Activities of Kinga GÖNCZ related to 2012/2131(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Integration of migrants, its effects on the labour market and the external dimension of social security coordination (debate)
Amendments (11)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the factors that make Europe attractive include an active approach to employment, the prospect of real integration and the provision of equal access to employment, the prospect of real integration through ensuring antidiscrimination most importantly in the field of education and employment, and success in education and training for students from a migration background in the context of a ‘'welcome culture’' minimising administrative barriers;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that integration into the labour market and into society requires commitment on both sides, especially in relation to language learning and, familiarity with the law, political systemand respect of the legal and political system, social contributions, customs and usage and patterns of social interaction in the host country;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls, therefore, for a holistic gender- mainstreaming-type approach to be adopted at local, national and European level; calls for the principle of ‘'integration mainstreaming’' to be introduced, whereby account is taken of integration-related issues in all political, legislative and financial measures; calls on the Commission to set up a cross-departmental integration group to tackle the issues of integration, (labour) migration and integration into the labour market, involving all the relevant directorates- general and, the European External Action Service and the relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for language and integration programmes in the host countries to cover the history, values and principles of European democracy and the rule of law, highlighting the role of women, minority rights and the rights of LGBT people;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission, in connection with the proposed points system, to consider developing an international platform on EURES for standardised job and skills profiles, in order to facilitate the recruitment of job-seeking migrants and the comparison of their capabilitieskills and qualifications;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States, in spite and because of the constant shortage of skilled workers, not to lose sight ofto promote mobility within the EU and thus to place the recruitment and integration of EU citizens from other Member States in the forefront;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and Member States to link refugee and labour market policy as far as possible and to give asylum seekers access to education and the labour market as quickly as possible;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for Member States to help migrants to be prepared for the domestic labour market right at the start of their period of residence; points in this connection to best practice in the field of integration into the labour market, e.g. mentoring for migrants, integration pilots and ‘'migrants for migrants’';
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Proposes that the Member States should exchange and further develop best practices on promoting diversity at work and also provide financial support to fund such activities, e.g. coaching, support for start-ups, integration programmes, subsidised work, focus groups, diversification plans, individual counselling, language and skills training and anti-discrimination campaigns;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recognises the potential of circular (labour) migration for producing a ‘'triple win situation’' in which migrant, guest country and home country all benefit, and calls on the Member States to open the door to and facilitate this type of migration;