14 Amendments of Álvaro AMARO related to 2020/2039(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to Article 349 TFEU on the Outermost Regions,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard the Council conclusions on ‘Demographic Challenges – the Way Ahead’, adopted on 8 June 2020,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
- having regard to the Green Paper on Ageing: Fostering solidarity and responsibility between generations, presented by the Commission on 27 January 2021,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas population distribution at local, regional and EU level, as well as its stability or change, has very different dynamics in the different territories of the Union, with direct impacts on theits social, economic and territorial cohesion of the EU;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas some European regions, in particular rural regions, with low density of population and of economic and public service provision, are suffering cumulative and interdependent demographic effects; whereas they combine a low birth rate, population ageing and a rural exodus, which results in the abandonment of the territory and the need for an Integrated Strategy for its sustainable development, that can maximise its potential, offer quality of life and retain the population, especially its youngest people;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the free movement of labour represents a cornerstone of EU competitiveness; notes, nevertheless, that it affects demographics, which has major implications for EU regions and their economic, social and territorial cohesion; the reversal of current demographic trends in European territories should be a priority for the European Union, alongside the dual objective of accelerating the climate and digital transition;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that this lack of diversification in the regional economic structure of certain regions risks creating a negative ‘label’, also among their inhabitants, manifesting dissatisfaction with the quality of life and the facilities and services at their disposal; highlights in this context the brain drain effect, leading to the emigration of highly trained and qualified people from a particular region or country to another; points out, in particular, that the ‘exodus’ of medical staff such as doctors and nurses and teaching staff has led to a deterioration in the quality of medical care and education, making it difficult, especially in remote rural areas and in the outermost regions, to access high-quality care and education;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the importance of having statistical data and demographic indicators that are as disaggregated as possible in territorial terms – at least at NUTS 3 level and when possible at lower levels, but also in terms of age and gender, to enable a more detailed analysis of the actual situation and therefore better, more effective and more focused action by public authorities on those same territories;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to conduct the programming and implementation process of the 2021- -2027 cohesion policy with full respect for the partnership principle; stresses the importance of prioritising regional and sub-regional needs, including as regards demographic and migration aspects and urban challenges; territorial challenges (urban and rural); stresses the importance, in this area, of putting in place strategies that are integrated in functional and territorial terms, tailored to each region and involving regional and local authorities, social partners, relevant civil society actors and other stakeholders; these Strategies should be accompanied by territorial and demographic impact assessments, conducted in parallel with economic, environmental and social assessments;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the regions at risk of depopulation to focus investments on universal accessibility to quality services and infrastructure and job creation; insists on investment in education, reskilling of workers, creating entrepreneurial conditions and supporting SMEs; , reskilling of workers, creating entrepreneurial conditions and supporting SMEs; Considers investment in all levels of education and in lifelong learning to be a priority, particularly in Rural Areas and the Outermost Regions, to encourage young people to remain in these regions and to tackle early school leaving, offering them attractive education, training, upskilling and reskilling options at local and regional level, including digital skills, through classroom or distance learning, to encourage them to pursue their studies in these regions;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Encourages policymakers at regional and national level to invest in the knowledge economy, as well as in providing resources, services and incentives, to maintain high-skilled workers and to develop research centres in the different regions;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recommends developing the so- called ‘oasis strategies’ focusing on the most successful, vibrant and growing sectors, by exploiting the local potential for development of the region; calls on the local and regional authorities to focus on attracting young, trained and talented workers, encouraging entrepreneurship, using local, national and EU incentives; further underlines the role of theimportance of promoting measures to foster solidarity between generations, active ageing and the opportunities offered by the so-called ‘silver economy’, as a major policy shift for rural areas, turning the issue of population ageing into an opportunity for the development of rural areas;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Recommends, with respect for the subsidiarity principle and where deemed appropriate, the use of tax incentives targeting the maintenance of populations or to stimulate birth rates in areas with severe natural or demographic handicaps, with very low or sharply decreasing population density; further stresses, in this area, the importance of having national and European policies focused on support for families, in particular for those with school-age children;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the initiative on the long-term vision for rural areas includes practical solution and means of support to address demographic changes; believes that this long-term vision for rural areas must develop into a true European ‘Rural Agenda’, with tangible and concrete objectives, and the involvement of all relevant regional and local actors, both in its architecture and its implementation; invites the Commission, in agreement with the Member States, to propose a ‘new deal’ on demographics in the EU as a multi-level policy approach;