25 Amendments of Sara SKYTTEDAL related to 2020/2079(INI)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 69 a (new)
Citation 69 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 19 June 2020 on European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis2, ______________________________ 2 Text adopted, P9_TA(2020)0176.
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned about the devastating social effects of the COVID-19 crisis, in particular on vulnerable groups; stresses that only a decisive and coordinated European response will help offset the consequences of the current crisis;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that in the current crisis, the Stability and Growth Pact has proven to be inadequate, not allowing Member States the fiscal space they need to absorb imbalances and mitigate the social consequences, which made the activation of the escape clause necessary; demands that social and ecological objectives be given the same legal enforceability as fiscal consolidation and financial stabilityRecalls that the Stability and Growth Pact is a prerequisite for a stable European economy that can handle future crises; Reiterates, in this regard, the importance of Member States being committed to the pact;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that in the current crisis, the Stability and Growth Pact has proven to be inadequate, not allowing Member States the fiscal spac Member States remain fully committed to the Stability and Growth Pact and welcomes their decision to make use of the general escape clause to ensure they need to absorb imbalances and mitigate the social consequences, which maded flexibility to take all necessary measures to support the the activation of the escape clause necessary; demands that social and ecological objectives be given the same legal enforceability as fiscal consolidation and financial stabilityalth of the European citizens and civil protections systems and to stabilise the European social market economy; asks for better integration and strengthening of the role of the social and ecological objectives;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that, despite the importance of sound and responsible fiscal policies, budgetary stability should not be detrimental to public investment, especially in edCalls on the Member States to secure the adequacy and sustainability of the pension systems for workers and self- employed. Pension reforms should be supported by measures that extend working lives, such as by raising the effective retirement age, and be framed within active ageing strategies. Member States should establish a construcation, social and healthcare systeve dialogue with social partners and other relevant stakeholders, and allow an appropriate phasing in of the reforms;.
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that, despite the importance of sound and responsible fiscal policies, budgetary stability should however temporarily not be detrimental to public investment, especially in education, social and healthcare systems;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Member States to make their tax schemes and social security scheme more efficient with a view to create incentives to work; Emphasises the importance of tax systems that are fair and easy to abide with; Reiterates that tight labour law and too generous benefit systems hampers the level of employment and in the long run results in unsustainable cost increases for Member States; calls on the Member States to make the necessary economic reforms to create a thriving business climate and increase productivity growth; Recalls that our social welfare is built on thriving businesses and well-functioning national economies;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR)Notes that the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) could be a guideline for Member States when fuelling their recovery; stresses that in order to fuel the recovery, the EU’s investment effort through the Recovery Plan must have a strong social dimensfuture-looking dimension, creating a prosperous Europe for coming generations;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s SURE proposal as an emergency measure in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, and calls on the Member States to reach a swift agreement to allow its urgent implementationmake us of it in an effective way; Takes note of the temporary nature of the instrument and welcomes the sunset clause;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that financial assistance is only provided to undertakings not registered in tax havens;he countries listed in the Annex 1 of the Council conclusions on the revised EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes; 1a __________________ 1aCouncil conclusions (6129/20) on the revised EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes of 18 February 2020
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to improve the scoreboard by integrating furStresses that a simple and easily interpreted scoreboard is more likely to have an impact on actual policies; Stresses ther indicators and clear targets reflecting all 20 principles of the EPSR, and to develop mandatory social targetmportance of ex ante evaluations as well as thorough post evaluations of the National Reform Programmes; Calls on Member States and the Commission to strictly observe and act against all kinds of green-washing with EU-funds;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned about the increased rate of unemployment, which will especially affect youth and workers in low-skilled positions and precarious employment; calls on the Commission to propose a permanent EU unemployment reinsurance scheme and a more effective and inclusive Youth Guaranteehave affected all forms of work, especially youth and precarious employment; calls on the Member States to adequately invest in effective active labour market policies and economic reforms to prevent long-term unemployment;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the successful implementation of the EU Recovery Plan requires a proper social dialogue at all levels and effective involvement of the social partners; calls on the Commission and Member States to support capacity building of the social partners in order to strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Reiterates that Member States are primary responsible for improving social developments; Notes that wages are important to fair working conditions and for a thriving social market economy; Believes that strengthened collective bargaining is the best way to promote decent wages within the EU; Calls, in this regard, on the Commission to promote collective bargaining through for example coordination of mutual learning and analyses with a view to identify barriers to social dialogue within the EU;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Asks the Commission to propose legal instruments to ensure decent working conditions for all workers, strengthen collective bargaining coverage, ban zero-hour contracts, end bogus self- employment, set strict limits on subcontracting practices, and improve social protection standards; calls on the Commission to present a European directive onhelp strengthen collective bargaining in order to reach a higher coverage across the Union; calls on the Member States to ensure decent working conditions for platform workers and non-standard workers;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for an EU teleworking agenda, including a legislative proposal to ensure decent working conditions including respect for working hours, leave and the right to disconnecton the Member States to cooperate on how to reach decent working conditions for teleworkers;
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Pays attention to the fact that flexible working arrangements and tele- working also play an important role in preserving jobs and production and are one of the key factors in supporting better work-life balance;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Asks the Commission to put forward a proposal for a digital EU Social Security Number to facilitate fair labour mobility;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned about limited intergenerational social mobility and increasing income inequality; stresses that national tax and benefit systems must be designed in a way that reduces inequalities, promotes fairness and provides incentives for labour market participation; Therefore, taxation should be shifted away from labour towards other sources where it will have a less harmful effect on inclusive growth and at the same time ensure the full alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the climate and environmental objectives as defined in the European Green Deal;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned about limited intergenerational social mobility and increasing income inequality; stresses that national tax and benefit systems must be designed in a way that reduces inequalities, promotespromote education, fairness and provides incentives for labour market participation;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to update the Skills Agenda for Europe in order to meet the skills requirements of the EU labour market and of the ecological and digital transition; underlines that supporting adequate skills with emphasis on digital skills will improve the productivity and resilience of the labour force easing the ecological and digital transition towards a greener and smarter economy;
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. CRecalls for the creation of a Europeathe importance of the principle of subsidiarity in Hhealth Union, calls on the Member States to ensure access to high- quality healthcare that is affordable for all;care policy and the fact that health care is a national competence; emphasises the need to advance the directive on patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare.
Amendment 403 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Member States to actively promote the development of the circular and social economy, foster social innovation, social enterprises and strengthen their sustainability, and encourage those forms of work which create quality job opportunities;