7 Amendments of Konstantinos POUPAKIS related to 2010/0242(COD)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Successive European Councils have recognised the need to tackle the effect of ageing populations on European social models. A key response to this rapid change in the age structure consists in promoting active ageing and thus ensuring that the baby boom cohorts, who are, on the whole, healthier and better educated than any such cohort before them, have good opportunities for employment and active participation in society. Active ageing accordingly requires the adoption of a multidimensional approach and a commitment to measures applicable on a lifelong basis rather than to a specific age group.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The growing proportion of older people in Europe makes it more important than ever to promote healthy ageing. Healthy ageing can help raise labour market participation of older people, enable them to be active in society for longer, improve their individual quality of life and curb the strains on health and social care systems. The comprehensive integration of older people in society is vital in order to avoid any form of segregation which might lead the elderly to consider themselves or be perceived as second-class citizens.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The promotion and planning of an active ageing strategy must, in view of problems such as the severe economic and social crisis affecting many countries of Europe, take account of vulnerable sections of society and the workforce so as to avoid any fragmentation of the employment market and any increase in poverty levels.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) to raise general awareness of the value of active ageing in order to highlight the useful contribution older persons make to society and the economy, to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of older persons; it is important for higher education and vocational training programmes to encourage a management culture reflecting an awareness of the valuable contribution which can be made by older members of staff and for measures to be adopted with the specific intention of keeping both workers and employers properly informed;
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
(2) to stimulate debate and develop mutual learning between Member States and stakeholders – particularly the social partners –at all levels in order to promote active ageing policies, to identify and disseminate good practice and to encourage cooperation and synergies;
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
(3) to offer a framework for commitment and concrete action to enable Member States and stakeholders at all levels to develop policies through specific activities and to commit to specific objectives related to active ageing, with particular emphasis on promoting information strategies and encouraging the correct implementation of health and safety at work guidelines, this being of key importance for an active ageing policy.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
– research and surveys on a Union or national scale, and dissemination of the results – with emphasis on the economic and social impact of an active ageing policy.