Activities of José Albino SILVA PENEDA related to 2008/2330(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Preparation of the Employment Summit - European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - Renewed Social Agenda - Active inclusion of people excluded from the labour market (debate)
Preparation of the Employment Summit - European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - Renewed Social Agenda - Active inclusion of people excluded from the labour market (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on the Renewed social agenda PDF (274 KB) DOC (183 KB)
Amendments (27)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 2 July 2008 on a renewed commitment to social Europe: Reinforcing the Open Method of Coordination for Social Protection and Social Inclusion COM(2008)0418,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 2 July 2008 on Non- discrimination and equal opportunities: A renewed commitment (COM(2008)0420),
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 26 November 2008 on a European Economic Recovery Plan (COM(2008)0800),
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 d (new)
Citation 1 d (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 3 October 2008 on a better work-life balance: stronger support for reconciling professional, private and family life COM(2008)0635,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to Council 92/442/EEC of 24 June 1992 on common criteria concerning sufficient resources and social assistance in social protection systems1, 1 OJ L 245, 26.8.1992, p. 46.
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 25 June 2008 entitled "Think Small First" - A "Small Business Act" for Europe COM(2008)0394,
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to its declaration of 22 April 2008 on ending street homelessness1, ________________________ 1 Texts adopted, P6_TA(2008)0163.
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the average unemployment rate in the EU remained until the end of 2008 at the levels reached in 2007 (7%); whereas certain regions are still confronted with higher unemployment ratesmajor negative consequence for the EU arising from the current financial and economic crisis will be the dramatic increase of unemployment which will more severely affect more vulnerable social groups; whereas higher levels of unemployment are associated with the increase of poverty, exclusion, criminality, insecurity and lack of trust,
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, regardless of the current crisis, the EU already faced difficulties as a result of weak economic growth, an explosive demographic situation and the difficulty of living in an increasingly globalised world economy,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Europethe EU faces a demographic change of which the most important features are a life expectancy increase and a low fertility rate although some countries are showing signs of reversing the latter trend,
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU has committed itself to the aim of socially and environmentally sustainable development, and whereas the opportunities for job creation that can arise from this commitment should be fully exploited,
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls upon the Council and the Commission , given the economic recession, to reaffirm the importance of a strong social Europe, incorporating sustainable, effective and efficient social and employment policies; calls on the Commission to develop an ambitious Social Policy Agenda for the period of 2010-2015;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that this is not the time to reduce social expenditure but rather to reinforce structural reforms; adds that the EU should support the infrastructures of the Member States' social models by reaffirming the importance of their universal access, quality and sustainability;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasizes the need to find ways to strengthen the national social security systems with a long-term perspective, especially concerning pensions and health care services; stresses that there is potential to enhance the financial sustainability of pension systems as well as the quality and efficiency of health care services through the improvement of their organisation and access, respecting the principles of subsidiarity and encouraging cooperation between the public and private sectors;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission to make a proposal on a better reconciliation between private and professional life optimising the use and knowledge of ICT and new forms of work organisationWelcomes the proposals included in the Commission's work-life balance package launched at the end of 2008; encourages the Commission to make recommendations to the Member States that are clearly lagging behind the objectives of the 2002 Barcelona European Council as regards the provision of childcare for 2010; invites the Commission further to encourage employers' openness regarding flexible work arrangements ,optimising the use and knowledge of ICT and new forms of work organisation thus promoting the flexibility of work schedules and its compatibility with business, administration and school hours;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a more effective prevention and combating of early school leaving under the motto that 'school pays off'; calls for effectively organised education systems and school curricula adapted to tomorrow's economy and society's needs, including informal and non-formal learning that have proved to lead to higher participation of young people and adults than traditional school environments;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Draws attention to the need for a more balanced approach between flexibility, security and wages aiming at integrating young and elderly people, long-term unemployed people and disadvantaged people into the labour market; calls in this respect upon the Council and the Commission to take into accountsuggests that the Member States reflect upon the Parliament's resolution of 29 November 2007 on Common Principles of Flexicurity when implementing national flexicurity strategies;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that social and employment policies should actively motivate people to look for job opportunities or start their own entrepreneurial activity while also mitigating income loss and providing opportunities for educationbe quickly activated as a response to the current economic crisis; adds that these policies should actively motivate people to look for job opportunities or start their own entrepreneurial activity and should, to this end, facilitate affordable financing channels, such as credit guarantees, reduced interest rates or the capitalisation of unemployment benefits, while also mitigating income loss and providing opportunities for education; recalls the Commission's holistic approach to active inclusion which encompasses adequate income support, access to inclusive labour markets and high-quality social services;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Insists on the removal of bureaucratic obstacles for small and medium enterprises; calls for the further implementation of the principles proposed in the Commission's communication on a Small Business Act for Europe;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Suggests to social partners that they could discuss new methodologies for wage policies which could include higher fincorporation of companies' proceeds in employees' earningancial participation of employees in companies' proceeds through the use of schemes that mitigate the impact of inflation; considers that such schemes could allow for channelling employees' extra earnings to special capital funds created by companies; calls for a debate regarding incentives for companies to engage in those methodologies, and furthermore calls for a debate regarding a legal framework that regulates the access of employees to those funds in a gradual way over time;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Draws attention to the negative impact (possible brain drain) that immigration may have in the countries of origin and the effects of the economic crisis on the host countries as regards genuine job opportunities;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that a successful immigration policy needs,should promote a coherent and efficient strategy for the integration of migrant people on the basis of equal opportunities, to efficiently balance and a balance between rights and obligations;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a
Paragraph 25 a
25a. Considers it particularly important for the social dialogue to encourage policies on health and safety at work and, in general, promote improvements in the quality of life at the workplace;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Notes that social partners at a national level should make an effort to work with multiannual plans with specific calendars and deadlines aiming at a long-term sustainable strategy;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Considers that the post-2010 Lisbon Strategy should cover OMC priorities on social policya strengthened OMC and invites the Commission to further encourage Member States to define national quantified targets, namely as regards poverty reduction and social inclusion, particularly supported by new measurable and quantitative indicators;