9 Amendments of Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ related to 2015/2111(INI)
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the institutions, Member States and regional and local authorities to step up their work to combat stereotypes that still persist concerning women in male-dominated sectors such as science and technology, innovation and invention, in which decision-makers, investors, the financial sector and the market see women as being less credible or less professional, as a result of which potential customers, suppliers, partners, banks and investors sometimes regard female entrepreneurs with scepticism, with the latter needing to be far more persistent in proving their knowledge, skills and abilities, and being able to obtain the funding they need;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the importance of achieving the Barcelona targets to make work-life balance a reality for all, as well as of using the appropriate European funds to guarantee that the supply of good quality affordable care for children and, the elderly and dependent family members is adequate and compatible with full-time working hours;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of rational and flexible working hours to enable a balance to be struck between work and family life;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Emphasises the need to change the way that gender roles have traditionally been assigned in society, the workplace and the family, by encouraging men to become more involved in housework and caring for dependent relatives, by means of, for example, mandatory paternity leave, non-transferable parental leave and public policies enabling effective reconciliation of family- and work-related responsibilities, particularly for women and especially in highly competitive and mobile sectors, where long and flexible working hours are the norm, as well as lifelong learning to keep up with the latest technological developments and market opportunities;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises the great importance of public spaces to help develop projects (providing visibility and acting as incubators for companies) and provide financial and tax-related support, relevant and up-to-date information and advice on starting up a business, in particular for new female entrepreneurs; stresses, likewise, the importance of funds for business consolidation, a greater presence in social forums, of work-life balance policies and of recognition from the authorities of the importance of this group – both new and long-established entrepreneurs – to society;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the access of women entrepreneurs, such as by offering free training courses, to the most relevant, technical, scientific and business networks, since such access is essential for developing business concepts, meeting potential customers, suppliers and partners, understanding the market with its trends, opportunities and weaknesses and obtaining strategic information, cooperation and support;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines the importance of facilitating access for female entrepreneurs, including through grants, training courses on basic legal aspects of starting and running a company, such as laws on starting a business, intellectual property and data protection, tax rules, e- commerce, available public grants, etc., and of training in new information and communications technologies, social networks, online commerce, networking, etc.;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Notes with concern that women often underrate their skills, probably as a result of stereotypes anchored in society, and are more likely than men to confess to a lack of entrepreneurial skills, self-confidence, assertiveness and risk-taking when starting a business, and that there is thus a need for motivational and psychological support programmes to boost the self- confidence of female entrepreneurs;