Activities of Sepp KUSSTATSCHER related to 2007/0278(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (continuation of debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
d) Commitment and practical implementation — Reiterating the strong political commitment of the EU to the fight againstelimination of poverty and social exclusion and promoting this commitment at all levels of governancnd the appropriate implementation, for which the public authorities shall be mainly responsible. Building upon the achievements and possible shortcomingstential of the Open Method of Coordination on Social Protection and Social Inclusion, the European Year shawill strengthen the political commitment to the prevention of and fight against poverty and social exclusion and give impetus to further development of the European Union’sfurther the Member States’ action in this field.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
(4) ItFor the purpose of carrying out its tasks, the Commission shall conductsult on a regular exchange of views with stakeholders, particularly at European level, on the design, implementation, follow-up and assessment of the European Yearbasis, and cooperate closely with, an advisory group at EU level, composed of a broad range of relevant stakeholders, including civil society organisations and organisations representing those who experience poverty and social exclusion, the social partners, and representatives of the European Parliament. The advisory group at EU level shall be involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the European Year; it shall be regularly informed as to how far its opinions have been heeded. Its members shall be appointed by 31 December 2008 at the latest.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
(3) For the purpose of carrying out its tasks, and in particular at the earliest possible stage in the preparation of the European Year, the National Implementing Body shall consult on a regular basis and cooperate closely with a National Advisory Group, which it may consult at any time; the Group shall be composed of a broad range of relevant stakeholders, including civil society organisations and organisations defending or representing the interests of those who experience poverty and social exclusion, national parliament representatives, social partners, and regional and local authorities. The Group shall enable groups of people who experience poverty and those representing their interests to participate. Its members shall be appointed by 31 December 2008 at the latest.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
(2) Actions at local, regional or national level may be co-financed from the general budget of the European Union up to a maximum of 50 % of the total eligible costs of the actions implemented in accordance with the procedure set out in part II of the Annex. The national implementing bodies shall provide opportunities for pre-financing and co- financing to facilitate the participation particularly of small and medium-sized non-governmental organisations.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
(1) The financial frameworkendowment for the implementation of the actions referred to in this Decision for the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2010 shall be EUR 1725 000 000, of which EUR 6 500 000 shall be for the period until 31 December 2009.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2a) When allocating appropriations the principles of gender budgeting shall be taken into account.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – part IV – paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
Annex – part IV – paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
• study of the question as to how far basic social security and basic income are useful instruments for reducing poverty;
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – part IV – paragraph 2 – indent 5 b (new)
Annex – part IV – paragraph 2 – indent 5 b (new)
• examination of the question as to how far harmonising social standards and fiscal policy at EU level might be appropriate for reducing poverty;
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – part IV – paragraph 2 – indent 5 c (new)
Annex – part IV – paragraph 2 – indent 5 c (new)
• investigation of the impact of widely varying EU promotional measures on combating poverty and social exclusion;