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| 20.10.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 308/116 |
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20.10.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 308/116

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Wednesday 8 September 2010Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States *

P7_TA(2010)0309

European Parliament legislative resolution of 8 September 2010 on the proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: Part II of the Europe 2020 Integrated Guidelines (COM(2010)0193 – C7-0111/2010 – 2010/0115(NLE))

2011/C 308 E/28

(Consultation)

The European Parliament,

The European Parliament

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2010)0193),

having regard to Article 148(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0111/2010),

having regard to Rule 55 of its Rules of Procedure,

having regard to the report of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (A7-0235/2010),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU); |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU);

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Reiterates its long-standing call on the Commission and the Council to ensure that Parliament is given the necessary time, and in any event no less than five months, to fulfil its consultative role defined in Article 148(2) TFEU in respect of the revision of the guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States; |
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5.

Reiterates its long-standing call on the Commission and the Council to ensure that Parliament is given the necessary time, and in any event no less than five months, to fulfil its consultative role defined in Article 148(2) TFEU in respect of the revision of the guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States;

| 6. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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6.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENT |
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| Amendment 1 |
| Proposal for a decision


  Recital 1 a (new) |
| | (1a) | Article 157 (3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union stipulates that the European Parliament and the Council shall adopt measures to ensure the application of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation, including the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENT

Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 1 a (new)

Recital 1 a (new)

(1a)

(1a)

Article 157 (3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union stipulates that the European Parliament and the Council shall adopt measures to ensure the application of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation, including the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value.

Article 157 (3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union stipulates that the European Parliament and the Council shall adopt measures to ensure the application of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation, including the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value.

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 2

Recital 2

| (2) | The Treaty on European Union stipulates in Article 3.3 that the Union shall combat social exclusion and discrimination, and shall promote social justice and protection and provides for the Union's initiatives to ensure coordination of Member States’ social policies. Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the guarantee of adequate social protection
  and
  the fight against social exclusion. |
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(2)

The Treaty on European Union stipulates in Article 3.3 that the Union shall combat social exclusion and discrimination, and shall promote social justice and protection and provides for the Union's initiatives to ensure coordination of Member States’ social policies. Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the guarantee of adequate social protection
  and
  the fight against social exclusion.

and

| (2) | The Treaty on European Union stipulates in Article 3 (3) that the Union shall
  seek to achieve full employment and social progress,
  combat social exclusion and discrimination, and shall promote social justice and protection and provides for the Union’s initiatives to ensure coordination of Member States’ social policies. Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall 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 and training
  . |
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(2)

The Treaty on European Union stipulates in Article 3 (3) that the Union shall
  seek to achieve full employment and social progress,
  combat social exclusion and discrimination, and shall promote social justice and protection and provides for the Union’s initiatives to ensure coordination of Member States’ social policies. Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall 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 and training
  .

3 (3)

seek to achieve full employment and social progress,

promotion of a high level of employment, the

,

and a high level of education and training

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 2 a (new)

Recital 2 a (new)

| (2a) | Article 8 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union stipulates that in all its activities, the Union shall aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women. Article 10 thereof adds that, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall aim to combat discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union states that European society is characterised by pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men. |
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(2a)

(2a)

Article 8 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union stipulates that in all its activities, the Union shall aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women. Article 10 thereof adds that, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall aim to combat discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union states that European society is characterised by pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men.

Article 8 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union stipulates that in all its activities, the Union shall aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women. Article 10 thereof adds that, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall aim to combat discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union states that European society is characterised by pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men.

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 4

Recital 4

| (4) | The Lisbon Strategy, launched in 2000, was based on an acknowledgement of the EU’s need to increase its productivity and competitiveness, while enhancing social cohesion, in the face of global competition, technological change and an ageing population. The Lisbon Strategy was re-launched in 2005, after a mid-term review which led to greater focus on growth, more and better jobs. |
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(4)

The Lisbon Strategy, launched in 2000, was based on an acknowledgement of the EU’s need to increase its productivity and competitiveness, while enhancing social cohesion, in the face of global competition, technological change and an ageing population. The Lisbon Strategy was re-launched in 2005, after a mid-term review which led to greater focus on growth, more and better jobs.

| (4) | The Lisbon Strategy, launched in 2000, was based on an acknowledgement of the EU’s need to increase its
  knowledge-based
  productivity and competitiveness
  and recreate the conditions for full employment
  , while enhancing social
  and regional
  cohesion, in the face of global competition, technological change and an ageing population. The Lisbon Strategy was re-launched in 2005, after a mid-term review which led to greater focus on growth and more and better jobs. |
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(4)

The Lisbon Strategy, launched in 2000, was based on an acknowledgement of the EU’s need to increase its
  knowledge-based
  productivity and competitiveness
  and recreate the conditions for full employment
  , while enhancing social
  and regional
  cohesion, in the face of global competition, technological change and an ageing population. The Lisbon Strategy was re-launched in 2005, after a mid-term review which led to greater focus on growth and more and better jobs.

knowledge-based

and recreate the conditions for full employment

and regional

and

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 5

Recital 5

| (5) | The Lisbon strategy for growth and jobs
  helped forge consensus around
  the broad direction of the EU's economic and employment policies. Under the strategy, both broad economic policy guidelines and employment guidelines were adopted by the Council in 2005 and revised in 2008. The 24 guidelines laid the foundations for the national reform programmes, outlining the key macro-economic, micro-economic and labour market reform priorities for the EU as a whole. However, experience shows that the guidelines did not set
  clear enough priorities
  and that
  links between them could
  have been
  stronger
  .
  This limited their impact on national policy-making
  . |
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(5)

The Lisbon strategy for growth and jobs
  helped forge consensus around
  the broad direction of the EU's economic and employment policies. Under the strategy, both broad economic policy guidelines and employment guidelines were adopted by the Council in 2005 and revised in 2008. The 24 guidelines laid the foundations for the national reform programmes, outlining the key macro-economic, micro-economic and labour market reform priorities for the EU as a whole. However, experience shows that the guidelines did not set
  clear enough priorities
  and that
  links between them could
  have been
  stronger
  .
  This limited their impact on national policy-making
  .

helped forge consensus around

clear enough priorities

links between them could

stronger

This limited their impact on national policy-making

| (5) | The Lisbon strategy for growth and jobs
  should have helped determine
  the broad direction of the EU’s economic and employment policies. Under the strategy, both broad economic policy guidelines and employment guidelines were adopted by the Council in 2005 and revised in 2008. The 24 guidelines laid the foundations for the national reform programmes, outlining the key macro-economic, micro-economic and labour market reform priorities for the EU as a whole. However, experience shows that the guidelines did not set
  sufficiently binding objectives for social, political and cultural participation by all residents of the European Union and for a sustainable economy
  and that
  the priorities should
  have been
  linked more strongly one to the other
  .
  Ultimately, the strategy's basic goals could not be achieved, because Member States also failed to assume ownership of those guidelines
  . |
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(5)

The Lisbon strategy for growth and jobs
  should have helped determine
  the broad direction of the EU’s economic and employment policies. Under the strategy, both broad economic policy guidelines and employment guidelines were adopted by the Council in 2005 and revised in 2008. The 24 guidelines laid the foundations for the national reform programmes, outlining the key macro-economic, micro-economic and labour market reform priorities for the EU as a whole. However, experience shows that the guidelines did not set
  sufficiently binding objectives for social, political and cultural participation by all residents of the European Union and for a sustainable economy
  and that
  the priorities should
  have been
  linked more strongly one to the other
  .
  Ultimately, the strategy's basic goals could not be achieved, because Member States also failed to assume ownership of those guidelines
  .

should have helped determine

sufficiently binding objectives for social, political and cultural participation by all residents of the European Union and for a sustainable economy

the priorities should

linked more strongly one to the other

Ultimately, the strategy's basic goals could not be achieved, because Member States also failed to assume ownership of those guidelines

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 5 a (new)

Recital 5 a (new)

| (5a) | Apart from new EU legislative initiatives with a social focus, the European Union needs to improve significantly its existing policies and their implementation. |
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(5a)

(5a)

Apart from new EU legislative initiatives with a social focus, the European Union needs to improve significantly its existing policies and their implementation.

Apart from new EU legislative initiatives with a social focus, the European Union needs to improve significantly its existing policies and their implementation.

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 6

Recital 6

| (6) | The financial and economic crisis that started in 2008 resulted in a significant loss in jobs and potential output and has led to a dramatic deterioration in public finances. The European Economic Recovery Plan has nevertheless helped Member States to deal with the crisis, partly through a coordinated fiscal stimulus
  , with the euro providing an anchor for macroeconomic stability
  . The crisis therefore
  showed
  that coordination of Union's policies can deliver significant results if it is strengthened and rendered effective. The crisis also
  underscored
  the close interdependence of the Member States’ economies and labour markets. |
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(6)

The financial and economic crisis that started in 2008 resulted in a significant loss in jobs and potential output and has led to a dramatic deterioration in public finances. The European Economic Recovery Plan has nevertheless helped Member States to deal with the crisis, partly through a coordinated fiscal stimulus
  , with the euro providing an anchor for macroeconomic stability
  . The crisis therefore
  showed
  that coordination of Union's policies can deliver significant results if it is strengthened and rendered effective. The crisis also
  underscored
  the close interdependence of the Member States’ economies and labour markets.

, with the euro providing an anchor for macroeconomic stability

showed

underscored

| (6) | The financial and economic crisis that started in 2008 resulted in a significant loss in jobs and potential output and has led to a dramatic deterioration in public finances. The European Economic Recovery Plan7 has nevertheless helped Member States to deal with the crisis, partly through a coordinated fiscal stimulus. The crisis
  , which is still developing, highlights the lack of effective means of reacting early to its signs and
  therefore
  shows
  that coordination of Union's policies can deliver significant results if it is strengthened and rendered effective
  , while respecting the principle of subsidiarity
  . The crisis also
  underscores
  the close interdependence of the economies and labour markets of Member States
  , as a consequence of which exploiting fully the potential of the internal market is also one of the most essential ways of increasing Europe's competitiveness, and also makes it necessary to carry out a major review of mechanisms for which the achievement of employment and social targets will continue to be the underwritten objectives
  . |
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(6)

The financial and economic crisis that started in 2008 resulted in a significant loss in jobs and potential output and has led to a dramatic deterioration in public finances. The European Economic Recovery Plan7 has nevertheless helped Member States to deal with the crisis, partly through a coordinated fiscal stimulus. The crisis
  , which is still developing, highlights the lack of effective means of reacting early to its signs and
  therefore
  shows
  that coordination of Union's policies can deliver significant results if it is strengthened and rendered effective
  , while respecting the principle of subsidiarity
  . The crisis also
  underscores
  the close interdependence of the economies and labour markets of Member States
  , as a consequence of which exploiting fully the potential of the internal market is also one of the most essential ways of increasing Europe's competitiveness, and also makes it necessary to carry out a major review of mechanisms for which the achievement of employment and social targets will continue to be the underwritten objectives
  .

7

, which is still developing, highlights the lack of effective means of reacting early to its signs and

shows

, while respecting the principle of subsidiarity

underscores

, as a consequence of which exploiting fully the potential of the internal market is also one of the most essential ways of increasing Europe's competitiveness, and also makes it necessary to carry out a major review of mechanisms for which the achievement of employment and social targets will continue to be the underwritten objectives

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 7

Recital 7

| (7) | The Commission proposed to set up a new strategy for the next decade, the Europe 2020 Strategy, to enable the EU to emerge stronger from the crisis, and to turn its economy towards
  smart
  , sustainable and inclusive growth.
  Five headline
  targets, listed under the relevant guidelines, constitute shared objectives guiding the action of the Member States and of the Union. Member States should
  make every effort
  to meet the national targets and
  to
  remove the
  bottlenecks that constrain
  growth. |
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(7)

The Commission proposed to set up a new strategy for the next decade, the Europe 2020 Strategy, to enable the EU to emerge stronger from the crisis, and to turn its economy towards
  smart
  , sustainable and inclusive growth.
  Five headline
  targets, listed under the relevant guidelines, constitute shared objectives guiding the action of the Member States and of the Union. Member States should
  make every effort
  to meet the national targets and
  to
  remove the
  bottlenecks that constrain
  growth.

smart

Five headline

make every effort

to

bottlenecks that constrain

| (7) | The Commission proposed to set up a new strategy for the next decade, the Europe 2020 strategy, to enable the EU to emerge stronger from the crisis
  and also to respond more effectively to future upheavals and crises
  , and to turn its economy towards
  viable
  ,
  ecologically and economically
  sustainable and inclusive growth
  accompanied by high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion
  .
  Headline
  targets, listed under the relevant guidelines, constitute shared objectives guiding the action of the Member States and of the Union. Member States should
  undertake
  to meet the national targets
  . They should focus on increasing employment
  and remove the
  obstacles to
  growth
  arising from legislation, bureaucracy and national misallocation of resources
  . |
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(7)

The Commission proposed to set up a new strategy for the next decade, the Europe 2020 strategy, to enable the EU to emerge stronger from the crisis
  and also to respond more effectively to future upheavals and crises
  , and to turn its economy towards
  viable
  ,
  ecologically and economically
  sustainable and inclusive growth
  accompanied by high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion
  .
  Headline
  targets, listed under the relevant guidelines, constitute shared objectives guiding the action of the Member States and of the Union. Member States should
  undertake
  to meet the national targets
  . They should focus on increasing employment
  and remove the
  obstacles to
  growth
  arising from legislation, bureaucracy and national misallocation of resources
  .

and also to respond more effectively to future upheavals and crises

viable

ecologically and economically

accompanied by high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion

Headline

undertake

. They should focus on increasing employment

obstacles to

arising from legislation, bureaucracy and national misallocation of resources

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 8

Recital 8

| (8) | As part of comprehensive ‘exit strategies’ for the economic crisis, Member States
  should
  carry out
  ambitious
  reforms to
  ensure
  macroeconomic stability and the sustainability of public finance, improve competitiveness, reduce macroeconomic imbalances and enhance labour market performance. The withdrawal of the fiscal stimulus should be implemented and coordinated within the framework of the Stability and Growth Pact. |
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(8)

As part of comprehensive ‘exit strategies’ for the economic crisis, Member States
  should
  carry out
  ambitious
  reforms to
  ensure
  macroeconomic stability and the sustainability of public finance, improve competitiveness, reduce macroeconomic imbalances and enhance labour market performance. The withdrawal of the fiscal stimulus should be implemented and coordinated within the framework of the Stability and Growth Pact.

should

ambitious

ensure

| (8) | As part of comprehensive ‘exit strategies’ for the economic crisis
  and of comprehensive strategies for creating the conditions for growth
  , Member States
  must
  carry out
  and maintain structural
  reforms
  geared
  to
  ensuring
  macroeconomic stability
  , the promotion of more and better jobs
  and the sustainability of public finance, improve competitiveness
  and productivity
  , reduce macroeconomic imbalances
  , strengthen social cohesion, fight poverty
  and enhance labour market performance. The
  gradual
  withdrawal of the fiscal stimulus
  , to be started as soon as a sustainable revival of the economy is secure,
  should be implemented and coordinated
  inter alia
  within the framework of the Stability and Growth Pact.
  However, in order to achieve in practice the objectives of sustainable economic and social cohesion, the major macroeconomic imbalances and disparities between Member States should be overcome. |
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(8)

As part of comprehensive ‘exit strategies’ for the economic crisis
  and of comprehensive strategies for creating the conditions for growth
  , Member States
  must
  carry out
  and maintain structural
  reforms
  geared
  to
  ensuring
  macroeconomic stability
  , the promotion of more and better jobs
  and the sustainability of public finance, improve competitiveness
  and productivity
  , reduce macroeconomic imbalances
  , strengthen social cohesion, fight poverty
  and enhance labour market performance. The
  gradual
  withdrawal of the fiscal stimulus
  , to be started as soon as a sustainable revival of the economy is secure,
  should be implemented and coordinated
  inter alia
  within the framework of the Stability and Growth Pact.
  However, in order to achieve in practice the objectives of sustainable economic and social cohesion, the major macroeconomic imbalances and disparities between Member States should be overcome.

and of comprehensive strategies for creating the conditions for growth

must

and maintain structural

geared

ensuring

, the promotion of more and better jobs

and productivity

, strengthen social cohesion, fight poverty

gradual

, to be started as soon as a sustainable revival of the economy is secure,

inter alia

However, in order to achieve in practice the objectives of sustainable economic and social cohesion, the major macroeconomic imbalances and disparities between Member States should be overcome.

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 8 a (new)

Recital 8 a (new)

| (8a) | Europe 2020 should be a strategy to put people and the protection of the environment first and to come out of the economic crisis, to prevent a further economic and social collapse, to be closely coordinated with structural and cohesion policy and to boost our economies in the medium and long term and to tackle the challenges for the labour market arising from an ageing society. |
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(8a)

(8a)

Europe 2020 should be a strategy to put people and the protection of the environment first and to come out of the economic crisis, to prevent a further economic and social collapse, to be closely coordinated with structural and cohesion policy and to boost our economies in the medium and long term and to tackle the challenges for the labour market arising from an ageing society.

Europe 2020 should be a strategy to put people and the protection of the environment first and to come out of the economic crisis, to prevent a further economic and social collapse, to be closely coordinated with structural and cohesion policy and to boost our economies in the medium and long term and to tackle the challenges for the labour market arising from an ageing society.

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 9

Recital 9

| (9) | Within the Europe 2020 strategy, Member States should implement reforms aimed at ‘smart growth’, i.e. growth driven by knowledge and innovation. Reforms should aim at improving the quality of education, ensuring access for all, and strengthening research and business performance in order to promote innovation and knowledge transfer throughout the
  EU
  . They should encourage entrepreneurship and help to turn creative ideas into innovative products, services and processes that can create growth, quality jobs, territorial, economic and social cohesion, and address more efficiently European and global societal challenges. Making the most of information and communication technologies is essential in this context. |
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(9)

Within the Europe 2020 strategy, Member States should implement reforms aimed at ‘smart growth’, i.e. growth driven by knowledge and innovation. Reforms should aim at improving the quality of education, ensuring access for all, and strengthening research and business performance in order to promote innovation and knowledge transfer throughout the
  EU
  . They should encourage entrepreneurship and help to turn creative ideas into innovative products, services and processes that can create growth, quality jobs, territorial, economic and social cohesion, and address more efficiently European and global societal challenges. Making the most of information and communication technologies is essential in this context.

EU

| (9) | Within the Europe 2020 strategy, Member States should implement reforms aimed at ‘smart growth’, i.e. growth driven by knowledge and innovation. Reforms should aim at improving the quality of education, ensuring access for all,
  reducing the number of people who fail to complete their schooling or training, affirming the right of every individual to lifelong learning so as to enable skills to be developed, recognised and certified,
  and strengthening research and business performance in order to promote innovation and knowledge transfer throughout the
  European Union, so as to help eliminate regional imbalances and prevent the ‘brain drain’
  . They should encourage entrepreneurship
  , small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) development
  and help to turn creative ideas into innovative products,
  innovative and socially valuable
  services and processes that can create growth, quality
  and sustainable
  jobs, territorial, economic and social cohesion, and address more efficiently European and global societal challenges. Making the most of information and communication technologies is essential in this context. |
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(9)

Within the Europe 2020 strategy, Member States should implement reforms aimed at ‘smart growth’, i.e. growth driven by knowledge and innovation. Reforms should aim at improving the quality of education, ensuring access for all,
  reducing the number of people who fail to complete their schooling or training, affirming the right of every individual to lifelong learning so as to enable skills to be developed, recognised and certified,
  and strengthening research and business performance in order to promote innovation and knowledge transfer throughout the
  European Union, so as to help eliminate regional imbalances and prevent the ‘brain drain’
  . They should encourage entrepreneurship
  , small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) development
  and help to turn creative ideas into innovative products,
  innovative and socially valuable
  services and processes that can create growth, quality
  and sustainable
  jobs, territorial, economic and social cohesion, and address more efficiently European and global societal challenges. Making the most of information and communication technologies is essential in this context.

reducing the number of people who fail to complete their schooling or training, affirming the right of every individual to lifelong learning so as to enable skills to be developed, recognised and certified,

European Union, so as to help eliminate regional imbalances and prevent the ‘brain drain’

, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) development

innovative and socially valuable

and sustainable

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 9 a (new)

Recital 9 a (new)

| (9a) | In order to boost economic growth, Member States should fight measures that slow it down e.g. the bureaucratic burden, excessive regulation and standards, high taxes and protectionist tendencies. |
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(9a)

(9a)

In order to boost economic growth, Member States should fight measures that slow it down e.g. the bureaucratic burden, excessive regulation and standards, high taxes and protectionist tendencies.

In order to boost economic growth, Member States should fight measures that slow it down e.g. the bureaucratic burden, excessive regulation and standards, high taxes and protectionist tendencies.

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 9 b (new)

Recital 9 b (new)

| (9b) | Achieving a deep and efficient single market is a key element for ensuring the EU's overall macroeconomic performance; it is particularly crucial for the solidity of the economic and monetary union to deliver economic benefits, restore growth and create new job opportunities. |
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(9b)

(9b)

Achieving a deep and efficient single market is a key element for ensuring the EU's overall macroeconomic performance; it is particularly crucial for the solidity of the economic and monetary union to deliver economic benefits, restore growth and create new job opportunities.

Achieving a deep and efficient single market is a key element for ensuring the EU's overall macroeconomic performance; it is particularly crucial for the solidity of the economic and monetary union to deliver economic benefits, restore growth and create new job opportunities.

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 9 c (new)

Recital 9 c (new)

| (9c) | When designing and implementing their national reform programmes taking account of the guidelines in the Annex, Member States should ensure effective governance of employment and social policies. Stakeholders, including those at regional and local level and including those affected by the different aspects of EU-2020, parliamentary bodies and social partners should be closely involved throughout the design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of those programmes, including in the definition of targets and indicators. Member States should closely monitor the employment and social impact of reforms implemented under respective national reform programmes. |
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(9c)

(9c)

When designing and implementing their national reform programmes taking account of the guidelines in the Annex, Member States should ensure effective governance of employment and social policies. Stakeholders, including those at regional and local level and including those affected by the different aspects of EU-2020, parliamentary bodies and social partners should be closely involved throughout the design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of those programmes, including in the definition of targets and indicators. Member States should closely monitor the employment and social impact of reforms implemented under respective national reform programmes.

When designing and implementing their national reform programmes taking account of the guidelines in the Annex, Member States should ensure effective governance of employment and social policies. Stakeholders, including those at regional and local level and including those affected by the different aspects of EU-2020, parliamentary bodies and social partners should be closely involved throughout the design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of those programmes, including in the definition of targets and indicators. Member States should closely monitor the employment and social impact of reforms implemented under respective national reform programmes.

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 10

Recital 10

| (10) | Member States should also, through their reform programmes, aim at ‘sustainable growth’. Sustainable growth means building a resource-efficient, sustainable and competitive economy, a fair distribution of the cost and benefits and exploiting Europe's leadership in the race to develop new processes and technologies, including green technologies. Member States should implement the necessary reforms to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and use resources efficiently. They should also improve the business environment, stimulate creation of
  green
  jobs
  and
  modernise their industrial base. |
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(10)

Member States should also, through their reform programmes, aim at ‘sustainable growth’. Sustainable growth means building a resource-efficient, sustainable and competitive economy, a fair distribution of the cost and benefits and exploiting Europe's leadership in the race to develop new processes and technologies, including green technologies. Member States should implement the necessary reforms to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and use resources efficiently. They should also improve the business environment, stimulate creation of
  green
  jobs
  and
  modernise their industrial base.

green

and

| (10) | Member States should also, through their reform programmes
  and based on decent jobs
  , aim at sustainable growth. Sustainable growth means building a resource-efficient, sustainable and competitive economy, a fair distribution of the cost and benefits
  , with sufficient funding made available to deal with the restructuring,
  and exploiting Europe’s leadership in the race to develop new processes and technologies, including
  particularly
  green technologies
  creating more jobs
  .
  These technologies should, as far as possible, be made accessible to all companies, including micro-enterprises and SMEs.
  Member States should implement the necessary reforms to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and use resources efficiently. They should also improve the business environment, stimulate creation of
  sustainable
  jobs
  in the old and new economy, including the provision of training and skills needed in these jobs and
  modernise their industrial base
  , particularly in the field of conversion
  . |
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(10)

Member States should also, through their reform programmes
  and based on decent jobs
  , aim at sustainable growth. Sustainable growth means building a resource-efficient, sustainable and competitive economy, a fair distribution of the cost and benefits
  , with sufficient funding made available to deal with the restructuring,
  and exploiting Europe’s leadership in the race to develop new processes and technologies, including
  particularly
  green technologies
  creating more jobs
  .
  These technologies should, as far as possible, be made accessible to all companies, including micro-enterprises and SMEs.
  Member States should implement the necessary reforms to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and use resources efficiently. They should also improve the business environment, stimulate creation of
  sustainable
  jobs
  in the old and new economy, including the provision of training and skills needed in these jobs and
  modernise their industrial base
  , particularly in the field of conversion
  .

and based on decent jobs

, with sufficient funding made available to deal with the restructuring,

particularly

creating more jobs

These technologies should, as far as possible, be made accessible to all companies, including micro-enterprises and SMEs.

sustainable

in the old and new economy, including the provision of training and skills needed in these jobs and

, particularly in the field of conversion

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 11

Recital 11

| (11) | Member States’ reform programmes should also aim at ‘inclusive growth’. Inclusive growth means building a cohesive society in which people are empowered to anticipate and manage change, thus to actively participate in society and economy. Member States’ reforms should therefore ensure access and opportunities for all throughout the lifecycle, thus reducing poverty and social exclusion, through removing barriers to labour market participation especially for women, older workers, young people,
  disabled and
  legal migrants.
  They
  should also make sure that the benefits of economic growth reach all citizens and all regions. Ensuring effective functioning of the labour markets through investing in successful transitions,
  appropriate
  skills
  development
  , rising job quality and fighting segmentation, structural unemployment and inactivity while ensuring adequate, sustainable social protection and active inclusion to reduce poverty should therefore be at the heart of Member States’ reform programmes. |
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(11)

Member States’ reform programmes should also aim at ‘inclusive growth’. Inclusive growth means building a cohesive society in which people are empowered to anticipate and manage change, thus to actively participate in society and economy. Member States’ reforms should therefore ensure access and opportunities for all throughout the lifecycle, thus reducing poverty and social exclusion, through removing barriers to labour market participation especially for women, older workers, young people,
  disabled and
  legal migrants.
  They
  should also make sure that the benefits of economic growth reach all citizens and all regions. Ensuring effective functioning of the labour markets through investing in successful transitions,
  appropriate
  skills
  development
  , rising job quality and fighting segmentation, structural unemployment and inactivity while ensuring adequate, sustainable social protection and active inclusion to reduce poverty should therefore be at the heart of Member States’ reform programmes.

disabled and

They

appropriate

development

| (11) | Member States’ reform programmes should also aim at ‘inclusive growth’. Inclusive growth means building a cohesive society in which people are empowered to anticipate and manage change,
  particularly that brought about by new technologies, automation and the computing revolution, in order to participate actively in society and the economy. Member States’ reforms should therefore ensure access and opportunities for all throughout the lifecycle, thus reducing poverty and social exclusion, through removing barriers to labour market participation especially for women, older workers, young people,
  carers, people with disabilities, unskilled workers, minorities, in particular the Roma,
  legal migrants
  and those unable to participate in the labour market
  .
  By putting in place appropriate instruments, Member States
  should also make sure that the benefits of economic growth reach all citizens and all regions. Ensuring effective functioning of the labour markets through investing in successful transitions,
  training systems and the development of
  skills
  matching the labour market needs
  , increasing job quality and
  gender equality,
  fighting
  against
  segmentation,
  by providing security for workers under all forms of employment, discrimination,
  structural unemployment
  - in particular youth unemployment
  and inactivity, while ensuring adequate, sustainable social protection and active inclusion to reduce poverty, should therefore be at the heart of Member States’ reform programmes. |
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(11)

Member States’ reform programmes should also aim at ‘inclusive growth’. Inclusive growth means building a cohesive society in which people are empowered to anticipate and manage change,
  particularly that brought about by new technologies, automation and the computing revolution, in order to participate actively in society and the economy. Member States’ reforms should therefore ensure access and opportunities for all throughout the lifecycle, thus reducing poverty and social exclusion, through removing barriers to labour market participation especially for women, older workers, young people,
  carers, people with disabilities, unskilled workers, minorities, in particular the Roma,
  legal migrants
  and those unable to participate in the labour market
  .
  By putting in place appropriate instruments, Member States
  should also make sure that the benefits of economic growth reach all citizens and all regions. Ensuring effective functioning of the labour markets through investing in successful transitions,
  training systems and the development of
  skills
  matching the labour market needs
  , increasing job quality and
  gender equality,
  fighting
  against
  segmentation,
  by providing security for workers under all forms of employment, discrimination,
  structural unemployment
  - in particular youth unemployment
  and inactivity, while ensuring adequate, sustainable social protection and active inclusion to reduce poverty, should therefore be at the heart of Member States’ reform programmes.

particularly that brought about by new technologies, automation and the computing revolution,

actively

the

carers, people with disabilities, unskilled workers, minorities, in particular the Roma,

and those unable to participate in the labour market

By putting in place appropriate instruments, Member States

training systems and the development of

matching the labour market needs

increasing

gender equality,

against

by providing security for workers under all forms of employment, discrimination,

- in particular youth unemployment

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 11 a (new)

Recital 11 a (new)

| (11a) | In the context of the ‘inclusive growth’ objective, Member States should, at the initiative of the Commission, set an appropriate legislative framework for the new forms of work. Such a framework should pay attention to ensuring flexible forms of employment, while avoiding labour market segmentation and guaranteeing comprehensive protection of individual and collective labour rights, including the compatibility of work and private life, as well as adequate social security for workers. |
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(11a)

(11a)

In the context of the ‘inclusive growth’ objective, Member States should, at the initiative of the Commission, set an appropriate legislative framework for the new forms of work. Such a framework should pay attention to ensuring flexible forms of employment, while avoiding labour market segmentation and guaranteeing comprehensive protection of individual and collective labour rights, including the compatibility of work and private life, as well as adequate social security for workers.

In the context of the ‘inclusive growth’ objective, Member States should, at the initiative of the Commission, set an appropriate legislative framework for the new forms of work. Such a framework should pay attention to ensuring flexible forms of employment, while avoiding labour market segmentation and guaranteeing comprehensive protection of individual and collective labour rights, including the compatibility of work and private life, as well as adequate social security for workers.

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 11 b (new)

Recital 11 b (new)

| (11b) | Member States’ reform programmes should aim at fostering employment-enhancing growth based on decent work as promoted by the ILO and ‘good work’, as guiding principles, which should govern both job creation and labour market integration. Within that framework, equal treatment and equal pay for equal work at the same workplace as laid down in Articles 18 and 157 TFEU should be safeguarded and strengthened. Particular attention should also be paid to reducing poverty among the increasing number of working poor, and to combating child poverty. |
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(11b)

(11b)

Member States’ reform programmes should aim at fostering employment-enhancing growth based on decent work as promoted by the ILO and ‘good work’, as guiding principles, which should govern both job creation and labour market integration. Within that framework, equal treatment and equal pay for equal work at the same workplace as laid down in Articles 18 and 157 TFEU should be safeguarded and strengthened. Particular attention should also be paid to reducing poverty among the increasing number of working poor, and to combating child poverty.

Member States’ reform programmes should aim at fostering employment-enhancing growth based on decent work as promoted by the ILO and ‘good work’, as guiding principles, which should govern both job creation and labour market integration. Within that framework, equal treatment and equal pay for equal work at the same workplace as laid down in Articles 18 and 157 TFEU should be safeguarded and strengthened. Particular attention should also be paid to reducing poverty among the increasing number of working poor, and to combating child poverty.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 12

Recital 12

| (12) | The EU's and Member States’ structural reforms can effectively contribute to growth and jobs if they enhance the EU's competitiveness in the global economy, open up new opportunities for Europe's exporters and provide competitive access to vital imports. Reforms should therefore take into account their external competitiveness implications to foster
  European
  growth and participation in open and fair markets worldwide. |
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(12)

The EU's and Member States’ structural reforms can effectively contribute to growth and jobs if they enhance the EU's competitiveness in the global economy, open up new opportunities for Europe's exporters and provide competitive access to vital imports. Reforms should therefore take into account their external competitiveness implications to foster
  European
  growth and participation in open and fair markets worldwide.

European

| (12) | The EU's and Member States’ structural reforms can effectively contribute to
  qualitative
  growth and
  sustainable and quality
  jobs if they
  respond appropriately to the continuing economic and financial crisis and thus
  enhance the EU's competitiveness in the global economy, open up new opportunities for Europe's exporters and provide competitive access to vital imports. Reforms should therefore take into account their external competitiveness implications, to foster growth
  in the European Union
  and participation in open and fair markets worldwide
  , with the EU seeking strong global supervision of players who have a significant influence on employment, labour mobility and social financial products such as pensions
  . |
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(12)

The EU's and Member States’ structural reforms can effectively contribute to
  qualitative
  growth and
  sustainable and quality
  jobs if they
  respond appropriately to the continuing economic and financial crisis and thus
  enhance the EU's competitiveness in the global economy, open up new opportunities for Europe's exporters and provide competitive access to vital imports. Reforms should therefore take into account their external competitiveness implications, to foster growth
  in the European Union
  and participation in open and fair markets worldwide
  , with the EU seeking strong global supervision of players who have a significant influence on employment, labour mobility and social financial products such as pensions
  .

qualitative

sustainable and quality

respond appropriately to the continuing economic and financial crisis and thus

,

in the European Union

, with the EU seeking strong global supervision of players who have a significant influence on employment, labour mobility and social financial products such as pensions

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 13

Recital 13

| (13) | The Europe 2020 strategy has to be underpinned by an integrated set of policies, which Member States should implement
  fully
  and
  at the same pace
  , in order to achieve the positive spill-over effects of coordinated structural reforms. |
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(13)

The Europe 2020 strategy has to be underpinned by an integrated set of policies, which Member States should implement
  fully
  and
  at the same pace
  , in order to achieve the positive spill-over effects of coordinated structural reforms.

fully

at the same pace

| (13) | The Europe 2020 strategy has to be underpinned by an integrated set of policies, which Member States should implement
  effectively, with due regard for their own domestic situations
  and
  their particular difficulties
  , in order to achieve the positive spill-over effects of coordinated structural reforms.
  Coherence between actions taken by Member States in the economic, employment and social areas should be ensured. |
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(13)

The Europe 2020 strategy has to be underpinned by an integrated set of policies, which Member States should implement
  effectively, with due regard for their own domestic situations
  and
  their particular difficulties
  , in order to achieve the positive spill-over effects of coordinated structural reforms.
  Coherence between actions taken by Member States in the economic, employment and social areas should be ensured.

effectively, with due regard for their own domestic situations

their particular difficulties

Coherence between actions taken by Member States in the economic, employment and social areas should be ensured.

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 13 a (new)

Recital 13 a (new)

| (13a) | Creating the conditions for women and girls to enter into sectors where women are heavily under-represented and to combat stereotypes that still dominate these professions is key in ensuring both gender equality and labour market supply. All policies and measures in the framework of the Europe 2020 strategy should therefore strongly promote equal opportunities and gender equality and should be gender mainstreamed. This includes initiatives aimed at enhancing women's rights and at fighting discrimination against women. Social protection systems should be reviewed with a view to abolishing elements that generate gender inequalities. Working conditions should be enhanced in sectors where women are over-represented. The issue of involuntary part-time employment should be addressed. Gender equality in training and education should be strengthened. By 2020, the gender pay gap should be reduced to 0-5 %. An increased provision of accessible, affordable, flexible and high-quality care services for all, in particular access to child care facilities, is an important way to facilitate and promote the process towards gender equality. |
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(13a)

(13a)

Creating the conditions for women and girls to enter into sectors where women are heavily under-represented and to combat stereotypes that still dominate these professions is key in ensuring both gender equality and labour market supply. All policies and measures in the framework of the Europe 2020 strategy should therefore strongly promote equal opportunities and gender equality and should be gender mainstreamed. This includes initiatives aimed at enhancing women's rights and at fighting discrimination against women. Social protection systems should be reviewed with a view to abolishing elements that generate gender inequalities. Working conditions should be enhanced in sectors where women are over-represented. The issue of involuntary part-time employment should be addressed. Gender equality in training and education should be strengthened. By 2020, the gender pay gap should be reduced to 0-5 %. An increased provision of accessible, affordable, flexible and high-quality care services for all, in particular access to child care facilities, is an important way to facilitate and promote the process towards gender equality.

Creating the conditions for women and girls to enter into sectors where women are heavily under-represented and to combat stereotypes that still dominate these professions is key in ensuring both gender equality and labour market supply. All policies and measures in the framework of the Europe 2020 strategy should therefore strongly promote equal opportunities and gender equality and should be gender mainstreamed. This includes initiatives aimed at enhancing women's rights and at fighting discrimination against women. Social protection systems should be reviewed with a view to abolishing elements that generate gender inequalities. Working conditions should be enhanced in sectors where women are over-represented. The issue of involuntary part-time employment should be addressed. Gender equality in training and education should be strengthened. By 2020, the gender pay gap should be reduced to 0-5 %. An increased provision of accessible, affordable, flexible and high-quality care services for all, in particular access to child care facilities, is an important way to facilitate and promote the process towards gender equality.

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 13 b (new)

Recital 13 b (new)

| (13b) | Member States should take into account the Europe 2020 strategy, and, in particular, its employment and social aspects, when programming and implementing EU funding, including that from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund. The importance is underlined of the need for greater use of the synergies and complementarities of the various financial instruments available in order to meet the complex targets of the EU 2020 strategy for smart, inclusive and green growth and to support more effectively the most disadvantaged micro-regions and the most vulnerable groups facing complex multi-dimensional disadvantages. The use of the EU funding has to reduce the number of bureaucratic hurdles and facilitate longer-term measures. |
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(13b)

(13b)

Member States should take into account the Europe 2020 strategy, and, in particular, its employment and social aspects, when programming and implementing EU funding, including that from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund. The importance is underlined of the need for greater use of the synergies and complementarities of the various financial instruments available in order to meet the complex targets of the EU 2020 strategy for smart, inclusive and green growth and to support more effectively the most disadvantaged micro-regions and the most vulnerable groups facing complex multi-dimensional disadvantages. The use of the EU funding has to reduce the number of bureaucratic hurdles and facilitate longer-term measures.

Member States should take into account the Europe 2020 strategy, and, in particular, its employment and social aspects, when programming and implementing EU funding, including that from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund. The importance is underlined of the need for greater use of the synergies and complementarities of the various financial instruments available in order to meet the complex targets of the EU 2020 strategy for smart, inclusive and green growth and to support more effectively the most disadvantaged micro-regions and the most vulnerable groups facing complex multi-dimensional disadvantages. The use of the EU funding has to reduce the number of bureaucratic hurdles and facilitate longer-term measures.

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 13 c (new)

Recital 13 c (new)

| (13c) | Building on the importance of the cohesion policy in supporting employment and social inclusion, supporting regions in overcoming their socio-economic difficulties and reducing disparities, as well as in accommodating regional specificities, Member States should work together in order to arrange, complement, coordinate and adjust their national targets internally and between each other, so that imbalances in economic development between regions are reduced. |
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(13c)

(13c)

Building on the importance of the cohesion policy in supporting employment and social inclusion, supporting regions in overcoming their socio-economic difficulties and reducing disparities, as well as in accommodating regional specificities, Member States should work together in order to arrange, complement, coordinate and adjust their national targets internally and between each other, so that imbalances in economic development between regions are reduced.

Building on the importance of the cohesion policy in supporting employment and social inclusion, supporting regions in overcoming their socio-economic difficulties and reducing disparities, as well as in accommodating regional specificities, Member States should work together in order to arrange, complement, coordinate and adjust their national targets internally and between each other, so that imbalances in economic development between regions are reduced.

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 14

Recital 14

| (14) | While these guidelines are addressed to Member States, the Europe 2020 strategy should be implemented in partnership with all national, regional and local authorities, closely associating parliaments, as well as social partners and representatives of civil society, who shall contribute to the elaboration of national reform programmes, to their implementation and to the overall communication on the strategy. |
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(14)

While these guidelines are addressed to Member States, the Europe 2020 strategy should be implemented in partnership with all national, regional and local authorities, closely associating parliaments, as well as social partners and representatives of civil society, who shall contribute to the elaboration of national reform programmes, to their implementation and to the overall communication on the strategy.

| (14) | While these guidelines are addressed to Member States, the Europe 2020 strategy should be implemented in partnership with all national, regional and local authorities, closely associating parliaments, as well as social partners and representatives of civil society, who shall contribute to the elaboration of national reform programmes, to their implementation and to the overall communication on the strategy,
  as social policies have to respond to local circumstances and preferences
  . |
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(14)

While these guidelines are addressed to Member States, the Europe 2020 strategy should be implemented in partnership with all national, regional and local authorities, closely associating parliaments, as well as social partners and representatives of civil society, who shall contribute to the elaboration of national reform programmes, to their implementation and to the overall communication on the strategy,
  as social policies have to respond to local circumstances and preferences
  .

as social policies have to respond to local circumstances and preferences

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 14 a (new)

Recital 14 a (new)

| (14a) | In order to ensure that the employment policy guidelines are implemented in Member States, the open method of coordination should be improved, as its impact in Member States is too small. |
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(14a)

(14a)

In order to ensure that the employment policy guidelines are implemented in Member States, the open method of coordination should be improved, as its impact in Member States is too small.

In order to ensure that the employment policy guidelines are implemented in Member States, the open method of coordination should be improved, as its impact in Member States is too small.

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 15

Recital 15

| (15) | The Europe 2020 strategy is underpinned by a
  smaller
  set of guidelines, replacing the previous set of 24 and addressing employment and broad economic policy issues in a coherent manner. The guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States, annexed to this Decision, are intrinsically linked with the guidelines for the economic policies of the Member States and of the Union, annexed to Council Recommendation [...] of [...]. Together, they form the ‘Europe 2020 integrated guidelines’. |
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(15)

The Europe 2020 strategy is underpinned by a
  smaller
  set of guidelines, replacing the previous set of 24 and addressing employment and broad economic policy issues in a coherent manner. The guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States, annexed to this Decision, are intrinsically linked with the guidelines for the economic policies of the Member States and of the Union, annexed to Council Recommendation [...] of [...]. Together, they form the ‘Europe 2020 integrated guidelines’.

smaller

| (15) | The Europe 2020 strategy is underpinned by a set of guidelines, replacing the previous set of 24 and addressing employment
  , consolidation of social cohesion,
  and broad economic policy issues in a coherent manner. The guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States, annexed to this Decision, are intrinsically linked with the guidelines for the economic policies of the Member States and of the Union, annexed to Council Recommendation [...] of [...]. Together, they form the ‘Europe 2020 integrated guidelines’. |
| --- | --- |

(15)

The Europe 2020 strategy is underpinned by a set of guidelines, replacing the previous set of 24 and addressing employment
  , consolidation of social cohesion,
  and broad economic policy issues in a coherent manner. The guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States, annexed to this Decision, are intrinsically linked with the guidelines for the economic policies of the Member States and of the Union, annexed to Council Recommendation [...] of [...]. Together, they form the ‘Europe 2020 integrated guidelines’.

, consolidation of social cohesion,

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 16

Recital 16

| (16) | These new integrated guidelines reflect the conclusions of the European Council. They give precise guidance to the Member States on defining their national reform programmes and implementing reforms, reflecting interdependence and in line with the Stability and Growth Pact. These guidelines will form the basis for any country-specific recommendations that the Council may address to the Member States. They will also form the basis for the establishment of the Joint Employment Report sent annually by the Council and Commission to the European Council. |
| --- | --- |

(16)

These new integrated guidelines reflect the conclusions of the European Council. They give precise guidance to the Member States on defining their national reform programmes and implementing reforms, reflecting interdependence and in line with the Stability and Growth Pact. These guidelines will form the basis for any country-specific recommendations that the Council may address to the Member States. They will also form the basis for the establishment of the Joint Employment Report sent annually by the Council and Commission to the European Council.

| (16) | These new integrated guidelines reflect the conclusions of the European Council. They give precise guidance to Member States on defining their national reform programmes and implementing reforms, reflecting interdependence and in line with the Stability and Growth Pact. These guidelines will form the basis for any country-specific recommendations that the Council may address to Member States
  , taking account of the different points of departure of Member States
  . They will also form the basis for the establishment of the Joint Employment Report sent annually by the Council and Commission to the European Council. |
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(16)

These new integrated guidelines reflect the conclusions of the European Council. They give precise guidance to Member States on defining their national reform programmes and implementing reforms, reflecting interdependence and in line with the Stability and Growth Pact. These guidelines will form the basis for any country-specific recommendations that the Council may address to Member States
  , taking account of the different points of departure of Member States
  . They will also form the basis for the establishment of the Joint Employment Report sent annually by the Council and Commission to the European Council.

Member States

, taking account of the different points of departure of Member States

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 16 a (new)

Recital 16 a (new)

| (16a) | The headline targets listed under the relevant guidelines should guide the Member States in setting their own national targets and sub-targets, paying particular attention to increasing employment and reducing unemployment of most vulnerable groups, including young people, increasing the education levels, reducing school drop-out rates and lifting people out of poverty. Progress towards achieving the targets and sub-targets should be monitored closely and evaluated against the Europe 2020 objectives, and, if appropriate, revised or additional targets and sub-targets should be established when revising the Employment Guidelines. |
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(16a)

(16a)

The headline targets listed under the relevant guidelines should guide the Member States in setting their own national targets and sub-targets, paying particular attention to increasing employment and reducing unemployment of most vulnerable groups, including young people, increasing the education levels, reducing school drop-out rates and lifting people out of poverty. Progress towards achieving the targets and sub-targets should be monitored closely and evaluated against the Europe 2020 objectives, and, if appropriate, revised or additional targets and sub-targets should be established when revising the Employment Guidelines.

The headline targets listed under the relevant guidelines should guide the Member States in setting their own national targets and sub-targets, paying particular attention to increasing employment and reducing unemployment of most vulnerable groups, including young people, increasing the education levels, reducing school drop-out rates and lifting people out of poverty. Progress towards achieving the targets and sub-targets should be monitored closely and evaluated against the Europe 2020 objectives, and, if appropriate, revised or additional targets and sub-targets should be established when revising the Employment Guidelines.

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 17

Recital 17

| (17) | Even though they must be drawn up each year,
  these guidelines should remain largely stable until
  2014
  to ensure
  a focus on implementation, |
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(17)

Even though they must be drawn up each year,
  these guidelines should remain largely stable until
  2014
  to ensure
  a focus on implementation,

Even though they must be drawn up each year,

2014

a focus on implementation

| (17) | These guidelines should remain largely stable until
  2020
  to ensure
  that the achievement of the objectives set out therein can be properly reviewed. An evaluation of the objectives achieved should take place every three years. |
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(17)

These guidelines should remain largely stable until
  2020
  to ensure
  that the achievement of the objectives set out therein can be properly reviewed. An evaluation of the objectives achieved should take place every three years.

2020

that the achievement of the objectives set out therein can be properly reviewed. An evaluation of the objectives achieved should take place every three years

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Recital 17 a (new)

Recital 17 a (new)

| (17a) | In the meantime the measures taken and their results should be analysed academically and reviewed critically. |
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(17a)

(17a)

In the meantime the measures taken and their results should be analysed academically and reviewed critically.

In the meantime the measures taken and their results should be analysed academically and reviewed critically.

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2

Article 2

The guidelines in the Annex shall be
  taken into account
  in the employment policies of the Member States, which
  shall
  be
  reported upon in national reform programmes. Member States should design reform programmes
  consistent with the objectives set out in
  the
  ‘
  Europe 2020 integrated
  guidelines’.

taken into account

shall

reported upon in national reform programmes. Member States should design reform programmes

the

Europe 2020 integrated

The guidelines in the Annex
  and the national reform programmes
  shall be
  implemented
  in the employment policies of Member States. The employment and social impact of national reform programmes
  , which
  must
  be consistent with the objectives set out in
  those
  guidelines
  , must be carefully monitored
  .

and the national reform programmes

implemented

Member States. The employment and social impact of national reform programmes

must

those

, must be carefully monitored

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 2 a (new)

Article 2 a (new)

Article 2a

Article 2a

When designing and implementing their national reform programmes, taking account of the guidelines in the Annex, Member States shall ensure effective governance of employment and social policies. Stakeholders, including those at regional and local level along with those affected by the different aspects of Europe 2020 strategy, parliamentary bodies and social partners shall be closely involved throughout the design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of those programmes, including in the definition of targets and indicators.

When designing and implementing their national reform programmes, taking account of the guidelines in the Annex, Member States shall ensure effective governance of employment and social policies. Stakeholders, including those at regional and local level along with those affected by the different aspects of Europe 2020 strategy, parliamentary bodies and social partners shall be closely involved throughout the design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of those programmes, including in the definition of targets and indicators.

The EU headline targets, as set out in the Annex, shall be followed up with appropriate sub-targets and indicators, including outcome and result indicators, as well as national targets, indicators and scoreboards. Member States shall take those targets and indicators into account, along with the guidelines and any country-specific recommendations addressed to them by the Council.

The EU headline targets, as set out in the Annex, shall be followed up with appropriate sub-targets and indicators, including outcome and result indicators, as well as national targets, indicators and scoreboards. Member States shall take those targets and indicators into account, along with the guidelines and any country-specific recommendations addressed to them by the Council.

Member States shall monitor closely the employment and social impact of reforms implemented under respective national reform programmes.

Member States shall monitor closely the employment and social impact of reforms implemented under respective national reform programmes.

When reporting on the application of the guidelines in the Annex, Member States shall follow the structure to be agreed at Union level and shall include the same elements in order to ensure clarity, transparency and comparability among Member States.

When reporting on the application of the guidelines in the Annex, Member States shall follow the structure to be agreed at Union level and shall include the same elements in order to ensure clarity, transparency and comparability among Member States.

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 7 - title

Annex – Guideline 7 - title

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph -1 (new)

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph -1 (new)

The Member States will set their national targets for increasing the employment rate for women and men to 75 % by 2020, with the aim of reaching full employment, in particular through greater labour market participation of young people, older workers, the low-skilled and people with disabilities, minorities, in particular the Roma, and the better integration of legal migrants. Furthermore, Member States will set their national targets so that the share of 15 to 24 year-old women and men in education, training or employment increases to at least 90 %.

The Member States will set their national targets for increasing the employment rate for women and men to 75 % by 2020, with the aim of reaching full employment, in particular through greater labour market participation of young people, older workers, the low-skilled and people with disabilities, minorities, in particular the Roma, and the better integration of legal migrants. Furthermore, Member States will set their national targets so that the share of 15 to 24 year-old women and men in education, training or employment increases to at least 90 %.

Member States will increase the employment rate by 10 %, focusing on particular groups, by 2014:

Member States will increase the employment rate by 10 %, focusing on particular groups, by 2014:

| — | young people aged between 15 and 25 years; |
| --- | --- |

—

young people aged between 15 and 25 years;

young people aged between 15 and 25 years;

| — | older workers aged between 50 and 64 years; |
| --- | --- |

—

older workers aged between 50 and 64 years;

older workers aged between 50 and 64 years;

| — | women; |
| --- | --- |

—

women;

women;

| — | unskilled workers; |
| --- | --- |

—

unskilled workers;

unskilled workers;

| — | people with disabilities; |
| --- | --- |

—

people with disabilities;

people with disabilities;

| — | people with migrant backgrounds; |
| --- | --- |

—

people with migrant backgrounds;

people with migrant backgrounds;

The rate of people who are long-term unemployed should be reduced by 10 %.

The rate of people who are long-term unemployed should be reduced by 10 %.

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 1

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 1

Member States should
  integrate
  the
  flexicurity principles endorsed by
  the
  European Council into their labour market policies and apply them
  ,
  making full use
  of
  European Social Fund support with a view to increasing labour market participation
  and
  combating segmentation and inactivity
  ,
  gender inequality, whilst reducing structural unemployment. Measures to enhance flexibility
  and
  security should be both balanced
  and
  mutually reinforcing
  . Member States should
  therefore introduce a combination
  of
  flexible
  and
  reliable employment contracts, active
  labour market
  policies
  ,
  effective lifelong learning
  ,
  policies to promote labour mobility, and
  adequate
  social security systems to secure professional transitions accompanied by clear rights
  and
  responsibilities for
  the unemployed to
  actively seek work
  .

integrate

flexicurity principles endorsed by

European Council into their labour market policies and apply them

making full use

European Social Fund support with a view to increasing labour market participation

combating segmentation and inactivity

gender inequality, whilst reducing structural unemployment. Measures to enhance flexibility

security should be both balanced

mutually reinforcing

therefore introduce a combination

flexible

reliable employment contracts, active

policies

effective lifelong learning

policies to promote labour mobility, and

social security systems to secure professional transitions accompanied by clear rights

responsibilities for

actively seek work

To reach this goal
  , Member States should
  promote growth, thereby creating new decent jobs, increase
  the
  innovative potential of
  the
  economy
  ,
  in particular
  of
  SMEs
  , and
  free industry from administrative
  and
  non-tariff barriers
  .
  To that end,
  Member States should
  also develop regulatory and support instruments that take the diversity
  of
  business and workers’ rights into consideration so that all forms of companies have equivalent conditions as regards competition
  and
  promotion. In order to improve women’s and young people’s access to the
  labour market
  , by taking into account the demographic challenges, conditions should be created for
  adequate
  child care facilities, so that every child of pre-school age can be provided with child care outside the family,
  and
  every young person is provided with a real job or a place in training or further education within four months of finishing school, in close cooperation with
  the
  social partners. The long-term
  unemployed
  should receive offers for employability measures for which quantitative goals should be set up
  to
  strengthen preventive labour market policies
  .
  Therefore, at least 25 % of all long-term unemployed should participate in an active labour market measure in the form of advanced training, education and/or an occupational redeployment.

To reach this goal

promote growth, thereby creating new decent jobs, increase

innovative potential of

economy

in particular

SMEs

free industry from administrative

non-tariff barriers

To that end,

also develop regulatory and support instruments that take the diversity

business and workers’ rights into consideration so that all forms of companies have equivalent conditions as regards competition

promotion. In order to improve women’s and young people’s access to the

, by taking into account the demographic challenges, conditions should be created for

child care facilities, so that every child of pre-school age can be provided with child care outside the family,

every young person is provided with a real job or a place in training or further education within four months of finishing school, in close cooperation with

social partners. The long-term

should receive offers for employability measures for which quantitative goals should be set up

strengthen preventive labour market policies

Therefore, at least 25 % of all long-term unemployed should participate in an active labour market measure in the form of advanced training, education and/or an occupational redeployment.

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 2

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 2

Member States should
  step up social dialogue
  and
  tackle
  labour market
  segmentation
  with
  measures addressing temporary
  and
  precarious
  employment,
  underemployment
  and
  undeclared work
  .
  Professional mobility
  should be
  rewarded
  .
  The quality
  of
  jobs
  and employment
  conditions
  should be
  addressed by fighting low-wages
  and
  by ensuring adequate social security also for those on fixed contracts
  and the
  self-employed
  .
  Employment services
  should be
  strengthened
  and
  open
  to all,
  including young
  people and
  those threatened
  by
  unemployment with personalised services targeting those furthest away from
  the labour market.

step up social dialogue

tackle

segmentation

measures addressing temporary

precarious

underemployment

undeclared work

Professional mobility

rewarded

The quality

jobs

conditions

addressed by fighting low-wages

by ensuring adequate social security also for those on fixed contracts

self-employed

Employment services

strengthened

open

including young

those threatened

unemployment with personalised services targeting those furthest away from

The
  Member States
  in cooperation with the social partners
  should
  increase the employment rate through activation measures, in particular for young people, low-skilled
  and
  people requiring particular protection and/or support, through advisory services and education and professional training adapted to the
  labour market
  's needs. Member States should safeguard and strengthen equal treatment and equal pay for equal work in the same workplace as laid down in Articles 18 and 157 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The job quality should also be addressed by reducing the number of working poor. Furthermore, Member States should increase the employability of legal migrants
  with
  appropriate programmes. Continued efforts
  and
  innovative programmes are also required to reintegrate people with disabilities into the labour market, including through subsidised jobs. Member States should remove the barriers which make it more difficult for people to enter the labour market for the first time, support the creation of jobs, foster social innovation and increase the quality and effectiveness of job placement services, including public
  employment
  services. Job centres must provide training and mentoring programmes particularly in the field of information and communication technologies
  ,
  as well as access to high-speed internet to job seekers, especially older people, legal migrants, ethnic minorities
  and
  people with disabilities, in order to optimally facilitate the job search
  .
  Individual and collective forms of self-employment through social economy-type enterprises
  should be
  supported in this context
  .
  Special measures should be taken against the dominance
  of
  women in poorly paid work
  and
  the
  employment
  of women in management posts more effectively promoted in order to prevent gender-specific segmentation of the labour market. In particular, working time rules
  should be
  adjusted so as to allow a work process which conforms to the requirements of the compatibility of family life
  and
  work,
  and
  allows a more flexible exit from working life into retirement. Member States should take measures to encourage
  the
  involvement of fathers in caring for children, and review their tax systems to make them employment-friendly
  .
  External and internal flexicurity strategies to increase flexibility, to be able to react more efficiently to production cycles,
  should be
  better applied through active labour market policies
  and
  adequate social security systems available
  to
  workers under
  all
  forms of employment
  ,
  so that changing jobs does not lead to disproportionate financial costs. It must be underlined that flexibility without social security is not a sustainable way of increasing employment. These should be accompanied by a clear commitment to actively support job seeking. New forms of work organisation, such as atypical temporary work, part-time work and teleworking, or mobility of workers must not lead to a reduction in individual and collective labour rights and social protection for the
  people
  concerned. It should be ensured that new forms of employment are not created at the expense of regular (full-time, permanent) contracts. Efforts should also be made to combat undeclared employment by means of effective measures to monitor
  and
  implement labour rights. Decent work as promoted
  by the
  ILO and ‘good work’, as guiding principles, must govern both job creation and
  labour market
  integration. In enhancing the functioning and performance of the labour market, Member States should foster social partnership and actively engage social partners in national policy elaboration and should fully respect their right, in accordance with national laws and practices, to conclude and enforce collective agreements
  .

The

in cooperation with the social partners

increase the employment rate through activation measures, in particular for young people, low-skilled

people requiring particular protection and/or support, through advisory services and education and professional training adapted to the

's needs. Member States should safeguard and strengthen equal treatment and equal pay for equal work in the same workplace as laid down in Articles 18 and 157 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The job quality should also be addressed by reducing the number of working poor. Furthermore, Member States should increase the employability of legal migrants

appropriate programmes. Continued efforts

innovative programmes are also required to reintegrate people with disabilities into the labour market, including through subsidised jobs. Member States should remove the barriers which make it more difficult for people to enter the labour market for the first time, support the creation of jobs, foster social innovation and increase the quality and effectiveness of job placement services, including public

services. Job centres must provide training and mentoring programmes particularly in the field of information and communication technologies

as well as access to high-speed internet to job seekers, especially older people, legal migrants, ethnic minorities

people with disabilities, in order to optimally facilitate the job search

Individual and collective forms of self-employment through social economy-type enterprises

supported in this context

Special measures should be taken against the dominance

women in poorly paid work

the

of women in management posts more effectively promoted in order to prevent gender-specific segmentation of the labour market. In particular, working time rules

adjusted so as to allow a work process which conforms to the requirements of the compatibility of family life

work,

allows a more flexible exit from working life into retirement. Member States should take measures to encourage

involvement of fathers in caring for children, and review their tax systems to make them employment-friendly

External and internal flexicurity strategies to increase flexibility, to be able to react more efficiently to production cycles,

better applied through active labour market policies

adequate social security systems available

workers under

forms of employment

so that changing jobs does not lead to disproportionate financial costs. It must be underlined that flexibility without social security is not a sustainable way of increasing employment. These should be accompanied by a clear commitment to actively support job seeking. New forms of work organisation, such as atypical temporary work, part-time work and teleworking, or mobility of workers must not lead to a reduction in individual and collective labour rights and social protection for the

concerned. It should be ensured that new forms of employment are not created at the expense of regular (full-time, permanent) contracts. Efforts should also be made to combat undeclared employment by means of effective measures to monitor

implement labour rights. Decent work as promoted

ILO and ‘good work’, as guiding principles, must govern both job creation and

integration. In enhancing the functioning and performance of the labour market, Member States should foster social partnership and actively engage social partners in national policy elaboration and should fully respect their right, in accordance with national laws and practices, to conclude and enforce collective agreements

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)

It is of the utmost importance to create high-quality jobs which are also needed in the longer term and which possess high added value. It is therefore vital that education and employment policies should support changes in economic structure. As a rule, jobs lost during the economic crisis will not be recreated in the same numbers in the same sectors as before. Therefore the education system must respond flexibly to the labour market requirements which accompany a new economic structure. Employment policy must ensure that workers can make as smooth as possible a transition both between sectors of the economy and between different states of the labour market. It is therefore more necessary than in the past to take long-term objectives as a starting point and focus more on coordinated measures in enterprise, education and employment policies.

It is of the utmost importance to create high-quality jobs which are also needed in the longer term and which possess high added value. It is therefore vital that education and employment policies should support changes in economic structure. As a rule, jobs lost during the economic crisis will not be recreated in the same numbers in the same sectors as before. Therefore the education system must respond flexibly to the labour market requirements which accompany a new economic structure. Employment policy must ensure that workers can make as smooth as possible a transition both between sectors of the economy and between different states of the labour market. It is therefore more necessary than in the past to take long-term objectives as a starting point and focus more on coordinated measures in enterprise, education and employment policies.

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 3

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 3

In
  order
  to increase
  competitiveness
  and
  raise participation levels
  ,
  particularly for the low-skilled, and in line
  with
  economic policy guideline 2, Member States should review tax
  and
  benefit systems and the capacity of public services
  to
  provide the necessary support
  . Member States
  should increase labour force participation through policies
  to
  promote active ageing, gender equality and equal pay and labour market integration of young
  people,
  disabled, legal migrants
  and
  other vulnerable groups
  .
  Work-life balance policies with
  the
  provision of affordable care
  and
  innovation in work organisation
  should be geared to
  raising employment rates
  ,
  particularly among youth, older workers and women, in particular to retain highly-skilled women in scientific and technical fields.
  Member States should
  also remove barriers
  to
  labour market entry for newcomers, support self-employment
  and
  job creation in areas including green employment and care and promote social innovation
  .

order

competitiveness

raise participation levels

particularly for the low-skilled, and in line

economic policy guideline 2, Member States should review tax

benefit systems and the capacity of public services

provide the necessary support

should increase labour force participation through policies

promote active ageing, gender equality and equal pay and labour market integration of young

disabled, legal migrants

other vulnerable groups

Work-life balance policies with

provision of affordable care

innovation in work organisation

raising employment rates

particularly among youth, older workers and women, in particular to retain highly-skilled women in scientific and technical fields.

also remove barriers

labour market entry for newcomers, support self-employment

job creation in areas including green employment and care and promote social innovation

In
  this context, the resources of the European Social Fund should be fully used
  to increase
  employability
  and
  job quality
  , with
  measures to develop personal skills
  and to
  fulfil quality requirements in seminal jobs
  .
  In order to promote professional mobility, it is necessary for
  Member States to
  increase
  people
  ’s openness to mobility within the European Union by providing incentives. To achieve this
  ,
  the rules on obtaining subsidies from the European Social Fund should be examined
  and
  where possible simplified
  .
  National budgets and
  the
  general budget of the EU including the European Social Fund
  and
  the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
  should be
  coordinated and
  geared to
  preparing the workforce for a sustainable economy. With this aim
  , Member States should
  take steps
  to
  publicise information on the purpose of these funds
  and
  the conditions of use
  .

this context, the resources of the European Social Fund should be fully used

employability

job quality

measures to develop personal skills

fulfil quality requirements in seminal jobs

In order to promote professional mobility, it is necessary for

increase

’s openness to mobility within the European Union by providing incentives. To achieve this

the rules on obtaining subsidies from the European Social Fund should be examined

where possible simplified

National budgets and

general budget of the EU including the European Social Fund

the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund

coordinated and

preparing the workforce for a sustainable economy. With this aim

take steps

publicise information on the purpose of these funds

the conditions of use

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Member States shall promote the EU micro-finance facility as an example of how to combine economic and social measures in order to boost economic and employment growth.

Member States shall promote the EU micro-finance facility as an example of how to combine economic and social measures in order to boost economic and employment growth.

National and EU micro-finance facilities shall be accompanied by specific training and mentoring programmes and social benefits schemes ensuring minimum income in the first year after opening of the business in order to make entrepreneurship a real option.

National and EU micro-finance facilities shall be accompanied by specific training and mentoring programmes and social benefits schemes ensuring minimum income in the first year after opening of the business in order to make entrepreneurship a real option.

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)

Member States should also promote and invest in social services of general interest including employment, health and housing services which have to be funded sufficiently.

Member States should also promote and invest in social services of general interest including employment, health and housing services which have to be funded sufficiently.

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 4

Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 4

The EU headline target, on the basis of which Member States will set their national targets, is of aiming to bring by 2020 to 75 % the employment rate for women and men aged 20-64 including through the greater participation of youth, older workers and low skilled workers and the better integration of legal migrants.

The EU headline target, on the basis of which Member States will set their national targets, is of aiming to bring by 2020 to 75 % the employment rate for women and men aged 20-64 including through the greater participation of youth, older workers and low skilled workers and the better integration of legal migrants.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 8 – title

Annex – Guideline 8 – title

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph -1 (new)

Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph -1 (new)

Member States will set as their national targets the reduction of the school drop-out rate below 10 % by 2020, whilst increasing the share of the population aged 30-34 having completed tertiary or equivalent education to at least 40 %.

Member States will set as their national targets the reduction of the school drop-out rate below 10 % by 2020, whilst increasing the share of the population aged 30-34 having completed tertiary or equivalent education to at least 40 %.

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph 1

Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph 1

Member States should promote productivity
  and
  employability through an adequate supply of knowledge and skills
  to
  match current and future demand in
  the labour market.
  Quality initial education and attractive vocational training
  must be complemented
  with
  effective incentives for lifelong learning,
  second-chance opportunities, ensuring every adult
  the
  chance
  to
  move one step up in their qualification
  , and
  by targeted
  migration and integration
  policies
  . Member States should develop systems for recognising acquired
  competencies, remove barriers to occupational
  and
  geographical mobility of workers, promote the acquisition of transversal
  competences
  and creativity, and focus their efforts particularly on supporting those with low skills and increasing the employability of older workers, while at the same time enhance the training, skills and experience of highly skilled workers, including researchers
  .

Member States should promote productivity

employability through an adequate supply of knowledge and skills

match current and future demand in

Quality initial education and attractive vocational training

with

second-chance opportunities, ensuring every adult

chance

move one step up in their qualification

by targeted

policies

competencies, remove barriers to occupational

geographical mobility of workers, promote the acquisition of transversal

and creativity, and focus their efforts particularly on supporting those with low skills and increasing the employability of older workers, while at the same time enhance the training, skills and experience of highly skilled workers, including researchers

The provision of high-quality initial education
  and
  attractive vocational training helping workers
  to
  adjust their skills to
  the labour market
  needs are high priorities for Member States
  .
  They
  must be complemented
  by second-chance opportunities for young people, especially those aged between 25 and 35, which include an obligatory offer of educational and vocational training and
  effective incentives for lifelong learning,
  whereby
  the
  social partners are called upon
  to
  provide the time and also to support financially vocational training. In particular
  ,
  Member States should reduce the dropout rate to less than 10 %
  and
  complete
  migration and integration
  policy with facilities for language learning and social studies
  . Member States should
  also
  develop systems for recognising acquired
  skills
  and competences.

The provision of high-quality initial education

attractive vocational training helping workers

adjust their skills to

needs are high priorities for Member States

They

by second-chance opportunities for young people, especially those aged between 25 and 35, which include an obligatory offer of educational and vocational training and

whereby

social partners are called upon

provide the time and also to support financially vocational training. In particular

Member States should reduce the dropout rate to less than 10 %

complete

policy with facilities for language learning and social studies

also

skills

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph 2

Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph 2

In cooperation with social partners and
  business
  , Member States should improve access to training, strengthen education and career guidance combined with systematic information on new job openings and opportunities,
  promotion of
  entrepreneurship and
  enhanced
  anticipation of
  skill needs
  .
  Investment in human resource
  development,
  up-skilling
  and
  participation in lifelong learning schemes
  should be
  promoted
  through joint financial contributions from
  governments, individuals
  and
  employers
  .
  To support young people
  and in
  particular those not in employment,
  education
  or training,
  Member States in
  cooperation with
  the
  social partners, should enact schemes to help recent graduates find initial employment or further
  education and
  training opportunities
  ,
  including apprenticeships
  , and
  intervene rapidly when
  young people
  become unemployed
  .
  Regular monitoring of
  the
  performance
  of
  up-skilling
  and
  anticipation policies should help identify areas
  for
  improvement
  and increase the
  responsiveness
  of
  education
  and
  training systems to labour market needs. EU funds should be fully mobilised by Member States to support these objectives
  .

business

promotion of

enhanced

skill needs

Investment in human resource

up-skilling

participation in lifelong learning schemes

promoted

governments, individuals

employers

To support young people

particular those not in employment,

or training,

cooperation with

social partners, should enact schemes to help recent graduates find initial employment or further

training opportunities

including apprenticeships

intervene rapidly when

become unemployed

Regular monitoring of

performance

up-skilling

anticipation policies should help identify areas

improvement

responsiveness

education

training systems to labour market needs. EU funds should be fully mobilised by Member States to support these objectives

In cooperation with
  the
  social partners and
  businesses
  , Member States should improve access to training,
  including vocational training,
  strengthen education and career guidance combined with systematic information on,
  and appropriate measures to promote,
  new job openings and opportunities, entrepreneurship
  , SMEs development
  and
  enhance the
  anticipation of
  quality requirements
  .
  The
  development
  of human resources
  ,
  higher qualifications
  and
  training
  should be
  financed
  through joint financial contributions from
  employers
  and
  governments
  .
  Access to high-quality general
  and
  vocational training and the reintegration of school drop-outs
  in
  the
  education
  system should be possible for everyone at any time.
  Member States
  should align investments
  in the education
  system so that the objective of increasing the level of skills among the active population is fulfilled, also taking into account learning in informal
  and
  non-formal contexts. In doing so
  ,
  the reforms regarding employability in particular should be aimed at ensuring
  ,
  through training or knowledge in the field of information
  and
  communication technologies (ICT), the acquisition of the core skills which every employee needs to be successful in a knowledge-based economy. Measures should be taken to ensure that the educational mobility of
  young people
  and teachers becomes the norm
  .
  Member States should improve
  the
  openness and relevance
  of
  general
  and
  vocational education systems and non-vocational training
  for
  all ages, in particular by implementing national qualification frameworks enabling flexible learning pathways
  and
  by developing partnerships between general and vocational education institutions and the world of work, including paid apprenticeships, in order to
  increase
  considerably
  the
  proportion
  of
  high-level academic
  and
  vocational degrees
  .

the

businesses

including vocational training,

and appropriate measures to promote,

, SMEs development

enhance the

quality requirements

The

of human resources

higher qualifications

training

financed

employers

governments

Access to high-quality general

vocational training and the reintegration of school drop-outs

the

system should be possible for everyone at any time.

should align investments

system so that the objective of increasing the level of skills among the active population is fulfilled, also taking into account learning in informal

non-formal contexts. In doing so

the reforms regarding employability in particular should be aimed at ensuring

through training or knowledge in the field of information

communication technologies (ICT), the acquisition of the core skills which every employee needs to be successful in a knowledge-based economy. Measures should be taken to ensure that the educational mobility of

and teachers becomes the norm

Member States should improve

openness and relevance

general

vocational education systems and non-vocational training

all ages, in particular by implementing national qualification frameworks enabling flexible learning pathways

by developing partnerships between general and vocational education institutions and the world of work, including paid apprenticeships, in order to

considerably

proportion

high-level academic

vocational degrees

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Regular monitoring of the performance of up-skilling and anticipation policies should help to identify areas for improvement and to increase the responsiveness of education and training systems to labour market needs. EU funds should be fully mobilised by Member States to support these objectives.

Regular monitoring of the performance of up-skilling and anticipation policies should help to identify areas for improvement and to increase the responsiveness of education and training systems to labour market needs. EU funds should be fully mobilised by Member States to support these objectives.

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 8 a (new)

Annex – Guideline 8 a (new)

Guideline 8a:
     
  Strengthening social and economic cohesion policy in support of employment

Guideline 8a:

Strengthening social and economic cohesion policy in support of employment

Member States commit themselves to arranging, complementing, coordinating and adjusting their national targets, at national level and among themselves, in such a way that imbalances in economic development between regions will be reduced.

Member States commit themselves to arranging, complementing, coordinating and adjusting their national targets, at national level and among themselves, in such a way that imbalances in economic development between regions will be reduced.

Member States are aware that cohesion policy represents an effective instrument which supports but is not subordinated to the guidelines, by accommodating regional specificities, supporting regions to overcome their socio-economic difficulties and reducing disparities.

Member States are aware that cohesion policy represents an effective instrument which supports but is not subordinated to the guidelines, by accommodating regional specificities, supporting regions to overcome their socio-economic difficulties and reducing disparities.

An integrated approach, multi-level governance and partnership principles should be at the core of the governance and delivery of the strategy, while the regional and local levels in particular have to play a crucial role as the vehicles for reaching the countless economic and social actors living and producing in the Union, in particular the SMEs, especially those forming part of the social economy.

An integrated approach, multi-level governance and partnership principles should be at the core of the governance and delivery of the strategy, while the regional and local levels in particular have to play a crucial role as the vehicles for reaching the countless economic and social actors living and producing in the Union, in particular the SMEs, especially those forming part of the social economy.

Therefore, cohesion policy is not just the source of stable financial allocations, but also a powerful instrument for economic development and so an employment instrument for all Union regions.

Therefore, cohesion policy is not just the source of stable financial allocations, but also a powerful instrument for economic development and so an employment instrument for all Union regions.

Member States should invest more in transport, energy, telecommunication and IT infrastructure and make full use of the European Structural Funds.

Member States should invest more in transport, energy, telecommunication and IT infrastructure and make full use of the European Structural Funds.

The participation of potential beneficiaries in Union co-founded programmes should be encouraged by simplification of delivery systems.

The participation of potential beneficiaries in Union co-founded programmes should be encouraged by simplification of delivery systems.

To achieve this, Member States should create synergies between their cohesion policies and other existing sectoral policies, in accordance with an integrated approach, since cohesion is not a cost but gives strength, taps unused potential, reduces structural differences between countries and regions, expands growth and improves the competitiveness of Union regions in a globalised world, counterbalances the effects of the global economic crisis and generates Union social capital.

To achieve this, Member States should create synergies between their cohesion policies and other existing sectoral policies, in accordance with an integrated approach, since cohesion is not a cost but gives strength, taps unused potential, reduces structural differences between countries and regions, expands growth and improves the competitiveness of Union regions in a globalised world, counterbalances the effects of the global economic crisis and generates Union social capital.

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 9 – title and paragraph 1

Annex – Guideline 9 – title and paragraph 1

Guideline 9:
     
  Improving the performance of education and training systems at all levels and increasing participation in tertiary education

Guideline 9:

Improving the performance of education and training systems at all levels and increasing participation in tertiary education

In order to ensure access to quality education and training for all and to improve educational outcomes, Member States should invest efficiently in education and training systems notably to raise the skill level of the EU's workforce, allowing it to meet the rapidly changing needs of modern labour markets. Action should cover all sectors (from early childhood education and schools through to higher education, vocational education and training, as well as adult training) taking also into account learning in informal and non-formal contexts. Reforms should aim to ensure the acquisition of the key competencies that every individual needs for success in a knowledge-based economy, notably in terms of employability, further learning, or ICT skills. Steps should be taken to ensure learning mobility of young people and teachers becomes the norm. Member States should improve the openness and relevance of education and training systems, particularly by implementing national qualification frameworks enabling flexible learning pathways and by developing partnerships between the worlds of education/training and work. The teaching profession should be made more attractive. Higher education should become more open to non-traditional learners and participation in tertiary or equivalent education should be increased. With a view to reducing the number of young people not in employment, education, or training, Member States should take all necessary steps to prevent early school leaving.

In order to ensure access to quality education and training for all and to improve educational outcomes, Member States should invest efficiently in education and training systems notably to raise the skill level of the EU's workforce, allowing it to meet the rapidly changing needs of modern labour markets. Action should cover all sectors (from early childhood education and schools through to higher education, vocational education and training, as well as adult training) taking also into account learning in informal and non-formal contexts. Reforms should aim to ensure the acquisition of the key competencies that every individual needs for success in a knowledge-based economy, notably in terms of employability, further learning, or ICT skills. Steps should be taken to ensure learning mobility of young people and teachers becomes the norm. Member States should improve the openness and relevance of education and training systems, particularly by implementing national qualification frameworks enabling flexible learning pathways and by developing partnerships between the worlds of education/training and work. The teaching profession should be made more attractive. Higher education should become more open to non-traditional learners and participation in tertiary or equivalent education should be increased. With a view to reducing the number of young people not in employment, education, or training, Member States should take all necessary steps to prevent early school leaving.

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Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 9 – paragraph 2

Annex – Guideline 9 – paragraph 2

The EU headline target, on the basis of which Member States will set their national targets, is to reduce the drop out rate to 10 %, whilst increasing the share of the population aged 30-34 having completed tertiary or equivalent education to at least 40 % in 2020.

The EU headline target, on the basis of which Member States will set their national targets, is to reduce the drop out rate to 10 %, whilst increasing the share of the population aged 30-34 having completed tertiary or equivalent education to at least 40 % in 2020.

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Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 10 – title

Annex – Guideline 10 – title

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 10 – paragraph -1 (new)

Annex – Guideline 10 – paragraph -1 (new)

Member States will set their national targets to reduce by 25 % the number of Europeans living below national poverty lines, lifting over 20 million people out of poverty, in particular by employment and education policy measures.

Member States will set their national targets to reduce by 25 % the number of Europeans living below national poverty lines, lifting over 20 million people out of poverty, in particular by employment and education policy measures.

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 10 – paragraph 1

Annex – Guideline 10 – paragraph 1

Member States’
  efforts
  to reduce poverty
  should be aimed at promoting
  full participation in society and economy and
  extending
  employment opportunities,
  making full use of
  the European Social Fund.
  Efforts
  should
  also concentrate on ensuring
  equal opportunities,
  including through
  access to affordable, sustainable and high quality services and public services (including online services, in line with guideline 4)
  and
  in particular health
  care
  . Member States should
  put
  in
  place effective anti-discrimination measures
  .
  Equally,
  to fight social exclusion, empower people and promote labour market participation, social protection systems
  , lifelong learning
  and active inclusion policies
  should
  be enhanced to create opportunities at different stages of people's lives
  and
  shield them from the risk of exclusion.
  Social
  security and pension systems must be modernised
  to ensure
  that they can be fully deployed to ensure
  adequate
  income
  support
  and access to healthcare
  - thus providing social cohesion -
  whilst
  at
  the
  same time remaining financially sustainable
  . Benefit systems should
  focus on ensuring
  income security during transitions and
  reducing
  poverty, in particular among groups most at risk from social exclusion, such as one-parent families, minorities, people with disabilities, children and young people, elderly women and men, legal migrants and the homeless. Member States should also actively promote the social economy and social
  innovation in support of
  the most vulnerable.

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Combating poverty and exclusion remains a vital challenge. In order to pursue this objective, it is necessary to create opportunities to participate in the labour market or to return to it for all social groups, irrespective of locality or level of education. It is essential to strike a balance between giving people a sufficient sense of security and preserving their motivation to work and earn income. To achieve this target,
  Member States
  should make an effort
  to reduce poverty
  , including in-work poverty, promote
  full participation
  , at people's own choice,
  in
  politics,
  society
  , the arts
  and
  the
  economy and
  extend
  employment opportunities,
  in respect of which
  the European Social Fund
  is to be used
  .
  Member States
  should
  pay particular attention here to the increasing number of working poor. In order to formulate specific objectives to combat poverty it must be made clear how poverty should be measured. The standard definition that earning 60 % of the median income constitutes poverty must be qualified. Poverty cannot be established by means of such a one-sided indicator. It has to be ensured that
  equal opportunities,
  as well as
  access to affordable, sustainable and high quality services and public services (including online services, in line with guideline 4), in particular
  in the social, employment,
  health
  and housing fields, are preserved, ensuring that they are available also to the vulnerable and weaker population groups
  . Member States should
  also ensure that the oral or written information provided by the public services is clear and complete and that,
  in
  the event of a refusal to grant an entitlement, a reason should be given, mentioning the possibilities for an appeal by the person concerned
  .
  The principle that there may be no discrimination between men and women with the same training and in the same type of employment should be legally binding in Member States for all types of employment relationship. In order
  to fight social exclusion, empower people
  to play an active role in society
  and promote labour market participation, social protection systems and active inclusion policies
  must
  be
  further
  enhanced to create opportunities
  and job perspectives, taking into account the various needs and responsibilities
  at different stages of people’s lives
  , to shield them from the risk of exclusion
  and to provide, in particular for those furthest from the labour market, support into quality work
  .
  Therefore, efficient approaches under active labour market policy for training and job creation have to be created for those who are excluded from the labour market owing to lack of training. At the same time, social
  security and pension systems must be modernised
  so
  that they can be fully deployed to ensure income
  above the poverty threshold, to enable participation in social life
  and access to healthcare, whilst the
  financial sustainability of these systems must be preserved
  . Benefit systems should
  ensure
  income security during transitions and
  reduce
  poverty, in particular among groups most at risk from social exclusion, such as one-parent families, minorities, people with disabilities, children and young people, elderly women and men, legal migrants and the homeless.
  In particular,
  Member States
  shall be committed to tackling child poverty through appropriate measures so that children are not restricted in their personal development and are not underprivileged when entering professional life due to poverty related interferences with their free development. It is particularly important to ensure equal access to education and equal opportunities for children from disadvantaged families, so as to guard against their social exclusion as adults. In order to strengthen income security at various stages of life, Member States
  should
  ensure adequate minimum incomes that should at least be above the poverty line, in accordance with the various practices, collective agreements and legislation in Member States. Member States should
  also actively promote the social economy and social
  innovations designed to address
  the
  different social risks which arise during people’s lifetimes, especially where the
  most vulnerable
  are concerned, and effectively implement the adopted anti-discrimination measures
  .
  In enhancing the sustainability of public finances, Member States should pay particular attention to the positive effects that improvements in social cohesion have on national budgets. Reduced poverty and enhanced participation lead to reductions in social expenditure and increased tax revenues. Member States should guarantee high minimum standards for job quality so as to eradicate poverty among employed people.

Combating poverty and exclusion remains a vital challenge. In order to pursue this objective, it is necessary to create opportunities to participate in the labour market or to return to it for all social groups, irrespective of locality or level of education. It is essential to strike a balance between giving people a sufficient sense of security and preserving their motivation to work and earn income. To achieve this target,

should make an effort

, including in-work poverty, promote

, at people's own choice,

politics,

, the arts

the

extend

in respect of which

is to be used

Member States

pay particular attention here to the increasing number of working poor. In order to formulate specific objectives to combat poverty it must be made clear how poverty should be measured. The standard definition that earning 60 % of the median income constitutes poverty must be qualified. Poverty cannot be established by means of such a one-sided indicator. It has to be ensured that

as well as

in the social, employment,

and housing fields, are preserved, ensuring that they are available also to the vulnerable and weaker population groups

also ensure that the oral or written information provided by the public services is clear and complete and that,

the event of a refusal to grant an entitlement, a reason should be given, mentioning the possibilities for an appeal by the person concerned

The principle that there may be no discrimination between men and women with the same training and in the same type of employment should be legally binding in Member States for all types of employment relationship. In order

to play an active role in society

must

further

and job perspectives, taking into account the various needs and responsibilities

,

and to provide, in particular for those furthest from the labour market, support into quality work

Therefore, efficient approaches under active labour market policy for training and job creation have to be created for those who are excluded from the labour market owing to lack of training. At the same time, social

so

above the poverty threshold, to enable participation in social life

financial sustainability of these systems must be preserved

ensure

reduce

In particular,

shall be committed to tackling child poverty through appropriate measures so that children are not restricted in their personal development and are not underprivileged when entering professional life due to poverty related interferences with their free development. It is particularly important to ensure equal access to education and equal opportunities for children from disadvantaged families, so as to guard against their social exclusion as adults. In order to strengthen income security at various stages of life, Member States

ensure adequate minimum incomes that should at least be above the poverty line, in accordance with the various practices, collective agreements and legislation in Member States. Member States should

innovations designed to address

different social risks which arise during people’s lifetimes, especially where the

are concerned, and effectively implement the adopted anti-discrimination measures

In enhancing the sustainability of public finances, Member States should pay particular attention to the positive effects that improvements in social cohesion have on national budgets. Reduced poverty and enhanced participation lead to reductions in social expenditure and increased tax revenues. Member States should guarantee high minimum standards for job quality so as to eradicate poverty among employed people.

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Annex – Guideline 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Social protection systems, including pensions and healthcare, should be strengthened and modernised, ensuring their social adequacy, financial sustainability and responsiveness to changing needs, while providing everyone in the European Union with adequate protection from social insecurities, such as health problems, unemployment and poverty.

Social protection systems, including pensions and healthcare, should be strengthened and modernised, ensuring their social adequacy, financial sustainability and responsiveness to changing needs, while providing everyone in the European Union with adequate protection from social insecurities, such as health problems, unemployment and poverty.

Social protection of short-term contracts, which affect women in particular, and pregnant women more particularly still, should be improved by Member States.

Social protection of short-term contracts, which affect women in particular, and pregnant women more particularly still, should be improved by Member States.

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex – Guideline 10 – paragraph 2

Annex – Guideline 10 – paragraph 2

The EU headline target, on the basis of which Member States will set their national targets, is to reduce by 25 % the number of Europeans living below the national poverty lines, lifting over 20 million people out of poverty.

The EU headline target, on the basis of which Member States will set their national targets, is to reduce by 25 % the number of Europeans living below the national poverty lines, lifting over 20 million people out of poverty.

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