5 Amendments of Emma McCLARKIN related to 2010/0242(COD)
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The demographic changes currently occurring in Europe are the most significant to have taken place in the last 50 years or more; due to improved healthcare systems, treatments, and lifestyle choices, it is possible for a growing population of elderly people to be economically, socially, and creatively active for far longer, and Member States and the Union should harness the benefits of this
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Member States should be encouraged to develop programmes that enable elderly people to continue working beyond their retirement age on a voluntary basis.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Given the number of funding programmes available for the European Year, any extra funding should derive from these existing programmes and Member States should not be required to provide additional financial assistance.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) to ensure that Member States encourage groups of all ages to interact and cooperate with one another and to engender a collegial relationship between all generations, thereby combating discrimination and exploitation.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission and Member States shall be encouraged to provide greater opportunities for those who volunteer to support elderly people and engage in fund raising programmes, thereby putting their enthusiasm and experience to positive use.