Activities of Karin KADENBACH related to 2018/0206(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) On 17 November 2017, the European Pillar of Social Rights was jointly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission as a response to social challenges in Europe. The twenty key principles of the pillar are structured around three categories: equal opportunities and access to the labour market; fair working conditions; social protection and inclusion. The twenty principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights should guide the actions under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). In order to contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights the ESF+ should support investments in people and systems in the policy areas of employment, education, health, and social inclusion, thereby supporting economic, territorial and social cohesion in accordance with Article 174 TFEU.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation, the management of migration flows and the increased security threat, clean energy transition, technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions, experienced especially by SMEs. Taking into account the changing realities of the world of work, the Union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in relevant skills, making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies, including in view of labour mobility and addressing increasing health inequalities between and within Member States.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Synergies with the Horizon Europe programme should ensure that the ESF+ can mainstream and scale up innovative curricula supported by Horizon Europe in order to equip people with the skills and competences needed for the jobs of the futureir personal and professional development and for the jobs of the future. The Commission should ensure synergies between the Health Strand and the Horizon Europe programme in order to boost the results achieved in the area of health protection and diseases prevention.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Keeping all people healthy and active longerin a non-discriminatory way and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health will have positive effects on health, health inequalities, quality of life, productivity, competitiveness and inclusiveness, while reducing pressures on national budgets. The Commission has been committed to help Member States to reach their sustainable development goals (SDG), in particular SDG 3 "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages".17 _________________ 17 COM (2016) 739 final COM (2016) 739 final
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The Health strand of the ESF+ should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the Union's citizens and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking, harmful use of alcohol, consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs-related health damage, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement Member States action in line with the relevant strategies. In this context, special attention should be given to health education as it helps individuals and communities improve their health, increase their knowledge and influence their attitudes. The Health strand of the ESF+ should mainstream effective prevention models, innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative, efficient and sustainable health systems of the Member States and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for European citizens.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The Health strand of the ESF+ should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the Union's citizenspeople living in the Union and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking, harmful use of alcohol, consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs-related health damage, unhealthy dietary habits, particularly due to poverty, and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement Member States action in line with the relevant strategies. The Health strand of the ESF+ should mainstream effective prevention models reaching out to all, innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative, efficient, accessible and sustainable health systems of the Member States and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for European citizenspeople living in the Union.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
Recital 39 a (new)
(39a) Continuous investments in innovative community-based approaches to tackle cross-border diseases such as the epidemics of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis is vital as social dimension of the diseases is a major factor affecting the ability to tackle them as epidemics in the EU and neighbouring countries. A more ambitious political leadership and adequate technical and financial means to provide a sustainable regional response to the fight against HIV/AIDs, T Band Hepatitis in Europe will be instrumental to reach the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals on these diseases.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
The ESF+ shall support health promotion and disease prevention, contribute to effectiveness, accessibility and resilience of health systems, make healthcare safer, reduce health inequalities, protect citizens from cross-border health threats, and support EU health legislation.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Under the Health strand, the ESF+ shall support health promotion and disease prevention, including through the promotion of health education, contribute to effectiveness, accessibility and resilience of health systems, make healthcare safer, reduce health inequalities, protect citizens from address cross-border health threats, and support EU health legislation. EU’s health policy should be guided by Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to ensure that the EU and Member States reach the targets of SDG 3 "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) Strengthen crisis-preparedness, management and response in the Union to protect citizens againstaddress cross-border health threats.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) Invest in health promotion and disease prevention, including through the promotion of health education
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
(iii) Support Member States with knowledge transfer useful for the national reform processes for more effective, accessible, non-discriminatory, inclusive and resilient health systems and better health promotion and disease prevention addressing, in particular, the challenges identified in the European Semester
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
(iii) Support Member States with knowledge transfer useful for the national reform processes for more effective, accessible, non-discriminatory, inclusive and resilient health systems and better health promotion and disease prevention addressing, in particular, the challenges identified in the European Semester
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall consult the health authorities of the Member States in the Steering Group on Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases or in other relevant Commission expert group or similar entities on the work plans established for the Health strand and its priorities and strategic orientations and its implementation, and also on the health policy perspective of other policies and support mechanisms, thus increasing their overall coordination and added value. Strong political leadership and adequate governance structure dedicated to health will ensure that health protection and promotion is guaranteed across all Commission portfolios, according to Article 168(1) of TFEU.