12 Amendments of Marlene MORTLER related to 2023/2044(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas rural areas, more than other regions, suffer from high numbers of young people leaving, a lack of generational renewal, ageing demographics and overall population decline and this difference is likely to exacerbate in the future; stresses the importance of local authorities in launching strategies and policies aimed at developing well-paid jobs, attractive career opportunities and favourable economic prospects to mitigate brain drain; stresses that all young people should have equal opportunities regardless of geography;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the latest statistics indicate that the EU population is projected to decrease, from 447.9 million in 2022 to 419.5 million in 2100; whereas it is estimated that the average age of the EU population will increase by 5.8 years between 2022 and 2100, with a considerable reduction in the number and share of working-age persons1a ;considers that the long-term European vision will need to place particular emphasis on programmes for the active involvement of older people in community life; _________________ 1a Eurostat 2023, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Population_pro jections_in_the_EU.
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas population is projected to increase in almost three out of five urban regions and to decrease in four out of five rural regions; underlines the importance of adapting rural infrastructures, investments in public transport, medical and education services and the need to develop digital infrastructure in rural areas, making these regions more attractive to the younger generation and entrepreneurs;
Amendment 13 #
Ac. points out that one in three persons living in rural areas are likely to be aged 65 and over by 20502a and working age population is expected to shrink still further over the next years and decades; highlights the challenges for public expenditure in relation to pensions, healthcare, and labour market; _________________ 2a Eurostat, Ageing Europe, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Ageing_Europ e_- _statistics_on_population_developments
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. emphasize the importance of enhancing information tehnology infrastructure, particulaty through the establishment of the high-speed broadband connections, reminds that in some Member States up to 25 % of rural households do not have access to the internet3a, as well as promoting digitlal education and training in line with the EU's digital targets for 2030, to improve the overall level of digital skills and competences in order to increase employment oppotrtunities for young people and revitalise rural areas; _________________ 3a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2022- 0436_EN.html#def_1_21
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the ‘talent development trap’ occurs in regions with insufficient skilled workers, as well as a lack of university and higher education institutions; points out that innovation and education play a crucial role in ensuring that all EU regions can build a supportive innovation environment and develop their populations’ talents in order to ensure their future competitiveness; considers it therefore necessary to introduce a range of policies to tackle depopulation resulting in a loss of talent; underlines the importance of providing incentives, including but not limited to financial benefits for individuals and organizations that carry out activities or provide services in rural areas, in order to stimulate economic activity, to promote new activities and help young people to find alternative jobs;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that shrinking regions need to develop economic diversification strategies to promote local resilience; whereas rural regions comprise much more than agricultural landscapes, these regions are vibrant and embody a diverse range of economic, cultural and environmental attributes, thus evidencing their indispensable contribution to the structure of our societies;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. whereas people in rural areas face multiple challenges such as lack of appropriate resources and administrative border, member states should consider tax exemptions in rural areas as a measure to attarct young people and investors;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. highlights the importance of developing well-paid jobs in rural areas because that individuals who move out of rural areas generally experience higher earnings growth; rural and remote areas must be given special attention to employment prospects as they are at higher risk of having fewer opportunities;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. considers that young people should use the programmes offered by Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps and other relevant EU funds such as the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development in order to to maximize their opportunities;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. underlines the importance of promoting and encouraging rural tourism, agritourism, in order to increase additional sources of income in rural areas and to promote and preserve natural and cultural heritage;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. calls on the European Commission to identify and implement resources to encourage farmers to develop short supply chains, so as to create additional jobs in rural areas; also to pay particular attention to the problems of young farmers, provide training appropriate to their needs, help improve the public perception of farming and farmers, and increase support in accessing European funds;