7 Amendments of Maria WALSH related to 2022/0326(COD)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) An EU Action Plan on mental health should be developed to address the growing crisis of mental health amongst our EU citizens with specific supports for appropriate cross-sector mental health education and training.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In line with principles 1, 4 and 5 of the European Pillar of Social Rights, contributing to the objectives set out in the 2020 European Skills Agenda and the EU headline targets set by the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, the overall objective of the European Year shall be to further promote a mindset of reskilling and upskilling thereby boosting competitiveness of European companiesat a regional, national and Member State level , in particular small and medium-sized entreprises, realising the full potential of the digital and green transitions in a socially fair, inclusive and just manner. More specifically, the activities of the Year willshould focus on activities and events to promote skills and policies and investmentconnected to outcomes, calls in this regard on the need to develop clear indicators to ensure that nobody is left behind in the twin transition and the economic recovery, and to notably address labour shortages for a better skilled workforce in the Union that is able to seize the opportunities of this process, by:
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. Strengthening skills relevance by closely cooperating at Member State and regional level with social partners, public and private employment services, companies, education and training providers andto developing joined-up approaches with all branches of governments.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. Matching people’s aspirations and skills-set with labour market opportunities especially those offered by the green and digital transitions, emerging new sectors and the core sectors in need of recovery from the pandemic. A special focus will be given to activate more people for the labour market, in particular women and young people especially those not in education, employment or training (NEETs).
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Online and in person conferences, forum discussions and further events to promote debate on the role and contribution of skills policies to achieve competitive, sustainable and fair economic growth in light of the demographic change and to mobilise relevant stakeholders to ensure access to training is a reality on the ground;
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – point i (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – point i (new)
i) A European Parliamentary group/committee to ensure the implementation and awareness at grass roots level of the years activities and outreach.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The organisation of participation in the European Year at national and regional level shall be a responsibility of the Member States and Members of the European Parliament. To that end, each Member State shall appoint a national coordinator that can represent the different branches of government in a holistic manner. The national coordinators shall ensure the coordination of relevant activities at national and regional level.