Activities of Emma McCLARKIN related to 2013/2073(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on implementation of the EU Youth Strategy 2010-2012 PDF (253 KB) DOC (165 KB)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the Commission proposal that in the context of the ongoing negotiations on the new Multiannual Financial Framework, funding for youth and education policies must be increased to address current challenges; sStresses that youth task forces must better communicate and report on action undertaken and results achieved so far;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. UStresses the benefits of the knowledge triangle and urges the Member States to undertake more initiatives and to intensify the interaction between the three sides of the knowledge triangle, thus ensuring that the interaction between research, education and innovation can help to develop jobs and growth;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to launch further initiatives to develop a pan- EuropeanMember States to further develop non-formal education and mobility systems that recognises volunteering services, internships and social work;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Draws attention to the EU-wide problem of early school-leavers; calls for Member States to work together in further developing flexible learning pathways at EU and national level;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to reinforce the existing flagship initiative ‘'Youth on the Move’ with new slogans such as ‘No young people out of education’, ‘No young people out of the labour market’';
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the vital importance of sport and exercise as a tool that can have a huge impact on local communities and can help address many societal challenges facing youth, such as tackling social exclusion and giving young people a sense of pride and self-worth; furthermore, the physical and mental benefits of exercise help make young people fit for work;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and Member States to provide incentives and technical support for young people to create their own businesses under the slogan ‘if you can't find a job, just create one’;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that fiscal consolidation should not be implemented in a way that affects jobs for young peopleis mindful of the problem of youth unemployment; calls on the Member States to provide more incentives for supporting youth employability, such as reliefs on taxes and social contributions;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Youth participation and European citizenship
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the fact that 2013 has been declared the European Year of Citizens; stresses the need to better involve young people by encouraging them to share their vision for the EU's futurebecome more involved in all facets of society, including a need to listen to their visions as well as concerns regarding the EU;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to develop more initiatives to strengthen EU integration; urges the Member States to incorporate European studies courses intoMember States to cooperate and exchange best practice when developing their education curricula;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses the importance of recognising young people as a priority group in the EU's social visionwhen developing EU policy;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. EmphasiStresses the need to providefor Member States to provide adequate, efficient and individualised support to young people with disabilities;