7 Amendments of Pervenche BERÈS related to 2014/2013(BUD)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that that the redundancies in the textile sector in Comunidad Valenciana will further aggravate Comunidad Valenciana has been severely affected by globalisation withe unemployment situation in the affected region which has already experienced a rapid increase in unemployment rate, rising from 9,61 % (Q1 2008) to 29,19 % (Q1 2013)reaching 29,19 % in the first quarter of 2013; welcomes the fact that the region avails itself yet again of EGF aid to alleviate high unemployment by addressing for the second time lay-offs in textile sector;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Congratulates Comunidad Valenciana on the capacity to apply for and use EGF to address problems of its labour market characterised by a high percentage of SMEs; in this context recalls that Valenciana region has already applied for the EGF support on five instances for textile, ceramic and natural stone as well as construction sector (applications: EGF/2009/0014, EGF/2010/005 and EGF/2010/009, EGF/2011/006 and EGF/2013/004);
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines the capacity of EGF to help address fragile employment situation in the regions dependant on traditional sectors such as textiles or construction sectors; stresses that this capacity depends on the readiness and effectiveness of national and local authorities to apply for EGF support;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the fact that the coordinated package includes vocational training focusing on sectors where opportunities exist or are likely to arise as well as contains on-the-job training which will match the identified needs of local enterprises;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Regrets that the Commission proposal does not outline the educational structure of the dismissed labour force;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Notes that the coordinated package foresees financial incentives for job- search (lump sum of EUR 300), mobility allowance, outplacement incentive (up to EUR 350) as well as contribution for carers of dependent persons; welcomes the fact that the overall amount of financial incentives is relatively limited leaving the majority of the contribution to be spent on training, counselling, job search assistance and support of entrepreneurship;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Notes that the case at hand typically reflects the social and economic landscape of a region with local economy characterised by a high percentage of SMEs; stresses that the new EGF 2014- 2020 with its extended scope will be able to assist self-employed workers as well;