20 Amendments of Dennis RADTKE related to 2021/2233(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission European Economic Forecast Autumn 2021,
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in coordinating economic, budgetary, employment and social policies in the Member States, the European Semester must respectpolicy coordination must respect applicable and relevant Union rules on sound public finances;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is founded on and upholds the fundamental values of the Treaties and the United Nations, and whereas the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, social affairs and employment, the European Green Deal and poverty must be taken into account in the 2022 annual sustainable growth strategysuch as respect for human dignity, equality and human rights; whereas the deep economic and social impact of COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the need to address social issues at European level while respecting the diversity of national law and practices;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on families and vulnerable groups in terms of their everyday lives, working lives and general livelihoods2 ; __________________ 22021 report of the Bundesinstitut für Bevölkerungsforschung entitled ‘Belastungen von Kindern, Jugendlichen und Eltern in der Corona-Pandemie’.
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EU’s climate neutrality targets represent aboth challenge to the economy and society; whereas they also present opportunities for businesses and opportunitiess and opportunities and an absolute necessity in order to predeploy workers, which will meserve the climate and that socially vulnerable people, families and micro-enterprises will come under pressureo build a better future for the younger and future generations;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the well-being of the EU is at the heart of a modern sustainability and economic strategSocial Market Economy is at the heart of the European project and the EU strategy of competitive sustainability; points out that the dimensions set out in the annual sustainable growth strategy – social and environmental sustainability, productivity, equality and macroeconomic stability – serve as guiding principles for the EU’s recovery and the development of the national recovery and resilience plans and necessary reforms;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the aim of sustainable economic growth must be to weather future crises in the best possible way, by strengthening the competitiveness of our economies and developing the right skills set for the future to keep up with the demands of a modern labour market;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that countries were already heavilysome Member States were indebted before the COVID-19 pandemic, that these debts are to be borne by future generations and that some Member States have little room for manoeuvre to support economic recovery through national measures; is convinced that additional instruments are needed that do not place a lasting burden on national budget; welcomes the historic and unprecedented European response in the form of the NextGenerationEU and the Recovery and Resilience Facility as instruments to mitigate the economic and social impact of the pandemic in the Member States;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that bureaucratic obstacles hinder economic growth; calls on the Commission to recommend reforms to all Member States for immediate implementationUnderlines the need to reduce bureaucratic burdens and red tape in order to support and stimulate economic growth and competitiveness and underlines in this context the Commission Better Regulation Agenda; calls on the Commission in the context of the country- specific recommendations to recommend reforms to cut red tape and simplify access to funding opportunities; for businesses and citizens;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. EWelcomes and emphasises the central role inof the new EU strategic framework ofn health and safety at work 2021-2027; notes that prevention so as to ensure safe and healthy working conditions contributes to the health of workers in order to maintainand wellbeing of workers and lead to long-term productivity and competitiveness gains;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that increasing purchasing power is a guaranteed means of ensuring furthern important element of economic recovery;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that families are the main victims of the COVID-19 pandemic; calls on the Commission to introduce a 25/25 child cost allowance; stresses that the amount will be split between a national allowance under the responsibility of the Member States and a direct EU benefit; stresses that families need this money, and that they would spend it and in turn contribute to the economynd vulnerable groups are among the main victims of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need to ensure social equality that everyone in our society has the right skills to find a job and bring their talent to fruition, in particular the young generation; underlines the need to strengthen EU education programs while at the same time aligning training and education with the needs of the economy and the society of the future, supporting employment relationshipsees and teachers to train the right skills as well as investments in digital infrastructure;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure the economy is crisis-resistantand the Member States to ensure a strong and inclusive economic and social recovery, to be better prepared for future crisis, to attract investment and entrepreneurship and to ensure a fair and social EU with well-paid jobs;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need to address skills shortages; notes that these shortages are holding back productivity and economic growth; expresses concern that digital skills in the EU need to play catch up and that this ibe improved, in line with the needs of future labour markets, which is among other aspects reflected in the shortage of IT professionals; emphasises the importance of focusing and investing in vocational training on thein the context of the twin digital and green transitions; demands that EU training content become more uniform and qualifications more widely recognised;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the transition to a low-carbonclimate neutral economy must be just and based on athe social market economy; stresses the need to enable private sector financing and promote research and innovation in new technologies while safeguarding jobs;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Points to the need for the principles of production, service and trade with certification to be improved so as to improve quality; stresses, with reference towelcomes the Commission’s proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on improving working conditions in platform work (COM(2021)0762), that adherence to social standards in the context of platform work is necessary;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17