6 Amendments of Thomas MANN related to 2010/0242(COD)
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) 2012 was to be designated European Year for Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity, as specifically called for by the European Parliament in committee debates and in its resolution of 11 November 2010 on the demographic challenge and solidarity between generations, the final outcome of which was an official proposal from the EU Commission to announce the designation of this European year.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In its resolution of 11 November 2010 on the demographic challenge and solidarity between generations, the European Parliament expressly welcomed the fact that many voluntary organisations had declared 29 April a day of Solidarity between Generations. In addition, it urged the Commission to draw up a recommendation that 2012 be designated European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity, highlighting the contribution of older people to society and seeking ways of involving younger and older people in joint initiatives.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) In its resolution of 11 November 2010 on the demographic challenge and solidarity between generations, the European Parliament warned that birth rates in the Member States had remained low for a number of decades, a situation which, if not tackled in a timely manner, would place a heavy burden on rising generations and lead to conflict over burden sharing. Given the urgency of this matter, exceptionally high budget appropriations should be earmarked for the European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity, a realistic example being 2010, for which the European Union made available €17m, of which €9m were earmarked for initiatives in the Member States, the latter having committed a further €9m for this purpose.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1
Article 1
The year 2012 shall be designated as the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (hereafter referred to as ‘the European Year’).
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) together with the aims set out by the European Parliament in its report of 6 October 2010 on solidarity between generations: – to enhance older people’s dignity, health, quality of life, and autonomy; – to allow them equal access to health care regardless of income; – to highlight in particular the health risks for people who suddenly cease being active; – to emphasise prevention of health problems, which requires the Member States to support healthy lifestyles and take appropriate measures to reduce smoking, alcohol misuse, obesity and other major health risks.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Financial framework and budget The European Union shall provide a budget of EUR 20 million for the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, of which EUR 10 million shall be reserved for activities in Member States, which undertake to contribute a further EUR 10 million.