5 Amendments of Jeroen LENAERS related to 2020/2131(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the decisive contribution of SMEs to innovation, job creation and an inclusive cross-border labour market; is extremely concerned about the rising unemployment rates in the EU and the risk of millions of people losing their jobs as a result of the COVID- 19 crisis; recognises that at present SMEs are faced with severe liquidity problems and, in this context, highlights the need for sustainable finance to bridge the current investment gap and to reinforce SMEs’ ability to innovate and move towards more sustainable, resource- efficient, circular and climate-neutral solutions, ensuring the successful implementation of the European Green Deal and the related just transition;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the EU recovery instruments and the relevant MFF programmes should complement national schemes, supporting SMEs, particularly in the sectors most affected by the pandemic and SMEs that are active in border regions which have been severely affected by the closure of borders between Member States, and striving to ensure the EU’s industrial independence;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that SME-related actions should be at the core of the EU’s industrial and green recovery plans and initiatives and should go hand in hand with measures to protect workers; considers the strengthening of EU rules on coordination of social security systems as essential for labour mobility and protecting workers, in particular those in precarious situations; emphasises that good coordination between Member States and regions is crucial to ensure that SMEs and self- employed entrepreneurs who are active cross-border are protected by national schemes and measures;
Amendment 99 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EU to support the digital and green transitions by investing in artificial intelligence and in reskilling and upskilling initiatives to foster digital literacy, the uptake of advanced digital skills and the new skills for new occupations and sectors that will emerge from the transition to a sustainable, carbon- neutral economy; highlights the need to adopt a forward-looking approach to vocational education and training and skills, in particular digital skills; stresses, as a matter of priority, the need to address the mismatch between skills/qualifications and the needs of the labour market.; emphasizes in this regard the possibilities of overcoming the mismatch between skills and qualifications by making better use of the cross-border labour market;
Amendment 106 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers that the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union has affected SMEs in the EU negatively, especially those doing daily business with the UK; stresses that the new partnership with the UK should pay special attention to the specific situation of SMEs and calls on the EU and the UK to work towards simplification of requirements and formalities for customs procedures for SMEs in order to avoid any additional administrative burden and encourages the Parties to set up SME contact points.