5 Amendments of Jürgen KLUTE related to 2013/2157(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers that the impact of the social and economic crisis with its double dip recession continues to affect the life of EU citizens with 26 million unemployed throughout the Union, rising poverty and inequality in most Member States. Notes that at the same time, public deficits remain high and public debt ratios continue to climb, divergence between Member States has been growing further;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Considers that without a major departure from the twin strategy of austerity and structural deregulation, the current nascent economic recovery that some Member States experience will not lead to a significant reduction of unemployment levels. Warns that private sector debt overhang, weak bank balance sheets, and housing stock overhang continue to be structural forces that pull down demand dynamics. Therefore recommends the Commission not repeat past mistakes by fixing unrealistic deficit targets;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the increased number of CSRs in 2013 on poverty, employment, education and care and health services, as well as the new positive individual proposals for some countries regarding key target groups such as children, youth, migrants and Roma. Asks Member States to prioritise social investment in the Operational Programmes 2014-2020 of the European Social Funds. Asks the Commission to carefully monitor such a prioritisation through the European Semester and EU Funds monitoring process;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Considers that the Commission's overly ambitious targets in terms of reduction of structural deficits for 2014 and subsequent years will deprive many regions in Europe of the investment crucially needed to speed up the pace of transition towards a low-carbon and resource efficient economy;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Considers that such an involvement must give the social partners' views visibility and go beyond mere information and consultation. Welcomes that in 2013 the Commission formally invited social partners to comment on CSRs, but regrets that insufficient consideration has been given to further organisations representing civil society. Asks the Commission to set clear and transparent procedures that allow for effective, structural and meaningful involvement of all stakeholders throughout the European Semester and national semester and at all stages.