7 Amendments of Emilio MENÉNDEZ del VALLE related to 2013/2073(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the persistent economic crisis is leading to an unprecedented lack of opportunities for young people in the European Union; whereas there is a serious risk of having a "lost generation" in a significant part of Europe; whereas this alarming situation requires urgent measures, policies and action;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas existing tools at EU level can deal with the challenges the new generation faces, but little has been done so far; whereas the EU Strategy for Youth is a comprehensive framework and the Member States must take full advantage of it;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the crisis in the EU may lead tois increaseding poverty and social exclusion; whereas the impact of the crisis on young people is leading in extreme cases to malnutrition or mental health problems;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas economic and social problems, exacerbated by an austerity-driven response to the crisis by the EU, are increasing Euroscepticism among citizens; whereas young people are the most vulnerable segment of society;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the Member States should invest more in linkadapting educational curricula to labour market demands; stresses the importance of enhancing youth mobility;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises that the new ‘Horizon 2020’ programme is an appropriate toolframework for boosting research, innovation and excellence in science, alerts, however, that spending cuts in education in some Member States are jeopardising its objectives; calls on the Member States to set out the key priorities under the programme and to take full advantage of it;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the new EU initiative for a Youth Guarantee scheme and asks the Commission to extend it to young people under 30; calls on the Member States to fully exploit it;