences of the EP and the national parliaments conferred upon these institutions by the Treaties should be respected and that mixing of these competences be avoided;
Amendment 797 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Considers that in order to provide for a genuine EMU, a euro area treasury should be created for collective decision- making, supervision and management of the budgetary capacity for the euro areain order to give the Euro area the capacity to borrow, spend and raise taxes; calls for the inclusion of this treasury within the European Commission with full macroeconomic, fiscal and financial competences; calls for a vice- president of the European Commission to head the treasury and simultaneously to act as president of the Eurogroup; urges full accountability of this treasury to the European Parliament;
Amendment 798 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Is convinced that the macroeconomic governance of the euro area should evolve towards a system of surveillance centred on a limited number of fiscal indicators with clear and simple rules; considers that a strong enforcement of these rules coupled with an ambitious fiscal capacity should allow for less intrusion from the European level into policy-making at national level; stresses that such an application of the subsidiarity principle would allow for a more credible and more democratic governance of the euro area, which would foster ownership by citizens;
Amendment 801 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 b (new)
Paragraph 41 b (new)
41b. Notes that the European Parliament should review its internal organisation so as to allow an expression of these MEPs elected in the euro area;
Amendment 824 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Acknowledges thatReckons that given the current political climate characterised by deep inequality, mistrust and uncertainty is not conducive to properthe only way to reforms to achieve and complete EMU; believes, therefore, that a comprehensive roadmap, including clear milestones within an agreed timetable and taking into account the political situation, should be urgently adopted with a clear commitment by euro area Heads of State and Government to achieving a genuine and complete EMhe Eurozone is to discuss its future in an open and democratic way; notes that the only way to show citizens and economic actors we are serious about the future of the euro is to modify the European Union treaties; Therefore calls for the opening of a Convention in accordance with the article 48 TEU;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas unemployment rate has been diminishing since 2013 thanks tobut though not significantly enough to curb unemployment and poverty, despite some supportive macroeconomic policies and the impact of structural reforms; whereas it nevertheless remains too high, currently affecting 9.9 % of active citizens, i.e. 23 million Europeans, about half of them being long- term unemployed;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas economic recovery has now entered its third year with a growth forecast for the EU28 of 2 % in 2016 and of 1,8 % in the Eurozone;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the youth unemployment rate at EU level stands at 22.6 %, and in 2014 12.3 % of young people were not in education, employment or training (NEETs), thus being at risk of exclusion from the labour market and of becoming dependent on benefits;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the level of unemployment and its social consequences differs between European countries;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas employment rate in EU-28 increased by 0.8 percentage points whilst there are considerable differences in the performances of European countries, with five countries having reduced their employment rates in at least five percentage points between 2009 and 2014;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas about 5% of the labour force in EU28 in 2014 had been unemployed for more than a year and 3.1% of labour force had been unemployed for more than 2 years.
Amendment 59 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
B d. whereas, in addition to its financial and social effects, unemployment, youth unemployment and long-term unemployment negatively affect social convergence and ultimately hinder sustainable economic growth;
Amendment 64 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas about 20 % of active citizens in the EU have only basic skills while 39 % of companies have difficulty finding staff with the required skills, whereas lowbesides the difficulties faced, specially by youth, to enter the labour market; whereas the lack of adjustment between the labour market and educational level is one of the key causes of young people becoming NEETs;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas there are approximately 2 million unfilled vacancies in the EU, of which almost 900.000 are in the digital sector, which hampers economic growth and job-creation; whereas in 2012 one in three Europeans were either over- or under-qualified for their job; whereas this mis-match negatively affects growth;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas undeclared work has serious budgetary implications and leads to loss of tax revenue and social security contributions, as it produces negative effects on employment, productivity and quality of work, skills development and lifelong learning, as well as on the acquisitionefficient and effective system of pension rights and access to healthcare;
Amendment 76 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas although atypical or non- standard forms of employment do not in themselves constitute precarious work, it is more likely to be found where contracts of this nature apply, albeit; to avoid inappropriate use of such contracts, account for a minority of existing en efficient and effective labour inspection mechanism must be imployement relationshipsed;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the demographic old age dependency ratio in the EU12 is projected to increase from 27.8 % to 50.1 % until 2060, and the total economic dependency ratio13 is expected to stabilise at over 120 % up to the middle of the next decade and then to rise above 140 % by 2060; whereas these factors, as well as ageing population, may appear as sufficient justification for the fact that the great majority of European citizens agree that it is important to restructure their pensions systems; __________________ 12 People aged 65 or above relative to those between aged 15 and 64. 13 Total inactive population relative to employed people aged between 20 and 64.
Amendment 99 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the demographic old age dependency ratio in the EU12 is projected to increase from 27.8 % to 50.1 % until 2060, and the total economic dependency ratio13 is expected to stabilise at over 120 % up to the middle of the next decade and then to rise above 140 % by 2060 highlighting the pressing need of labour market and pension reforms which aims at maintaining people in the labour market; whereas these factors may appear as sufficient justification for the fact that the great majority of European citizens agree that it is important to restructure their pensions systems; __________________ 12 People aged 65 or above relative to those between aged 15 and 64. 13 Total inactive population relative to employed people aged between 20 and 64.
Amendment 107 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas public debt remains too high in many Member States (the highest figures being for Greece at 167.8 % and Italy at 136 %), impedingre are other factors such as the low level of interest rate and the lack of investment in some areas, for instance, affecting sustainable growth and making the entire Union more vulnerable to crises;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas the free movement of people is fundamental to enhance convergence between European countries;
Amendment 136 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that good and quality jobsquality employment constitutes an essential pillar for social fairness, promoting human dignity; believes that in this sense employment and growth must be placed at the centre of EU policies, especially for youth, as a way to construct a more sustainable social European Union;
Amendment 140 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that good and qualitysustainable jobs constitute an essential pillar for social fairness, promoting human dignity; believes that in this sense employment and growth must be placed at the centre of EU policies, especially for youth, as a way to construct a more sustainable social European Union;
Amendment 152 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to foster, at Member State level, forms of cooperation involving governments, enterprises, educational institutions and social partners in accordance with national customs and traditions, with a view to adapting Member States’' education and training systems to combat skills mis-matches and meeting the needs of the labour market;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes with concern, that data on government spending in education confirm an increasing risk of investment gaps in human capital, including digital skills; Notes further that educational efforts primarily are focused on the younger part of the workforce, however, many countries need a broader focus on educating the workforce including adult education and vocational training opportunities; Underlines that insufficient investments in education, especially in digital skills, poses a threat to Europe's competitive position and to the employability of Europe's work force; encourages therefore Member States to prioritize broad education in digital skills;
Amendment 162 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the importance of skills and competences acquired in non-formal and informal learning environments in terms of improving the employability of young people; stresses, therefore, the importance of creating a validation system for non- formal and informal forms of knowledge, especially those acquired via voluntary activities;
Amendment 178 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative for an individualised approach for the long- term unemployed; considers that such an approach will require an increased effort in terms of human resources, calling for participants with the educational level needed to be able to orientate the unemployed on how to overcome possible gaps in education or training; stresses that professional requalification processes require adequate financial resources that need to be channelled to thefor active employment policies to be efficient they must include requirements for the competent national authorities as well as for each of the long-term unemployed;
Amendment 187 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to exchange best practices on the efficiency of a minimum income to reduce inequality and social exclusion in Europe.
Amendment 200 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the EU continues to suffer from structural problems that need to be addressed urgently, pointing up the need to continue prioritising investment, structural reforms and responsible fiscal consolidation, thus reinforcing a favourable environment for business with a view to creating more qualitybetter and sustainable jobs while balancing the social and economic dimensions; stresses that those priorities will only be achieved if investment in human capital is prioritised as a common strategy; Stresses that Economic policies should adapt to the socials needs and should guarantee minimum social policies and basic services for its citizens;
Amendment 212 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Stresses that AGS should asses in a more consistent manner the evolution of inequality in Europe through economic indicators, such as the Gini and Palma index;
Amendment 224 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considering that flexicurity contributes to avoiding labour fragmentation and promoting the creation of more qualitybetter and sustainable jobs; calls on the Member States to modernise their employment protection legislation in order to guarantee more stability in transitions between jobs, as well as employees’ access to social security and welfare rights; calls on the Commission to step up monitoring of the abusive practice of successive fixed-term contracts, in both private and public sectors;
Amendment 244 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to gradually shift taxes from labour to other sources with due regard to overall competitiveness, and to implement tax rules that foster incentives to entrepreneurship and employment creation, especially for highly qualified young people, in order to boost research and innovation projects within European enterprises;
Amendment 245 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to gradually shift taxes from labour to other sourceswards wealth, financial transactions, capital gains, pollution and consumption, and to implement tax rules that foster incentives to entrepreneurship and employment creation, especially for highly qualified young people, in order to boost research and innovation projects within European enterprises;
Amendment 251 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the European Semester and AGS to asses the importance of the income policies including pensions, revenue indicators and fiscal policy, in order to guarantee social cohesion and revert inequality trends;
Amendment 284 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to focus on SMEs as a fundamental key for sustainable development and job-creation; urges the Member States to implement tax schemes that favour innovative start-ups and the facilitation of job creation by SMEs, and to develop mechanisms that might impel such enterprises to achieve or operationalise in an international dimension;
Amendment 290 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls for the EFSI to be applied in particular towards helping European areas with low levels of investment and that are specially affected by unemployment; Calls on the European Commission to monitor and control the investments under the EFSI. A report should audit and measure the economic and social impact of the investment in real terms;
Amendment 293 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. The European Social Fund should devote more resources to funding the engagement of unemployed workers in training programmes in the EU Member States in addition to those in their country of origin, making easier their integration in the European labour market they choose and enhancing European citizenship;
Amendment 299 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that enterprises in the social economy face as many difficulties as traditional enterprises in obtaining public or private financing; underlines the need to give them more supportensure that all enterprises have equal access to funding, especially as regards access to the different forms of financing, such as European funds;
Amendment 339 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls for tackling economic inequalities which act as an obstacle against long lasting economic growth;
Amendment 378 #
2015/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Points out to the Member States, in view of the ageing of Europe’s citizens, the social risk implied in not being able to guarantee the sustainability of social security systems over the coming decades, encourages therefore the Member States to develop strategies which ensure that more people are maintained as an active part of the labour force for a longer time;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that one of the main end results of Erasmus+ should be closing the skills gap and increasing employability; in this context, outlines that, when measuring the programme's efficiency and success, these indicators should be taken into account;
Amendment 76 #
2015/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages the National Agencies, besides managing the top-down implementation of the Erasmus+ programme, also to focus on setting up a forum for constructive dialogue between the authorities in charge with education and labour policies in each Member State, in order to enhance the cooperation aiming to close the skills gap; considers that this undertaking and the data it would gather may be essential during the mid-term evaluation of Erasmus+;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that, despite clear improvements in recognition and validation systems in education and VET, problems still persist; calls for specific targets such as the implementation of a fully operational credit transfer system and recognition, and for validation of competences acquired through non-formal and informal learning.; outlines that the European Voluntary Service (EVS) aims to increase skills and encourage learning, therefore considers that this experience should be recognised for its value with the aim of raising the employability of the EVS participants;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2320(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 10 September 2015 on creating a competitive EU labour market for the 21st century: matching skills and qualifications with demand and job opportunities, as a way to recover from the crisis;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2320(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that in order to ensure better conditions for job creation for the SME sector Member States must address the following problems, which are unequally present in different Members States and different regions: skills scarcity and brain drain; skills mismatch, insufficient dialogue between labour market stakeholders and estimation of future skills´ needs, regulatory burdens and regulatory uncertainty; the shadow economy; and the de facto privileged position of multinational corporations (MNCs)s well as high taxation on labour;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2320(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that high labour costs have an negative impact on SMEs’' job creation potential and competitiveness; to this end, stresses that the tax burden should be shifted away from labour to other sources of taxation that are less detrimental to employment and growth, while protecting adequate social protection;
Amendment 76 #
2015/2320(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Believes that promoting digitalisation in public sector (e- government) and increasing broadband availability in remote areas would reduce establishing and operating costs to SMEs, therefore enabling them to further increase job creating potential;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2320(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses, however that lowering labour costs by reducing workers’' protection ishould not abe correctnsidered as means of achieving lower unemployment, and that, in addition, reducing workers’' pay and rights could induces higher skills outflows, and exposinge SMEs to shortages of skilled workers;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2320(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Underlines the need for targeted incentives for start-ups, SMEs, micro- enterprises in order to facilitate their establishment and operation, as well as the necessity to facilitate the hiring of qualified labour force and training of employees;
Amendment 156 #
2015/2320(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that traineeship and apprenticeship schemes within SMEs should be promoted by Member States, including through financial incentives; recalls that SMEs have very specific skills 'needs;
Amendment 198 #
Amendment 219 #
2015/2320(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to review the rules affecting SMEs and to introduce measures based on the ‘Think Small First’ principle, in order to remove the bureaucratic obstacles with which SMEs are confronted and achieve a high level of regulatory certainty, transparency and proportionality as a precondition for job stability and full job creation potential;
Amendment 351 #
2015/2320(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes the opportunities offered by the Digital Single Market to generate growth and jobs, notably in the field of e- commerce; stresses, however, the need for an SME-focused evaluation of the potential risks and benefitbenefits and risks in different Member States;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas economic recovery and the effective implementation of structural reforms in the European Union is under way but remains uneven between and within Member States and is partly driven by temporary factors;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the euro area’s current account surplus continues to rise, while Europe still faces an importantpublic and private debt levels remain very high and are a drag on growth and hold back investment gap;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the employment rate is improving but not enough to significantly curb unemployment, particularly youth unemployment, and poverty;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the 2008 crisis was not only of a cyclical nature but also of a structural nature, which explains its lasting effects;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the free movement of people, goods, services and capital is the cornerstone of the sustainable economic growth in the European Union’s Single Market;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the 2016 Annual Growth Survey package and the proposed policy mix of investment, structural reform and fiscal responsibilityconsolidation, with increased emphasis on domestic demand and convergence, complementing accommodative monetary policiesthe effective implementation of structural reforms to ensure well- functioning labour, product, services and capital markets, quality education and training systems, modern and efficient social security systems and to promote innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes improvements in public finances, in particular gradually declining debt/GDP ratios, as a key strategy to reach a more solid, sustainable and efficient growth;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes improvements in public finances, in particular gradually declining debt/GDP ratioa fall in headline budget deficits and gradually declining debt/GDP ratios but points out that public debt still remains very high in some Member States, which is a drag on growth and a burden for future generations;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that Europe’s global competitiveness remains an important objective, while the worsening global outlook calls for strengthening domestic sources of growthproductivity as well as growth and employment by reducing macroeconomic imbalances, particularly current account deficits;
Amendment 106 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for further efforts to support recovery, foster convergence, sustainable economic growth and correct macroeconomic imbalances, including by channelling excess savings towards the domestic economy and boosting investment;
Amendment 119 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is encouraged by mild improvements in labour market indicators; calls for more effort to reduce barriers to entry into the labour market, poverty, social exclusion and growing inequalities;
Amendment 122 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is encouraged by mild improvements in labour market indicators; calls for more effort to reduce poverty, social exclusion and growing inequalities and unemployment pockets;
Amendment 123 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Asks the Commission for an impact study of the consequences of growing inequalities on economic growth and job creation in the European Union;
Amendment 131 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for tackling economic inequalities which act as an obstacle against long-lasting economic growth;
Amendment 144 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Expresses its concern on the potential consequences for the Union due to a possible decrease of the Chinese economic growth and emphasises the need to take them into consideration in further economic and monetary policies;
Amendment 145 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls for the EFSI to be applied in particular towards helping European areas with low levels of investments and that are specially affected by unemployment;
Amendment 152 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to use the European Structural and Investment Funds to their full potential; underlines that EU financial means (inter alia structural funds or EFSI) have swiftly been made available and should be used in coherence with each other and with the EU 2020 strategy;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is aware of the on-going deleveraging process in the private sector; points to the importance of completing the banking and capital markets union and boosting equity investments in SMEs;
Amendment 186 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the importance of investments in human capital and other social investments;
Amendment 205 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that, after a long period of nominal adjustment, focus should be put on structural reforms and investments aimed at strengthening growth potential, promot focus should be put on structural reforms promoting growth, jobs and investment while ensuring fair and sustainable welfare systems and reducing social inequalities;
Amendment 220 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for product and service market reforms and better regulation, promoting open markets, innovation and quality-basedfair competition;
Amendment 241 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges that further steps be taken towards resilient labour markets with reduced segmentation and sustainable welfare systems with increased focus on social investmentremoving barriers to entry into the labour market, particularly for the young; believes that it is important to improve workers' mobility, notably by providing portability of pensions rights and ensuring adequate and sustainable pension benefits across the EU;
Amendment 250 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises the need for modern, efficient and citizen-friendly public administration; in this respect asks the Commission and the Member States to identify and correct deficiencies in the Member States’ and the Commission’s administrations that could prove to be detrimental in crisis situations;
Amendment 264 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for a greater shift of taxation away from labour to consumption;
Amendment 284 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates the need for responsible fiscal policiesthe continuation of growth-friendly fiscal consolidation, taking into account debt sustainability, the economic cycle and investment gaps;
Amendment 297 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Insists on the full implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact, while making use of available fiscal space, inter alia, to deal with security threats and refugee inflowsthe Commission may assess that possible temporary deviations may be justified to deal with unusual and unpredictable events outside of a Member State's control;
Amendment 314 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises the need for improveda more efficient tax collection, fighting tax evasion and avoidance and improved tax policy coordination; stresses the need to concurrently consider furthering the effectiveness and forcefulness of tax policies in its redistributive aspect in order to progressively reduce the inequality dynamic;
Amendment 316 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises the need for improved tax collection, fighting tax evasion and avoidance and improved tax policy coordination as well as removing distortions from unfair differential taxation; is convinced that simplification of the tax systems is key and that a common consolidated corporate tax base would help to achieve this;
Amendment 320 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Celebrates the efforts and the compromise shown recently by the European Parliament fighting against tax evasion and avoidance, however, more determination and inflexibility must be promoted at the institutional level in order to tackle the issue properly;
Amendment 327 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Supports allrational and country-specific efforts towards improving the quality and growth-friendlytargeted character of public expenditure;
Amendment 337 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area as a way to deepen policy coordination in the follow-up to the Five Presidents’' Report, particularly the recommendations on reforms that enhance productivity, foster job creation, raise competitiveness, improve the business environment and create flexible labour markets; in this regard, considers that the Green Paper on retail financial services is a positive step as it aims to fulfil the promise made to EU citizens of a real Internal Market and can provide tools for growth through daily actions and, for example, unleash the full potential of the digital economy;
Amendment 348 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Emphasises that, given its high level of interdependence and the singleness of its monetary policy, the euro area needs to be viewregarded as one macroeconomic entity where convergence must be promotensured; calls therefore for an in-depth aggregate assessment of macroeconomic imbalances in the euro area to coeffectively implement the assessment of country-specific vulnerabilities; insists on full coherence between the euro area recommendation and country-specific recommendations;
Amendment 355 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recalls that monetary policy can succeed in supporting cyclical recovery but can only facilitate and not replace structural reforms necessary for structural recovery; underlines the Member States' and the European institutions' responsibility to restore confidence to enable private investments, entrepreneurship and active participation of citizens in the economic cycle;
Amendment 386 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Acknowledge that exclusive focus on fiscal sustainability is insufficient to tackle euro area's economic imbalances from a global approach;
Amendment 394 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Agrees that while the euro area’'s high current account surplus partly is a welcome sign of the euro area’'s external competitiveness, partly it also simplies a lack of internal investment and a risk of euro appreciation when monetary policy starts to become less accommodative, with adverse effects on growth and employmenty reflects weaker commodity prices and the depreciation of the euro; believes that the excess of savings is due to a lack of investor confidence in the euro area and its ability to establish a sustainable business environment for long-term investment; calls on the Member States to effectively implement structural reforms to modernise their economies and improve the business environment in coherence with the EU 2020 strategy;
Amendment 408 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Emphasises the need to foster real economic and social convergence driven by improvements in productivity and non- cost factors; underlines the importance of all Member States having sufficient investment capacity, enabling balanced and sustainable growth; effectively implementing structural reforms and having sufficient investment capacity by leaving a safety margin in economic good times and improving the quality of public expenditure;
Amendment 415 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recognises the benefits of symmetrical adjustment, where regaining cost competitiveness does not merely require undergoing deflation which is detrimental to debt sustainability;
Amendment 425 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for measures preventing a race to the bottom in terms of taxation and social standards, building on better use of social indicators in macroeconomic surveillance leading to an increase in inequalities;
Amendment 427 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Expresses its concerns regarding the increase of the U.S. dollar interest rate, which may negatively affect the Foreign Direct Investment in the euro area in the medium term;
Amendment 429 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Highlights that the current euro depreciation may not only affect the euro area's account surplus but also it may deal to a loss of the euro's relevance in the exchange market and, therefore, its significance in the world economy;
Amendment 456 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Requests that plenary debates with the Commission and the President of the Eurogroup on the draft euro area recommendation become regular features in order to strengthen and complement existing democratic dialogue and accountability, for example the economic dialogue;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Invites all EU Member States to agree to a strong directive on the Accessibility of Public Sector Bodies' websites, which should include all websites providing public services, including where these are provided by private entities and/or funded, or partially funded, by public funds; mobile web and mobile applications; and downloadable documents (Word, PDF, etc.) which are extensively used in online processes;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to take steps to combat all forms of discrimination, including multiple and intersectional discrimination based on disability, with special regard to women and children with disabilities, older persons and individuals who have complex support needs, including those with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities and to those whose disabilities change over time;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets the fact that the Council has still not adopted the 2008 proposal for a directive on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation; reiterates its call on the Council to do so as soon as possible;
Amendment 121 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Member States to adopt quality frameworks for traineeships with a view to ensuring reasonable accommodation and accessibility for persons with disabilities and to ensure that all EU programmes such as the Youth Guarantee are fully accessible to persons with disabilities;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the development of human rights-based indicators and comparable disaggregated disability data; underlines the need to disaggregate data on the basis of various factors including by gender, age and disability;
Amendment 156 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to fund research and data collection on violence, abuse and exploitation of all persons with all types of disabilities in the community and in institutions;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 c (new)
Citation 13 c (new)
- having regard to the Declaration of the Ministers in charge of Vocational education and training of 22 June 2015 on a new set of medium-term deliverables in the field of VET for the period 2015- 2020,
Amendment 6 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that Erasmus and other mobility programmes have fostered European integration and strengthened the idea of citizenship; notes that these programmes have had an indirect impact on employment; points out that mobility in the context of vocational education and training (VET) is fundamental to the fight against unemployment, enhances employability and reduces the skills gap, reduces the skills gap and broadens opportunities for involvement of the manufacturing sector, to make it an effective tool for the job market; it is desired that Erasmus + will not diminish those achievements but, rather, amplify them;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas mobility is considered to be important for personal development, enhances youth´s social inclusion, multicultural dialogue, tolerance, the ability of youth to work in an intercultural environment and active citizenship; The participation in mobility schemes is also particularly valuable in developing language skills and social capital /network and connections/;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Promoting mobility in VET is key to fully developing its international focus, since said occupations are distinguished by having the necessary flexibility to be carried out anywhere in Europe;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas entrepreneurs and, trade unions must be part of the reflection on mobility structuresand other relevant social partners should be actively involved in design, organisation, delivery and financing VET and the mobility in it;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission, the Member States and the agencies to revise the requirements of the VET mobility programmes to make them relevant as regards duration and content, combining periods of training and work, these periods lasting no less than five months;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges that the manufacturing sector, including SMUs, should be more closely involved in the framing, implementation and funding of VET mobility programmes through the use of tools such as ECVET and the European Qualifications Framework; believes that flexible and constructive dialogue between training centres and firms will ensure that VET is a success, since there are still gaps in the dialogue between the public and private sectors as regards the use of systems for the validation, assessment and classification of skills;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that early school leaving is one of the most distinct problems faced by mobility target groups, and that bettera serious problem and that better and more numerous vocational options lead to fewer dropouts from education and training;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the tools developed by the Commission, such as Ploteus and Eures, which offer information about VET and mobility, but deplores the fact that they are little known and little used; believes that the involvement of the manufacturing sector in designing and updating these tools would give them added value;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Studying the formulas for contribution to the funding of these programmes according to the characteristics of companies. The manufacturing sector could get more involved with a greater financial commitment and supplement the allowance received by individuals participating in these programmes;
Amendment 102 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls for measures to combat the lack of tradition, motivation and language skills in some Member States, particularly in those most affected by youth unemployment. Access to these experiences should be established having regard to the sociological make-up of the country of origin and responding to the need to achieve gender equality in the promotion of opportunities;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Mobility in VET encourages occupational, and not just academic, mobility. Such occupational mobility must be promoted through mechanisms for occupational adjustment and language support to ensure that experiences in other countries are successful and well run. In addition, this mobility must take into account the continuous training aspect (CVET), since continuous training is key to the improvement and updating of skills and expertise;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Recommends encouraging the return of professionals so that they can use their knowledge and experience to contribute to the development of the society of others, for example, through agreements involving chambers of commerce, professional associations, unions and training intermediaries;
Amendment 134 #
2015/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new) (after subheading ´From mobility to employability´
Paragraph 11 a (new) (after subheading ´From mobility to employability´
11a. Underlines that acquiring new diverse and creative ideas abroad may motivate and boost entrepreneurship and creativity; Stresses that the opportunities that learning and training mobility offers - as for instance building international networks may also have positive effects on employability, transnational cooperation and Europe´s competitiveness;
Amendment 139 #
2015/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Highlights that there is a positive association between learning mobility and future mobility and earnings as EU and international mobility programmes enhance participants´ employability abroad (European Commission - Joint research centre 2013); stresses that apprenticeships and traineeships abroad improve participants´ language skills /79%/ according to Eurobarometer (2013);
Amendment 152 #
2015/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Acknowledges that the success of apprenticeship programmes, in particular their value to youth and their attractiveness to employers, lies in their quality and their appropriate adaptation to individual and local specificities; Calls, in this regard, for the widening of the apprenticeships' coverage of multiple sectors and occupations with the active involvement of employers and trade unions in order to ensure that apprenticeships are offered where there is a demand;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Underlines that apprenticeship programs should be conducted under the guidance of a competent supervisor;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Welcomes the agreed Riga Conclusions by the Ministers in charge of Vocational education and training on 22 June 2015, new set of medium-term deliverables in the field of VET for the period 2015-2020 and call for their timely and thorough implementation;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas on 15 July 2014 Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the Commission, undertook before Parliament to combat 'promote and safeguard ‘the free movement of citizens as a fundamental right of our Union, while avoiding cases of abuses and risks of social dumping'’ and reiterated this commitment in his 2015 State of the Union address2,; __________________ 2 http://europa.eu/rapid/press- release_SPEECH-15-5614_es.htm
Amendment 200 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the creation of a European body of cross-border labour inspectors to carry out on-the-spot checks in suspected cases of social dumping, including by identifying 'letterbox companies'work under illegal conditions, which body would work in coordination with the platform against undeclared work in order to limit the financial burden involved;
Amendment 298 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 362 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 401 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Wishes periods of postings to be limited in Directive 96/71/CEC and temporary employment agencies to be excluded from the scope of the directive;
Amendment 597 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view that a social protocolcontinuous education is necessary to ensure the primacy of fundamental rights overconcerning the optimal dynamic equilibrium between the inalienable right to work and inalienable economic freedoms;
Amendment 619 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls the Commission'’s commitment to proposing a basis of minimum social rights to guarantee minimum European standards, and to ensuring a minimum level of contributions and taxes to play a part in sufficient levels of social services and benefits; emphasises that the establishment of criteria for comparing the various national social systems cannot provide such a basis, but can only serve as a preliminary analytical framework; notes that comparable social protection is required to achieve a European social model;
Amendment 639 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Desires that wage floors be established, possibly in the form of a minimum wage; emphasises that this instrument should be set up on the basis of legislation or convention, in accordance with national practices, with due respect for the role of the social partners; believes that these wage floors should represent at least 60 % of the average national wage; calls on the Commission to consult the social partners with a view to introducing, where appropriate, a minimum wage in some border areas associated with highly mobile workers;
Amendment 680 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to propose an appropriate legislative vehicle providing that companies have a duty of care for which they may be held liable, in respect of both their subsidiaries and their subcontractors operating in third countries in order to prevent the risk of human rights violations, corruption, severe physical injury or environmental damage or the violation of ILO Conventions;
Amendment 695 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 4 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the European Parliament legislative resolution of 8 July 2015 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on seafarers amending Directives 2008/94/EC, 2009/38/EC, 2002/14/EC, 98/59/EC and 2001/23/EC (COM(2013)0798 – C7-0409/2013 – 2013/0390(COD)),
Amendment 87 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Bearing in mind that the majority of the crew on many non-Community flagged vessels calling at European ports are Filipino, and bearing in mind the harsh and inhuman working conditions in which many of these seafarers live, calls on Member States not to allow these vessels to be received in European ports when the working conditions on board contravene the labour rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; urges, likewise, non-Community flagged vessels to guarantee their crews’ working conditions in accordance with international legislation and the rules laid down in the ILO and IMO;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to make financial services one of the EU’s priorities in the TiSA negotiations, as the EU’s own market for those services is already comparatively open; to ensure that, in the area of financial services, no new commitments will be taken on that would jeopardise EU financial regulation, and that EU regulators retain the ability to authorise or deny any new financial product; This allows a rapid and more effective reaction to market failures which contribute better to the stability of the global economic system;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) To ensure financial services commitments taken during the TiSA negotiations would not undermine financial and economic stability or set legal coverage for excessive risk taking or speculative behaviour from financial institutions;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. To ensure that TiSA will contribute fair and significantly to jobs creation and set ambitious trade in service standards which covers the main 21st century issues, notably the persisting jobs crisis, the growing inequalities, the youth unemployment and other social challenges as it happens normally when trade barriers fall and markets are open;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. To strength the strategic importance of trade in services - at the present time the sector accounts for three-quarters of EU gross domestic product (GDP) and of jobs - is essential that this agreement works as a first step to break the deadlock in the Doha Round; TiSA negotiations are an opportunity to focus on markets that the EU will not in a foreseeable future open bilateral negotiations and to reorient the European Trade Policy, enhancing labour mobility between countries and widening the multiplier effect; Nevertheless, negotiations should prevail at multilateral level rather than bilateral level;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Expects that the particular obstacles faced by SMEs are taken into account, notably regarding investment specific barriers;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) To take further steps to open the public procurement market on all the TiSA negotiators countries; To grant contracts, companies must comply with the core ‘gold standards’; Contracts should not be only based on the price, but additional criteria should not create barriers to trade;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
(bc) Regulatory and investment specific barriers, specially for professional services, must be reduced in order to enhance mobility; Calls to the Commission to establish in an efficient way one-stop-shops to help SMEs to exchange services between markets;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls furthermore, in negotiations on international trade in services, for mandatory working conditions to be secured in accordance with the respective laws on labour and social affairs and collective agreements, as well as for a ban on the dismantling ofnd respect the workers’ rights and social standards when services are liberalised and assure that quality of services and labour conditions are not negatively affected;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the right of the State to organise and regulate the provision of services, taking account of social and environmental criteria as well as the public interest, must be retained in full, and calls for services of general interest to be excluded from the agreement, irrespective of whether they are provided privately or publicly in order that universal access is guaranteed;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Rejects nNegotiations on the further liberalisation of services provided across EU borders so long as nohould bear in mind the need for a EU- wide cooperation existsin order to maintain working conditions in accordance with the respective laws on labour and social affairs and collective agreements in the EU;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) To take the opportunity of TiSA negotiations to build a collective and united vision on the development of legislative instruments to ensure that profits are taxed where the economic activity takes place and where the profit is generated;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph f b (new)
Paragraph f b (new)
1a. To ensure that TiSA will contribute fairly and significantly to set ambitious standards for trade in services to foster long-term growth, promote European competitiveness, combat unemployment and build a smarter, more inclusive and more sustainable Europe in order to achieve the Europe 2020 Strategy goals;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph f c (new)
Paragraph f c (new)
(fc) calls on the Commission to consider that TiSA negotiations need to protect consumers against the complexity and opacity of certain financial products; Understandable and correct information is fundamental to prevent suppliers from exploiting the client’s inexperience;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers furthermore that the EU-wide posting of workers should not be regulated in trade agreements but countries should have the right to establish quantitative conditions;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Expects that the particular obstacles faced by SMEs are taken into account specially because they are the biggest jobs creator;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. To take further steps to open the public procurement market on all the TiSA negotiators countries; To grant contracts, companies must comply with the core labour and social standards of the ILO; Contracts should not be gained only based on the price, but this measures cannot function as a manner of trade barriers;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Regulatory barriers such as the mandatory skills accreditation should be reduced, guarantying that professional services provided by lawyers, architects or engineers, for instance, are easily set between TiSA negotiators countries in order to enhance mobility and to create more jobs;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the immediate publication of all documents relevant to TiSA, and urges that the European social partners be permitted to participate transparently in the negotiata more transparent negotiation on the TiSA; The European social partners and civil society should contribute in a meaningful way in the negotiating process, in order to promote a more inclusive and relevant agreement and to avoid lack of understanding pfrocess.m public opinion;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that closing the gender pay gap requires increased transparency in pay systems, gender-neutral classification, a reversal of the onuenforcement of relevant EU legislation and a strong emphasis ofn proof when it comes to challenging gender discrimination in the workplace, and desegregation of the workforcolicies that promote the reconciliation of professional and family life;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the lack of affordable childccessible, affordable and quality childcare, disability and elderly support and care contributes to the gender employment gap, the pay gap and related pension gap, and the disproportionate number of women who are in precarious work and in or at risk of poverty; urges the Member States to ensure access to childcarethese services by, for example, increasingensuring adequate expenditure on the provision of childcareare and support services and/or subsidies to households, incentivising employer contributions to childcare costs, and making better use of EU funds;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that women’'s economic independence plays a crucial role in their ability to escape situations of domestic violence, and that women who have exhausted their paid leave are at risk of losing their jobs and economic independence; calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider introducing a statutory right toto examine the feasibility and the positive outcomes of introducing a system of paid domestic violence leave.;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that supporting women entrepreneurs through various EU programmes can play a role in generating employment and alleviating poverty.
Amendment 37 #
2015/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 60 #
2015/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 111 #
2015/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that improving access to land through instruments such as public land banks is key to agricultural employmentis key to agricultural employment as is access to credit and notes the role which the European Investment Bank can play in this regard;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Believes that farming and especially family farming is the single most important influence in preserving the economic and social fabric of rural areas; in this regard believes that family farming would be made increasingly sustainable by incentivising consolidation of existing holdings and thereby maximising consequent employment in local areas;
Amendment 128 #
2015/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the defence of the right to public services in rural areas against current neo-liberal policies; supports the development of minimum income schemSupports the protection of public services in rural areas such as post offices and some form of one stop shop or multiservice centres; supports the development of minimum income schemes in line with the principle of subsidiarity and Member States´ national practices to ensure social cohesion, given the highunacceptable rate of poverty and social exclusion in rural areas.
Amendment 14 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the OECD report 'In It Together: Why Less Inequality Benefits All' of 21 May 20151 a, __________________ 1ahttp://www.oecd.org/social/in-it- together-why-less-inequality-benefits-all- 9789264235120-en.htm
Amendment 29 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Aa (new)
Recital Aa (new)
Aa. whereas the prices of essential goods and services, at certain times and in certain countries, have increased relatively rapidly, and, accordingly, family expenditure;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. Whereas the increase in family expenditure, associated with the cost of accommodation, food, utilities (electricity, gas, water), transport, medical costs or costs associated with education, makes it difficult to achieve the objective of reducing poverty laid down in the Europe 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. Whereas not having adequate heating has a negative impact on a person’s healththe difficulty for families of meeting the cost of those essential goods and services has a negative impact on a person’s health, education and social and employment inclusion, in particular for children and older persons;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. Whereas Directive 2012/27/EU calls on the Member States to develop programmes to raise awareness, and inform and advise individthe reduction of poverty and social exclusion is one of the specific objectives of the Union and of the Member States, and progress is made towards equality where all citizens have equals and households on energy efficiency; ccess to opportunities and basic resources;
Amendment 61 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Considering the situation of poverty of a family as indivisible, the effect which the energy aspect has on poverty must be highlighted;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt integrated frameworks to combat energythe various forms of poverty by linking energy andconomic, education, employment, energy and transport policy, among others, and social policy, particularly poverty/social inclusion policies with short-term effects more closely;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. In many cases, the most important costs in this area are those of renting or buying housing. The social pillar should put forward decisive measures in relation to social housing and the treatment of homeless families.
Amendment 99 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States to sign up to a European winter heating disconnection moratorium so as to ensure that during a defined winter period no household can be cut off from energy or that those who are must be reconnected to energy needed for heating that meets World Health Organisation (WHO) standards for adequate housing temperatureevaluate the measures adopted to comply with the World Health Organisation (WHO) standards for adequate housing temperature, and in particular to move towards signing up to a European winter heating disconnection moratorium so as to take account of the minimum conditions to be met by the client to opt into such a benefit and the scheduling of outstanding payments between client and supplier and the public contribution. Energy companies will not be responsible for social policies, which will always be set by governments;
Amendment 107 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Invites the Commission to presencarry out, in the context of the announced social pillar, an EU framework directive on adequate minimum income in 2016up-to-date study taking account of the economic and social circumstances of each Member State and funding options, including the possibility of setting up a European fund specifically for this purpose; in view of the results of the study, the Commission will evaluate the manner and the means of introducing a temporary minimum family income in the EU Member States in 2016, respecting the characteristics of each of them;
Amendment 118 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to ensure a more efficient and targeted use of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) by national, regional and local authorities in order to tackle enpovergty povertyand social exclusion within the Union;
Amendment 139 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
- prioritising decentthe livfting standards and reducingof families out of situations of poverty and extreme poverty and devoting a summit to it;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 3
Paragraph 5 – indent 3
- ensuring that the Member States provide everyone with accessible adequate income support, including minimum income above the poverty threshold throughout the life cyclefor as long as the duly documented situation of poverty persists;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 4
Paragraph 5 – indent 4
- targeting household expenditure so that disproportionately higher costs such as housing or energy spending can be reduced in a sustainable manner;
Amendment 157 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 5
Paragraph 5 – indent 5
Amendment 163 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 5 a (new)
- guaranteeing financial compensation essential for the situation of poverty where costs cannot be lowered in the short term;
Amendment 181 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to present a new social pillar; recalls that to deliver on Article 9 TFEU, such a pillar should be aimed atmay lead to setting a European framework for a minimumtemporary minimum family income above the poverty level, continuing with a rights- based approach to social policy and improving implementation of existing social, labour and anti-discrimination legislation; the establishment of this European framework will require a prior up-to-date study taking account of the economic and social circumstances of each Member State, examining the possibility of setting up a specific European fund, and, where appropriate, supporting its implementation;
Amendment 191 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to aim for a social triple A score for the Union; finds regrettable that this is currently out of reach owing to increasing inequality, high poverty and social exclusion and less and less availability of quality and affordable social, health and care services; recalls that a social triple A must be based on Article 9 TFEU aimed at 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’; recalls that achieving a social triple A as a benchmark requires assessing both policies that hinder and work towards achieving the benchmark; finds regrettable that so far the latter has not been addressed at Union level;
Amendment 215 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that a decent income is a fundamental element for beinglthough providing employment is the best way of escaping a situation of poverty, it is important to be able to lihave your life in dignitya minimum family income sufficient to help families to meet the basic costs of maintaining the home in the short-term; recalls that 16.7 % of the population in the EU 28 in 2013 were at- risk-of-poverty after social transfers; invites the Commission to presencarry out in 2016 in the context of the announced social pillar an EU framework directive on adequate minimum incomeup-to-date study taking account of the economic and social circumstances of each Member State, examining the possibility of setting up a European fund specifically for this purpose, and supporting, where applicable, the implementation of a minimum family income in each of them;
Amendment 228 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recommends that an EU framework directive on minimum income should specify which criteria Member States’ minimum income schemes would need to meet so as to lift people out of povertythe study which serves as the basis for defining the framework for the implementation of the minimum income should take account of the social and economic context of each Member State and affect the temporary nature of the instrument by examining funding options, including the possibility of creating a European fund specifically for this purpose; the aim of this minimum family income should be not only to lift people out of poverty but to equip them with a basis to stay out of it; considers that such a framework would need to be rights- based, address the level of income, the non-discriminatory, efficient and easy access and the take-up, targeting especially those groups, who currently are excluded from or at risk of exclusion from minimum income schemes;
Amendment 238 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Recalls that, as the introduction and strengthening of these minimum income schemes must be based on the temporary nature of the instrument, such schemes must be accompanied by general policies and specific measures such as active policies aimed at assisting the unemployed to return to the employment market, or training and employment creation programmes; it is also essential to have an adequate housing policy, healthcare and quality public services;
Amendment 244 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that minimum income schemes should prevent and lift households out of severe material deprivation and allow for an income above the poverty threshold; recalls that a minimum income is a key instrument for delivering on Article 9 TFEU guaranteeing adequate social protection as well as on the fundamental right to decent living condit, the reduction of social exclusions, participating in society and protection of human health and greater equality of opportunity;
Amendment 270 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that poor households spend the largest share of their income on housing, utilities and food; stresses that one dimension of household expenditure of poor households – the cost of energy and the related issue of energy poverty lacks an in-depth assessment at Union level; calls on the Commission to improve internal cooperation so as to better link the energy policy andcalls on the Commission to improve internal cooperation so as to better link its economic, employment, education, energy and transport policies, among others, and social policy, particularly the poverty policy;
Amendment 278 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that there is so far no definition of poverty or energy poverty at Union level and therefore it is very difficult to properly assess the seriousness, the causes and the consequences of energythis aspect of poverty of poor households in the Union; calls on the Commission to develop with stakeholders a common definition of energy poverty which should aim at assessing at least the following elements: material scope, difficulty fpromote the adoption of a European Commitment on Energy Security and Solidarity and, within that framework, the creation of a European observatory a household to gain access to essential energy, affordability and share of total household cost, impact on basic household needs such as heating, cooling, cooking, lighting and transpond the obligation to specifically allocate part of the previously suggested social aid fund to the eradication of energy poverty;
Amendment 285 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 297 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Targeting funding and policies towards energy poverty - a triple winwinning situation for all
Amendment 302 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that targeting certain policies and Union funding towards reducing energy costs of poor households by investing in renewables or energy efficiency has multiplenabling poor households to be able to meet the pcositive effects: at household level, it improves living conditions and the health of those concerned ast of essential goods, including energy, weill as decreasing household costs and therefore provides budgetary relief for poor families; at regional and local level, funding will provide for local investment; at Union level it helps to both decrease poverty, improve energy efficiency and decrease energy emissionscontribute to achieving the objective of reducing poverty laid down in the Europe 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 308 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Insists on the importance of addressing poverty not just from a social or political, but also from an economic point of view, with effects in the medium term; the Commission must include in its priorities the need to tackle the dynamic of inequality which currently exists and seriously limits growth and has a very negative impact on cohesion and poverty;
Amendment 334 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Subheading 6
Linking social aims and energyother European policyies
Amendment 341 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 351 #
2015/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to sign up to a European winter heating disconnection moratorium so as to ensure that during a defined winter period no household can be cut off from energy or that those who arevaluate the measures to adopt in order to comply with World Health Organisation (WHO) standards for adequate housing temperature, in particular, signing up to a winter heating disconnection moratorium; in particular, to evaluate the adoption of a winter heating disconnection moratorium, taking account of the minimum conditions to be muset be reconnected to energy needed for heating that meets World Health Organisation (WHO) standards for adequate housing temperaturey the client in order to opt into such a benefit and the scheduling of outstanding payments between client and supplier and the public contribution. Energy companies will not be responsible for social policies, which will always be set by governments; points out that such a moratorium aims to decrease excess winter mortality, supporting the most vulnerable groups, especially young children, the elderly and permanently sick and disabled people so as to protect their health and well-being;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Title
Title
on workers representation on boardat corporate level in Europe
Amendment 10 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the development of the European Union and the European social model require a strengthening of democracy, including economic democracyrespect for democratic values in all fields;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the involvement of employees in supervisory boards is a crucial step in the further democratisation of the economy, whereby, depending on the context, an appropriate level of involvement of employees at corporate level may prove beneficial for good economic governance provided this idoes not a matter of legislative burdens which may be tackled by cutting red tape and by deregulationlimit the freedom of businesses to organise themselves;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the scope and intensity of worker participation vary greatly, but it has proved effective, and whereas the countries concerned are essentially economically successful ones16; __________________ 16http://www.worker- participation.eu/About-WP/European- Participation-Index-EPI owing to differences in business and trade union structure and how workers are represented, all of which may have a positive effect on company management;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 51 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 60 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas future corporate management will only be successful with a long-term, sustainable approach which includes all stakeholders18; __________________ 18http://de.worker-participation.eu/Ueber- WP.eu/Publications/The-Sustainable- Company-a-new-approach-to-corporate- governance;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the existing form of the European Company (SE) is also used to avoid nationalenables different forms of worker participation in companies, in line with the management system in force and the company’s freedom to establish its own statutes;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
Amendment 79 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas company law legislative acts at European level and / or such acts applied cross-border are often drawn up without taking into accounthave to comply with labour law;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas giving priority to the fundamental economic freedoms in the European Union often leads to the erosion of the national worker representation, not only at supervisory board levelthe freedom of businesses to act and the right to worker representation must be respected and brought up to date, so they co-exist in the framework of good corporate governance;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas there do not yet exist at EU level any general standards for employee representation on supervisory boardsat corporate level;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas the adoption of any further legislative acts in European company law without tshall whe regulation of pertinent take worker participation will lead to a further erosion of national rulesinto account;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Worker representation on supervisory boards – general requirementat corporate level – general observations
Amendment 104 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission and its agencies on a regular basis and systematically to gather, evaluate and publish data and good examples relating to worker representation at supervisory boardcorporate level;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to establish permanent joint expert groups of the social partners tasked with gathering over a lengthy period of time information on the development and good examples concerning employee representation on supervisory boardsat corporate level; points out that they should examine in particular corporate level employee representation at enterprise, local, regional and national levels, as well as at transnational and European supervisory board levelslevel, assessing in turn to what extent the working, business and trade union culture of each Member State may affect the efficiency thereof;
Amendment 124 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to ensure that provision is made fortake into account findings from studies and evaluations of employee representation at supervisory boardcorporate level iwhen drafting all new EU legislative acts or revising existing ones in the context of European company law in order to further corporate governance;
Amendment 129 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 142 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 148 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 156 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 160 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls onRecommends that the Commission to introduce in the Directiveakes account of the results of studies and assessments onf the European Company (SE) minimum EU rules governingsocioeconomic effects and consequences of employee representation oin supervisory boards, rather than referring to national law or revcorporate bodies of companies in any amendment to existing the Ddirective so that the involvement of workers in supervisory boards is not solely determined by conditions when a company is established, but account is also taken of subsequent developments and, in particular, changes in the number of employeess affecting this issue and which can help improve corporate governance;
Amendment 170 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 182 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 187 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 197 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 201 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to develop standards forinitiatives to improve familiarity with rules governing employee representation oin supervisory boards that can be applied as a universal model in the form of a directive to all European corporate law directives which takes into account, but does not replacorporate bodies in the various EU Member States and foster exchanges of best practices, existing rules on informassessing the different forms of worker participations and consultationthe socioeconomic effects thereof;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Asks the Commission to examine and clarify the existing legal basis for a possible European framework in this area, given the impact it could have on areas of national competence;
Amendment 211 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Recommends basing any changes to rules on worker representation in corporate bodies on an analysis and thorough evaluation of the labour force and business culture in each Member State; adds that this would serve to delineate clearly the decision-making capacity of workers' representatives, the areas in which they should be present and the domains in which the chosen method of participation in the decision-making process can be viable and beneficial;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 221 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 229 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 236 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 242 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 254 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 265 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 274 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recommends that efforts should be made to obtain an effective ratio of communication and action between workers' representatives sitting on supervisory boardcorporate bodies, European Works Councils or other I & C representatives and worker representations at national, regional and local levels;
Amendment 275 #
2015/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 112 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the fact that all Member States offer grants or subsidies to employers providing reasonable accommodation, thereby incentiviszing employers to adapt the workplace in order to hire people with disabilities; Recommends that national, regional and local authorities propose guidance for reasonable accommodation and prevention of exclusion of specific vulnerable groups; calls for dialogue with social partners, such as trade unions and employers with an aim at defining guidance for reasonable accommodation practices to be put in place;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Urges the European Commission and the Member States to adopt quality frameworks for traineeships with a view to ensuring reasonable accommodation and accessibility for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 235 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Highlights that lack of comparable equality data makes it more difficult to prove the existence of discrimination, particularly indirect discrimination; calls on the Member States to collect equality data in a systematic way and with the involvement of national equality bodies and national courts; calls on the Commission to take initiatives to promote such data collection by means of a Recommendation to Member States, and by tasking Eurostat with the development of consultations aiming at mainstreaming data disaggregation on all discrimination grounds in European Social Surveys' indicators;
Amendment 247 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Notes the important role of the national equality bodies in the implementation of the Employment Equality Directive, contributing to awareness raising and data collection, staying in touch with the social partners and other stakeholders, addressing underreporting and making complaint processes more accessible; calls for the role of the national equality bodies to be strengthened, and their capacities enhanced, including through the provision of adequate funding;
Amendment 249 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Highlights that the Directive mentions the disproportionate impact of multiple discrimination on women; recommends that national, regional and local authorities, law enforcement bodies, including labour inspectors, national equality bodies and civil society organisations, increase their monitoring of the intersectionality between gender and other grounds in cases of discrimination and in practices;
Amendment 284 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers it necessary that adequate training is provided for employees of national, regional and local authorities and law enforcement bodies and labour inspectors; believes that training for judges, prosecutors, lawyers and police force on non-discrimination legislation in employment and case-law is of critical importance, along with training on cultural understanding and unconscious bias provided by organisations representing the most discriminated groups;
Amendment 286 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Considers it necessary that the European Commission provides private companies, including SMEs and micro companies with models for equality and diversity frameworks which can be later replicated and adapted according to their needs; Calls on the business stakeholders to go further than making pledges with regard to respecting equality and diversity, by, among others, reporting annually their initiatives in this respect with the help of the equality bodies if they want to;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the proportion of workers, who report their health and safety to be at risk because of their work, varies significantly across Member States, which underlines the need for a much stronger European focus on implementation and enforecement of the excisting OHS legislation14 ; __________________ 14 5th Working Conditions Survey, Overview Report, Eurofound (2012) http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/sites/defa ult/files/ef_publication/field_ef_document/ ef1182en.pdf
Amendment 50 #
2015/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas clear, efficient, well implemented and enforceable legislation is a precondition for compliance with OHS requirements, which is today heavily regulated with 24 directives, and thereby a precondition for a high level of protection for all workers regardless of contract and place of work;
Amendment 100 #
2015/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that all employees have a right to the highest level of protection regarding health and safety in the workplace regardless of the size of the employer, the underlying contract or the Member State of employment; points out that complex, unclear and overlapping OSH rules can have unintended consequences and undermine employers' protection, stresses therefore the need for better, more clear and efficient rules in the field of OSH;
Amendment 112 #
2015/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes that many important fields of action are identified in the EU OSH strategic framework; stresses, in this context, that more concrete legislative measures shoulda stronger focus on implementation and enforcement of the existing rules as well as the development of non-legislative tools must be included in the framework, following the 2016- review;
Amendment 150 #
2015/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that national OSHS strategies are essential and contributes to improvements in OSHS in the Member States and stresses that regular reporting on progress made should be encouraged; considers it necessary to continue to initiate and coordinate policiesapply a much stronger focus on implementation and enforcement of the existing OHS legislation at EU level with a view to ensuring a high level of occupational health and safety for all workers;
Amendment 202 #
2015/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls onEncourages the Member States and social partners to take initiatives to upgrade the skills of health and safety representatives and managers in accordance with national customs and traditions; calls on the Commission to draw up guidelines for the involvement of employeethe social partners in implementing preventive OSH measures;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that a precondition for good OSHS management and performance is clear, efficient, well implemented and enforceable legislation and documented risk assessment, which allows for appropriate preventive measures to be put in place;
Amendment 232 #
2015/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that ensuring a level playing- field across the EU and eliminating unfair competition and social dumping is crucial; stresses that labour inspectorates play a key role in enforcing workers' rights to a safe and healthy working environment; calls onreminds the Member States to followof the ILO recommendation of a minimum of one labour inspector per 10 000 workers and to increase staffing and resources available to labour inspectorates;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the Eurofound report 'Maternity leave provisions in the EU Member States: Duration and allowances' (July 2015);
Amendment 22 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the connection between reconciliation of professional and family life and the principle of gender equality in employment is now established in EU legislation;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Directive 92/85/EEC grants rights to women workers during pregnancy, immediately after giving birth and while breastfeeding, Directive 96/34/EC recognises the reconciliation between professional and family life as a separate topic while Directive 2010/18/EU stipulates that all employees have a right to four months unpaid parental leave while one of those months must be granted on a non-transferable basis thus ensuring that reconciliation of professional and family life involves both men and women;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Eurofound studies have illustrated aspects that influence fathers' take-up rate of parental leave which include the level of compensation, the flexibility of the leave system, the availability of information, availability and flexibility of childcare facilities and the extent to which workers fear isolation from the labour market when taking leave. Therefore these issues need to be addressed;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. Notes that where there are no provisions for leave, or where existing ones are considered insufficient, social partners, through collective agreements, may have an important role to play in establishing new provisions or updating current ones for maternity, paternity and parental leave;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas most EU Member States already comply with the minimum requirements of the Parental Leave Directive 2010/18/EU and in many Member States national provisions go beyond these requirements;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes that since not all Member States have followed the EU separate or sequential approach to maternity and parental leaves classifying the different types of leave at an EU level is problematic;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to introduce financial compensation for parental leave with a view to reaching a level that would act as an incentive for income replacement, over the minimum time period guaranteed by the directive, based on the average EU maternity leave income replacement rate, in order to safeguard families’ social and economic wellbeingfacilitate the reconciliation of family life with work; considers that a step forward in this regard would contribute to lifting a significant part of the EU out of its demographic winter;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Believes that the promotion of individualisation of the right to leave and of positive action aiming at the promotion of the role of fathers is essential in helping to achieve gender balanced reconciliation of work and family life;
Amendment 189 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Believes that an integrated approach to gender equality and the reconciliation of work and family life in future EU legislation would bring coherence and transparency to the process and would help ensure the promotion of gender- balanced reconciliation of work and family life;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to take measures in order to respond to the unprecedented crisis in the Mediterranean and to improve management of migration in all its aspects by reinforcing its migration policy and adopting an adequately resourced strategic European Agenda on Migration, which is a good first step;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that as regards the medium term, the issue being raised by Europe’s current refugee crisis is the integration of refugees into European societits will to integrate them into European society since, unlike economic migrants, refugees do not pursue a permanent stay; calls on the Commission, therefore, to opt for a plan geared towards social and occupational integration of refugees also taking into consideration their wish to stay;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Maintains that labour market data have to be taken into account in the permanent relocation mechanism for refugees in order to ensure that it will not worsen the social and economic situation for refugees’ home territories and their populations. A comprehensive approach on migration inclusive of the major demographic problem currently challenging Europe and its economy also needs to be taken into account;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that action taken by the EU needs to be regularly monitored and enhanced so as to guarantee shared responsibility in managing and protecting the EU’s borders, and European solidarity in making the necessary resources available;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that, in the Commission’s view, there is nothing to prevent European funds, including the European Social Fund, from being used to help integrate refugees; calls on fund managing authorities, however, to use the funds as effectively as possible without damaging other goals and recipients; outlines the allocation of a concrete and specific line of budget within the ESF to effectively undertake the integration of migrants and refugees without undermining its employment goals;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, in consultation with the Member States, to set up a system to speed up diploma equivalence and the recognition of skills, while at the same time it is combined with the standardization of acknowledgements and equivalences at the European level in between the Member States, thereby helping refugees and migrants to integrate socially; maintains that refugees and migrants must receive language training as soon as they arrive in the country to which they have been relocated;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure a meaningful revision of the Dublin Regulation in order to alleviate sudden and disproportionate migration pressure on Member States such as Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Malta, which are more directly exposed to migrant flows, without undermining the security of the Union’s external borders;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out to the Commission that illegal work by migrants constitutes a dangershould never be tolerated; notes that under the ‘Sanctions’ Directive1 and the ‘Seasonal Workers’ Directive2 , employers can be punished for exploiting migrant labour; calls on the Commission, however, to work towards a more integration-oriented system serving to encompass all aspects of this problem; __________________ 1 Directive 2009/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 providing for minimum standards on sanctions and measures against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals, OJ L 168, 30.6.2009, p. 24. 2 Directive 2014/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the conditions of entry and stay of third-country nationals for the purpose of employment as seasonal workers, OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 375.
Amendment 93 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to adopt an ambitious approach when revising the ‘Blue Card’ Directive3 in order to make it clearer and more effective in attracting highly qualified labour, and stresses the necessity for a comprehensive assessment on migration comprising the evaluation of courses of action towards fighting the existing shortages in the European labour markets towards a win-win situation. __________________ 3 Council Directive 2009/50/EC of 25 May 2009 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly qualified employment, OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 17.
Amendment 49 #
2015/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. having regard to the particular relationship of dependency between a male employer and a female employee as a result of the latter's working in the former's private space,
Amendment 58 #
2015/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. having regard to the important role played by domestic and care workers in the emancipation of women in the workplace in the EU,
Amendment 130 #
2015/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the promotion of organisations working toUrges and calls on organisations to take responsibility for safeguarding the labour rights of womenexisting workers;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 165 and 166 thereof,
Amendment 18 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas delays in access to the labour market and long periods of unemployment adversely affect career prospects, pay, health and social mobility;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas young people are an asset to the European economy and whereas they should commit themselves to acquiring the skills sought by the labour market, anticipating tomorrow’s needs;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas young people fall into three main groups – students, workers and the unemployed – and whereas distinct political approaches should be adopted for each of these groups in order to ensure that members of the group always have access to the labour market, which means that young students must have the skills needed by the labour market, young workers must update their skills and training throughout their careers and, in the case of young unemployed people, the distinction must take into account the fact that they are active job-seekers or NEETs;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas the financial crisis of 2008 created additional problems in the access of young people to the jobs market, as youth unemployment is more sensitive to the economic cycle than overall unemployment because young people are generally less experienced;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas disadvantaged people may beare often excluded from the possibility of developing their talents and skills;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that skills development is one of the key elements of integrated employment and social policies and that it can make it possible to generate long-term growth, promote European competitiveness, combat unemployment and build a more inclusive European society;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that providers of education and training and businesses should work together to devise qualifications which faithfully reflect the actual skills that holders of those qualifications have acquired throughout their lives;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need to build up partnerships between local authorities, education and employment services and the business community to support the creation, implementation and monitoring of employment strategies and action plans; calls for closer co-operation between schooling and vocational education, public administration, business and civil society, especially youth organisations;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of administrative capacity; calls therefore for the provision of appropriate training for local and regional authorities in order to use European funds more effectively and strategically; calls furthermore on governments to have the courage to be more politically ambitious, anticipating the needs of young people, businesses and civil society as well as of academic and vocational training establishments, implementing operational employment programmes more quickly;
Amendment 128 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the promotion of entrepreneurship is an important factor in promoting an active approach towards one’s own carrier; believes that it is the responsibility of public bodies, businesses and the media to promote entrepreneurship; reiterates the need to develop mobility within businesses;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that training in the workplace and high-quality apprenticeships, backed by partnerships between schools, training establishments and businesses, are ways of improving youth access to the labour market and a better use of these opportunities could enlarge the pool of potential candidates for vacancies and also improve their preparedness for work;
Amendment 164 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that good quality educational and training guidance at all stages of education is necessary and can lower the risk of early school-leaving as well as help to overcome difficulties in accessing the labour market; stresses that language learning and digital literacy are fundamental;
Amendment 177 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the exchange of good practices in vocational education and the development of skills and, if necessary, for the revision of training programmes to be undertaken, anticipating the needs of the market, thus enabling access to the labour market to be enhanced for young people;
Amendment 184 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Urges that a system of training and studies be established which adopts innovative but accessible approaches, and which focuses on developing basic skills as well as intellectual and technical capacities;
Amendment 199 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the Quality Framework for Traineeships and the European Alliance for Apprenticeships; calls for additional measures to be taken to provide compulsory social protection;
Amendment 200 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the need to provide high- quality careers guidance services based on reliable information about careers and job prospects, to help young people to make the best career choices;
Amendment 204 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that the dual model of education as well as the acquisition of practical, social and communication skills is of high importance; emphasises that these accomplishments will increase young people’s confidence in the system, make it easier for them to enter the labour market and improve their training and their predisposition to work;
Amendment 207 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the development of a single European framework for apprenticeship in order to train young people who have chosen technical training in readiness for European mobility;
Amendment 216 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that traineeships and apprenticeships should lead to employment and condemns the abuse of such arrangements; calls for Member States to withdraw the incentives which they give to businesses if the latter use traineeships and apprenticeship contracts merely to obtain cheap labour;
Amendment 250 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that skills development should also be considered as a mechanism leading to equal opportunities for people from disadvantaged groups, in particular for children and young people from families affected by poverty, the long-term unemployed, including second-generation unemployed, immigrants and people with disabilities; stresses that prevention as well as support and counselling at an early stage are of the outmost importance, because although enabling people who are at a disadvantage to develop skills and to enter the labour market requires time and resources it is also socially and economically profitable; stresses that, in order for the most disadvantaged to be included, appropriate training must be provided for employers, human resources teams and teachers, in order to support this fringe group in society in the best possible way so as to render its integration as effective as possible;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
A. whereas the principle of EU solidarity which is partly expressed through the mechanism of the share out of EU funding should remain a central tenet of EU policy;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy is first and foremost a Treaty-based policy, aimed at strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion in the Union, and in particular at reducing structural disparities between the levels of development of the various regions; regions of the Union and achieving balanced development within its territory and real gender equality;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission's criteria, highlighting the fact that multiannual programmes and the long-term nature of the challenges facing Member States require certainty and permanence, and that frequent reprogramming should therefore be avoided and stability preferred in order to reinforce the predictability and credibility of ESI fund programmes; trust that the European Commission and the Council will be very cautious when applying the reprogramming or the suspension of funds for the programmes as foreseen by the regulation of the Common Provisions;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the fact that investment supported by ESI (European Structural and Investment Funds) should take place in a sound macroeconomic framework to maximised the impact on growth, development, cohesion and jobs creation in Europe, particularly in very depressed areas;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. HighlightsPoints out the fact that reprogramming or suspension as regulated in Article 23 of the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) could undermine social and economic convergence between regions and jeopardise goals pursued by ESI fundshave serious consequences for the respective programmes and regions severely hit by the crisis, as well as for the achievements of cohesion goal as a whole, especially in countries with deep macroeconomic and social imbalances; asks the Commission to use the mechanism only when Member States have persistently failed to take effective action to address its requests to reprogramme funding and giving due consideration to the unemployment rate or the impact on the economies of the Member States concerned; when reprograming funds the Commission and Member States should take in to account the potential of job creation of the new programmes and its contribution to achieve Country Specific Recommendations.
Amendment 20 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers it counterproductive that EU funds supporting education, training and employment creation might be suspended if such funds are achieving their objectives;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas economic and financial instability and unpredictability may result inbring in their wake decreasing levels of public and private investment;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Given the long term and result oriented nature of the ESI funds and the annual cycle of the European Semester, believes that the shorter term focus of the CSRs should not jeopardise the long term goals of ESI funds;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to avoidmitigate the effects of any suspension of commitments or payments provided for in the second strand of Article 23 of the CPR where Member States are involved in any of the situations described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (e) of paragraph 1 of Annex III to the CPR. The European Commission should assess the impact on unemployment and try to compensate undesirable effects on weaker population; if reprogramming were to be frequently needed, the European Commission could even design some systems of compensation for depressed an deprived areas;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Asks the Commission to avoid arbitrariness in applying Article 23 of the CPR, to devise a transparent and democratic decision- making process, in line with Article 23(15) of the CPR, and to allow Parliament, on the basis of a formalised process, to be informed at all stages of the adoption of reprogramming requests or of any proposals and decisions on suspension of commitments or payments.
Amendment 46 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that macroeconomic conditionality must only be used to contribute to a more focused and result- driven implementation of the ESI Funds and facilitate the rationalisation of regional policy in such a way as not to prevent the achievement of national macroeconomic objectives;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the partnership agreements and programmes adopted in the current programming period have taken account of the relevant CSRs and the relevant Council recommendations, thus making anywith the result that reprogramming unnecessary in the medium term will be the exception;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that the interpretation and application of Article 23 CPR must comply withtake account of the horizontal principles provided for in the CPR, in particular with the principles of partnership and multilevel governance, and with the Regulation and the Common Strategic Framework as a whole;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 95 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 106 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers it essential to ensure transparency and accountability by giving Parliament democratic oversight of the system of governance in the context of Article 23 CPR, which introduces importanta number of necessary limitations in the bottom-up approach which is an important featureessential for the overall coordination of cohesion policy;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Points out that the decision on the suspension of payments should be taken as a last resort, because suspending payments could have serious consequences for the respective programmes and regions severely hit by crisis, as well as for the achievement of cohesion policy goals as a whole;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas microfinance can contribute to meeting the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy; and whereas microfinance can lift people out of poverty, give them dignity, and improve social inclusion;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Observe that most entrepreneurs have university studies and, therefore, other qualified workers without such background may not have an incentive to become entrepreneurs. Calls on the Commission to study measures to increase entrepreneurship among this target group.
Amendment 69 #
2015/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Encourages the Commission to link Microfinance facilities with the basic entrepreneurship training so that business' economic viability and the aim of the lending are ensured;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2013(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Takes note of the unilateral statement by Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania and Spain on the amendment of the Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-20201a; _________________ 1a OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884.
Amendment 14 #
2015/2013(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Considers that the Commission proposal to transfer the unused allocation of Cohesion and Structural Funds from 2014 to only 2015 instead of spreading it over the whole period could lead to decommitment for several Member States, in which the ESIF funds represent the main source of public investment; asks, therefore, the Commission to carefully follow the commitment and payments allocation for 2015 until 2018 for each Member State and take any legislative and budgetary initiative to address the risk of decommitment which leads to the risk of not achieving the Cohesion policy objectives.
Amendment 1 #
2015/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas young people benefit immensely from practical entrepreneurial experience, which contributes to new business creation andsome Member States have a youth unemployment rate of more than 50%; whereas entrepreneurship should be regarded as a cross-cutting competence and an additional option for creating new businesses and, above all, more jobs, in particular for young people, and whereas it is essential to increase opportunities for practical training in businesses, in particular by offering more incentives for partnerships between businesses and universities, as this contributes to employability and boosts innovation in the wider organisations in which they are employed;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas social businesses contribute to innovative sustainable growth andgreater social cohesion with society and local communities, and create employment opportunities for young people, includingthe most disadvantaged young peoplegroups and those furthest from the labour market, focusing on young people in particular;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Member States to use existing EU-level funding resources more effectively to support initiatives pursuing links with businesses and offering entrepreneurship education tomore effective and better targeted links between businesses and the education sector and foster an entrepreneurial spirit among young people, in particular those with low- income young peoples, school dropouts, young people in danger of long-term unemployment and young people with disabilities; calls on the Commission to look into how such funding is actually used; points out that a young, experienced and appropriately skilled workforce is of essential importance to EU competitiveness and will help to speed up the economic recovery process and create jobs in all the Member States;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States to be proactive in simplifying the regulatory frameworks of businesses, in particular SMEs and social businesses, and to promote them and monitor the quality of the employment practices of such businesses; calls on the Commission to determine the extent to which such simplification and tax- and credit-related and other incentives result in more jobs and more wealth creation in the EU economy;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to offer micro-scholarships and micro-loans schemes to innovative students in secondary and tertiary education respectively in order to start their own ventures or projects; to promote the use of crowdfunding, developing partnerships between the local economy, businesses and universities; to enhance the role of businesses in integrating young people within the labour market, consolidating the ESP (entrepreneurial skills pass) at the various stages of school and university and especially in partnership with SMEs;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to improve the entrepreneurial culture within tertiary education, bearing in mind that not all young people currently possess a business profile, by establishing the conditions to support the creation of new companies based on academic research (spin-offs), reducing the bureaucratic burden involved and giving young people the necessary tools to forge deeper links with the busin establishs world, bringing such companies and promoting the benefits of commercialising researchools and universities more closely into line with business needs;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the role of lifelong learning and international mobility as a key measure in Europe’s response to globalisation and the shift to knowledge- based economies, and specifically the importance of ‘a sense of initiative and entrepreneurship’, which is among the eight ‘Key Competences for Lifelong Learning ‒ A European Reference Framework’ which are needed by all individuals for personal fulfilment and development, active European citizenship and participation, social inclusion and employment;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on Members States to promote entrepreneurial skills for young people through legislative actions towards quality traineeships, focusing on quality learning and adequate working conditions as tools to foster employability, as put forward by the Council Recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to monitor closely the concrete measures implemented by Member States to support entrepreneurship among young people and to devote special attention to the promotion and publication of information about results and best practice; welcomes the creation of the 'Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs' programme leading to greater harmonization between Member States; asks the Commission to ensure that companies are complying with rules applicable to this programme and not simply using it as a source of cheap labour;
Amendment 207 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to promote the development of training for launching and managing start-ups, including expert mentorship, incubators and accelerators and all entrepreneurship- friendly environments which will facilitate young people’s start-ups and enable quick recovery from initial failures;
Amendment 75 #
2015/0051(NLE)
Recital 6
(6) The financial and economic crisis revealed and emphasised important weaknesses in the economy of the Union and its Member States. It has also underscored the close interdependence of the Member States' economies and labour markets. Moving the Union to a state of strong, sustainable and inclusive growth and job creation, which involves putting a stop to the large pockets of unemployment that have arisen in certain parts of its territory, is the key challenge faced today. This requires coordinated and ambitious policy action both on Union and national level, in line with the provisions of the Treaty and the Union economic governance. Combining supply and demand side measures, these actions should encompass a boost to investment, a renewed commitment to structural reforms and exercising fiscal responsibility.
Amendment 124 #
2015/0051(NLE)
Annex 1 – section 1 – paragraph 3
Member States should, together with the social partners, encourage wage-setting mechanisms allowing for a responsiveness of wages to productivity developments. In this respect, differences in skills and local labour market conditions as well as divergences in economic performance across regionnon-administrative economic areas, sectors and companies should be taken into account. When setting minimum wagre minimum wages can be set in accordance with national legislation and practices, Member States and social partners should consider their impact on in-work poverty, job creation and competitiveness.
Amendment 154 #
2015/0051(NLE)
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 3
Structural weaknesses in education and training systems should be addressed to ensure quality learning outcomes and prevent and tackle early school leaving, promoting all-embracing, high-quality education from the most basic level onwards. Member States should increase educational attainment and consider dual learning systems and upgrading professional training while at the same time increase opportunities for recognising skills acquired outside the formal education system.
Amendment 169 #
2015/0051(NLE)
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 4
Barriers to labour market participation should be reduced, especially for women, older workers, young people, the disabled and legal migrants. Gender equality including equal pay must be ensured in the labour market, promoting balance in administration and businesses, as well as access to affordable quality early childhood education and care and care for dependents.
Amendment 176 #
2015/0051(NLE)
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 5
Member States should make a full use of European Social Fund and other Union funds support in order to improve employment, social inclusion, education and public administrationservices.
Amendment 186 #
2015/0051(NLE)
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 1
Member States should reduce labour market segmentation. Employment protection rules and institutions should provide a suitable environment for recruitment while offering adequate levels of protection to those in employment and those seeking employment or employed on temporary contracts or independent work contracts. Quality employment should as far as possible be ensured in terms of socio-economic security, education and training opportunities, working conditions (including health and safety) and work-life balance.
Amendment 222 #
2015/0051(NLE)
Annex 1 – section 4 – paragraph 1
Member States should modernise their social protection systems to provide effective, efficient, and adequate protection throughout all stages of an individual’s life, ensuring fairness and addressing inequalities. There is a need for simplified and better targeted social policies complemented by specific rules, affordable quality childcare and education and care for dependents, training and job assistance, housing support and accessible health care, access to basic services such as bank account and Internet and for action to prevent early school leaving and fight social exclusion.
Amendment 234 #
2015/0051(NLE)
Annex 1 – section 4 – paragraph 3
The pension systems should be reformed in order to secure their sustainability and adequacy for women and menindividuals in a context of increasing longevity and demographic change, including by linking statutory retirement ages to life expectancy, by increasing effective retirement ages, and byproviding suitable incentives for the voluntary extension of working life and studying the desirability of developing complementary retirement savings.
Amendment 244 #
2015/0051(NLE)
Annex 1 – section 4 – paragraph 4
Member States should improve the accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare and long term care systems, while safeguarding fiscnancial sustainability.
Amendment 6 #
2015/0026(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to address the budgetary constraints faced by Member States at the initial stage of the programming period and, taking into account the urgent need to address youth unemployment and the specific features of the YEI, it is appropriate to lay down provisions in order to complement Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, with a view to increase the level of the initial pre-financing paid to operational programmes supported by the YEI in 2015. To ensure that Member States have sufficient means to provide payments to beneficiaries responsible for the implementation of operations that target youth unemployment, an additional initial pre-financing amount from the specific allocation for the YEI should be paid in 2015 for operational programmes supported by the YEI, in order to complement the pre-financing amounts paid in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. In order to enable a prompt implementation of the operational programmes supported by the YEI, the Commission should commit itself to pay the pre-financing amount to the Member States immediately after the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 8 #
2015/0026(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) To ensure that the additional initial pre- financing amount is used for the immediate implementation of the YEI, it should be foreseen that this amount is reimbursed to the Commission, if the Union contribution from the YEI does not amount to an adequate level in interim payment applications submitted to the Commission 12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation. This measure is a safeguard to ensure that eligible Member States set up the required structures to promptly implement the YEI. Member State action is urgently needed to deliver on the YEI and combat alarming levels of youth unemployment.
Amendment 16 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European FundPlan for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013
Amendment 19 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European FundPlan for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013
Amendment 64 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled, Member States may use European Structural Investment Funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects that are supported by the EU guarantee. The flexibility of this approach should maximise the potential to attract investors to the areas of investment targeted by the EFSI. Therefore a complementarity without replacement of the Financial Instruments developed under the European Structural and Investment Funds should be ensured.
Amendment 68 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The EIB should regularly evaluate activities supported by the EFSI with a view to assessing their relevance, performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities as well as evaluation complementarity and economies of scale with European Structural and Investment Funds. Such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability.
Amendment 75 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The purpose of the EFSI should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing, and to support job creation. It is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises. It is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid- cap companies, which are companies having up to 3000 employees. Overcoming Europe's current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 80 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European FundPlan for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013
Amendment 88 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EFSI should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving Union policy objectives. Using the EFSI to boost investment in education and social infrastructure can help to improve cohesion in Europe, which has declined sharply.
Amendment 122 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The EFSI should target projects with a higher risk-return profile than existing EIB and Union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations. The EFSI should finance projects across the Union, including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis, redoubling its efforts in European areas affected by large pockets of unemployment. The EFSI should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms.
Amendment 135 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The EFSI should target investments that are expected to be economically and technically viable, which may entail a degree of appropriate risk, whilst still meeting and offer significant potential for creating jobs. The level of risk entailed by those investments should be appropriate to the achievement of the fund’s objectives, in particular as regards job creation, provided that the particular requirements for EFSI financing are met.
Amendment 138 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Steering Board of the EFSI will determine the investment policy of projects that can be supported and the risk profile. Given that the selection of projects will depend on this policy, the European Parliament should be involved in drawing up the criteria.
Amendment 148 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Decisions on the use of the EFSI support for infrastructure and large mid- cap projects should be made by an Investment Committee. The Investment Committee should be composed of independent experts who can identify projects offering the greatest potential for resolving Europe’s major social and economic problems and are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects. The Investment Committee should be accountable to a Steering Board of the EFSI, who should supervise the fulfilment of the EFSI's objectives. To effectively benefit from the experience of the EIF, the EFSI should support funding to the EIF to allow the EIF to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid-cap companies.
Amendment 154 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to enable the EFSI to support investments, the Union should grant a guarantee of an amount equal to EUR 16 000 000 000. When provided on a portfolio basis, the guarantee coverage should be capped depending upon the type of instrument, such as debt, equity or guarantees, as a percentage of the volume of the portfolio of outstanding commitments. It is expected that when the guarantee is combined with EUR 5 000 000 000 to be provided by the EIB, that the EFSI support should generate EUR 60 800 000 000 additional investment by the EIB and EIF. This EUR 60 800 000 000 supported by the EFSI is expected to generate a total of EUR 315 000 000 000 in investment in the Union within the period 2015 to 2017, thus demonstrating the emergency nature of the fund and the need for it to have an immediate impact in the next three years. Guarantees that are attached to projects which are completed without a call on a guarantee are available for supporting new operations.
Amendment 159 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to allow for further increase in its resources, participation in the EFSI should be open to third parties, including Member States, national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by Member States, private sector entities and entities outside the Union subject to the consent of existing contributors. Third parties may contribute directly to the EFSI and take part in the EFSI governance structure, on condition that Europe’s overall interests are upheld in decision- making and the definition of policies and strategies.
Amendment 173 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The EIB should regularly evaluate activities supported by the EFSI with a view to assessing their relevance, performance and impact, notably as regards their social and economic impact, paying particular attention to job creation, and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities. Such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability.
Amendment 198 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) To ensure accountability to European citizens, the EIB should regularly report to the European Parliament and the Council on the progress and impact of the EFSIreal social and economic impact of the EFSI, paying particular attention to job creation.
Amendment 236 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The EFSI Agreement shall provide that the EFSI shallis to be governed by a Steering Board, which shallis to determine the strategic orientation, the strategic asset allocation and operating policies and procedures, including the investment policy of projects that EFSI can support and the risk profile of the EFSI, in conformity with the objectives under Article 5(2), subject to the prior approval of the criteria by the European Parliament. In determining the investment policy of the EFSI, the Steering Board shall take into consideration the socioeconomic indicators of European areas affected by large pockets of unemployment. The Steering Board shall elect one of its members to be Chairperson.
Amendment 252 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
No decision of the Steering Board shall be adopted if the Commission or the EIB votes against it. When this occurs, the reasons for the vote against shall be stated before the members of the Board.
Amendment 264 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Investment Committee shall be composed of six independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance and be able to identify those projects which are more likely to be able to solve major social and economic problems. The experts shall be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of threone years.
Amendment 335 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) an assessment of the impact of EIB financing and investment operations in terms of job creation;
Amendment 354 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. At the latest [PO insert date three years after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council a comprehensive quality assessment to evaluate the true socio- economic effect of this special strategic plan on the application of this Regulation accompanied by any relevant proposal.
Amendment 356 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to enable the EFSI to support investments, the Union should grant a guarantee of an amount equal to EUR 16 000 000 000. When provided on a portfolio basis, the guarantee coverage should be capped depending upon the type of instrument, such as debt, equity or guarantees, as a percentage of the volume of the portfolio of outstanding commitments. It is expected that when the guarantee is combined with EUR 5 000 000 000 to be provided by the EIB, that the EFSI support should generate EUR 60 800 000 000 additional investment by the EIB and EIF. This EUR 60 800 000 000 supported by the EFSI is expected to generate a total of EUR 315 000 000 000 in investment in the Union within the period 2015 to 2017, thus demonstrating the emergency nature of the fund and the need for it to have an immediate impact in the next three years. Guarantees that are attached to projects which are completed without a call on a guarantee are available for supporting new operations.
Amendment 377 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to allow for further increase in its resources, participation in the EFSI should be open to third parties, including Member States, national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by Member States, private sector entities and entities outside the Union subject to the consent of existing contributors. Third parties may contribute directly to the EFSI and take part in the EFSI governance structure, on condition that Europe's overall interests are upheld in decision- making and the definition of policies and strategies.
Amendment 806 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
No decision of the Steering Board shall be adopted if the Commission or the EIB votes against it. When this occurs, the reasons for the vote against shall be stated before the members of the Board.
Amendment 1249 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) an assessment of the impact of EIB financing and investment operations in terms of job creation;
Amendment 1327 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. At the latest [PO insert date three years after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council a comprehensive quality assessment to evaluate the true socio- economic impact of this special strategic plan on the application of this Regulation accompanied by any relevant proposal.
Amendment 6 #
2015/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that many Member States still have large deficits and that there is a need to develop rigorous fiscal responsibility programmes that are fully compatible with qualitydecent job creation, economic growth and welfare state sustainability; calls on the Commission, which has already received the national budget proposals for 2016, and within the framework of COM(2015)00121, to provide a flexible process of fiscal responsibility at national level that allows for the adoption of socially responsible and economically efficient policies aimed at decent job creation while remaining within the framework of the fiscal policy defined in the Stability and Growth Pact; __________________ 1 COM(2015)0012, ‘Making the best use of the flexibility within the existing rules of the SGP’.
Amendment 34 #
2015/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. WNotes the efforts made to guarantee the stability of the financial system and urges that the necessary effort be made to ensure that the financing of the real economy is restored; welcomes the fostering of a European investment policy aimed at boosting growth and job creation; considers it regrettablunwise, however, thato have neglected Parliament’s call3 to promote social investment not only in pursuit of financial profit but also with the aim of promoting a positive social impact has been neglectedand reducing inequality by improving the public services that guarantee equal opportunities; __________________ 3 Resolution of 11 March 2015 (Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0068), paragraphs 10 and 18.
Amendment 57 #
2015/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the recommendations on the need to move forward within new labour reforms, and calls for such reforms, if carried out, to guarantee social dialogue and to ensure necessary political consensus in order to be sustainable and effective; considers it regrettablenotes that many labour reforms have not ensured the required balance between flexibility and security, resulting in, for example, the exclusion of millions of workers from collective bargaining; calls for labour reforms; calls for labour reforms in the Member States where they are still necessary, taking advantage of the fact that we have now reached a turning point in the cycle, that should be capable of reducing fragmentation, putting an end to insecurity and increasing the productivity and competitiveness of our economy while ensuring decent jobs and living wages through investment in human capital;
Amendment 64 #
2015/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that the lack or slow pace of structural reforms is a well-known problem in certain countries, and therefore believes that the Commission should look more intensively, as part of its objectives in the European Semester, at assessing the damage to medium-term job creation resulting from the lack of responsibility shown by certain states in failing to carry out structural reforms;
Amendment 69 #
2015/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have warned of the social (in-work poverty) and economic (depressed internal demand) problems caused by the wage devaluation that has occurred in recent years; considers it regrettable that there is no reference to the importance of increasing wages, especially in those countries where wages are below the poverty threshold; recalls that minimum wages differ substantially between Member States (Bulgaria EUR 184/month, Luxembourg EUR 1 923/month), and reiterates its request for a study4 on this issue; __________________ 4 Resolutionof 11 March 2015 (Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0068), paragraph 47.problems that the uneven dynamic is creating for economic growth itself, and consequently for job-creation potential; notes that income and its distribution (wages and others) represent a fundamental aspect of the uneven dynamic; considers it to be very important at the present time, and above all in certain Member States, for economic policies to heighten the importance of income policies and for the Commission to provide firm guidelines;
Amendment 87 #
2015/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that some labour reforms have introduced new contractual formulas that, according to the Commission, have increased precariousness in the labour markets; it is primarily the poor use of those new – a priori legal – formulas and illegal employment situations that cause the greatest degree of labour precariousness; of particular concern are some Member States whose rates of temporary employment are over 90 % for new contracts, which particularly affects young people and women and which, according to the OECD1, is one of the direct causes of increasing inequality; __________________ 1 OECD report ‘In it together: Why less inequality benefits all’, 21 May 2015.
Amendment 109 #
2015/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that high rates in long-term unemployment in the EU, especially in some Member States, are resulting in an increasing number of workers losing their benefits before finding a new job; considers it regrettable that many Member States have limited access to such benefits or have reduced the amount available and/or the eligibility period for them; considers it important to maintain a balance between adequate social protection and adequate incentives for active job searching; calls for a specific study on such incentives at EU level, and calls on the Member States to guarantee minimum income schemes to avoid pockets of social exclusion and ensure a minimum income to families; notes the need for tailored solutions that will reduce the extent of low educational qualifications among some of these groups, enabling them to return to the labour market and preventing any risk of social exclusion;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomesExpresses concern at the fact that the closer participation of national parliaments in the European legislative process, which has resulted in a positiven increase in awareness of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality in the interinstitutional context; takes the view that it is vital to define appropriate criteria to assess compliance with both principles, so as to ensure that their application does not go beyond the provisions of the Treaties and jeopardise the building of a united Europe;
Amendment 12 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the importancePoints out that the involvement of regional parliaments, – especially those with legislative powers, and of their territorial impact and closeness to its citizens, and calls, where appropriate, for their greater involvement in the early warning system – in the early warning system, where possible, can increase the risk that legislative proposals geared towards attaining the EU’s objectives will be challenged on the basis of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality;
Amendment 19 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the facPoints out that 2012 saw national parliaments show their first ‘yellow card’ in the context of the subsidiarity control mechanism, in response to the proposal for a regulation on the exercise of the right to take collective action within the context of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services, and that it is possible that the proposal may be withdrawn by the Commission; expresses concern about the adverse effect that the withdrawal of that proposal, as well as many others, could have as regards building a sound European Union in the long term;
Amendment 24 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 39 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 50 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomesConsiders appropriate the increasing emphasis placed by the Commission on the policy cycles, and calls on the committee responsible to systematically review Commission impact assessments and to review Parliament’s ex-ante impact assessment analysis as early as possible in the legislative process, with reference at all times to appropriate criteria as regards assessing compliance with both principles.
Amendment 54 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Takes the view that there needs to be a debate on the EU’s competences, and that changing the competences would enable the EU to take action in areas in which it does not yet have exclusive competence and would prevent disputes with regard to subsidiarity and proportionality; points out that the consolidation of a European project that is successful in the long term will depend on those principles being applied in the areas in which they are needed.
Amendment 104 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that although the European Union is on track or close to meeting the goals set for education, climate and energy, regrettably insufficient progress has been made on goals for employment, research and development, or poverty reduction; calls on the Commission to take account of the growing inequalities in wealth and income distribution when it reviews and subsequently adjusts the Europe 2020 strategy and asks, insofar as possible, that cohesion policy play a more active part in cutting unemployment as this is a major cause of inequality;
Amendment 133 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the need for a truly territorial approach to the Europe 2020 strategy with a view to adjusting public interventions and investments to different territorial characteristics; underlines, in this context, the necessity of tailor-made Europe 2020 regional targets;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Urges the Commission, the Member States and regional and local authorities to assess and audit the Urban Mobility Plans in line with the objectives and goals of the Transport 2050 Strategy.
Amendment 58 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to apply the principles of regional urban development with a view to establishing more efficient, sustainable development in urban areas, in particular in support of coordinated, integrated, strategic public transport. One of the objectives must be to relieve the transport networks, in particular urban highways and access roads to workplaces. It should be borne in mind that improving mobility and access to public services would have a profound impact as a fundamental element of a social welfare policy that would improve people’s quality of life and encourage a better work-life balance, while increasing productivity;
Amendment 60 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the efforts by the Commission to coordinate and consolidate EU initiatives in the field of urban mobility, such as CIVITAS 2020 for research and innovation, the Urban Mobility Observatory for exchange of best practice and experience, or the Platform on Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans; calls on the Commission to reinforce its efforts to reduce fragmentation and lack of coordination between the relevant EU initiatives and programmes and to take into account the success of programmes such as URBAN and URBACT; urges the Commission to maintain the efforts of the CIVITAS 2020 initiative and to encourage more EU citizens to sign up to this project;
Amendment 63 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the Commission to draw up urban mobility guidelines, recommendations and indicators to encourage dialogue and the exchange of good social mobility practices between the different parties involved and to coordinate the urban policy strategies to be followed;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. Whereas organisations point out that the main cause of increasing child poverty is the so-called austerity measures (a significant reduction of social support to children and families, rising unemployment, the spread of precarious employment and an increase in the tax burden), UNICEF states that budget cuts, particularly in the Mediterranean countries, havethe crisis and the regression to levels of lower prosperity have helped increased inequalities and helped worsenexacerbate the living conditions of children10 so that these policies violate the rights of children and constitute a violation of international obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; __________________ 10 UNICEF Office of Research (2014), ‘Children of the Recession: The impact of the economic crisis on child well-being in rich countries’, Innocenti Report Card 12, UNICEF Office of Research, Florence.
Amendment 97 #
2014/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. Whereas all children have the right to be protected from abuse, violence and neglect and that research has concluded that financial pressures within families and cuts in public services put children at greater risk and that so-called austerity measures are leading to greater violence against childrenmistreatment and that those from deprived backgrounds should not be exposed to greater risk;
Amendment 113 #
2014/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. Whereas, according to the 2012 Eurostat Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC), energy poverty is a problem that affects all Member States. Children are hit hardest as it undermines their well-being, diet and health;
Amendment 167 #
2014/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to refrain from recommending reformulations and cuts inwhen making recommendations to the Member States that could threaten the smooth functioning of their public services of Member States, from promoting flexible labour relations and the privatisation of public services, which have led unequivr radically change industrial relations, making it difficult to reconcile family and professional lives, to bear in mind the need to promote socially to the weakening of the social rights of initiatives to counter the risk of social exclusion, especially with respect to children;
Amendment 196 #
2014/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission to bear in mind the proposals contained in the Opinion published by the European Economic and Social Committee, ‘For coordinated European measures to prevent and combat energy poverty’, and to encourage the urgent adoption of a European energy security and solidarity commitment and, within this framework, the setting-up of a European poverty observatory and a European fund with the specific aim of eradicating energy poverty;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, as a consequence of the economic and financial crisis, levels of poverty and social exclusion have increased, as hasve long-term unemployment and social inequalities;
Amendment 20 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas social economy enterprises are more flexible and innovative, given that they are concerned with improving existing societies and economic situations, that they offer favourable working conditions and, that they are better at adapting to economic and social circumstances and, above all, that the wellbeing of society matters to them;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas social innovation refers to new ideas, whether they be products, services or social organisation models, designed to meet new social, geographical and environmental demands and challenges, such as, inter alia, the ageing population, balancing work and family life, managing diversity, youth unemployment, integrating people with disabilities, rural depopulation and climate change;
Amendment 76 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that social innovation makes a significant contribution towards laying the foundations for a type of growth which serves a more sustainable, inclusive society generating socieconomic, social and geographical cohesion;
Amendment 85 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that, in order to strengthen entrepreneurial skills, professionalisation, the conditions enabling social economy enterprises to develop and grow and the creation of social innovation poles, it is vital to promote exchanges with other innovative social enterprises, with the academic world and with social investors, taking into account society’s needs;
Amendment 88 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises that the EU is a long way away from achieving the targets set in the 2020 Strategy, particularly those relating to employment, innovation and poverty reduction, and that the social economy must contributes to a more sustainable, smarter and more inclusive economic model in line with the objectives of the 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 95 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that, given its more social and inclusive nature, the social economy offers jobs to the most vulnerable groups with the poorest employment prospects, contributing to economic growth, solidarity and social cohesion;
Amendment 159 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on Member States to promote lifelong learning among older workers and the long-term unemployed to help them move into the labour market via the social economy;
Amendment 60 #
2014/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned that unemployment rates in the EU remain relatively high (DecemberMarch 20145, EU 28: 9.98 %), and draws attention to the considerable differences between Member States, with the lowest unemployment rate being in Germany (4.87 %) and the highest in SpainGreece (235.7 %);
Amendment 98 #
2014/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. the EU labour market shall assist in the management of serious social problems, including by absorbing the large pockets of unemployment that exist in various regions of Europe;
Amendment 100 #
2014/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. The EU labour market shall adapt to the culture, production model and business structure of the various regions of Europe; these differences shall be taken into account when adopting measures to make the labour market more flexible;
Amendment 149 #
2014/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that, in order to anticipate future skills needs, labour market stakeholders, including employers’ and employees’ organisations , have to be strongly involved at all levels, in particular in designing and implementing vocational qualification programmetraining programmes and courses at university and basic education levels;
Amendment 286 #
2014/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that incentives should be introduced for entrepreneurs who invest in training and apprenticeships, but which may not under any circumstances be used merely for reducing labour costs;
Amendment 313 #
2014/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses the importance of special measures and support for employers, in particular SMEs, to encourage them to hire young people for their first job and, ensure their in-house training, as also for older workers, and offer career-development opportunities; recalls the importance of social responsibility on the part of employers towards all employees and towards society; believes that such social responsibility should also be required of institutions responsible for education and training;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
i) to ensure that TTIP will make a significant positive contribution to creating more and better jobs and set ambitious global trade standards for sustainable economic development and labour; in order to help achieve the target for 2020 of 75 % of the population aged 20–64 having a job.
Amendment 40 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point ii
ii) to ensure that TTIP includes comprehensive provisions on labour laws and policies that are consistent with the core ILO Conventions and the Decent Work Agenda, with a commitment to promote higher, more robust standards and, furthermore, to ensure that where disputes arise labour provisions will have a conditional dimension;. Trade policy cannot be permitted to erode employment rights or social democracy.
Amendment 52 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point iii
Paragraph 1 – point iii
iii) to ensure that the horizontal dimensions of labour and social provisions are recognised and fully integrated into all relevant operational parts of the agreement to ensure a coherent and comprehensive approach to trade and sustainable economic development;
Amendment 91 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point vi
vi) to ensure that the specific challenges faced by SMEs are fully taken into account, in view of the fact that 85 % of new jobs in the private sector are created by SMEs;
Amendment 140 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point x
Paragraph 1 – point x
x) to ensure that statistical projections on job losses/gains, and on sectors, affected are constantly updated so that timely intervention can be undertaken by the Commission to support affected sectors, regions or Member States. The Commission must take into account external impacts and anticipate crisis scenarios in its projections.
Amendment 151 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
x a) Steps must be taken rapidly to ensure that the issue of aggressive tax planning is regulated, e.g. by moving companies’ head offices from the other side of the Atlantic to benefit from conditions that affect competition and have a negative impact on employment.
Amendment 174 #
2014/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the development of a European framework to assure that investments under the Juncker Plan, which are excluded from national deficit targets, have a significant impact in terms of stimulating economic growth and creating quality jobs; calls on the European Commission to monitor and control the investments under the Junker Plan. A report should audit and measure the economic and social impact of the investments in real terms;
Amendment 189 #
2014/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Takes note of the ECB´s expanded asset purchase programme which goes, once again, to the banking system, therefore calls on the ECB to optimise all its potential to improve the real economy and provide with credit in order to boost growth and tackle unemployment in Europe;
Amendment 231 #
2014/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to design tailor-made policies to support qualitybetter and sustainable job creation for the long-term unemployed, senior unemployed people, women and other priority groups hit especially hard by the crisis, such as immigrants or people with disabilities focussing not only on unemployed people themselves but also on measures in favour of work-life balance, life-long learning and training; tailor-made policies should focus on combatting the low level of education that affects some of these groups, many of whom are at risk of social exclusion;
Amendment 326 #
2014/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that, according to the Commission, despite high unemployment rates there are 2 million job vacancies in the EU, and that only 3.3 % of the active population works in another Member State; recalls that divergences in labour mobility rates range up to 10 percentage points, notably in those Member States hardest hit by the crisis; the European Social Fund should devote more resources to funding the participation of unemployed workers in training schemes in EU Member States other than those of their origin, making easier their integration in the European labour market chosen by them and enhancing European citizenship;
Amendment 67 #
2014/2218(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) is an extraordinary and innovative tool for participatory democracy in the European Union, whose potential must be exploited fully and further enhanceduse of which must be improved, enhancing the levels of representation and practical aspects thereof, in order to achieve the best results;
Amendment 146 #
2014/2218(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the organisation of public hearings is a very important way of examining problems raised by petitioners; wishes to draw attention to the public hearings organised with the Committee on the Environment in regard to the European Citizens’ Initiative on ‘Water is a Human Right’ and with the Committee on Legal Affairs for the ECI entitled ‘One of Us’; believes that the ECI is the firstan instrument in support of transnational participatory and representative democracy that will enable citizens to become actively involved in the framising of EU policies and prioritising of Europeand legislationve issues to be dealt with; reaffirms its commitment to being involved in organising public hearings for successful initiatives; undertakes to give priority, at institutional level, to the effectiveness of this participative process;
Amendment 4 #
2014/2213(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Observes that towns and cities have an important role to play in attaining the Europe 2020 objectives and must therefore be involved in the whole process of formulating policies at EU level, which can be achieved, inter alia, by means of the systematic inclusion of representatives of towns and cities in groups of experts; and also that multi-disciplinary consultations with bodies representing civil society, such as the European Economic and Social Committee and similar bodies in each Member State, will help define the approach that shall be applied to urban policies in order to optimise the outcome of EU policies and employment policies in particular;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2213(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that, in the operation of the European Fund for Strategic Investment, special attention should be devoted to projects in urban aregionas in order to promote socially and ecologically sustainable and employment-intensive investment, for example infinancing and investment with great potential for job creation; the Fundʼs Investment Committee which will examine projects will view positively those involving social housing, renovation of buildings, strategic public transport, education or health and care;
Amendment 44 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas subsidiarity, as defined in the TFEU, as well as multi-level governance and the partnership principle, are essential elements for the correct implementation of all EU policies, and whereas engagement of the resources and competences of local and regional authorities should be reinforced accordingly;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2213(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Observes that the consistent application of the subsidiarity and proportionality principles by the Commission is extremely important to towns and cities, to enable them to design their employment policies and social policies in a targeted manner, particularly in the fields of public services and services of general interestowns and cities shall be designed such that the outcomes of labour and social policies are optimised, particularly in the fields of public services and services of general interest; designing a strategic public transport network and locating childcare centres that encourage the creation of a good work-life balance is essential; it is also important that the design of towns and cities is used to constantly improve the social wage, as represented by the quality of schools, sports centres and care centres, preventing the emergence or growth of areas in towns and cities that are marginalised or excluded; the Commission shall apply the subsidiarity and proportionality principles in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 57 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the opinion that EU policies should support and enable towns, cities and larger functional urban areas to attain their full strength and potential as motors of economic growth, employment and, social inclusion, EU citizenship and shared identity; believes, therefore, that towns, cities and larger functional urban areas need to be more closely associated with the entire European policymaking cycle; Urban Agenda should play an essential role in the promotion of the core values of the European Union;
Amendment 63 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 80 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that the European Urban Agenda should be a joint effort by the Commission, the Member States and the cities to rationalise, coordinate and implement EU policies with an urban dimension through a practical, integrated and coordinated, yet flexible, approach, ‘in and with’ the cities, and respecting each Member State’s institutional architecture;
Amendment 95 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to apply a more place-based integrated territorial approach when conceptualising new policy initiatives aimed at urban areas, in order to ensure consistency and to empower towns, cities and larger functional urban areas to deliver the Europe 2020 objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 104 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Asks the Commission to systematically introduce a territorial impact assessment on the urban dimension of all relevant EU policy initiatives and to make sure that all relevant sectorial EU policies adequately address the challenges that towns, cities and larger functional urban areas are facing; calls on the Commission to concentrate these territorial impact assessments on the following elements: balanced territorial development, territorial integration and territorial governance, in the service of citizens;
Amendment 121 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets that, although the new cohesion policy has legally binding urban- related aspects, especially regarding involvement of cities in the programming phase, the actual participation of city and urban representatives in the shaping of the policy is weak; calls on the Commission and the Member States to systematically apply the partnership principle when implementing programmes and projects supported by EU funding, with particular attention being given to the involvement of cities and towns in the management and governance of the programmes, without generating inflexibility or forfeiting economies of scale by failing to develop responsive governance arrangements;
Amendment 129 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 131 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 136 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Commission to develop a new model of multi-level governance, combining formal governmental structures with informal flexible governance structures that correspond to the new realities of the digitalised ‘network’ society, and which is adapted to the scale at which the challenges exist, a model which improves multi-level cooperation, both vertical and horizontal, with governmental and non-governmental actors at local, regional, national and European level, thus bringing government closer to the citizens and improving the democratic legitimacy of the European project; recommends that this model become the working method of the future European Urban Agenda; Europe needs to deliver results at the urban level and engage in a closer and comprehensive dialogue with its citizens;
Amendment 159 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Strongly believes that these challenges should respond to the following criteria: 1) are in line with the shared conceptual framework; 2) are major urban challenges with significant impact on cities and functional urban areas in Member States; 3) cannot be solved by Member States unilaterally; 4) where an EU approach has a clear added value; urges the Commission to start working on mapping such challenges in close cooperation with all relevant stakeholders, particularly those at local level; once the challenges have been identified, action should be taken to promote exchanges of good practice and to boost the financing of projects for social housing, renovation of buildings, strategic public transport and education, health and welfare infrastructure.
Amendment 2 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of each European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) and of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs and in supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors; is of the opinion that those funds will contribute to the achievement of the Europe 2020 objectives for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and its Flagship Initiatives;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Urges the local and regional authorities to define production sectors and productive structures in which SMEs can move ahead with green growth and, having identified them, support them in this dynamic;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to continue identifying the main obstacles and to initiate policies which would encourage SMEs to invest in green growth and eco- innovation, in order to promote opportunities for employment and the enhancement of sustainable growth; calls on the Commission, the Member States and local authorities to remove these barriers and facilitate access to credit for SMEs without this entailing an additional administrative burden which is difficult for SMEs to assume;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to continue identifying the main obstacles and to initiate policies which would encourage SMEs to invest in resource efficiency, green growth and eco- innovation, in order to promote opportunities for employment and the enhancement of sustainable growth;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recommends to the Member States that they include, when drafting the selection criteria for EUSIF-funded projects, elements that should incentivise projects geared towards sustainable and smart growth, andwhich can turn environmental challenges into business opportunities, and also ensure a balanced representation of environmentalrelevant stakeholders when establishing the monitoring committees;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Member States to address – within their operational programmes – their national and regional needs when making use of ‘green’ public procurement, in order to promote green growth opportunities for SMEs (such as recycling, greenrenewable energy production, energy efficiency and energy saving schemes); calls on the Commission to inform Parliament on the percentage/number of SMEs that are financed through the operational programmes in each Member State;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the extension of innovative support schemes, such as green innovation vouchers, if Member States characteristics allows, which can promote the introduction of sustainable technologies and environmentally friendly solutions into the market;
Amendment 41 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to find innovative financing solutions for supporting SMEs within European Structural and Investment Funds Operational Programmes in the sector of renewable energy which encountered a high bankruptcy rate, due to external dumping practices as well as the fats changing regulatory frameworks.
Amendment 42 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Member States and regional authorities to step up awareness-raising among SMEs and entrepreneurs of the scale and implications of the transition to a low-carbon economy; invites the public authorities to address the lack of knowledge, resources and skills as regards green technologies which exists in the EU, and therefore stresses the need to inform SMEs of the growth and employment opportunities that these new business models and practices can bring. The task of educating and training to be accomplished by the local and regional authorities is a crucial one;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support and promote the creation of thematic and geographic/regional platforms, clusters and regional associations of SMEs through which incremental or breakthrough eco- innovative projects would attract private investments, and to encourage stakeholder cooperation in order to enrich the European value chain;
Amendment 52 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States (at the level of national and regional policy-makers and managing authorities) to continuously promote sustainable growth under the smart specialisation strategies with the engagement of key stakeholders (research centres, universities and enterprises) which will promote groupings, synergies and networks centring on green economy activities; asks the Commission to report to Parliament on the implementation of smart specialisation strategies at national and/or regional level, where appropriate, and especially as regards the various patterns of ‘downstream actions’ used at EU and Member State level; calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide information on the practical measures taken in order to develop competencies for eco-innovative SMEs through interconnecting regional innovation centres and the key support networks.
Amendment 55 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the Member States to develop consistent and reliable rules that generate the confidence needed to ensure investment in sustainable and eco-innovative business models, including via financial incentives, which would ideally be applied at local and regional level for new enterprises, without distorting competition rules;
Amendment 43 #
2014/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the unequal division of family responsibilities is at the root of the unequal position of women in the labour market; making progress towards a fair and equal division of those responsibilities requires a change of mentality that will only happen if changes are made in education, culture and the law; stresses that reconciliation of work and home duties is a key condition for achieving gender equality, whichand should be promoted by, for example, through the use of paternity or parental leave, investment in care infrastructure and, or encouragement of men’s participation in domestic labour by means of legislation on parental and paternity leave and flexible working time arrangementsa more flexible organisation of working time;
Amendment 59 #
2014/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a It is a fact that care infrastructure and the statutory minimum wage have been severely damaged by the crisis and the cuts in the provision of social services in many EU Member States; recalls that the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) can guarantee social infrastructure projects;
Amendment 25 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports the Commission’s commitment on cutting red tape and for providing better regulation; welcomes the effort of the Juncker Commission to a strengthened Better Regulation Agenda and calls for the need for it to deliver an efficient system and actual progress; believes that cutting red tape should aim to deliver proportionate, evidence-based protection for workers, while ensuring that businesses can grow, create jobs and boost competitiveness; notes that debetter regulation and better regulationhigh protection of employees are not mutually exclusive;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes efforts to identify genuine opportunities for simplification of legislationand adaptability of legislation whilst maintaining high standards; stresses the need for simpler, clearly-worded rules that remove complexity and can be implemented in a simple manner in order to improve compliance, particularly in the area of health, safety and employment legislation; recalls the importance of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality;
Amendment 43 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need for a bottom-up approach to better regulation; therefore calls on the Commission to establish a "European Stakeholder Forum" on better regulation and less bureaucracy with a quantitative goal of reducing administrative burdens by 20 % by 2020; emphasizes that the Forum shall consist of relevant stakeholders, including official representatives from the civil society, the social partners, consumer organizations and the business community especially SME's which represent 80 % of European job-creation, stresses that proposals from this forum should be actively considered by the Commission, and that the Commission should address the proposals in accordance with the "comply or explain principle; believes the Forum could serve as a platform for businesses or collective groups working both nationally or across Europe to submit inputs supporting the better regulation principles or contributing to achieving less bureaucracy in the regulation applying in their sector;
Amendment 87 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the SME test and reminds the Commission on the commitment it has made in the Small Business Act to implement the "think small first principle" in its policy-making and considers that there is still an important margin of progress to be completed; calls on the Commission to use lighter regimes for micro-enterprises, start-ups and SMEs and to consider exemptions for micro-enterprisesthem on a case-by-case basis, while not compromising on health, safety and employment standards;
Amendment 105 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for further measures such as carrying out independent impact assessments throughout the legislative process, further strengthening the independence, objectivity and neutrality of impact assessments and the SME-test, further facilitating citizens participation in the EUs legislative process, ensuring the adaptability of legislators and increasing transparency of inter- institutional negotiations as well as monitoring the transposition of the EU- legislation into national laws by including national gold-plating in the EU Regulatory Scoreboard to check that legislation is doing what it was intended to do and to identify areas where there are inconsistencies and ineffective measures;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2145(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is pleased with the European economic governance framework, which, by coordinating policies more closely in order to prevent major imbalances, fosters smart, sustainable and inclusive growthgrowth, meaning that it ought to be strengthened in line with the targets set by the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2145(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is pleased with the European economic governance framework, which, by coordinating policies more closely in order to prevent major imbalances, fosters smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in line with the targets set by the Europe 2020 strategy; Is pleased that the European economic governance framework has shown progress in addressing fiscal consolidation with EU28 overall debt falling from 4.5 % of GDP in 2011 to a forecast of 3 % of GDP in 2014;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2145(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the European Semester to be strengthened and deepened as an effective way of preventing a crisis: with this in mind, welcomes the Commission's proposal to focus its action not only on budget responsibility but also on investment and structural reform in order to link the market economy with social progresscohesion;
Amendment 103 #
2014/2145(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. With a view to improving the effectiveness and focus of budget policies, cCalls on the Member States to press ahead with their efforts to modernise their labour markets and social security systems; with this in mind, encourages them to share best practices;
Amendment 155 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) While fully respecting national legislation there should be respect for an important principle that the burden of repayment for any unpaid social security and taxes rests with the employer. This acts as a deterrent because it disincentives employers to operate in the informal economy.
Amendment 186 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Platform will aim to facilitate the exchange of best practices and information, provide a framework at EU level to develop expertise and analysis, and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement authorities of the Member States. Additionally, the Platform will aim at sharing best practices of clear and simple regulation between Member States which will reduce the risks of unintended errors especially among self-employed persons and SMEs.
Amendment 187 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Platform will aim to facilitate the exchange of best practices and information, provide a framework at EU level to develop expertise and analysis, enhance knowledge, thus creating a knowledge bank available to all member States and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement authorities of the Member States.
Amendment 274 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) with respect to the representatives of EEA EFTA states., arrangements shall be made under the relevant provisions of the EEA Agreement, specifying in particular the nature, extent and manner in which these countries will participate in the Platform’s work, including provisions relating to participation in the initiatives undertaken by the Platform, financial contributions and staff;
Amendment 300 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) improving cooperation between Member States’ different enforcement authorities at EU level to prevent and deter undeclared work, including bogus self- employment, more efficiently and effectively,
Amendment 301 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) improving cooperation between Member States’ different enforcement authorities at EU level to prevent and deter undeclared work, including bogus self- employment, more efficiently and effectively,
Amendment 348 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Develop the analysis of effectiveness of different policy measures in curbing the incidence of undeclared work, including preventive and punitive as well as deterrence measures in general; furthermore analyse why there are Member States and regions with less undeclared work than others,
Amendment 362 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) AdDevelopt non-binding guidelines for inspectors, handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work,. As there is a cross- border and European dimension to this issue, Member States shall notify the Platform of the extent to which these guidelines are being implemented and progress made in combating undeclared work.
Amendment 453 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
(5) The Commission shall inform regularly the European Parliament and the Council about the activities of the Platform annually and whenever needed as well, upon request.
Amendment 460 #
2014/0124(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Platform shall, where possible, refrain from the duplication by works already undertaken be these other bodies and it shall instead coordinate with them towards the sharing of information.
Amendment 60 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Considering the critical importance of the EURES network for boosting employment in the Union, the Commission should ensure direct and adequate finance for the proper functioning of the platform and for Member States' cooperation.
Amendment 64 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The extension of the EURES network to apprenticeships and traineeships should observe the Council recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships, as to improve the quality of traineeships, in particular as regards learning and training content and working conditions, with the aim of easing the transition from education, unemployment or inactivity to work. Inter alia, the traineeship should respect the working conditions applicable to trainees, under the applicable Union and Member State law, the rights and obligations, transparency of its terms and conditions etc.
Amendment 110 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The common classification system of skills, competences, qualifications and occupations should capitalise on the experiences and best practices already acquired following the implementation of the European Qualifications Framework and Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 140 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a)Those policies should also consider the hostile working environment, the high risks of exploitation and the poor working conditions which the mobile workers might experience when they arrive in a new labour market. The same considerations should be given to those workers' families and the opportunities available for them to be integrated in the new labour market.
Amendment 308 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) apprenticeships and traineeships, after ensuring that they fully respect the Council Recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships as to improve the quality of traineeships, in particular as regards learning and training content and working conditions, with the aim of easing the transition from education, unemployment or inactivity to work. Inter alia, the traineeship shall respect the working conditions applicable to trainees, under the applicable Union and national law and the rights and obligations and transparency of its terms and conditions;
Amendment 487 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The public employment services shall engage in enhanced cooperation as to assist job matching across borders.
Amendment 504 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The common classification system of skills, competences, qualifications and occupations shall take into account the experiences and best practices already acquired following the implementation of the European Qualifications Framework and the Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. ________________ 1a Directive2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 22).
Amendment 569 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) to provide information on counselling services as to employment opportunities for the workers' families;
Amendment 572 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(b b) to provide information on language courses available upon arrival in the Member State of destination;
Amendment 623 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. By derogation from Article 18(5),The EURES Partners mayshall offer the assistance referred to in paragraph 1 to workers against a fefree of any charge.
Amendment 647 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 24 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall ensure that mobile workers enjoy the same protection on their territory as their own nationals. To that end public policies shall address the hostile working environment, the high risk of exploitation and the poor working conditions that mobile workers might experience when they arrive in a new labour market. The same considerations shall be given to those workers' families and opportunities shall be provided for them to be integrated into the new labour market.