Activities of Thomas MANN related to 2014/2255(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Assessment of the 2012 European Year for active ageing and solidarity between generations (debate) DE
Amendments (10)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas a humane society is based on the principle of solidarity between generations;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the economy and society need the life experience, the commitment and imagination of all generations if they are to achieve their goals;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Defines intergenerational justice as the equal distribution of benefits and burdens between the generations; considers that functional cooperation between the generations is based on solidarity and must be informed by mutual respect, responsibility and a willingness to care for one another;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes and welcomes the fact that it has become clear through the EJ2012 events and initiatives that older people are not a burden on the economy and society, but rather – through their experience, their achievements and their knowledge – an asset;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes that a one-sided rejuvenation of workforces does not lead to more innovation, but represents a waste of experience, knowledge and skills;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Deplores the fact that people’s patterns of employment are becoming increasingly uneven and insecure as a result of temporary work, the growth of short-term contracts, marginal employment and unemployment;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses that demographic change should not be advanced as a justification for the dismantling of social entitlements and services;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Regrets that scarcely any specific initiatives were implemented in EJ2012 to promote mixed-age teams in the work process; urges that more should be done to support such initiatives and to reward outstanding projects;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Council and the Member States to conduct an impartial review of upper age limits for certain jobs and posts and for eligibility for funding, and to do away with such limits;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses that a policy for justice between the generations must aim to create the necessary tools for conducting an open and frank intergenerational dialogue with a view to achieving win-win situations; calls on the Commission and Member States to work intensively on such tools in order to create solidarity;