10 Amendments of Marie-Christine VERGIAT related to 2012/2131(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) 1. The impacts of demographic changes in Europe will increase over the coming decades, with an ageing population, longer life expectancies, and a declining work age population. With the need for increasing migration, inclusive and effective integration policies are essential.
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls that integration is a continuous two way process requiring the involvement of both third country nationals and the host society. Welcomes the many good practice examples, across the EU, of the integration of migrants, asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection, often through projects carried out by local authorities, who play a key role in delivering on integration objectives.
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Regrets the recent changes made to certain national legislation on legal immigration, the effect of which is to rescind the legal status of a number of legal migrants;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Recalls the EU's Common basic Principles on Immigrants Integration (CBPs). Regrets that Member States are not currently using the European Integration Fund to its full potential, and recalls that the aim of the fund is to support Member State's actions to implement the CBPs.
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes the obstacles and discrimination that legal migrants face as regards access to employment;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Recalls the importance of voting rights, particularly at the local level for migrants as an important tool for integration and active citizenship; is concerned by the political under representation of minorities at all levels of government, including at Member State level and in the European Parliament.
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Deplores the desperate situation of undocumented migrants and failed asylum seekers in the EU, many of whom are destitute, and calls for solutions to be found, in full respect of the fundamental rights of those concerned. Notes that undocumented migrants have very few prospects for integration and that opening up channels for regularisation would improve integration prospects.
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4 e. Recalls that around half of the EU's migrants are women. An independent migration status for women and the right to work for spouses are crucial elements to ensure effective integration.
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Paragraph 4 f (new)
4 f. Regrets recent changes to the 'right to nationality at birth' legislation in some Member States which is increasing cases of statelessness in the EU.
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 h (new)
Paragraph 4 h (new)
4 h. Welcomes the establishment of the European Integration Forum which provides a platform for civil society to discuss challenges and priorities on migrant integration issues. Would welcome stronger links between the forum and the ongoing political and legislative process at the EU level.