5 Amendments of Maria BADIA i CUTCHET related to 2008/2331(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the significance of a well- plannedplanning a clear integration policy for the host state and for creating appropriate opportunities for the immigrants themselvesransmitting the correct information to the immigrants themselves and to the whole citizenry; considers that the integration policy should be multidimensional, taking account of the specific situation in each of the Member States; further considers that immigration policy should promote harmonious integration and address issues such as education and training needs, recognition of professional qualifications, access to the labour market, to social services and housing, as well as promote in this way an active participation in social, political and cultural activities of the whole citizenry;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures to ensure financial support for the structural and cultural integration of immigrants, also including the implementation of EU programmes such as Lifelong Learning, Europe for Citizens, Youth in Action and Culture 2007;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 3
3. Considers that integration, in the context of citizenship and in relation to its social dimension, forms part of the concept of equal opportunities for all, and calls on the Member States to respect and support the relevant directives, including: Directives 2000/78/EC, 2000/43/EC and 2004/113/EC, which seek to combat discrimination;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that school programmes and lifelong learning play an important role in the integration process by developing skills, notably language skills; considers, too, that participation in training programmes and lifelong learning arshould be a right and an opportunity for newly arrived immigrants;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 5
5. Supports EU proposals concerning the ‘Blue Card’; considers, however, that such arrangements must take account of the specific situation of the labour market of each of the Member Statesocioeconomic and cultural situation of each Member State as well as the needs of their labour market, and that they must not contribute to the ‘brain drain’ from the countries of origin.