Activities of Thomas MANN related to 2010/2027(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Demographic challenge and solidarity between generations (short presentation)
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on the demographic challenge and solidarity between generations PDF (296 KB) DOC (194 KB)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
– having regard to CEDEFOP publications on "Innovative learning measures for older workers"1, on "Working and ageing. Emerging theories and empirical perspectives"2, on "Modernising vocational education and training. Fourth report on vocational education and training research in Europe: Synthesis report"3 and on "Skills supply and demand in Europe. Medium- term forecast up to 2020"4, 1 Cedefop Panorama Series, 159. Luxembourg, Publications Office of the European Union, 2008. 2 Luxembourg, Publications Office of the European Union, 2010. 3 Cedefop Reference Series. Luxembourg, Publications Office of the European Union, 2009. 4 Luxembourg, Publications Office of the European Union, 2010.
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the proportion of people aged over 60 in the EU will rise faster than ever before, with the greatest increase expected between the years 2015 and 2035, when this age group will grow by two million each year,
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that flexisecurity contributes to more open, responsive and inclusive labour markets and can ease the transitions between the various stages of people’s working lives, provided thatin particular when it is based on solidarity between the generations and takes the concerns and needs of all age groups into account; notes that flexisecurity also involves comprehensive lifelong learning strategies and up-to-date, appropriate and sustainable social security systems;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 c (new)
Paragraph 36 c (new)
36c. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to define the core content of services of general interest and the contribution which citizens can, must and want to make on a voluntary basis;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Involvement in society Takes the view that every individual should have the chance and opportunity to become engaged with society; stresses nevertheless that social engagement must always remain a voluntary commitment;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Stresses that in view of the demographic trend the guiding principle of an active civil society is gaining ever greater weight, making it necessary to reappraise the relationship between citizens and the state in the exercise of duties in society;