Activities of Tatjana ŽDANOKA related to 2021/2233(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the annual sustainable growth survey 2022
Amendments (32)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in coordinating economic, budgetary, employment and social policies in the Member States, the European Semester must respect rules on sound public financeensure Member States’ public finance sustainability while enabling fiscal support for the recovery in uncertain times and funding for the ecological and digital transitions;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on individuals and families in terms of their everyday lives, working lives and general livelihoods2 ; __________________ 22021 report of the Bundesinstitut für Bevölkerungsforschung entitled ‘Belastungen von Kindern, Jugendlichen und Eltern in der Corona-Pandemie’.
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas certain groups of population, such as women, young people, low-skilled workers and those with a migrant background have been disproportionally hit by the COVID-19 pandemic2a; __________________ 2a Joint Employment Report
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EU’s climate targets represent a challenge ton opportunity for the economy and society to improve people’s wellbeing; whereas they also present opportunities for businesses and opportunities to credeploy workers, which will mean that socially vulnerable people, families and micro-enterprises will come under pressureate more sustainable, better quality jobs, that must give opportunities to workers in situations of vulnerability;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas demographic change affects social systems and markets3 , in particular the care sector; __________________ 3 Commission report of 17 June 2020 on the impact of demographic change (COM(2020)0241).
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas on account of artificial intelligence, the economy is on the verge of a transformation, with the opportunity to become more robust and more resilient; whereas, however, this transformation will also raise challenges for many workers and may have disadvantages in certain sectors such as the social services sector; whereas workers need to be provided with the necessary training to meet the skills needed to work with the evolving technology and the twin transitions;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas skilled workers, education, training and further trailife-long learning are of key importance for markets4 ; whereas upskilling, reskilling and training programmes must be available for all workers, including those with disabilities, free of cost for the worker, and should also be adapted to the needs and capacities of workers; __________________ 4 Report by SME United, Business Europe and SGI Europe of 13 October 2021 entitled ‘Annual sustainable growth strategy 2022: Social partners’ consultations – Employers’ views.
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas work-related illnesses and injuries cost the European Union 3.3 % of its GDP5 ; whereas workers have the right to secure a healthy, safe and accessible work place and environment that lives up to and contributes to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and Occupational Safety and Health standards; __________________ 5Commission communication of 28 June 2021 entitled ‘EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027: Occupational safety and health in a changing world of work’ (COM(2021)0323).
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the well-being of people in the EU is at the heart of a modern sustainability and economic strategy; points out that the dimensions set out in the annual sustainable growth strategy – social and environmental sustainability, productivity, equityfairness and macroeconomic stability – are mutually reinforcing and serve as guiding principles for the development of the national recovery and resilience plans and necessary reforms in order to achieve a sustainable, resilient and inclusive economic model;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the aim of sustainable economic growth must be to weather future crises in the best possible wayensure an inclusive socio-ecological transformation of our economies, preventing social, economic and environmental imbalances by fighting poverty, reducing inequalities, creating decent jobs with adequate wages and working conditions, and be in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned thatabout debts incurred by countries were already heavily indebted before the COVID-19 pandemic, that these debts are to be borne by future generations and that some Member Statewhile noting that interest charges as share of public debts, as well as shave little room for manoeuvre to support economic recovery through national measures; is convinced that additional instruments are needed that do not place a lasting burden on national budgetsres of GDPs are both lowering, is convinced that additional instruments at the EU level to complement and stabilise national efforts are needed to ensure a safe recovery and prepare the ground for the just transition;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for an ambitious debate on the future of the EU economic governance framework, preventing procyclicality and ideologically-driven austerity calls, and allowing sufficient fiscal spaces for public investment and just transitions processes, while maintaining a high level of quality of universal public services and preserving fiscal sustainability;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that bureaucratic obstacles hinder economic growth; calls on the Commission to recommend reforms to all Member States for immediate implementation to cut red tape and simplify access to funding opportunities;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the central role in the EU strategic framework of health and safety at work; notes that prevention so as to ensure safe and healthy working conditions contributes to the health of workers in order to maintain productivity and competitivenesssecure their rights and ensure their wellbeing;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted pre-existing structural problems of the social sector, in particular in long-term care, including issues such as staff shortages, poor working conditions, low wages and low uptake of digital solutions;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that wages increasing purchasing power is a guaranteed means of ensuring further economic recoverye, following productivity trends, is a fundamental tool for ensuring further economic recovery stimulating domestic aggregate demand while ensuring citizens’ well-being;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that 22.4 % of the EU population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion, of which 24.9 % are children6 ; stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic makes the child guarantee even more important, and that risk of poverty rises to 34.6% for persons with a disability 6a , stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic makes the child guarantee, the Reinforced Youth Guarantee and the EU Disability Rights Strategy even more important to be implemented at national level; calls on the Commission to be more active in combating poverty, especially child poverty and in-work poverty; __________________ 6European Commission web page entitled ‘Poverty and social exclusion’, accessed on 10 January 2022. 6a http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/su bmitViewTableAction.do
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers that quality, adequate, accessible and affordable social services are a pre-requisite for the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic and the successful implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, in particular in reducing poverty and social exclusion in all its forms;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Notes that the headline target of reducing poverty by 15 million will not be reached without addressing the most vulnerable; calls on the European Commission and Member States to develop targeted ways of supporting the long-term unemployed and homeless, as well as persons facing multiple barriers and discriminations;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that families are the main victims of the COVID-19 pandemic; calls on the Commission to introduce a 25/25 child cost allowance; stresses that the amount will be split betweuncil and the Member States to be ambitious in the full and rapid implementation of the European Child Guarantee whose objective is to prevent a national allowancnd combat poverty and social exclusion by guaranteeing free uander the responsibility of the Member States and a direct EU benefit; stresses that families need this money, and that they would sp effective access for children in need to key services such as early childhood education and care, educational and school-based activities, healthcare and at least one healthy meal per school day, and effective access for all childrend it and in turn contribute to the economyn need to healthy nutrition and adequate housing;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that a 25/25 child allowance is an economic stimulus package that is geared towards people, comballs for the EU and the Member States to tackle the structural problems causing child poverty and social exclusion by promoting a high level of employment and social inclusion, in particular among disadvantaged groups; calls on Member States poverty, generates purchasing power and provides incentives that favour demographic changeto ensure the effective establishment of the European Child Guarantee across the Union by mainstreaming the guarantee across all policy sectors, and urges them to make use of existing EU policies and funds for concrete measures that contribute to eradicating child poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines the need of the country-specific recommendations in the European Semester to invest in adequate disability allowance that is compatible with other forms of income, to reduce the risk of poverty faced by persons with disabilities;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Stresses the need for decisive and effective social investment at European, national and regional level to strengthen social services;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need to ensure social equality in employment relationshipsadequate social protection policies for all;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to identify shortages at production sites – e.g. of semiconductors – in order to re- Europeanise them and provide them with financial support;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure the economy is crisis-resistant, to attract investment and entrepreneurship and to ensure a fair and social EU with well- paid jobs that respect the principle of equal pay for equal work or work for equal value, and good salaries for entry level positions, decent and safe working conditions and strong social protection systems;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Stresses that minimum incomes are needed to lift people out of poverty and urges the Commission to come forward with EU legislation to guarantee a minimum income for those most at risk of exclusion;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need to address skills shortages and gaps; notes that these shortages are holding back productivity and economic growth; expresses concern that digital skillsy are preventing workers from entering into the EU need to play catch up and that this is reflected in the shortage of IT professionalslabour market; emphasises the importance of focusinged vocational training on the digital and green transitions; demands that EU training content become more uniform and at all stages of education and continuing through life long learning, with an especial focus for STEM skills for girls and women; demands that EU training content be further tailored to better help those furthest behind and that qualifications be more widely recognised, including among third country nationals, ensuring the recognition of educational qualifications, strong and soft skills across Member States as well as acquired outside of the EU;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls the European Commission to set a priority to the reform of and investment in long-term care in the European Semester process and needs of providing quality, accessible, affordable and adequate long-term care with the focus on community-based, person- centred and empowering care services, which meet the needs of people and are accessible to persons with lower incomes; notes that investment in long-term care is an opportunity to create jobs; stresses the importance of paying attention to creating quality jobs with decent wages and working conditions;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that training, education and research are key to economic policyformal and non-formal education as well as strengthening career guidance from an early age and equal access to information and support for students and adult learners can help them discover or foster their interest, talents, skills and competences and potentially choose suitable educational and vocational pathways leading to employment opportunities fit best for them;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the transition to a low-carbon economy must be based on a social market economy; stresses the need to enable public and private sector financing and promote research and innovation in new technologies, while safeguarding jobsdecent jobs; notes that although public investment (financed by both national sources and RRF grants and loans) is forecast to increase from 2019 figures in 2021 and 2022 each, according to the Commission 2021 spring forecast, this level is only reaching the share of public investment before the Great Financial Crisis of 2008/2009, while European support was absent at that time;