Activities of Kinga GÖNCZ related to 2012/2294(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Eco-innovation – Jobs and Growth through environmental policy
Amendments (7)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the Eurofound report of January 2013 entitled "Greening of industries in the EU: Anticipating and managing the effects on quantity and quality of jobs", and its database of case studies;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to the Eurofound report of 2011 entitled "Industrial relations and sustainability: the role of social partners in the transition towards a green economy";
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. For the sake of better future employability, calls on Member States to provide more efficient education regarding STEM-related skills - also for women - from an early age accompanied by career guidance, quality and paid traineeships and dual learning opportunities in the field of eco- innovation;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on Member States to reinforce cooperation between universities, research institutions and businesses in order to safeguard the best outcome regarding the education of future experts in the field;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Urges Member States to enhance cross-border co-operation to ensure the diffusion of technology and best practices across the EU, and thereby increase Europe's competitiveness;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. In the framework of providing a socially responsible transition towards high-quality green jobs, urges Member States to utilize ESF for programmes for up-skilling, training and retraining employees as soon as possible;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Urges Member States to provide tax incentives and other financial instruments for businesses, in particular for SMEs, to promote greater private research and development investments;