48 Amendments of Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN related to 2019/2212(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- - having regard the European Parliament resolution of 15 November 2018 on care services in the EU for improved gender equality
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 27 a (new)
Citation 27 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 25 October 2017 on the fundamental rights aspects in Roma integration in the EU: fighting anti-Gypsyism,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 a (new)
Citation 37 a (new)
- having regard to the European Commission Communication of 20 February 2013 entitled “Towards Social Investment for Growth and Cohesion – including implementing the European Social Fund 2014-2020”(COM(2013) 83 final), and Staff Working Documents accompanying the Communication, Investing in Health (SWD(2013) 43 final) and Long-term care in ageing societies - Challenges and policy options (SWD(2013)41 final),
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 a (new)
Citation 37 a (new)
- having regard to the European Commission Staff Working Document of 4 September 2013 –“Report on Health inequalities in the European Union” (SWD(2013)328 final),
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 b (new)
Citation 37 b (new)
- having regard to the European Commission Communication of 4 April 2014 “On effective, accessible and resilient health systems” (COM(2014)215 final),
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 c (new)
Citation 37 c (new)
- having regard to the Council Conclusions of 20 June 2014 on “the Economic crisis and healthcare”,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 d (new)
Citation 37 d (new)
- having regard to the Council Conclusions of 24 October 2019 on “the Economy of Wellbeing”,
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the employment rate of people aged 20-64 reached 73.9 % in the EU in the second quarter of 2019, and 72.7 % in the euro area; whereas the employment rate of deprived social groups, such as persons with disabilities, the homeless, and the Roma, is significantly lower;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the employment rate of older workers (55-64) increased to 58.7 % in 2018; whereas older workers continue to be the main driver of employment growth; whereas the lack of adequate care services is a barrier to keeping older workers, especially women, in the labour market; whereas the Roma continue to be the most underrepresented group in employment (only 43%);
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the rate of adult learning reached 11.1% in the EU in 2018, which remains far behind the 2020 target of 15%, and the rates for Roma are with 70% significantly higher than for other categories of pupils; whereas adult learning is a key instrument for empowering workers to maintain or change their career path;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the fiscal challenges for inclusive growth in ageing and diversifying societies require a comprehensive approach based on a mix of public policy solutions in the fields of pensions, social security, long-term care, health systems, social inclusion and work- life balance (OECD 2019);
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas social dialogue is a central component of the European social model; whereas social dialogue has been weakened and collective bargaining coverage has shrunk across Europe, with huge disparities between Member States; whereas civil dialogue continues to be left behind, thus deepening the gap between citizens and institutions;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas more than one European in five is at risk of poverty and social exclusion and 6% of the population lives in severe material deprivation;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas countries that were hit hardest by the financial crisis also had to conduct the toughest cuts to potentially growth-enhancing public expenditure; whereas social cuts have detrimental effects on vulnerabledeprived people and hamper economic growthsustainable and inclusive growth, not least by curtailing access to essential services (health, housing, education);
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas countries that were hit hardest by the financial crisis also had to conduct the toughest cuts to potentially growth-enhancing public expenditure; whereas social cuts have detrimental effects on vulnerabledeprived people and hamper economic growth;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas adequate minimum wages and social protection such as minimum incomes are essential to reduce in-work poverty, decrease inequalities and generate demand; whereas homelessness has increased over the last decade in most Member States, 36.7% of poor households face housing cost overburden and one out of seven Europeans lives in a dwelling that has a leaking roof, damp walls, floors or foundation, or rotten window frames or floor.
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas health is an enabler of social and economic participation in daily life, and a key determinant of a person’s wellbeing, happiness and life satisfaction, and while on average people living in the EU are living longer and in better health, a large part of our societies suffers from inequalities in health, strongly linked to income and wealth inequalities, poverty and social exclusion affecting their opportunity to fully engage themselves within the society.
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy (ASGS) 2020 and the refocusing of the European Semester by including the SDGs and the European Green Deal as the basis of the new European growth model; reiterates the need to put sustainability and social inclusion at the heart of the Union’s economic policy- making, ensuring that social and ecological objectives are treated at the same level as fiscal discipline; calls on the Commission to change the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy title to “Annual Sustainable Social and Employment Strategy”;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that greening the economy and investing in more efficient healthcare systems will enhance Europe’s capacity to improve the well-being of the people living in the EU; notes that short- term fiscal implications of structural reforms and their long-term environmental, economic and social effects should be taken into account;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the inclusion of the EPSR in the ASGS 2020; emphasises the central role of the Social Scoreboard in the European Semester; calls on the Commission to reinforce the Scoreboard by integrating further indicators reflecting all 20 principles of the EPSR; references to the principles of the EPSR should refer explicitly to the provisions of the Revised European Social Charter, to which these principles correspond; in order to promote convergence on a single interpretation of the provisions of the EPSR, the references should be accompanied by a recommendation to take into account their interpretation by the European Committee of Social Rights;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Strongly regrets the absence of reference to the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth, as well as its headline targets, and the lack of clarity about its successor for the 2020-2030 period;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on the Commission to give a territorial dimension to the European Semester at both analytical and operational level; considers, furthermore, that in order to ensure the effective management of structural policies, regional and local authorities must be involved in drawing up and taking decisions on these policies by means of a top-down mixed planning process and vice versa;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned that rates of unemployment and long-term unemployment are still high in some Member States; calls for a new financial instrument to tackle long-term unemployment by providing financial support for measures and projects in regions with above-average long-term unemployment including promotion of employability of young and older workers, and improved access to job opportunities; particular focus should be directed especially towards the sectors of the green economy and social enterprises, capable of producing new sustainable jobs, especially for young people, and to expanding lifelong learning opportunities currently offered by public administrations; these efforts should be combined with the Youth Employment Initiative, which needs the financial backing and support by the EC, Council and European Parliament in the next 7- year funding period;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned about the limited intergenerational social mobility and increased income inequality compared to pre-crisis levels; calls on the Commission and the Member States to tackle income inequalities and fight discrimination; stresses that tax and benefit systems must be designed in a way to reduce inequalities and promote fairness;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned about the limited intergenerational social mobility and increased income inequality compared to pre-crisis levels; calls on the Commission and the Member States to tackle income inequalities; stresses that tax and benefit systems must be designed in a way to reduce inequalities, fight discrimination and promote fairness;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Is concerned about the lack of references to discrimination and racism and to ensuring equality of opportunity and a life in dignity for all groups, including by tackling multiple discriminations in an intersectional approach;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission consultation on a European framework for minimum wages; calls for adequate minimum wage levels, above the poverty threshold and allowing for a life in dignity through collective agreements or through law, in line with national traditions while also enhancing the job creation potential of social economy enterprises; calls for a coordinated approach at EU level in order to achieve real wage growth, avoid the downward spiral of unhealthy labour cost competition and increase upward social convergence for all; calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen collective bargaining coverage at sectorial level and the involvement of social partners in policy-making, including for the European Semester;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines the importance of structured and systematic dialogue with civil society at national level with a view to increasing ownership; believes that the Commission should gather input from a broad range of stakeholders and ensure more publicity around the country- specific recommendations (CSRs) and country reports, including through more discussions at a higher political level;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Calls for structured involvement and greater involvement of social, health and environment ministers within the European Semester process at Council level;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Welcomes the preparation of a European action plan on the implementation of the EPSR and calls on the European Commission to develop clear targets along the 20 principles to be reached by 2030;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its concern about the high number of persons at risk of poverty and social exclusion; is especially worried about high rates of child poverty and in- work poverty; calls on the Commission to present a comprehensive and rights-based European anti- poverty strategy including a Framework Directive on Minimum Income and establish a European Child Guarantee with adequate funding and well- designed inclusive support services based on integrated active inclusion, combining the implementation of fundamental social rights, high-quality services and decent jobs, and shaped together with the community; calls to launch as well a new Roma Inclusion Strategy with concrete objectives, monitored through the European Semester, and placing antigypsyism at its core;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Calls on the European Commission to tackle demographic challenges through common guidelines based on values of gender equality, non- discrimination and intergenerational solidarity, which can be operationalised nationally in the Country-Specific Recommendations taking into account national culture and social policy differences;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to present a framework directive on decent minimum income schemes in order to provide a social protection floor, a safety net to guarantee a decent life for all citizens;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Reiterates its concern about levels of homelessness and housing exclusion; calls for strengthened monitoring and recommendations on this within the Semester; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take urgent action to deliver progress on priority 19 of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an integrated response to tackle the lack of affordable housing, poor housing conditions, non-accessible housing, housing exclusion and homelessness to stop investing into segregated residential institutions and to perform prompt deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities and to ban forced evictions;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an integrated response to tackle the lack of affordable housing, poor housing conditions, non-accessible housing, housing exclusion and homelessness, to stop investing into segregated residential institutions and to perform prompt deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned about the stagnating share of early school leavers and the increasing share of underperforming pupils; calls on the Member States to improve their education systempupils not fully exploiting their potential; calls on the Member States to improve the quality, accessibility and inclusiveness of their education systems in a lifelong learning perspective, including through adequate funding and greater possibilities to move across and progress on different education and training paths; stresses that educational outcomes are alsoheavily negatively affected by social exclusion, discrimination, poverty and segregation, expectations based on gender and ethnic stereotypes which equally must be addressed;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that gaps in basic numeracy, literacy and digital skills are severe impediments to meaningful participation in society and the labour market, which risks deepening current socio-economic inequalities; calls, in that respect, on Member States to strengthen provisions for accessible, inclusive, flexible and high-quality basic skills training, with tailored support for and active outreach to the most marginalised groups in society; points out that this depends on long-term strategic collaboration between training providers, civil society organisations, regional and local authorities, public employment services and social services;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Calls on the Commission to update and strengthen its guidance to Member States in establishing effective arrangements for the validation of competences acquired through non- formal and informal learning, in close cooperation with stakeholders affected by these processes; stresses that giving value and visibility to all competences, including non-cognitive or “soft” skills, regardless of where they are acquired acts as an effective enabler of participation in society and the labour market, particularly for people with a low level of formal education;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve work-life balance and gender equality and to ensure equal pay for equal work at the same place; calls for more efforts to close the gender pay and pensions gaps, and to tackle disincentives for women to work; calls for accessible and affordablfree quality childcare and early education services, as well as care services for those reliant on care, including persons with disabilities and the elderly;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the implementation of anti- discrimination legislation, policy, and practice, in order to effectively counter discrimination on all grounds, including antigypsyism;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up efforts towards the further inclusion of people with disabilities in the open labour market by removing barriersprohibiting discrimination against them, removing barriers, ensuring that reasonable accommodation is provided to persons with disabilities in the workplace and creating incentives towards employers for their employment;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up efforts towards the further inclusion of people with disabilities in the open labour market by removing barriersprohibiting discrimination against them, removing barriers ensuring that reasonable accommodation is provided to persons with disabilities in the workplace and creating incentives for their employment;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Rejects any reduction in the level of cohesion policy funding; opposes, in this context, the proposal to reduce funding for the European Social Fund Plus despite its enlarged scope; stresses the need for greater alignment of the European Semester with social and cohesion funding and the social policy objectives of the Union;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that decisive support is needed for society, workers and businesses to face the challenges of climate change and the transition to carbon neutrality; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure adequate and equitable social and environmental investment for a true ‘just transition’, the implementation of the EPSR and the achievement of the SDGs, by exempting social spending from the euro area fiscal rules and thereby allowing more investment in human capital, skills and health;
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates that the rule of law, including independent and efficient justice systems, as well as quality public administrations and public procurement and robust anti-corruption frameworks, are the basis for a sound business environment, functioning labour markets and the proper use of EU funds, and should thus continue to be included in the European Semester; in that sense, calls on the Member States to ratify the Revised European Social Charter and on the Commission to support Member States in the process of accepting and respecting all its provisions; the EU Court of Justice should align the status of the European Social Charter with that of other international human rights instruments ratified by all EU Member States;