183 Amendments of Roger HELMER
Amendment 900 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 15 – paragraph 1
Rule 15 – paragraph 1
The President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors shall be elected by secret ballot, in accordance with Rule 182. Nominations shall be with consent. They may only be made by a political group or by at least 40 Members. However, if the number of nominations does not exceed the number of seats to be filled, the candidates may be elected by acclamation. Members shall be permitted to serve a maximum of two terms in the office of President pursuant to Rule 19(1), regardless of whether they are served consecutively or not.
Amendment 3 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 37 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages the Commission, in order to maintain a level playing field for EU industry and the energy sector, to promote Notes that there has been no Global Warming for the last fifteen years; underlinkes betweenthat the EU ETS and other emission trading systems, with the aim of creating a future world emissions trading market to significantly reduce global emissions and increasehas wasted vast amounts of money on expensive and intermittent renewables, forced up the price of energy and undermined European industrial competitiveness;.
Amendment 63 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the serious negative consequences of non-action; stresses that a concerted global political and financial push for clean energy innovation is crucial to meeting our climate goals and to facilitate growth in EUEU climate goals and unilateral green-economy sectorpolicies; highlights the need to preserve existing copyright and intellectual property rights in technology and knowledge transfer to third countries;
Amendment 108 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CommendNotes the USN and China on their commitment to playing a more significant global climatttempt to pretend that the prole; points to the economic benefits that strong global commitments bring for the competitiveness of EU industry; regretposed Paris Agreement is not a treaty in order to bypass the request for Congressional ratification; notes that some developed countries continue to increase their emissions per capita.
Amendment 5 #
2015/2010(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the recent initiatives of the Commission and eEncourages Member States to tackle further tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance, promoting clear and fair tax rulings, combatting aggressive tax planning and re-launching the Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base scheme, stressing the importance to avoid any increase in administrative burdens and cost of compliance;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2010(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that fiscal policies and corporate taxation should be used as a tool to boost growth, jobs and development; believes that the Union must, by a more efficient, more transparent and fairer tax treatment for all companies, promote an attractive, competitive and balanced business environment that would allow businesses, including small and medium- sized enterprises, family businesses and self-employed people to operate simpler across the borders within the Union;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. Whereas 29% of EU's primary energy production comes from nuclear energy, one of the main indigenous sources required to ensure the transition to an independent, low-carbon and competitive energy mix;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which can be achieved by securing adequate preferably indigenous sources of low-carbon energy, pooling resources, connecting networks, ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing unified negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countries;
Amendment 181 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to address through diversification the exclusive dependence on one single supplier of fabricated nuclear fuel for 20 of the operating nuclear reactors in five Member States;
Amendment 403 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that nuclear energy, which is carbon-neutralrepresenting the largest percentage of carbon-neutral power generation, continues to be a significant alternative forcontributor to indigenous electricity production; notes that the choice of whether to use nuclear energy remains the competence of Member States;
Amendment 697 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Emphasises that Europe is home to a strong industrial base in low-carbon energy technologies, such as nuclear, which can contribute to improved European energy security by reducing external dependence on a single supplier;
Amendment 1 #
2013/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
Amendment 23 #
2013/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas we see that EU environment and energy policy creates a difficult business environment for the iron and steel industry, in particular raising the price of energy and making EU manufacture uncompetitive on the global market;
Amendment 73 #
2013/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 71 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Agrees with the Commission that, in future, RES will account for a growingNotes the plans to increase the RES share of energy provision in Europe, both for electricity supply and for the, for heating and cooling and for the transport sectors, andbut fears that they will not significantly reduce Europe's dependence on conventional energy; notes also that intermittent renewables require conventional back-up; is concerned that several recent European studies by qualified academics and environmental economists conclude that the inefficiencies inherent in running fossil- fuel back-up intermittently to complement wind, largely off-set the emissions savings which renewables are supposed to achieve;
Amendment 85 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that secure, affordable and environmentally sound energy provision ireliance on renewable energy is driving up costs iandispensable for undermining the competitiveness of European industry; emphasises, therefore, that the energy supply system needs to be overhauled and the share of RES increased in a manner that is cost- efficient and without prejudice to supply securit, and that it is forcing European consumers into fuel poverty; emphasises the importance of reducing dependence on renewables and adopting instead a rational and sustainable energy policy based on gas, coal and nuclear energy;
Amendment 110 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the MReaffirms the right of member S-states are currentlyto acting independently in the promotion of RES, within administrative frameworks that differ widely, and that their potential for developing renewables is uneven on account of natural factorserms of energy policy;
Amendment 120 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that levels of public and political acceptance of renewable energy differ and that the availability of public and private financing to promote RES varies widelyexcessive development of wind energy is encountering considerable public resistance, as it despoils the landscape, blights neighbourhoods, homes and communities, impacts negatively on property values, causes health problems for local residents, and damages wildlife including birds and bats;
Amendment 133 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned that, so far, only some of the renewables on the energy market are economically competitive, although certain other technologies are closing the gap with market prices; agrees with the Commission that all available means must be used to bring the costs down and make RES economically competitiv wind and solar are not price competitive, and anticipates that it in a few years time current investment in renewables will be obsolete and unaffordable;
Amendment 5 #
2012/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas increased cancer risks have been observed in populations exposed to very low levels of asbestos fibres, including chrysotile fibres;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas, despite the ban on the use of asbestos,Considers that in the light of these reports it is sessentilal found in many ships, trains and especially in buildings, including many public buildings; to exclude chrysotile (white asbestos) from safety provisions considered appropriate for blue and brown asbestos, and concludes that cement containing chrysotile poses no measurable risk to human health;
Amendment 11 #
2012/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas many workers areTakes note of the UK government report "A comparison of the risks from different materials containing asbestos" that clearly shows there is zero risk from exposured to asbestos during their work activitieschrysotile (white asbestos), and takes notes of the UK Health and Safety Executive's Meldrum Report "Review of Toxicology" published in 1996 that reaches the same conclusion;
Amendment 42 #
2012/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Proposes the combination of a strategy for the renovation ofRecognises that credible estimates of the costs to the UK of dealing unnecessarily with white asbestos amount to £4 buildings to make them more energy-efficienlion per annum, with proportionately higher costs across the EU; and is concerned at the particular impact ion parallel with removal of all asbestosthe agricultural sector, given the widespread use of corrugated asbestos roofing in farm building (an important protection against fire);
Amendment 29 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In relation to the fixing of maximum yields, it might be necessary and appropriate at a later date to adapt the yields fixed or to fix maximum thresholds for emissions, taking into consideration scientific development and internationally agreed standards to assess their toxicity or addictiveness.
Amendment 36 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products, having a characterising flavour other than tobacco, which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns. For example, in many countries, sales of mentholated products gradually increased even as smoking prevalence overall declined. A number of studies indicated that mentholated tobacco products can facilitate inhalation as well as smoking uptake among young people. Measures introducing unjustified differences of treatment between flavoured cigarettes (e.g. menthol and clove cigarettes) should be avoided36 certain candy- like or fruity characterising flavours which may facilitate smoking uptake among young people.
Amendment 45 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Disparities still exist between national provisions regarding the labelling of tobacco products, in particular with regard to the usize of combined health warnings consisting of a picture and a text, information on cessation services and promotional elements in and on packets.
Amendment 56 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy, provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package, including the opening mechanism. The package and the products may mislead consumers, in particular young people, suggesting that products are less harmful. For instance, this is the case with certain texts or features, such as ‘low-tar’, ‘light’, ‘ultra-light’, ‘mild’, ‘natural’, ‘organic’, ‘without additives’, ‘without flavours’, ‘slim’, names, pictures, and figurative or other signs. Likewise, the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful. A recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful. This should be addressed.
Amendment 79 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) In order to make this Directive fully operational and to keep up with technical, scientific and international developments in tobacco manufacture, consumption and regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission, in particular in respect of adopting and adapting maximum yields for emissions and their measurement methodthe measurement methods for emissions, setting maximum levels for ingredients that increase toxicity, addictiveness or attraddictiveness, , the use of health warnings, unique identifiers and security features in the labelling and packaging, defining key elements for contracts on data storage with independent third parties, reviewing certain exemptions granted to tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products and reviewing the nicotine levels for nicotine containing products. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 106 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘characterising flavour’ means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco or menthol, resulting from an additive or combination of additives, including but not limited to fruit, spice, herb, alcohol, candy, menthol or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product;
Amendment 117 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Amendment 136 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 146 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Amendment 229 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 243 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cover 7530 % of the external area of both the front and 40% of the external area of the back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging;
Amendment 244 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) be positioned at the bottopm edge of the unit packet and any outside packaging, and in the same direction as any other information appearing on the packaging;
Amendment 270 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 280 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point d
Amendment 328 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Prohibited elements and features may include but are not limited to texts, symbols, names, trade marks, figurative or other signs, misleading colours, inserts or other additional material such as adhesive labels, stickers, onserts, scratch-offs and sleeves or relate to the shape of the tobacco product itself. Cigarettes with a diameter of less than 7.5 mm shall be deemed to be misleading.
Amendment 354 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to define more detailed rules for the shape and sizeapplication of health warnings ofn unit packets in so far as these rules are necessary to ensure the full visibility and integrity of the health warnings before the first opening, during the opening and after reclosing of the unit packet.
Amendment 450 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [Office of Publications: please insert the date of the entry into force of this Directive].
Amendment 457 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(5) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 465 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 5
Article 22 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act pursuant to Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(5) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 156 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point -1 (new)
Annex 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex II – paragraph 2 – point d – subpoint iii a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 2 – point d – subpoint iii a (new)
(-1) The following subpoint is inserted in paragraph 2, point d, of ANNEX II: "(iv) drilling for the exploration and appraisal of petroleum and/or natural gas trapped in rock formations."
Amendment 21 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that policy-makers would benefit from more exact data to enable them to make informed choices; agrees, therefore, with the European Council that Europe's potential for sustainable extraction and use of shale gas and oil shale resources should be assessed and mapped in order to further enhance security of supply; welcomes the assessments made by Member States and encourages them to continue this work, and asks the Commission to contribute to determining the level of available shale gas reserves in theassessing the potential of shale gas in the European Union by assembling results from Member States' assessments and available results from exploration projects with a view toand by analysing and assessevaluating the economic and environmental viability, industrial, energy and other aspects of domestic shale gas production;
Amendment 28 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the shale gas boom in the USA has already had a significant positive impact on the dynamics of the natural gas market and on gas and electricity prices, in particular by causing liquefied natural gas that was intended for the US market to be redirected elsewhere; observes that the US spot prices have become historically low, thus widening price gap between US and Europe bound by long-term contracts, and having an impact on competitiveness of European economies and industry;
Amendment 38 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Observes that consumption of natural gas is on the rise and, without developing its unconventional gas deposits, Europe will remain among the regions with the highest gas import needs; notes that according to the International Energy Agency, domestic gas production in Europe is projected to decline and demand to increase, pushing up imports to around 450 bcm by 2035; recognises, therefore, the crucial role of worldwide shale gas production in ensuring energy security and diversity in the long term, including in Europe; is aware that domestic production of shale gas will contribute to security of supply, bearing in mind Member States' dependence on natural gas imports from third countries; stresses, however, that it is crucial to adopt other security-of-supply measures and policies, such as improving energy efficiency, ensuring sufficient gas storage facilities and adequate network interconnections, diversifying gas supplies and transit routes and building reliable partnerships with supplier, transit and consumer countries, on the basis of transparency, mutual trust and non-discrimination in accordance with the principles of the Energy Charter and the EU Third Energy Package;
Amendment 59 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the view that developing shale gas in the EU will help achieve the EU's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels, in the context of reductions by developed countries as a group, while at the same time ensuring security of energy supply and competitiveness which is the basis of the Energy Roadmap for 2050;
Amendment 112 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. CRecognizes the role shale gas and oil might play in improving the economic and financial situation in Europe, stimulating job creation as well as improving competitiveness and innovation in Europe; calls on the Commission to evaluate the possible economic and industrial benefits of shale gas, including and oil, in particular in terms of employment opportunities;
Amendment 118 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Points out that exploration of shale gas and oil potential is not unique to Europe and there is a vast interest in developing new oil and gas resources as a mean to improve energy and economic competitiveness in various countries and regions including in Asia, North America, Latin America, Africa and Australia; underlines the need to include shale gas and oil in bilateral EU dialogue and partnerships with countries already developing unconventional resources or interested in their development and/or use, in order to exchange expertise and best practices;
Amendment 186 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses the importance of applying the best available technologies and the best operational practices in shale gas production and of continuously improving technologies and practices; welcomes initiatives by IEA and associations of oil and gas producers in defining best practices in shale gas and oil exploration and production;
Amendment 219 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. RNotes that shale gas and shale oil extraction is governed by the same principles as apply to other types of extraction such as of coal, conventional gas and oil, of water and geothermal energy, and to underground activities such as injection of CO2 for gas and oil recovery, storage of gas and oil reserves and storage of CO2 for CCS purposes; recalls that the ‘polluter pays’ principle would apply to shale gas and oil operations and that companies would be liable for any damage they might cause;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is convinced that there is no necessity for new regulation on volunteering on EU level, as the main responsibility lies with national, regional and local government;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that volunteering can also contributes to fighting poverty while helping to achieve economic and social cohesion;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 33 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission, in the context of Europe 2020, to develop and support initiativesassist and encourage Member States in initiatives concerning volunteering to ensure that volunteering contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusiveeconomic growth;
Amendment 39 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to make the European Skills Passport a reality as soon as possiblNotes that the European Skills Passport, which allows skills to be recorded in a transparent and comparable way, has met so far with little enthusiasm by small and medium sized businesses in Europe, who already use the Europass - a streamlined European CV template which focuses on additional training and work experience;
Amendment 43 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Asks the Commission to ensure thvaluate adequate funding is providednd justify the necessity of funding for programmes to support cross-border volunteering; at EU level.
Amendment 65 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Recalls that volunteering is primarily a local activity, and is by definition voluntary;
Amendment 66 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Questions whether policy initiatives at the European level are justified, practicable and cost-effective;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of creating a more transparent, stable and reli and accountable corporate sector able to take social and ethical concerns into account in its practices;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 20 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that corporate governance should, among other things, facilitate relcommunications with employees, who contribute to, and are dependent on, their company’s success and performance, and is disappointed that this aspect was completely ignored in the Green Paper;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports legally bindingbetter corporate governance measures covering listed and unlisted companiin form of non-binding code of conduct and exchange of best practices;
Amendment 45 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for greater gender diversity in company boardsthroughout company structure;
Amendment 52 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the view that the inclusion of stock options as part of remuneration schemes should be minimised, and ideally phased out and replaced byCalls for sustainable long-term remuneration policies; supports, however, the promotion of voluntary employee share ownership schemes;
Amendment 59 #
Amendment 70 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to submit every legislative proposal it considers on corporate governance to cost benefit impact assessment which focuses on the need to keep companies competitive;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas cooperative enterprises promote the interests of their members and users as well as solutions to societal challenges, and do not seek to maximise financial profit for shareholders,
Amendment 7 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas cooperatives are an important pillar of the Europeanmember state economyies and a keyn important driver for social innovation, and whereas Europe has 160 000 cooperatives, owned by more than a quarter of all EuropeaU citizens, which provide work for around 5.4 million employees,
Amendment 20 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas legislation regarding cooperatives and employee participation varies substantially across the EU,
Amendment 25 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 30 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that cooperatives could constitute another step in the completion of the EU internal market and aim to reduce existing cross-border obstacles and enhance its competitiveness;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Views with regretStresses the fact that the SCE is not yet ahas had only limited success given its scarce use - until 2010 only 17 SCEs had been established, with a total of 32 employees14 ; it can be attributed to complex legal clauses, the lack of need and small scale of cooperative operations;
Amendment 70 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 74 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Is convinced that the EU policy concerning social objectives is to guarantee that cooperatives can prosper alongside traditional companies and businesses;
Amendment 61 #
2011/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Ensure that decisions concerning education policy be taken at the national, regional or local level;
Amendment 65 #
2011/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that pupils’ personal situations, e.g. gender, low level of education in the family or a migrant background, must be taken into account, and that these pupils must be given targeted encouragement from the outset; stresses that Roma children and children with no identity papers must be enabled to attend school;
Amendment 123 #
2011/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Advocates the targeted and efficient deployment of the structural funds for early school leavers.;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas global unemployment in the EU-27 currently affects 23.1 million people, according to recent EUROSTAT figures; whereas youth unemployment stands at 20.4% and long term unemployment continues to increase,
Amendment 42 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the long term sustainability of training and higher education depends on various things, such as the state and efficient management of public finances and individual perceptions,
Amendment 55 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas a sustainablen innovative and dynamic economy has the potential to increase the number of decent jobs and to contribute to recovery of the European economy,
Amendment 56 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas a sustainable economy has the potential to increase the number of decent jobs and to contribute to recovery of the European economyeconomies across the EU,
Amendment 80 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of reforms leading to more flexible labour markets in order to foster greater competitiveness, boost productivity, create new jobs and combat structural unemployment;
Amendment 81 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the employment rate is closely linked to economic performance, particularly high levels of economic growth; strongly recommends that the Member States follow the guidelines for employment policies together with broad economic policy guidelines;
Amendment 86 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that Member States are still in charge of key elements of social policy such as taxes, social welfare programmes, some labour regulation, healthcare and education; considers it essential that social policies respond to national, regional and local circumstances and particularly conditions in individual Member States;
Amendment 93 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a better coordination ofeffective competition based on the economic policies betweenof Member States in order to avoid unfair competition and market distortion; urges Member States to respect the rules on budgetary discipline in order to diminish the risk of falling into excessive deficit and calls on the Commission for an effective budgetary surveillance;
Amendment 94 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a better coordination of economic policies between Member States in order to avoid unfair competition and market distortion; urges Member States to respect the rules on budgetary discipline in order to diminish the risk of falling into excessive deficit and calls on the Commission for an effective budgetary surveillance;
Amendment 97 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the Commission's flagship initiative within the Europe 2020 strategy to make the change towards a sustainable economyas a suggestive framework to promote competition and employment;
Amendment 109 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the combination of demographic change and changes in production chains calls for better employment, education and work organisation strategies in order to maximise the competitiveness of the European economyeconomies across the EU, minimise the loss of human capital and create new job possibilities;
Amendment 126 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognizes the impact of low wage sectors such as temporary work, construction and industrial cleaning, presenting important opportunities for low skilled job seekers;
Amendment 132 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that for many workers the reconciliation of work and family life remains a difficult task; calls on the Member States to give all parents, especially single-parent families, opportunities for integration not only into working life but also into lifelong learning processes;
Amendment 157 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Believes that is vital to create environment for close cooperation between research institutes and industry and to encourage and support industrial companies to invest in research and development;
Amendment 294 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses, however, that flexicurity alone cannot remedy the crisis and calls on the Commission, Member States and the social partners to pay special attention to workers from disadvantaged groups, such as young people, low-skilled workers and workers with disabilities;
Amendment 349 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that pursuing the objective of fullhigh levels of employment has to be complemented by strengthened efforts to improve the job quality, working and living conditions of all employees;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
Amendment 46 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Europe 2020 strategy aims to reduce the number of people at risk of poverty by 20 million, on the basis of three indicators agreed by Member States (the at-risk-of-poverty rate after social transfers, the material deprivation index and the percentage of people living in jobless households), leaving Member States free to set their national targets on the basis of the most appropriate indicators, taking into account their own national circumstances and priorities;
Amendment 51 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment E #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to identify more precisely the budget lines relevant to the Platform and the level of appropriations allocated to them, particularly as regards the ESF and its contribution to this flagship initiative through the funding of political priorities such as preventing school drop-out and addressing poverty among children, women, older people and migrant workers; calls on the Commission to set out its proposals on combating poverty and social exclusion in the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework in order to ensure adequate funding of the initiatives launched to combat poverty and social exclusion; calls on the Commission to identify the financial support needed for agreed thematic priorities and to urge Member States to support financially the participation of civil society at national level in National Reform Programmes, the Flagship Platform and National Strategies for social protection and social inclusion; recommends pressing ahead with, and providing increased budgetary funding for, the European programmes which can help combat the various aspects of social exclusion, poverty and social and economic inequality, including health inequality (the research Framework Programme, the Progress programme, etc.);
Amendment P #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Acknowledges the need to assess the impact of EU funds in terms of achieving the poverty reduction target, even where this is not their primary objective, where possible, the effectiveness, impact, coordination and value for money of EU funds, especially of the European Social Fund (ESF) in terms of achieving the poverty reduction target, even where this is not their primary objective, reducing the economic discrepancies, prosperity imbalances and differences in living standard levels across EU Member States and regions, and therefore promoting economic and social cohesion; maintains that priority must be given to projects that combine employment targets and strategies with integrated active inclusion approaches, such as projects designed to strengthen intergenerational solidarity at regional and local level or which specifically contribute to realising gender equality and the active inclusion of vulnerable groups; stresses the importance of effective action for solidarity, including reinforcement, anticipation of transfer and reduction of cofinancing in respect of budgetary funding for creating decent jobs, supporting productive sectors and fighting poverty and social exclusion, rather than creating new forms of dependence; stresses the importance of supporting the combat of poverty and social exclusion, and access to quality employment and non discrimination, ensuring adequate income and promoting access to quality services;
Amendment T #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. AdvocatesRecommends the Member States to adopt a proactive decent housing policy in order to ensure universal access to decent, affordable housingquality housing at affordable prices or on preferential terms of purchase, and to prevent the loss thereof, with guaranteed access to services essential to health and safety, the lack of such housing being a serious affront to dignity, along with a proactive energy policy that steps up the use of renewable energies and boosts energy efficiency in order to combat energy poverty; calls for more attention to be paid to housing for migrants, who are often exploited and forced to live in sub- standard housing; recalls Protocol 26 annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon on social housing and calls for the provisions contained therein to be respected, in particular on the Member States’ freedom to organise social housing, including the question of financing; encourages the Member States to implement special housing programmes and opportunities for homeless people, in view of guaranteeing the most basic standards of living for the most vulnerable in society;
Amendment W #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Wishes the Commission to initiate a framework directive on minimum incomelaunch, in full compliance with the principle of subsidiarity, a consultation on the possibility of a legislative initiative on a sensible minimum income that will allow economic development, designed to prevent poverty and serve as a basis for people to live in dignity, play their full part in society and make headway with finding employment or identifying training opportunities and playing an automatic stabilising role for the economy, with due regard for differing practices, collective labour agreements and legislation in the various Member States, the definition of a minimum income being the prerogative of the Member State; wishes the Commission to help Member States share best practice on minimum income levels and encourages Member States to develop minimum income schemes based on an average of 60% of the median income in each Member State;
Amendment 94 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. Whereas the provision of social services remains the competence of the Member States and that the definition of a minimum income is a national prerogative and depends on the political choices made within each Member State;
Amendment 106 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas women are more vulnerable to poverty owing to various factors such as the persistent gender pay gap, the resulting pension disparities, and labour market discrimination,
Amendment 113 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. Whereas Member States have the responsibility of implementing the EU2020 Strategy and many Member Stats have already begun to put in place reforms to encourage older workers to stay in employment longer by gradually increasing the State Pensions Age for both men and women
Amendment 172 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the provision of social policy remains the competence of the Member States and that the Social Clause only requires the Union when defining and implementing its policies and activities to take social issues into account;
Amendment 177 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 184 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls onDoes not consider it appropriate or necessary for the Commission to identify the budget lines relevant to the Platform; given that Member States have already agreed to combating poverty within the EU2020 strategy and that it is up to Member States and not the Platform to implement the EU2020 strategy;
Amendment 269 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Acknowledges the need to assess the impacteffectiveness, impact and value for money of EU funds in terms of achieving the poverty reduction target, even where this is not their primary objective; maintains that priority must be given to projects that combine employment targets and strategies with active inclusion;
Amendment 280 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. maintains that in particular the ESF should not be increased and that Member States are better placed to allocate resources in terms of effectively achieving poverty reduction targets;
Amendment 299 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 322 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Advocates a proactive housing policy in order to ensure universal access to decent, affordable housing, along with a proactive energy policy that steps up the use of renewable energies and boosts energy efficiencysserts that housing policy is the competence of the Member States;
Amendment 367 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WishesDoes not consider it appropriate nor constructive for the Commission to initiate a framework directive on minimum income, designed to prevent poverty and serve as a basis for people to live in dignity and make headway with finding employment or identifying training opportunities, with du and believes that the definition of a minimum income is the pregard for differing practices, collective labour agreements and legislation in the variousrogative of the Member States;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Calls for a serious analysis of EU spending on social affairs, to look in detail at areas where spending is effective and ineffective so that the budget could be reprioritised and possible savings could be made;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the increase in commitment appropriations for the ‘Youth on the Move’ and ‘European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion’ flagship initiatives; points out that the crisis is not over yet, and opposes the real reduction of the ‘Employment and social affairs’ chapter and the ‘New Skills for New Jobs’ flagship initiative;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for an increase in the payment appropriations for the European Social Fund and the creation of a new category of intermediate regions;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for an increase in the payment appropriations for the European Social Fund and the creation of a new category of intermediate regionsmore efficient management of the European Social Fund; is of the view that the problem of ESF underspending must be addressed;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for an increase in the payment appropriations formore efficient management of the European Social Fund and the creation of a new category of intermediate regions;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the strengthening of the capacities of the social partners in the context of the flagship initiative on new skills and would like the budget to acknowledge their role in industrial policy;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund is gearwas designed to ensuringe workers are qualified and employable; calls for payment appropriations for its budget heading to speed up the relevant procedures;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund is geared to ensuring workers are qualified and employable; calls for payment appropriations for its budget heading to speed up the relevant procedures and for assessment of the programmes executed so far;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Proposes an increase in commitment appropriations forAcknowledges diverse activities of the European Training Foundation in order to support partner countries in the Mediterranean region in reforming their labour markets and vocational training systems and promoting social dialogue;
Amendment 21 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Proposes an increase in commitment appropriations for the European Training Foundation in order to support partner countries in the Mediterranean region in reforming their labour markets and vocational training systems and promoting social dialogue; calls, however, for more synergies of these activities at EU and national levels;
Amendment 33 #
2011/0386(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) There is strong evidence showing the effectiveness of rules-based fiscal frameworks in supporting sound and sustainable fiscal policies. The introduction of national fiscal rules that are consistent with the budgetary objectives set at Union level should be a crucial element to ensure the respect of the Stability and Growth Pact provisions. In particular, Member States should put in place structural balanced budget rules which transpose into national legislation the main principles of the Union fiscal framework. This transposition should be effective through binding rules preferably of anational constitutional naturerules so as to demonstrate the strongest commitment of national authorities in relation to the Stability and Growth Pact.
Amendment 44 #
2011/0386(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The closer monitoring for Member States subject to an excessive deficit procedure should allow the identification of risks in the compliance of a Member State's deadline to correct the excessive deficit. In the event of such risks being identified, the Commission should issue a recommendation to the Member State for measures to be taken within a given timeframe that should be presented to the Parliament of the Member State concerned at its request. This assessment should allow rapid correction of any developments putting at risk the correction of the excessive deficit within the established deadline. Assessment of compliance with this Commission recommendation should be part of the continuous assessment made by the Commission of effective action to correct an excessive deficit. When deciding whether effective action to correct the excessive deficit has been taken, the Council should also base its decision on whether or not the Member State complied with the Commission recommendation. However, each Member State should retain its budgetary sovereignty in accordance with the subsidiarity principle.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0386(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to enhance the dialogue between the Union institutions, in particular the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, and to ensure proper democratic scrutiny, greater transparency and accountability, the competent committee of the European Parliament may offer the opportunity to the Member State concerned by a Commission recommendation to participate in an exchange of views,.
Amendment 56 #
2011/0386(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall have in place numerical fiscal rules on the budget balance that implement in the national budgetary processes their medium-term budgetary objective as defined in Article 2a of Regulation (EC) No 1466/97. Such national constitutional rules shall cover the general government as a whole and be of binding, preferably constitutional, nature.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0386(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Where the Commission identifies particularly serious non-compliance with the budgetary policy obligations laid down in the Stability and Growth Pact, it shall, within two weeks from the submission of the draft budgetary plan, request a revised draft budgetary plan from the Member State concerned. This request shall be made publice Commission shall make public and transparent its request and the reply of the Member state concerned.
Amendment 3 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the objective of all initiatives must be to educate young people for the Europe of the futuresuccessful integration into labour market and their career, which means making it possible for all young people to enjoy schooling, vocational training and higher education that lays stress on meeting the technological requirements of a modern and sustainable society;
Amendment 23 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that youth unemployment – the causes of which the ILO does not consider to lie in income and non-wage labour cost levels, participatory rights and social protection standards – is a problem that must be overcome and that all employment contracts must provide for unrestricted soarraigned in accordance with the principal rights from the first day on; rejects any proposal to deviate from this principlethat both the employee and employer will benefit;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that youth unemployment – the causes of which the ILO does not consider to lie in income and non-wage labour cost levels, participatory rights and social protection standards – is a problem that must be overcome and that all employment contracts must provide for unrestricted social rights from the first day on; rejects any proposal to deviate from this principle;
Amendment 48 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that voluntary mobility in the framework of schooling and vocational training and for the purposes of employment should be promoted for all young people, irrespective of their financial situation, with each individual being able to determine the degree of his or her own mobilitybased upon the training and employment requirements of each Member State;
Amendment 87 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the transition from school, vocational training or higher education to employment must be better prepared and must follow on directly from education or training, and welcomes the ‘European Youth Guarantee’ initiative; believes that social partners, business representatives and youth organisations should be involved in the development of a sustainable strategy to reduce youth unemployment, in which there must be formal recognition of qualifications obtained;
Amendment 128 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that an active labour market policy, based on an entrepreneurship spirit and a business friendly environment, including publicly funded work programmes for young people, and the creation of new, sustainable and good jobs are essential preconditions for successfully tackling youth unemployment, and that the existing funds, such as the European Social Fund, must be targeted more specifically at these objectives;
Amendment 143 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that young people whose chances of getting started in life are poorer must be supported individually to increase their employability and that publicly funded training places are an effective instrument for integrating particularly disadvantaged young people; further, no designation between "poor" and "non- poor" European citizens will be made by criteria established by European Institutions but instead will be defined by standards already set by the Member States;
Amendment 151 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that new ways of training must be developed especially those based on university-business cooperation that corresponds to the principle of developing right skills for job supply;
Amendment 156 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that training places are an appropriate aid in making the right career choice at all stages of the process of choosing an occupation, but must not be allowed to replace regular jobs and must provide sufficient income and social protection; stresses that a European quality framework for traineeships must be introducedas currently established by the labour standards of the Member States;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the competition between different social systems resulting from the opening up of the world market; notes a rise in the level of informal work in urban areas as well as violations of the principles of decent work despite the existence of a legislative framework governing employment conditions; notes better access to the employment market and a fall in rural unemployment as a result of the opening up of the Chinese economy;
Amendment 15 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the impact which China, as the biggest exporting country, has on the world economy and the responsibility which this entails to comply with minimum social standards; welcomes the efforts made by Chinese central and local government in this area; emphasises the importance of a comprehensive law on social protection and health care and strict monitoring of compliance with legislation on employment conditions; underlines the importance of compliance with International Labour Organisation rules and respect for the right to freely form trade unions;
Amendment 16 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the impact which China, as the biggest exporting country, has on the world economy and the responsibility which this entails to comply with minimum social standards; welcomes the efforts made by Chinese central and local government in this area; emphasises the importance of a comprehensive law on social protection and health care and strict monitoring of compliance with legislation on employment conditions; underlines the importance of compliance with International Labour Organisation rules and respect for the right to freely form trade unionsat the People's Republic of China is well within their right as a self-governing nation to set its own standards and practices regarding employment and labour safety;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the impact which China, as the biggest exporting country, has on the world economy and the responsibility which this entails to comply with minimum social standards; welcomes the efforts made by Chinese central and local government in this area; emphasises the importance of a comprehensive law on social protection and health care and strict monitoring of compliance with legislation on employment conditions; underlines the importance of compliance with International Labour Organisation rules and respect for the right to freely form trade unions;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Observes that the Employment and Social Affairs committee may suggest to the People's Republic of China, as per its remit, certain employment safety criteria based on its knowledge of international standards;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 56 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs has no right to impose, or seek to impose, any employment standards on the People's Republic of China;
Amendment 57 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Considers that attempts to impose any social, labour or environmental standards by sanctions, import tariffs or other means are likely to be struck down by the regulations of the WTO;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas early unemployment has lasting ill effects, including a higher risk of future unemployment and lower lifetime earnings,
Amendment 16 #
2010/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas small businesses have created historically more than 50% of new jobs in Europe -jobs that are self- sustaining and have a multiplier effect,
Amendment 17 #
2010/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Amendment 32 #
2010/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of initial training for teachers as quality of teachers and educators traduces into quality of teaching programmes and education as whole;
Amendment 44 #
2010/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for greater balance in girls‘ and boys’ career choices; stresses however that it is highly individual choice that shall lead young people -girls and boys- in their educational and professional career;
Amendment 78 #
2010/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Members states to provide fiscal incentives to companies recruiting young apprentices, such as exempt for paying social security charges for example, as often fiscal and administrative burdens prevent private business from hiring;
Amendment 113 #
2010/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls for more effectiveness and delivery concerning two major EU training agencies- Cedefop - European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training and ETF- European Training Foundation;
Amendment 7 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on every measure aimed at stimulating innovative industries and new technologies such as tax reduction, administrative burden reduction and stop excessive regulation in order to bring growth and create new jobs;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Is of the view that business- education cooperation is the right tool to prepare a qualified workforce, and to combat structural unemployment particularly in industry;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to take the initiative to propose support for professional transition, to reduce social inequalities to promote the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda, and to use the EU Employment Guidelines to specify the securities to be provided throughout the lifecycle of each type of professional transition;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 10 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas economic growth is crucial for job creation, as more economic growth brings more employment possibilities; reminds that more than 50% of new jobs in Europe are created by SMEs,
Amendment 13 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas education programs should be improved significantly, while university-business partnerships, efficient apprenticeship schemes, career development loans and investment in training by employers should be encouraged,
Amendment 20 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas decent work shifts young people from social dependence to self- sufficiency, helps them escape poverty and enables them to actively contribute to society, economically and socially; whereas discriminative legislation in some Member States, such as the minimum wage for young people in the UK, the Revenu minimum d'insertion in France and the reduced employment benefits for young people in Denmark, prevent young people from entering into an adult, independent life,
Amendment 28 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission and the Member States to take a rights-based approach tomaximise opportunities for youth and employment. The qualitative aspect of decent work for young people must not be compromised, and the core labour standards and other standards related to the quality of work, such as working time, the minimum wage, social security, and occupational health and safety, must be central considerations in the efforts that are made;
Amendment 42 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States to instigate wide-ranging measures aimed at stimulating the economy, such as tax reduction and reduction of the administrative burden on SMEs, in order to bring growth and create new jobs, especially for young people;
Amendment 53 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to rexpand financial capacity form the European Social Fund, in order to earmark a minimum of 10 % of this fund for projects targeting young people and to ease access to the fund; urges the Member States to improve their targeting of youth;
Amendment 58 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Member States to prioritise business-education provider co-operation as the right tool to combat structural unemployment;
Amendment 71 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for more and better traineeships; calls on the Commission and the Council to set up a European Quality Charter on Traineeshipswork with industry to ensure their educational value and avoid exploitation;
Amendment 82 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the role of private sector education providers, as the private sector is usually more innovative in designing courses and more flexible in providing them;
Amendment 96 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Commission to revise the flexicurity strategy in order to place transition security at the top of the agenda while creating mobility and easier access for young people; underlines that flexibility without social security is not a sustainable way of combating the problems young people face on the labour market;
Amendment 103 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point c
Paragraph 12 – point c
c. effective active labour-market policies that focus on marketable skills and inclusion,
Amendment 130 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 149 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 151 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 378 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the world has experienced no global warming for a decade, with average global temperatures static or declining since 1998,
Amendment 379 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital - A a (new)
Recital - A a (new)
-Aa. whereas the theory of global warming/climate change attributable to human emissions of carbon dioxide requires as absolute and necessary pre- conditions the presence of certain "signatures", amongst which are (a) elevated temperatures in the tropical troposphere, (b) relatively enhanced polar temperature increases and (c) a rise in oceanic temperatures, and whereas not one of these has been empirically found to exist,
Amendment 380 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A b (new)
Recital -A b (new)
-Ab. whereas the climate-forcing effect of CO2 is governed by a logarithmic relationship, creating a law of diminishing returns, so that future increases in atmospheric CO2 concentrations from current levels will have only a marginal effect on climate,
Amendment 381 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A c (new)
Recital -A c (new)
-Ac. whereas the global climate has been warmer than today's for several periods during the last 5,000 years, notably during the Holocene maxima, in the Roman optimum and in the Mediaeval Warm Period,
Amendment 382 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital - A d (new)
Recital - A d (new)
-Ad. whereas more than 32,000 scientists have signed the Oregon Declaration challenging the anthropogenic global warming hypothesis, in addition to the similar Manhattan Declaration of March 2008,
Amendment 383 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital - A e (new)
Recital - A e (new)
-Ae. whereas measures to reduce CO2 emissions, such as the Kyoto Protocol, even if fully implemented, would have a trivial effect on climate,
Amendment 384 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital - A f (new)
Recital - A f (new)
-Af. whereas even if the EU adopts aggressive emissions policies, it is extremely unlikely that other major emitters such as China and India will do the same, and the EU's sacrifices will be in vain, and cause devastating economic damage and loss of competitiveness,
Amendment 385 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital - A g (new)
Recital - A g (new)
-Ag. whereas studies of changes in sea level fail to show the increasing rate of rise predicted by anthropogenic climate models,
Amendment 386 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital - A h (new)
Recital - A h (new)
-Ah. whereas despite predictions to the contrary, studies of polar bear populations show major increases in polar bear numbers in recent decades,
Amendment 387 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital - A i (new)
Recital - A i (new)
-Ai. whereas many studies by reputable economists find that the costs of proposed action to mitigate climate change will significantly exceed any possible benefits,
Amendment 388 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital - A j (new)
Recital - A j (new)
-Aj. whereas studies by reputable economists, notably by Bjørn Lomborg and his Copenhagen Consensus, show that money proposed to be used for CO2 emissions reduction would achieve much greater good for humanity if spent on other programmes such as eradicating malaria, or providing fresh water, health- care and education across the third world,
Amendment 414 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas human societies have prospered in a wide range of temperatures and climates, and whereas many commentators argue that adaptation to changes in climate are a much more measured and practical response to climate change than attempts to prevent it,
Amendment 15 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 110 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Rule 110 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Other questions (non-priority questions) shall be answered within six weeks of being forwarded to the institution concerned. There shall be no limit to the number of non-priority questions that can be submitted by a Member.