2 Amendments of Sergio GUTIÉRREZ PRIETO related to 2014/2208(INI)
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to put in place a regulatory environment andhighlight that taxation policy is a factor of social fairness in this transition and to put in place fiscal incentives that encourage the development of a circular economy and boost quality job creation, such as reducing or lifting taxation on labour and renewable resources, including labour, and differentiating VAT rates in accordance with the waste hierarchy, and making efficient use of EU funding.
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights that a transition towards a sustainable and circular economy should combine ambitious environmental goals with strong social requirements, including the promotion of decent work, healthy and safe working conditions (i.e.: ensure that workers are not exposed to harmful substances at their workplace).