6 Amendments of Álvaro AMARO related to 2021/2179(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the vital importance of the approximately 2.8 million social and solidarity-based enterprises in the EU, which employ more than 13.6 million people, and their contribution to cohesion, social care, quality job creation, the circular economy, the fight against poverty and inequality, the reintegration of disadvantaged people, the inclusion of migrants and refugees in society, gender equality, support for children and the elderly, active ageing, improvements in health and the environment, biodiversity and the fight against climate change;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the importance of the social economy for the provision of health care, including measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when it comes to protecting the most vulnerable members of society; calls for a Commission study of the impact of COVID-19 on the tertiary sector with a view to increasing its resilience and response capacity, particularly in the event of similar crises in future;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to cooperate with the Member States, regions and municipalities in encouraging and promoting the organisation of training and lifelong learning courses for those working in the social and solidarity-based economy;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines the major role that the social economy can play in the digital transition, namely by promoting digital literacy for all ages and in every location, including the most remote; urges the European Commission to encourage proposals for projects in this area, providing increased support for rural and remote areas;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for the action plan to include a roadshow event to raise general awareness among target audiences involved in the social economy, reaching the most remote areas and including comprehensive information regarding European funding and support, partnership and training opportunities;
Amendment 41 #
4b. Recommends to the Commission the annual selection of a European Capital of Social Economy as part of an inclusive and transparent process involving the European Institutions, namely the European Parliament, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee;