Activities of Thomas MANN related to 2014/0124(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Establishment of a European Platform to enhance cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work (debate) DE
Amendments (14)
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) At European level undeclared work is defined as ‘any paid activities that are lawful as regards their nature but not declared to public authorities, taking into account differences in the regulatory systems of the Member States’28, thus excluding all illegal activities. It should be noted that definitions vary between the Member States and that undeclared work exists in many different forms. __________________ 28 Communication from the Commission ‘Stepping up the fight against undeclared work’ COM (2007)628 of 24 October 2007 http://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do? uri=CELEX:52007DC0628:EN:HTML
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The abuse of the status of self- employed, either at national level or in cross-border situations, is frequently associated with undeclared work. Bogus self-employment occurs when a person is declared as self-employed while fulfilling the conditions characteristic of an employment relationship, in order to avoid certain legal or fiscal obligations. Bogus self-employment is, therefore, falsely declared work and should come under the scope of the Platform. It should be noted that definitions vary between the Member States and that bogus self-employment exists in many different forms. Bogus self- employment and undeclared work are key activities of the black economy.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Undeclared work has serious budgetary implications through decreased tax and social security revenues. It has negative impacts on employment, productivity, compliance with working conditions’ standards, skills development and life-long learning. It is often accompanied by the illegal drawing of benefits. It undermines the financial sustainability of social protection systems, deprives workers of adequate social benefits and results in lower pension rights and less access to healthcare.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) A wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle undeclared work have been introduced across the Member States. The high level of control and innovative methods of some Member States have enabled great strides to be taken in the sustainable fight against undeclared work. Member States have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work. The Platform will not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation. The Platform will not prevent the implementation of rigid checks in the Member States, as it regards these as crucial in the fight against the black economy.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The strengthening of cooperation among Member States at EU level is necessary to help Member States to prevent and deter undeclared work more efficiently and effectively. This requires the Platform’s actions to be geared towards strengthening the level of checks and controls and the procedures in the Member States. Member States must on no account be forced by the Platform to reduce their level of checks and controls or reduce their effective measures. This would render the meaning and purpose of the Platform pointless.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph -1 (new)
The Platform’s actions must be geared towards strengthening the level of checks and controls and the procedures in the Member States. Member States must on no account be forced by the Platform to reduce their level of checks and controls or reduce their effective measures.
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
To achieve the objectives listed in Article 2, the Platform shall, all the while respecting and safeguarding national competencies:
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(1) For the execution of its mission, the platform shall in particular, all the while respecting and safeguarding national competencies, carry out the following tasks:
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) Adopt non-binding guidelines for inspectors, handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work, which comply with the principle of not restricting or weakening existing procedures;
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Develop forms of cooperation increasing the technical capacity to tackle cross-border aspects of undeclared work by adopting a common framework for joint operations for inspections and exchange of staff, and promoting the development of tougher and more effective controls;
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
(2) In appointing their representatives, Member States should involve all public authorities having, in their view, a role in the prevention and/or deterrence of undeclared work, such as labour inspectorates, social security authorities, tax authorities, employment services and migration authorities, hereinafter referred to as "enforcement authorities". They may also, in accordance with national law and/or practice, involve the social partners.
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
(1) Representatives of the social partners at cross-industry level, as well as from sectors with high incidence of undeclared work may attend meetings of the Platform as observers, according to the procedures determined by their organisations. Their participation improves network-building and cooperation in the joint fight against undeclared work.
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
(1) The Commission shall coordinate the work of the Platform and co-chair its meetings. The members shall elect from among their number another co-chair of equal standing, as well as two substitutes.
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall reimburse travel and, where appropriate, subsistence expenses for members, observers and invited experts in connection with the Platform's activities.