Activities of José Inácio FARIA related to 2018/0206(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) (debate) PT
Amendments (14)
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In accordance with Article 168 TFEU, a high level of human health protection is to be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities which gives a legal obligation to implement health considerations in other EU policies. The Union is to complement and support national health policies, encourage cooperation between Member States and promote the coordination between their programmes, in full respect of the responsibilities of the Member States for the definition of their health policies and the organisation and delivery of health services and medical care.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Current public health issues can only be effectively dealt with through collaboration at EU level. 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. 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 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Given the specific nature of some of the objectives covered by the Health strand of the ESF+ and by the type of the actions under that strand, the respective competent authorities of the Member States are best placed to implement the related activities with the active support of civil society. Those authorities, designated by the Member States themselves, and additionally, civil society organisations, as appropriate, should therefore be considered to be identified beneficiaries for the purpose of Article [195]of [the new Financial Regulation] and the grants be awarded to such authorities without prior publication of calls for proposals.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
Recital 42 a (new)
(42a) The ESF+ programme should address existing obstacles to civil society participation, for example through simplifying the application procedures, easing the financial criteria by waiving the co-financing percentage in some cases, but also through building the capacity of patients, their organisations and other stakeholders through training and education. The programme shall also aim to enable the functioning of civil society networks and organisations at European level that contribute to the achievement of its objectives, including EU-level organisations.
Amendment 119 #
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, contribute to effectiveness, accessibility and resilience of health systems, make healthcare safer, reduce health inequalities, protect citizens from cross-border health threats, enable the operation of European networks of civil society, and support EU health legislation.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The total financial envelope for the ESF+ for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 101 174990 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) EUR 413816 000 000 for the implementation of the Health strand.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. All programmes implemented under the ESF+ strand under shared management, as well as the operations supported by the Employment and Social Innovation and Health strands shall ensure equality between men and women throughout their preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. They shall also promote equal opportunities for all, without discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability or health condition, age or sexual orientation throughout their preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Amendment 154 #
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, taking into account established good practices
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) Support the digital transformation of health and care that address the needs and concerns of patients and citizens
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) Support the development of a sustainable, transparent and accessible Union health information system
Amendment 168 #
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 and implementation support, which are useful for the national reform processes for more effective, accessible and, resilient health systemsand equitable health systems tackling social inequalities, and better health promotion and disease prevention addressing, in particular, the challenges identified in the European Semester
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv a (new)
(iva) Ensure the engagement of all relevant stakeholders in the above actions, at Union and/or national level as appropriate
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
(ii) of EU-level networks related to the fields referred to in Article 26, in a continuous and sustainable way, ensuring the presence of an active civil society at European level;