14 Amendments of Margarita DE LA PISA CARRIÓN related to 2020/0030(NLE)
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Member States and the Union are to work towards developing a coordinated strategy for employment and particularly for promotingThe COVID-19 crisis has brought economic activity grinding to a halt, leaving European businesses with a serious liquidity problem, which, if allowed to escalate into a solvency problem, could result in many closures, particularly among the SMEs and he self- employed. The EU must therefore reconsider its political priorities and refocus the MFF towards maintaining the existing industrial fabric and achieving economic recovery. Member States and the Union are to work towards developing a coordinated strategy for employment and particularly with a view to facilitating business continuity, guaranteeing access to liquidity and encouraging the elimination or reduction of taxes. To provide assistance in gaining a foothold on the labour market and access to stable employment, measures are to be taken to promote a skilled, trained and adaptable workforce, as well as flexible labour markets that are responsive to economic change, with a view to achieving the objectives of full employment and social progress, balanced growminimising the and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Uniondverse effects on employment. Member States shall regard promoting employment as a matter of common concern and shall coordinate their action in this respect within the Council, taking into account national practices related to the responsibilities of management and labour.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The Commission and the Member States should coordinate their efforts to ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market through the safe and continuous movement of goods between Member States and prevent any disruption of supply or production.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Union is to combat social exclusion and discrimination and promote social justice and protection, as well as equality between women and men, solidarity between generations and the protection of the rights of the child, as well as healthcare for the elderly. In defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union is to take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, thethe social and economic implications of COVID-19 and focus on measures to prevent the closure of going concerns in order to protect existing jobs, and guarantee of adequate social protection,. The EU should continue the fight against poverty and social exclusion and a high level of education and training as set out in Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Semester combines the different instruments in an overarching framework for integrated multilateral coordination and surveillance of economic and employment policies. While pursuing environmental sustainability, productivity, fairness and stability, the European Semester integrates the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including strong engagement with social partners, civil society and other stakeholders. It supports the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals13. The Union and Member States’ employment and economic policies should go hand in hand with Europe’s transition to a climate neutral, environmentally sustainable and digital economy, while improvingrefocus on measures giving priority to dealing with the serious health crisis that continues to affect a number of Member States and, secondly, to protecting European businesses, especially SMEs and the self-employed. Effort should also be made to step up competitiveness, fostering innovation, and promotinge social justice and equal opportunities as well as tackling inequalities and regional disparities. __________________ 13 UN Resolution A/RES/70/1
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Climate change and environmental related challenges, globalisation, digitalisation and demographic changeSocial and economic challenges, digitalisation and demographic change, including depopulation and population dispersal affecting many rural areas, will transform European economies and societies. The Union and its Member States should work together to effectively address these structural factors and adapt existing systems as needed, recognising the close interdependence of the Member States' economies and labour markets and related policies. This requires a coordinated, ambitious and effective policy action at both Union and national levels, in accordance with the TFEU and the Union’s provisions on economic governance. Such policy action should encompass a boost in sustainable investment, a renewed commitment to appropriately sequenced structural reforms that improve productivity, economic growth, social and territorial cohesion, upward convergence, resilience and the exercise of fiscal responsibility. It should combine supply- and demand side measures, while taking into account their environmental, employment and social impact.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Reforms to the labour market, including the national wage-setting mechanisms, should follow national practices of social dialogue, focusing on negotiation at company level to allow businesses, in particular SMEs and the self-employed, to adapt to the situation in each case, and allow the necessary opportunity for a broad consideration of socioeconomic issues, including improvements in sustainability, competitiveness, innovation, job creation, lifelong learning and training policies, working conditions, education and skills, public health and inclusion and real incomes.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Integrated Guidelines should form the basis for country-specific recommendations that the Council may address to the Member States. Member States should make full use of all available funds, especially the European Social Fund Plus and other Union funds, including the Just Transition Fund and InvestEU, to foster employment, and social investments, and adapt them to their healthcare, social and economic needs in order to protect businesses and their staff. Member States will be called on to promote social inclusion, accessibility, promoteequal up- and reskilling opportunities of the workforce, lifelong learning and high quality education and training for all, including digital literacy and skills. While the Integrated Guidelines are addressed to Member States and the Union, they should be implemented in partnership with all national, regional and local authorities, closely involving parliaments, as well as the social partners and representatives of civil society.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 2
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 2
The tax burden should be shifted away from labour to otheon labour shources more supportive to employment and inclusive growth and at the same time aligned with cld be reduced and even eliminate and environmental objectives, d in certaking account of the redistributive effect of the tax system, while protecting revenue for adequate social protection and growth-enhancing expendit cases. This should be accompanied by job creation measures.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 1
Given the importance of teleworking in the current climate of uncertainty, acquisition of the necessary digital skills should be encouraged. The necessary investments must be made to ensure internet and broadband access throughout Europe, especially in rural areas. Business restructuring and adaptation to the new health and safety requirements must be supported. In the context of technological and environmental transitions, as well asnd demographic challenges, Member States should focus in particular on the regions referred to in Article 174 TFEU and promote sustainability, productivity, employability and human capital, fostering relevant knowledge, skills and competences throughout people's lives, responding to current and future labour market needs. Member States should also adapt and invest in their education and training systems to provide high quality and inclusive education, including vocational education and training. Member States should work together with the social partners, education and training providers, enterprises and other stakeholders to address structural weaknesses in education and training systems and improve their quality and labour market relevance, also with a view to enabling the environmental transition. Particular attention should be paid to challenges of the teaching profession. Education and training systems should equip all learners with key competences, including basic and digital skills as well as transversal competences to lay the foundations for adaptability later in life. Member States should seek to ensure the transfer of training entitlements during professional career changes, including, where appropriate, through individual learning accounts. They should enable everyone to anticipate and better adapt to labour market needs notably through continuous reskilling and upskilling, with a view to supporting fair and just transitions for all, strengthening social outcomes, addressing labour market shortages and improving the overall resilience of the economy to shocks.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for resilient healthcare systems run by well-trained professionals with the necessary personal protection equipment for use at work to ensure their own safety and that of their patients. Similarly, it is necessary to acknowledge the contribution made at the workplace and to society as a whole by health workers and assistants and provide them with specific job-related training, in the care of elderly and dependent patients for example.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 1
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
The proper functioning of the internal market must be ensured to safeguard the supply of basic goods. The Commission and the Member States must coordinate their efforts to restore safe conditions for freedom of movement and the continuous flow of goods between Member States, thereby avoiding any disruption of the supply chain.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Member States must protect the health of the elderly, providing them with necessary hospital treatment and healthcare and avoiding any age-based discrimination.