4 Amendments of Ilhan KYUCHYUK related to 2016/2101(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that youth unemployment is a serious and perpetual challenge for Europe; notes that the employment situation varies significantly across the EU, but that youth unemployment rates are still very high, at 18.8 % in the EU-28 and 21.1 % in the eurozone, according to 2016 Eurostat data; points therefore to the need for labour market reforms that would adapt education to market demands and tackle social and economic inequalities in education; expresses, in this context, its further support for the Youth Employment Initiative;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the cultural and creative industries contribute significantly to youth employment, employing, on average, more young people than any other sector; recognises that more than 6 million people in the EU are working in the cultural sector; stresses that further promotion of and investment in the cultural and creative industries will be beneficial in creating new jobs and combating youth unemployment.;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reiterates that the Programme Europe for Citizens is the only EU programme exclusively dedicated to promote active European citizenship, strengthening social cohesion and creating economic opportunities by the creation of transnational partnerships, town twinning and network of towns;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Highlights the key role of research and science for building a sustainable economic growth; recommends therefore to continue to invest in higher education and research, in line with the Horizon 2020 agenda; emphasises the key role of science diplomacy in the EU's external relations to build international economic cooperation;