5 Amendments of Ivo BELET related to 2014/2255(INI)
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that EY 2012 succeeded in its goal of mobilising relevant actors around active ageing and intergenerational solidarity; considers it regrettable, however, that the objective of establishing new networks was rarely achieved; regrets the fact that the involvement of social partners was variable and that private businesses were not reached to any significant extent; stresses the need to improve capacity building in order to promote the active participation of senior citizens in society;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it essential that the initiatives launched as part of EY 2012 be followed up and transformed into a strong political commitment followed by concrete action to ensure social inclusion, active participation and the well-being of all generations;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that active ageing is the process of optimising opportunities for health and for participation in society in order to enhance quality of life as people age; takes the view that active ageing policies should increase people's potential for physical, social and mental well-being through the course of their lives so as to allow better social inclusion and greater participation in society; highlights the fact that active ageing does not simply mean better conditions to enable older people to work longer, but also better access to health and social services and to lifelong learning, participation in society and cultural activities, the elimination of age discrimination and stereotypes, action to combat poverty and social exclusion, and greater awareness of the value of active ageing;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to study the worrying problem of unemployment among people over the age of 50 and, in conjunction with the Member States, to develop effective tools for reintegrating such workers into the labour market; stresses in particular the importance of adapting workplaces to the needs of older workers and providing training opportunities to build future-proof skills;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out that a more effective public transport is one of the top priorities for older people for the creation of age- friendly environments1 a, supporting an independent life and access to basic services; calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve accessibility and interoperability of transport systems; __________________ 1aEuropean Commission (2012). Special Eurobarometer 378 on Active Ageing.