7 Amendments of Andor DELI related to 2016/2245(INI)
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas demographic change involves major policy challenges in different areas linked to a wide range of cohesion policy fields; whereas regional policy is a key instrument for addressing this change; whereas regional policy should contribute to youth and family oriented policies in order to increase the effectiveness of pro-demographic measures especially in the rural and remote areas;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that demographic change entails major economic and social pressures on regional and local authorities in terms of providing public services, especially welfare and social services, and infrastructure; stresses that those pressures will be exacerbated by a declining active population and a higher dependency ratio;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that demographic change should be tackled in a coordinated manner through the action of all European, national, regional and local authorities, furthermore the representatives of civil society and other stakeholders should be involved;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that demographic change, while creating new challenges, also brings development opportunities at a local level through the potential of sectors such as ecotourism, e-commerce, community based services and the silver economy; underlines in this respect the relevance of smart specialisation strategies to help regions identify high value-added activities and build attractive ecosystems;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the main problems relating to the demographic change currently experienced by many EU regions are decreasing population densities, an ageing population and shortage of skilled workforce due to structural changes in the age period, falling birth rates and gradual depopulation;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that effective EU support for immigrationimmigration cannot be the primary solution for demographic changes; highlights therefore the significant role of family-creating and family-supporting policies inwith the Member States can mitigate population loss in decliningaim of decelerating the depopulation particularly in the less developed and rural areas; considers that local and regional authorities should be empowered in devising and implementing policies to promote social inclusion and multiculturalismlarge families and life in rural and remote regions;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that cohesion policy should play a more prominent role to support regions in adapting to demographic change, especially in connection with other EU, national and regional policies ;