Activities of Ilda FIGUEIREDO related to 2007/0278(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (continuation of debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 - subparagraph (c)
Article 2 - subparagraph (c)
(c) Cohesion — Promoting a more cohesive society by modifying social and economic policies which are the underlying cause of social inequalities and poverty (especially amongst women and children) and by raising public awareness of the benefits for all of a society where poverty is eradicated and no- one is condemned to live in the margins. The European Year shall foster a society that sustains and develops quality of life, social well-being and equal opportunities for all regardless of their background, ensuring sustainable development and solidarity between and within generations and policy coherence with EU action worldwide.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 - subparagraph (d)
Article 2 - subparagraph (d)
(d) Commitment — Reiterating the strong political commitment of the EU to the fight against poverty and social exclusion and, promoting this commitment at all levels of governance and modifying policies which cause poverty and social exclusion. Building upon the achievements and possible shortcomings of the Open Method of Coordination on Social Protection and Social Inclusion, the European Year shall 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’s action in this field.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4
Article 4
The European Year shall take into account the different ways in which women and men experience poverty and social exclusion and shall seek to make the various institutions aware of the causes of poverty and of the action which must be taken in order to reduce poverty, especially amongst women and children.