22 Amendments of Mélanie DISDIER related to 2024/2084(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard the Budapest Declaration on the New European Competitiveness Deal of 8 November 2024
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 b (new)
Citation 13 b (new)
– having regard Commission’s report on the “Employment and Social Developments in Europe” published in September 2024
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas progress has been made towards achieving the EU’s employment targets despite the uncertainty created by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the impact of high inflation, and whereas growth in employment in the EU remained robust in 2023, although high unemployment rates, in particular youth unemployment rates, persind now exceeds 75% according to Eurostat; whereas EU long-term unemployment rate was a historic low since 2009 being 2,1% in 2023, and youth unemployment rate in the EU was 6,3% i.e. the lowest sin some Member States, as doce measured; whereas labour markets continued to be remarkably resilient and social outcomes showed some signs of improvement, the 2024 economic growth in the EU lagged behind other advanced economies and significant inequalities persisted between sectors and regions, which could negatively affect social cohesion and the well-being of European citizens in the long term;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas demographic challenges, including an ageing population, low birth rates and rural depopulation, profoundly affect the sustainability of welfare systems and hence represent a structural challenge for the EU economy, and whereas, as underlined in the Draghi report, sustainable growth in Europe depends to a large extent on the inclusion of the active population in the labour market and on a robust welfare system; whereas certain sectors need faster automatisation and robotisation to avoid a drastic drop in productivity due to the lack of employees;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas inflation has increased the burden on households, and housing costs and energy poverty remain major problemincreased in 2023 in the EU for the second consecutive year, reflecting the impact of the high energy costs which requires active measures from the Member States;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas labour and skills shortages remain a problem at all levels, exacerbated by a lack of candidates to fill critical positions in key sectorsyet adult participation in education and training remained well below the EU target, resulting in a lack of candidates to fill critical positions in sectors especially where it is difficult to replace live work, such as education, health and construction, especially in areas affected by depopulation;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas we shall make the Union more competitive, productive, innovative and sustainable, building on economic, social and territorial cohesion, and ensuring convergence and a level playing field both within the Union and globally;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas we must work in unity and solidarity for the benefit of all EU citizens, businesses and Member States;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
G c. whereas we shall pursue the dual objective of strategic energy sovereignty and climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the Commission and the Council should continue implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights, in line with the action plan of March 2021; calls for the strengthening of social dialogue, while upholding equal opportunities and reducing inequalities in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights while respecting Member States competencies;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of supporting the development of skills in the workforceCalls for harnessing Europe’s talent and investing in skills to foster high-quality jobs throughout the Union to improve competitiveness and ensure quality employment; urges the Member States to strengthen vocational and digital training while promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce to address labour shortages and support equal opportunities in the labour market, considering that, although there is an improvement, persons with disabilities still face significant obstacles in the labour market;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights the role of social investments and the importance of reforms and investments in key areas such as up- and re-skilling, lifelong learning, active labour market policies, early childhood education and care policies which can be complemented by higher investment in affordable housing and social protection;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to recognize Member States' good practices in the fight against energy poverty, such as price subsidies for residential consumers; to include specific recommendations on housing affordability in the European Semester and to promote housing investment, including through European Investment Bank financial instruments; considers that the revision of the EU regulatory framework for the housing sector should respect Member States competencies while facilitateing the construction of accessible and energy- efficient housing that meets the needs of young people, people with reduced mobility and families at risk, as well as protect homeowners from further diminishing supply; calls on the Commission to avoid putting the burden of energy efficiency conversions of houses on families;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Commission to make proposals regarding the strengthening the EU’s technological capabilities, accelerating the digital transformation across industries, seizing the opportunities of the data economy while ensuring privacy and security, as well as fostering the development of innovative technologies;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the implementation of a European action plan for mental health, in line with the Commission’s recent recommendations2 ; calls for the European Semesterand to promote social prescription as a first step to mental health ; calls for the Member States to address the socio-economic impact of loneliness on productivity and well-being by promoting an EU strategy addressing undesired loneliness that, in turn, cand foster intergenerational solidarity and strengthen emotional support programmes for young people and older adults; _________________ 2 Commission communication of 7 June 2023 on a comprehensive approach to mental health (COM(2023)0298).
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the implementation of policies that promote work-life balance, with the aim of improving the quality of life for all families; calls on the Commission to put forward a legislative proposal for the creation of a European card for large families and a European action plan for single parents, offering tax, educational and social advantagstresses that family policy is the competence of Member States; stresses the importance of exchanging good practices between Member States on the existing support measures offering tax, educational and social advantages for large families and single parent families;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Council in line with the Budapest Declaration on the New European Competitiveness Deal of 8 November 2024 to prioritise the reduction of bureaucratic and fiscal barriers affecting entrepreneurship, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups, which are essential for the EU’s economic growth and competitiveness, and thus for the financing of social policies; believes that better support for entrepreneurs, especially for SMEs and start-ups, will improve the EU’s competitiveness, boost innovation and create quality jobs; calls urgently for the implementation of specific recommendations to complete the single market and to facilitate access to finance through public-private partnership platforms and the social economy to foster a dynamic business environment; believes in the importance of putting Europe at the forefront of research and innovation globally, especially in disruptive technologies, and delivering on the objective of meeting the 3 % GDP expenditure target on R&D by 2030;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the need to fosterAgrees with Enrico Letta’s proposal of a ‘fifth freedom’ to enhance research, innovation and education in the Single Market and stresses in this regard the need to make good use of public- private partnerships to improve efficiency in the provision of essential social services, such as education, health and social care;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the Member States, in this year of transition, with the implementation of revisedUnderlines that the primary goal of the new economic governance rules is to find a balance between responsible budget management (debt reduction) and sustainable economic growth (growth- stimulating spending), therefore economic governance rules, are to be offered an opportunity to align fiscal responsibility with sustainable growth, and notes that medium-term fiscal plans should prioritise debt sustainability while investing strategically in education, healthcare and housing; stresses that collaboration between public and private entities is key to optimising resources and ensuring the judicious use of public funds; considers that country-specific recommendations to promote sustainable public pension systems and healthcare should be effectively implemented and foster competitiveness and long-term prosperity for all citizens;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concernedTakes note about the Commission’s revisions to the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure Scoreboard, particularly the reduction in employment and social indicators, which are crucial for assessing the social situation in the Member States;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the need to address key challenges identified in the Social Scoreboard as ‘critical’ and ‘to be monitored’, includingCalls on Member States to take further steps to provide early childcare, to reduce the disability employment gap, the impact of social transfers on reducing and poverty, and to foster basic digital skills3 ; _________________ 3 Proposal for a joint employment report from the Commission and the Council (COM(2023)0904).
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for improvements to be made to the Social Scoreboard with the introduction of indicators reflecting trends and causes of inequality,Urges Member States to promote upward social convergence, improve access to quality employment and quality public services, increase further the participation of children under 3 in formal childcare especially for vulnerable groups; take active measures to reduce early such as quality employment, wealth distributool-leaving and youth unemployment, ensure adequate pensions, access to public services, adequate pensions, mental health and unemploymentenhance the effectiveness of social transfers, promote mental health in all age groups; recalls that the at-risk-of- poverty- or-social-exclusion (AROPE) indicator fails to reveal the causes of complex inequality but acknowledges that the share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion slightly declined in the EU in 2023 thanks to decisive policy action to cushion the negative social effects of the high cost of living, and calls for appropriate measures to further reduce poverty and social exclusion, especially among children;