10 Amendments of Terry REINTKE related to 2017/2259(INI)
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the overall lack of investment in young people’s rights will contribute to the aggravation of phenomena such as declining populations, the lack of professional qualifications or the dismantling of social security systemsempowering young people to claim, exercise and defend their rights and fulfil their responsibilities through their active participation in society;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that an inclusive youth policy is inseparable from the defence and promotion of decent work, grounded in collective labour agreements, with non- precarious labour relations, adequate salaries and wages, high-quality, free, universal public services, and programmes facilitating political and cultural participation, parenthood, well-being and creativity; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote fair working conditions and adequate social protection, including with regard to new forms of employment;
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Argues that individuals’ transition into the labour market, including by ensuring quality internships and apprenticeships, giving young people clearly defined rights that include access to social protection, written and binding contracts and a fair remuneration, is facilitated by a comprehensive education system that ensures they acquire cross- cutting skills that promote critical thinking, universality and multicultural dialogue, fostering employability not through early specialisation, but rather by enabling the attainment of a wide variety of qualifications;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls that employment and entrepreneurship constitute one of the eight priorities identified in the EU Youth Strategy (2010-2018); stresses that youth work and non-formal learning, particularly as developed in youth organisations, play a vital role in developing young people's potential, including entrepreneurial skills, allowing them to develop a broad set of competences which can increase their opportunities on the labour market;
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Believes that civil society organisations, national youth councils and the social partners should be involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of youth employment policies;
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses the need to combat early school-leaving by identifying the shortcomings of the school system and society, supporting students in finding their own learning methods, implementing relevant and engaging curricula and realising a strong and well- developed guidance system with high- quality counselling and orientation services for all students; underlines that a holistic and inclusive educational approach is essential to make all students feel welcome and included, and feel ownership of their education;
Amendment 92 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Urges the Member States to implement fully the Erasmus+ programme by targeting all people regardless of their education level as this has a positive impact not only on employment but also on understanding and engaging in the European project by experiencing it, thereby providing young people with skills and competences for life, including language skills, broadening their opportunities and chances to participate in both the labour market and society, and exploring further cross- border career opportunities;
Amendment 99 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to propose, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, an increase in the funding, powers and scope of programmes promoting the employability and social inclusion of young people, ensuring that these funds are not used to help create unpaid internships or precarious work or replace permanent jobs with temporary ones or internships.
Amendment 101 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges the Member States to monitor the effective implementation of the Youth Guarantee, for example by putting in place tailor-made lifelong guidance systems that help people at any stage of their lives make educational, training and occupational decisions and to manage their individual life paths in learning, work and other settings; recalls that the involvement of youth organisations in the evaluation, implementation and communication of the Youth Guarantee is crucial for its success and encourages registration of the unemployed;
Amendment 112 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls for measures to be taken to include young people from marginalised communities as well as young migrants and refugees, irrespective of their legal status, in society and the labour market;