10 Amendments of Branislav ONDRUŠ related to 2024/2084(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
– having regard to the interinstitutional Declaration of La Hulpe on the Future of the European Pillar of Social Rights, signed by the EU institutions, social partners and civil society (2024)
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas some progress has been made towards achieving the EU’s employment targets despite the uncertainty created by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the impact of high inflation, and whereas growth in employment in the EU remained robust in 2023, although high unemployment rates, in particular youth unemployment rates, persist in some Member States, as do significant inequalities between sectors and regions, which could negatively affect social cohesion and the well-being of European citizens in the long term;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Letta report deplores the decline in the birth rate, noting the importance of creating a comprehensive framework to support all families as part of a strategy of inclusive growth and stressing the need to promote family and work-life balance policies;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas labour and skills shortages remain a problem at all levels, exacerbated by a lack of candidates to fillck of adequate remuneration and decent working conditions significantly contribute to labour and skills shortages in critical positions in key sectors such as education, health and construction, especially in areas affected by depopulation;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas social progress in the EU must advance in a manner consistent with thenot be compromised by stability objectives of the Maastricht criteria, ensuring that economic integration does not exacerbate inequalities between generations and regions;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of supportingthe principle of cost sharing of state and private actors for the development of skills in the workforce to improve competitiveness and ensure quality employment; urges the Member States to strengthen vocational and digital training while promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce to address labour shortages and support equal opportunities in the labour market, considering that, although there is an improvement, persons with disabilities still face significant obstacles in the labour market;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the implementation of policies that promote work-life balance, with the aim of improving the quality of life for all families; calls on the Commission to put forward a legislative proposal for the creation of a European card for large families and a European action plan for single parents, offering tax, educational and social advantages;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Council to prioritise the reduction of bureaucratic and fiscal barriers affecting entrepreneurship, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups, which are essential for the EU’s economic growth and competitiveness, and thus for the financing of social policies; believes that better support for entrepreneurs, especially for SMEs and start-ups, will improve the EU’s competitiveness, boost innovation and create quality jobs; calls urgently for the implementation of specific recommendations to complete the single market and to facilitate access to finance through public-private partnership platforms and the social economy to foster a dynamic business environment;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the Member States, in this year of transition, with the implementation of revised economic governance rules, to be offered an opportunity to align fiscal responsibility with sustainable growth, and notes that medium-term fiscal plans should prioritisbalance debt sustainability while investing strategicallyith social investmets in education, healthcare and housing; stresses that collaboration between public and private entities is key to optimising resources and ensuring the judicious use of public funds; considers that country-specific recommendations to promote sustainable public pension systems and healthcare should be effectively implemented and foster competitiveness and long-term prosperity for all citizens;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned about the Commission’s revisions to the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure Scoreboard, particularly the reduction in employment and social indicators, which are crucial for assessing and improving the social situation in the Member States;