8 Amendments of Jean-Luc BENNAHMIAS related to 2010/2239(INI)
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Observes that sound economic and social policies, taking account of the challenges of intergenerational solidarity and predicted birth rates, make an important contribution to growth and stability;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
stresses the importance of overhauling the intergenerational pact, by insisting both on recognition of the value of work done by older people and prioritising the employment of young people;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that pensions and pension systems are a primary responsibility of the Member States, but recognises that the Member States' economies are all interdependent; therefore calls on Member States to use soft law tools, such as the Open Method of Coordination, to guarantee the adequacy, safety and sustainability of their pension systems;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets that the Green Paper does not devote any attention to the gender issue, particularly bearing in mind that, because of persistent disparities in salaries and careers, women have smaller pensions on average;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Does not consider iConsiders that, although it is not possible to set an adequate pension at European level, because the amount required is very dependent on specific circumstances in the Member States, common criteria and targets should be set which are to be attained by means of national pathways;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that Member States are themselves responsible for making adequate pension provision for their citizens that will provide them with a decent standard of living as part of their social and economic policies;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that there are major disparities in the statutory retirement age and in the actual age at which older people cease to be employed; calls on Member States and the two sides of industry, therefore, on the basis of real situations for reforming their retirement schemes, to include in such reforms thinking on age management, to exchange information about good experiences and to conclude agreements leading to a prolongation of working life, for example by rewarding people who work for longer;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 21 – point 1 (new)
1. Considers that, in order to pursue the objectives of the EU 2020 Strategy and in particular to attain an employment rate of 75% of people aged between 20 and 64, it is necessary to reform the pension system so as not to penalise young people’s entry into the world of work;