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3. vyzývá nové členské státy, aby věnovaly větší pozornost legislativní úpravě sociálních služeb především intervenčního charakteru a aby také podporovaly zapojení skupin obyvatel do sociální ekonomiky, jejíž rozvoj by měl být cíleně podporován prostřednictvím Evropského sociálního fondu a dalších strukturálních fondů;
Calls on the new Member States to pay greater attention to legislation in the area of social services, with particular regard to intervention, and to encourage the inclusion of groups in the social economy, the development of which should be supported through the targeted use of the European Social Fund and of other structural funds;
7. vyzývá nové členské státy, aby zvýšily rozsah služeb poskytovaných rodinám s cílem zlepšit postavení živitelů rodin s dětmi nebo starších členů rodin vyžadujících péči;
Calls on the new Member States to increase the range of services provided for families, in order to improve the situation of breadwinners with children or elderly family members in need of care;
15. vyzývá Radu a zejména vlády nových členských států, aby zvážily možnost více než dosud přispívat k financování orgánů místní samosprávy při plnění jejich povinností spojených se sociálním začleňováním;
Calls on the Council, and especially on the governments of the new Member States, to consider contributing more than at present to funds for carrying out local government responsibilities related to social inclusion;
22. vyzývá nové členské státy, aby více než doposud podporovaly sociální integraci zdravotně postižených osob, a aby vytvářely vhodné programy v oblasti vzdělání, profesního vzdělávání a podpory zaměstnanosti;
Calls on the new Member States to promote the social integration of persons with disabilities more effectively than hitherto and to draw up appropriate educational, professional training and employment promotion programmes;
24. poukazuje na to, že k tomu, aby byly zdroje pracovních sil v souladu s cíly Lisabonské strategie využívány mnohem účinněji než dosud, je třeba v nových členských státech přijmout opatření k vyrovnání mzdových rozdílů mezi muži a ženami se stejnou úrovní vzdělání a se stejným pracovním zařazením;
Points to the need, with a view to making significantly more effective use than hitherto of labour resources in the light of the goals charted in the Lisbon Strategy, to take steps in the new Member States to even out wage differences between men and women educated to the same level and working in jobs of equal status;
26. vyzývá vlády nových členských států, aby podnikly náležité přípravné kroky k tomu, aby zavedení eura neuvrhlo rozsáhlé sociální skupiny do chudoby, což se týká zejména osob žijících z malých důchodů nebo dávek sociálního zabezpečení, z nichž většinu tvoří ženy;
Calls on the governments of the new Member States to make appropriate preparations to ensure that the introduction of the euro will not plunge large social groups into poverty, particularly those living on small pensions or social welfare payments, the vast majority of whom are women;
29. vyzývá Komisi a nové členské státy, aby společně přidělily více prostředků novým členským státům na financování vypracování národních akčních plánů a na podporu plnění cílů stanovených na vrcholné schůzce v Lucemburku a dále vyzývá Komisi, aby podporovala výměnu osvědčené praxe mezi novými a starými členskými státy;
Calls on the Commission and the new Member States jointl y to allocate more funding than hitherto to the new Member States to finance the drawing-up of national action plans and to support the attainment of the objectives of the Luxembourg Employment Summit and calls on the Commission to promote exchanges of good practice between the new and old Member States;
Since the early 1990s, unemployment has been an extremely sensitive problem in the European Union, with many adverse side-effects, and this situation has not changed with the accession of the ten new Member States.
Since the early 1990s, unemployment has been an extremely sensitive problem in the European Union, with many adverse side effects, and this situation has not changed with the accession of the ten new Member States.
Increasing employment is a key element in the Lisbon Strategy, which, by simultaneously improving growth, competitiveness and employment, could partly solve social and economic problems as well.
Increasing employment is a key element in the Lisbon Strategy, which, by simultaneously improving growth, competitiveness and employment, could partly solve social and economic problems as well.
As it improves social cohesion, social inclusion is closely linked to the Lisbon objectives, because the standard of living of the impoverished social strata can be improved primarily by increasing employment among their ranks.
As it improves social cohesion, social inclusion is closely linked to the Lisbon objectives, because the standard of living of the impoverished social strata can be improved primarily by increasing employment among their ranks.
Combating social exclusion is thus indissolubly linked to the Lisbon Strategy, and in a sense is a precondition for enabling the European Union to genuinely attain the Lisbon objectives.
Combating social exclusion is thus indissolubly linked to the Lisbon Strategy, and in a sense is a precondition for enabling the European Union to genuinely attain the Lisbon objectives.
Creating a knowledge-based society and the most economically competitive region in the world will be possible only by applying economic policy models which take account of, and respect, the specific characteristics of the European social model and alleviate the damaging phenomenon of social exclusion as effectively as possible.
Creating a knowledge-based society and the most economically competitive region in the world will be possible only by applying economic policy models which take account of, and respect, the specific characteristics of the European social model and alleviate the damaging phenomenon of social exclusion as effectively as possible.
Unless the process of social inclusion in the new Member States is accelerated and funding for it increased, there is no realistic hope of attaining the Lisbon objectives by 2010.
Unless the process of social inclusion in the new Member States is accelerated and funding for it increased, there is no realistic hope of attaining the Lisbon objectives by 2010.
One of the biggest difficulties in this context is that, in the new Member States which have to make a success of economic restructuring, albeit at the expense of severe social dislocation, local authorities carry out a significant proportion of the tasks involved in integrating the socially disadvantaged (improving education and training conditions, advising on career choices, housing benefit, promoting mobility, crime prevention, etc.), but in general local authorities do not receive from the central budget the resources they need in order to carry out these tasks successfully, while on the other hand they are unable to finance them themselves.
One of the biggest difficulties in this context is that, in the new Member States which have to make a success of economic restructuring, albeit at the expense of severe social dislocation, local authorities carry out a significant proportion of the tasks involved in integrating the socially disadvantaged (improving education and training conditions, advising on career choices, housing benefit, promoting mobility, crime prevention, etc.), but in general local authorities do not receive from the central budget the resources they need in order to carry out these tasks successfully, while on the other hand they are unable to finance them themselves.
A general feature of the situation at local government level in the new Member States is the acute shortage of resources, and most Member States lack any strategy for solving this problem.
A general feature of the situation at local government level in the new Member States is the acute shortage of resources, and most Member States lack any strategy for solving this problem.
One possible way of doing so would be to increase local government budgets, while another would be by means of a thorough overhaul of the local government system so as to increase its efficiency.
One possible way of doing so would be to increase local government budgets, while another would be by means of a thorough overhaul of the local government system so as to increase its efficiency.
The present situation
The present situation
In the new Member States, we might define the principal problems involved in attaining social inclusion as follows: the low level of employment, shortcomings in health-care provision and the education system, and the problem of social exclusion of minorities.
In the new Member States, we might define the principal problems involved in attaining social inclusion as follows: the low level of employment, shortcomings in health-care provision and the education system, and the problem of social exclusion of minorities.
On average, the level of employment in the new Member States is 8% lower than in the old Member States, and a further difficulty is that regional disparities are significantly greater.
On average, the level of employment in the new Member States is 8% lower than in the old Member States, and a further difficulty is that regional disparities are significantly greater.
EU surveys show that increasing employment in the new Member States would create a basis for significant progress in combating poverty, but employment policy by itself cannot entirely eliminate poverty.
EU surveys show that increasing employment in the new Member States would create a basis for significant progress in combating poverty, but employment policy by itself cannot entirely eliminate poverty.
Nonetheless, combating poverty is a far greater challenge in the new Member States than in the old ones.
Nonetheless, combating poverty is a far greater challenge in the new Member States than in the old ones.
Shortcomings and measures not yet taken - where is progress most vital?
Shortcomings and measures not yet taken - where is progress most vital?
As far as the shortcomings are concerned, the first point to which attention should be drawn is that very little use has been made in the new Member States of financial incentives which indirectly promote job creation, and, although these are unquestionably an effective instrument of economic policy, they are being insufficiently applied at present.
As far as the shortcomings are concerned, the first point to which attention should be drawn is that very little use has been made in the new Member States of financial incentives which indirectly promote job creation, and, although these are unquestionably an effective instrument of economic policy, they are being insufficiently applied at present.
Particularly in the case of SMEs, it may be observed that, while this part of the business sector possesses significant potential for job creation, in the absence of financial incentives this currently remains largely unexploited.
Particularly in the case of SMEs, it may be observed that, while this part of the business sector possesses significant potential for job creation, in the absence of financial incentives this currently remains largely unexploited.
An increase in the number of people employed by SMEs would in general help to attain the objectives of the Lisbon Strategy, and would represent a partial solution to the problems of groups suffering from the consequences of social exclusion.
An increase in the number of people employed by SMEs would in general help to attain the objectives of the Lisbon Strategy, and would represent a partial solution to the problems of groups suffering from the consequences of social exclusion.
In this field, significant progress is called for in most of the new Member States.
In this field, significant progress is called for in most of the new Member States.
There would be ample scope for boosting the interest which businesspeople take in social inclusion by political means, but this would require the use of the appropriate economic-policy tools (relief from tax and social security contributions, targeted incentives, etc.).
There would be ample scope for boosting the interest which businesspeople take in social inclusion by political means, but this would require the use of the appropriate economic-policy tools (relief from tax and social security contributions, targeted incentives, etc.).
In some Member States, indirect financial incentives are already in use which may be described as successful, but at present these are far more the exception than the rule.
In some Member States, indirect financial incentives are already in use which may be described as successful, but at present these are far more the exception than the rule.
As regards the use of indirect financial incentives, measures which may be considered exemplary include the legal provision which waives the requirement for employers to pay the employer's contribution and personal income tax on wages if they recruit an unemployed university graduate (Slovenia).
As regards the use of indirect financial incentives, measures which may be considered exemplary include the legal provision which waives the requirement for employers to pay the employer's contribution and personal income tax on wages if they recruit an unemployed university graduate (Slovenia).
Another measure which represents a step in the right direction is that whereby, as from 2005, if employers recruit young people who are entering the labour market for the first time or people who are returning to it after drawing GYES or GYET benefits to enable them to care for children or after drawing benefit to enable them to nurse relatives, the employers enjoy 50% relief from social insurance contributions, while if they recruit people aged over 50 who are registered as long-term unemployed, they are completely relieved of the obligation to pay the statutory health-insurance contributions, and they are also entitled to this relief if they recruit people who are in receipt of GYES or GYET benefit (and the employee is recruited to work part-time) (Hungary).
Another measure which represents a step in the right direction is that whereby, as from 2005, if employers recruit young people who are entering the labour market for the first time or people who are returning to it after drawing GYES or GYET benefits to enable them to care for children or after drawing benefit to enable them to nurse relatives, the employers enjoy 50% relief from social insurance contributions, while if they recruit people aged over 50 who are registered as long-term unemployed, they are completely relieved of the obligation to pay the statutory health-insurance contributions, and they are also entitled to this relief if they recruit people who are in receipt of GYES or GYET benefit (and the employee is recruited to work part-time) (Hungary).
In general it may be said that the new Member States ought to adopt a bolder approach to providing indirect financial incentives to promote social inclusion.
In general it may be said that the new Member States ought to adopt a bolder approach to providing indirect financial incentives to promote social inclusion.
In the case of disadvantaged social groups, it should again be stressed that, fundamentally, finding work is the biggest problem.
In the case of disadvantaged social groups, it should again be stressed that, fundamentally, finding work is the biggest problem.
It is jobs, guaranteeing a secure income, that would most improve the situation of people with disabilities, the unskilled, older persons, the Roma and refugees, although it is also essential to alleviate specific worries about rent subsidies, health and education.
It is jobs, guaranteeing a secure income, that would most improve the situation of people with disabilities, the unskilled, older persons, the Roma and refugees, although it is also essential to alleviate specific worries about rent subsidies, health and education.
Experience during the period since the adoption of the Joint Inclusion Memorandums (JIM) already makes it possible to compare the effectiveness of those policies, programmes and support instruments which the ten new Member States have used to enable disadvantaged groups to catch up.
Experience during the period since the adoption of the Joint Inclusion Memorandums (JIM) already makes it possible to compare the effectiveness of those policies, programmes and support instruments which the ten new Member States have used to enable disadvantaged groups to catch up.
EU incentives should be provided to encourage the emulation in other Member States of programmes which have proved successful, while the less effective programmes should be replaced with more successful ones.
EU incentives should be provided to encourage the emulation in other Member States of programmes which have proved successful, while the less effective programmes should be replaced with more successful ones.
The situation of minorities requires attention in the context of social inclusion.
The situation of minorities requires attention in the context of social inclusion.
Above all, the problems of the Roma minority must be mentioned here, as the problems of poverty are far worse in their case than in other sections of society.
Above all, the problems of the Roma minority must be mentioned here, as the problems of poverty are far worse in their case than in other sections of society.
In view of the particular social situation of the Roma, it should be borne in mind - and it is regrettable - that at present the new Member States are not yet making sufficient use of communal support instruments to improve the quality of life of the Roma community (e.g. the establishment of communal laundries and hygiene centres in Slovakia).
In view of the particular social situation of the Roma, it should be borne in mind - and it is regrettable - that at present the new Member States are not yet making sufficient use of communal support instruments to improve the quality of life of the Roma community (e.g. the establishment of communal laundries and hygiene centres in Slovakia).
Sharing experience and joint exploitation of results at EU-10 level
Sharing experience and joint exploitation of results at EU-10 level
It is a regrettable fact that it has not so far proved possible to apply more widely the innovative, effective and successful methods, techniques and ideas of those Member States which are in the vanguard in dealing with particular problems; this means that the ten new Member States as a whole still cannot jointly exploit the results.
It is a regrettable fact that it has not so far proved possible to apply more widely the innovative, effective and successful methods, techniques and ideas of those Member States which are in the vanguard in dealing with particular problems; this means that the ten new Member States as a whole still cannot jointly exploit the results.
A good example of an innovative and progressive approach is the crime prevention programmes which are being carried out in the Czech Republic on a large scale, using various techniques, including the employment by local authorities of experts known as 'street-workers' to implement first-level prevention projects.
A good example of an innovative and progressive approach is the crime prevention programmes which are being carried out in the Czech Republic on a large scale, using various techniques, including the employment by local authorities of experts known as 'street-workers' to implement first-level prevention projects.
Others include the introduction, in Slovakia, of a 'zero' class to prepare children for entry to primary school, the creation of the post of 'teacher's assistant' to help Roma children more effectively (also in Slovakia), the payment by the Slovenian State of 50-80% rent subsidies and exemption of employees who are aged over 55 from paying social security contributions.
Others include the introduction, in Slovakia, of a 'zero' class to prepare children for entry to primary school, the creation of the post of 'teacher's assistant' to help Roma children more effectively (also in Slovakia), the payment by the Slovenian State of 50-80% rent subsidies and exemption of employees who are aged over 55 from paying social security contributions.
All of these are innovative and exemplary methods whose application at regional level would be in the fundamental interests of the EU, but this is currently prevented by the limited state of development of information exchanges between the Member States.
All of these are innovative and exemplary methods whose application at regional level would be in the fundamental interests of the EU, but this is currently prevented by the limited state of development of information exchanges between the Member States.
To sum up: although well-formulated policies and successful measures exist in many Member States, on the whole there is a failure to copy them and exploit their results in other Member States.
To sum up: although well-formulated policies and successful measures exist in many Member States, on the whole there is a failure to copy them and exploit their results in other Member States.
k sociálnímu začlenění v nových členských státech
on social inclusion in the new Member States
The Commission working paper is a mid-term document on the comparative situation of social inclusion in the ten new Member States.
The Commission working paper is a mid-term document on the comparative situation of social inclusion in the ten new Member States.
It is a synthesis of the joint memorandums on social inclusion signed by the Commissioner with responsibility for Employment and Social Affairs and by the social affairs ministers of the new Member States.
It is a synthesis of the joint memorandums on social inclusion signed by the Commissioner with responsibility for Employment and Social Affairs and by the social affairs ministers of the new Member States.
The report reviews the main challenges faced by the new Member States in combating poverty and social exclusion and in promoting greater social cohesion.
The report reviews the main challenges faced by the new Member States in combating poverty and social exclusion and in promoting greater social cohesion.
It has three aims:
It has three aims:
1. to provide a basis for the promotion of exchange and best practice among all 25 Member States;
1. to provide a basis for the promotion of exchange and best practice among all 25 Member States;
2. to assist the new Member States in developing their policies on social inclusion and in preparing their first national action plans to combat poverty and social exclusion;
2. to assist the new Member States in developing their policies on social inclusion and in preparing their first national action plans to combat poverty and social exclusion;
3. to highlight the issues that need closer attention in the development of the EU's social inclusion policy.
3. to highlight the issues that need closer attention in the development of the EU's social inclusion policy.
Social inclusion has become a serious challenge for most new Member States, which have had to overhaul their societies and gear them towards what we may broadly term the 'market economy'.
Social inclusion has become a serious challenge for most new Member States, which have had to overhaul their societies and gear them towards what we may broadly term the 'market economy'.
However, this generalisation masks a wide divergence in situations, even allowing for Cyprus and Malta, which have not had to undergo this transition.
However, this generalisation masks a wide divergence in situations, even allowing for Cyprus and Malta, which have not had to undergo this transition.