11 Amendments of Martin KASTLER related to 2010/2239(INI)
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Appreciates the holistic approach adopted by the Green Paper, which – taking particular account of the subsidiarity principle - is intended to impart fresh impetus at national and EU level with the aim of safeguarding old-age pensions;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Genderation- and gender-specific aspects
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – indent 1 (new)
- notes that inter-generational justice and the interests of the young generation must be central aspects of a strengthened coordination method for the further development of national pension policies on the basis of cooperation between the Member States;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the Commission’s proposals to improve the social protection of consumers and investors in the internal market in capital-based retirement pension products and to increase market transparency by introducing uniform standards and clear product-description rules;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Agrees with the Commission that, in the context of sustainable development, the term ‘pension’ should be defined as forms of provision which meet stringent social standards, for example in terms of security and rules governing access; emphasises the importance of a distribution system which guarantees people regular payments in retirement and of secure, sustainable arrangements governing capital-based pension provision under the second and third pillars;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that, for older employees performing physically and/or mentally demanding work, a labour market geared to flexibility and security must offer creative solutions such as greater flexibility in the statutory retirement age, part-time pensions or adapted working conditions, with the emphasis on ability to work, to strike a lasting balance between the requirements of employment and the capacities of workers; considers there to be a need for an active policy to prevent discrimination on grounds of age which should promote a European culture of active ageing and make it possible for older people to lead a life of vitality and dignity;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Is convinced that the European internal market for old-age pension products represents unity in diversity and intergenerational solidarity, that no ideal, universal pension model exists, that even new solvency rules laid down in a directive must be based on acceptance of this and that the main focus must be on products available which are of international significance, as greater legislative efficiency in European implementation must not result in powers being exceeded so as to encroach on the powers of national governments;
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls for grandfathered status for existing arrangements and agreements on the social responsibility of businesses;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that in many Member States the importance of second-pillar and third- pillar pension provision has been recognised, and that it must also be ensured that such provision meets European conditions and criteria applicable to second-pillar provision – while guaranteeing that the criteria take into account the diversity of social, legal and economic framework conditions for pension systems;
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Considers that, with an eye to the future, changes in the provisions affecting second-pillar and third-pillar products, in the interests of intergenerational solidarity, should be applied to new agreements;
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Advocates the introduction of socially responsible, transparent and consumer friendly product-description rules for capital-based retirement pension products in the European internal market;