19 Amendments of Enrique CALVET CHAMBON related to 2017/2226(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
- having regard the Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights on the 17th November in Gothenburg,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas European competitiveness depends heavily on non-prices elements related to innovation, technology and organisational capabilities, rather than barely on prices, costs and wages;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas both employment and unemployment rates are still higher than in 2008; whereas hidden unemployment (unemployed, willing to work, but not actively searching for employment) stood at 20 % in 2016; whereas very substantial differences persists in many Member States and employment rates have still some way to go to recover from the crisis notably also to attain the Europe 2020 national targets;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas tax avoidance, tax evasion and aggressive tax planning have caused billions in losses of potential revenues for the public finances of several Member States, to the benefit of large corporations;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the free movement of people, goods, services and capital is the cornerstone of the sustainable economic growth in the European Union´s Single Market;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the publication of the 2018 Annual Growth Survey (AGS) package and the proposed policy mix of investment, structural reform and fiscal consolidation, presented as a way to further promote higher growth levels and to strengthen European recovery and upward convergence; agrees that faster progress on the adoption of the country-specific recommendations, is needed to deliver on growth, jobs and to fight against inequalities that hamper economic growth;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights, however, the persistent structural problem of insufficient growth of potential output and productivity, flanked by too low a level of investments and wages, leading to persistent social inequalities; Asks the Commission for an impact study of the consequences of growing inequalities on economic growth and job creation in the EU;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of a wage increase at European level in order to boost private consumption as the main support for growthHighlights that in the period 2014 to 2016, real wage growth lagged behind productivity growth despite improvements in the labour market; Recalls that growth in real wages, as a result of increased productivity is crucial to tackle inequalities; points out the need to focus on the interaction between monetary, fiscal and incomes (including wage and profit development) policies rather than only fiscal issues;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the improvements in public finances, which is key to reach a more solid, sustainable and efficient growth, in particular the gradually declining debt/GDP ratios for the EU and euro area and falling headline budget deficits; recalls that, while many Member States have limited fiscal leeway for implementing sustainable, growth-friendly structural reforms, some Member States still have large surpluses which should be used to sustain investments and growth across the EUto channel excess savings towards the domestic economy and boost investment;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the importance of public investment for boosting and leveraging investment in the EU; considers that the policy mix proposed in the AGS 2018 should be further developed to remedy the current decrease in public investment in the EU; highlights that this decrease also affects local and regional authorities, threatening their ability to deliver quality public services;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the European Semester and the Country-Specific Recommendations should achieve the objectives set out in the Pillar of Social Rights; Highlights that EPSR is a first step through consolidation of a common approach to the protection and development of social rights across the EU, which should be reflected in measures pursued by Member States; Reiterates the call on the Commission to continue to complement this with further measures on deepening the economic and monetary union;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers that, as a consequence of the non-binding character of Country- Specific Recommendations regarding structural reforms, responsibility for the consequences of non-implementation remains with the Member States; takes the view that the sharing of the burden of the consequences is conditional to the implementation of the Country-Specific Recommendations;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Insists on the need to develop within the European semester a comprehensive strategy to support investment that enhances environmental sustainability; recalls on the Commission, in this respect, to demonstrate how its statement that ‘the SDGs are now fully integrated importance of credible fiscal rules for regaining the Semester’ (Commission communication of 22 May 2017, COM(2017)0500) is reflected in Annual Growth Survey 2018 and will be reflected in the subsequent Semester procesrust of financial markets, which is fundamental to attract investments;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the fact that the AGS 2018 acknowledges the need for efficient and fair tax systems to ensure sustainable finance and reverse the current fall in capital income taxation; supports the Commission’s initiatives to achieve increased transparency, a reformed VAT system and a common consolidated corporate tax base; believes that cooperation and a coordinated approach are fundamental to fight against tax abuse;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Insists on a common effort to bring euro area expenditure on R&D closer to the EU2020 targets; calls for proper policies and investment to ensure equal opportunity and access to higher education and training; Calls on the Commission and Member States to upgrade vocational training and strengthen work-based learning, including quality apprenticeships;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned that gaps and discrimination on the labour market remain high throughout the European Union, contributing to differences in remuneration, retirement, participation in decision- making and wealth between men and women; stresses the importance of preserving high standards in relation to the quality of the proposed employment; Insists that innovation forms of work should go hand in hand with adequate job security and accessible social protection;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that any further step towards a deepening of the EMU must go hand in hand with stronger democratic controls; insists that, to this end, the role of the European Parliament and national parliaments must be strengthened; asks to include trade unions in the negotiationconsult the social partners in the process at both national and European level; urges the launch of the long- awaited negotiation of an interinstitutional agreement (IIA) on the Semester;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that any further step towards a deepening of the EMU must go hand in hand with stronger democratic controls; insists that, to this end, the role of the European Parliament and national parliaments must be strengthened; asks to includeconsult trade unions in the negotiation process at both national and European level; urges the launch of the long-awaited negotiation of an interinstitutional agreement (IIA) on the Semester;