Activities of Louis GRECH related to 2010/2239(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Adequate, sustainable and safe European pension systems (debate)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that due to the different traditions and national set-up of pension systems the principles of subsidiarity hasand solidarity have to be respected.;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that reforms in pension schemes should be carried out in a transparent manner and should guarantee that pension regimes are robust, sustainable, affordable and which adequately address the demographic and socio-economic challenges of the future.
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Reiterates the importance of the Stability and Growth Pact in order to ensure financial stability of Member States in order to secure safe pension schemes to protect future generations, especially in light of the financial and economic crisis;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the fact that stricter regulation and supervision as well as better management and governance of pension schemes are needed to ascertain that citizens' rights and interests are safeguarded, especially since the pensioners' sector is one of the most vulnerable in society, considering that a large percentage are highly dependent on their pension schemes for their livelihood.
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Highlights the importance of the proper dissemination of information to citizens, by keeping them informed of their rights with regards to pension schemes especially those relating to cross- border activities and mobility;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on Member States who have not already submitted concrete plans with clearly quantifiable and time-defined milestones and targets on how to strengthen their pension system through the introduction of a second and Third Pillar to treat this matter urgently to enable consumer and citizens to have a clear understanding of what their future pensions will consist of;