6 Amendments of Jürgen KLUTE related to 2010/2027(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the disastrous impact of the global recession on public finances and the wider economy; in addition, considers that an ageing population coupled with afinancial and economic crisis on public finances and calls for the burdens of crisis management to be distributed in a socially just manner; in addition, considers that rising life expectancy and declining birth rates within Europe represents a fundamental demographic change which will require reform of the welfare and fiscal systems of Europ, combined with constant increases in productivity in the production of goods and services, presents both challenges and opportunities and will require reform of the welfare and fiscal systems of Europe to ensure that people can continue to grow older with dignity and social security in the future;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages Member States to remove all disincentives, particularly in relation to tax and pensions, for older people to continue working beyond retirement ageguarantee the quality of their pension systems in spite of financial and political pressure; notes that the Member States must provide adequate security for people who are old and sick, also in order to avoid reducing young people's chances of finding regular employment.
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Takes the view that, given demographic trends, there is great potential for developing sustainable jobs in the area of social and healthcare services, which should be tapped in the interests of intergenerational solidarity;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Notes that a high level of employment that finances social security systems can also be achieved through the redistribution of work; calls on the Commission, therefore, to ensure the decisive restriction of weekly working time, the gradual reduction of working time in regular employment and an adequate supply of part-time work covered by social security that takes account of the interests of people who take on responsibility for bringing up or caring for family members;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Notes that the significant increases in productivity in industry achieved through technical progress and increased efficiency make it possible to finance a growing section of society that because of retirement or training is not in paid employment; notes that the decision on financial cover for elderly people and people not in paid employment is one that society must take;