Activities of Nuno TEIXEIRA related to 2011/0268(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Common provisions on European funds - European Social Fund - European Regional Development Fund and the 'investment for growth and jobs' goal - European Regional Development Fund and the 'European territorial cooperation' goal - Cohesion Fund - European grouping of territorial cooperation (debate)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The ESF should improve employment opportunities, support integration in the labour market, stimulate increased European labour mobility, encourage a culture of entrepreneurship, promote education and life- long learning and develop active inclusion policies in accordance with the tasks entrusted to the ESF by Article 162 of the Treaty, and thereby contribute to economic, social and territorial cohesion in accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty and minimise obstacles arising from factors mentioned in Article 349 of the Treaty. In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty, the ESF should take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
4) The European Union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation, technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions. They have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis, which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment, hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups, such as migrants. The ESF should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility, invest in education, skills and life-long learning, promote social inclusion and combat poverty. In promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers, the ESF should, in particular, support European Employment Services (EURES activities) to play a more active role in identifying employment opportunities together with public and private entities, in relation to recruitment and the related information, advice and guidance services at national and cross- border level.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the ESF depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio- economic actors, in particular the social partners and non-governmental organisations. It is therefore necessaryvital that Member States encourage the participation of regional and local entities, social partners and non-governmental organisations in the strategic definition and implementation of the ESF.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The ESF shall promote high levels of employment and job quality, equipping workers for the labour market, support the geographical and occupational mobility of workers,; facilitate their adaptation to change,; encourage a high level of education and professional training,; promote gender equality, youth employment, equal opportunities and non- discrimination,; enhance social inclusion and combat poverty, thereby contributing to the priorities of the European Union as regards strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) Sustainable integration of young people not in employment, education or training into the labour market;into the labour market, including active employment initiatives, offices of support for integration within working life and national and international work experience, thereby promoting youth mobility in Europe.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) Self-employment, entrepreneurship and business creation, training in entrepreneurship, town and school entrepreneurship activities, risk capital funds and technical support specifically in starting up a business;
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) Improving the quality, efficiency and openness of tertiary and equivalent educationeducation, and adapting it to the real needs in the labour market, with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels, as well as employability and mobility throughout Europe;
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) Enhancing access to lifelong learning, upgrading the skills andqualifications and professional competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systemsbringing education and training into line with the labour market;
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) Enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises, through promoting the adaptability of enterprises and workers andto meet new societal realities and promoting the adaptability of workers for the new business skills needed for professional success, in addition to increased investment in human capital.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall facilitate capacity building for social innovation, in particular through supporting mutual learning, establishing networks, and disseminating good practices and methodologie, methodologies and the creation and implementation of new solutions designed to meet growing social needs.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall support transnational cooperation with the aim of promoting mutual learning and, shared good practices and the development of social projects by groups of European institutions, thereby increasing the effectiveness of policies supported by the ESF. Transnational cooperation shall involve partners from at least two Member States, and special attention should be given to the outermost regions due to their remoteness and insularity.
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 A (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 A (new)
2 A. Complementing ERDF interventions, particularly the specific additional allocation for the outermost regions and regions with a low population density, Member States should allocate 1 % of ESF funds to the outermost regions. A specific social support programme will be created (POSEI SOCIAL RUP) to improve the structural social and economic situation of the populations and to lessen their remoteness and insularity, as set out in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. Contributions in kind in the form of allowances or salaries disbursed by a third party for the benefit of the participants in an operation may be eligible for a contribution from the ESF provided that its value does not exceed 75 % of the cost borne by the third party and that it is incurredmade in accordance with national rules, including accountancy rules..