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Regionsudvalget foreslår mere konkret en omformulering af Amsterdam-traktatens artikel 158 med henblik på at medtage følgende: a) synsvinklen med "geografisk samhørighed" som supplement til udformningen og konkretiseringen af politikkerne for økonomisk og social samhørighed, b) eksplicit henvisning til de problemer, som hidrører fra permanente strukturproblemer, f.eks. ø-status, geografisk afsidesliggende og tyndt befolket, c) bekræftelse af de specifikke foranstaltninger, der skal træffes proportionalt med, hvor intense og hvor akkumulerede problemer der er tale om i hvert enkelt område.
Specifically, the CoR recommends that Article 158 of the Amsterdam Treaty be reformulated so as to include: a) the idea of "territorial cohesion" to complement the formulation and implementation of economic and social cohesion policies; b) explicit reference to the problems created by long-term structural factors such as insular nature, geographical isolation and very low population density; c) confirmation that special measures must be taken in accordance with the severity and accumulation of these disadvantages in each region.
Regionsudvalget understreger, at ø-dimensionen for at lette medtænkningen af øområdernes særlige forhold i EU's politikker bør anerkendes klart i EU's statistiske nomenklatur1, og det foreslår derfor, at der tages hensyn til Regionsudvalgets forslag om en særlig ø-nomenklatur uafhængig af befolkningsmæssige kriterier.
To make it easier for the particular situation of the island regions to be taken into account in Community policies, there must be explicit recognition of the island dimension in Community statistical nomenclatures. The CoR therefore suggests that consideration be given to the proposals of the Committee of the Regions for a special definition of the islands not based on population criteria.
Regionsudvalget vurderer på trods af de positive henvisninger i den 2. samhørighedsrapport til øområders særlige problemer samt behovet for at træffe specielle foranstaltninger tilpasset øernes særlige forhold, at fraværet af dette emne i rapportens forslag og begrænsede omtale heraf skaber behov for en mere aktiv indsats og lancering af initiativer, således at dette klart og tydeligt medtages i den kommende 3. rapport fra Kommissionen.
The CoR believes that, despite the valuable references in the Second Cohesion Report to the particular problems of the island regions and the need to take special measures that address their particular situation, the fact that the issue is absent from the report's proposals and is mentioned only fleetingly creates a need for further action and for steps to be taken to explicitly include the matter in the Third Cohesion Report.
Kriteriet om ø-status og udligning for fysiske ulemper bør inkluderes i kriterierne for at komme i betragtning under programmer, som støttes af forskellige EU-midler, det være sig programmer eller politikker, således at der udlignes for den større per capita-udgift i forbindelse med anlæg og drift af de grundlæggende infrastrukturer og tjenester.
The CoR calls for the island dimension to be taken into account when Community guidelines or rules are formulated and when Community policies are implemented, for example in relation to liberating the energy market, special taxes on fuel for air transport, reform of the trans-
50 indbyggere), ikke er forbundet til kontinentet med permanente strukturer, er adskilt fra det europæiske kontinent af en strækning på mindst 1 km, og ikke omfatter en medlemsstats hovedstad.
Rapporteur's note: In the Commission Communication "First progress report on economic and social cohesion" (COM(2002) 46 final), island regions are defined as an area of at least 1 km2, permanently inhabited by a statistically significant population (at least 50 people), not linked to the mainland by permanent structures, at least 1 km distant from it and not including the capital of a Member State.
Der bør forudses en procedure, som kræver 1) undersøgelse af lovgivningsmæssige reformer, som skal gælde for afgørende sektorer for øerne som f.eks. hjemmemarkedet, energi, miljø, transport, fiskeri, landbrug osv. for at fastlægge, i hvor vidt omfang disse påvirker øernes situation negativt og 2) muligheden for at indføre undtagelser efter særlige ordninger.
European transport, energy and telecommunications networks (TENs), implementation of the new common fisheries policy, CAP, etc.
Man bør undersøge og implementere nye metoder for organisation og ydelse af almennyttige tjenester på højt niveau på øerne (f.eks. kommunikation, transport, energi, sundhed og undervisning, kultur (således at de liberaliseres og ikke fungerer til ugunst for øområderne på grund af den lave efterspørgsel, og Kommissionen bør vedtage passende foranstaltninger for at modvirke ekstra omkostninger til disse tjenester.
It would propose that: a) the "insular nature" criterion should be considered and redress provided for the islands' natural disadvantages when selecting projects for support under any Community measure, programme or policy, so as to compensate for the high per capita cost of setting up and running basic infrastructure and services; b) special measures should be adopted in relation to state aids, and economic and tax incentives should be provided to protect the islands and promote endogenous development and employment.
Forpligtelsen til offentlig tjeneste bør udvides til også at omfatte transport til og fra øområder via et andet land.
It is important to ensure that local consumers enjoy the same prices and quality of products for basic goods as people in the mainland regions of their countries.
Kommissionen bør oprette en tværtjenstlig gruppe, således at der skabes bedre samordning mellem de forskellige direktorater og de øvrige europæiske institutioner i forbindelse med implementeringen af integrerede politikker vedrørende juridisk forvaltning, finansieringer, incitamenter osv. Denne gruppe skal hver gang samarbejde såvel med den berørte medlemsstat som med de relevante regionale og lokale myndigheder på øerne.
Lower VAT rates for sensitive sectors, lower taxes on income from sales of local products and other local businesses, tax exemption for the initial phase of investment in vulnerable sectors (e.g. renewable energy sources, development of communications), subsidies to promote island businesses outside of their local market, incentives to promote employment and a range of similar measures could be considered, implemented and combined according to the needs and situation prevailing in Europe's various islands.
Arbejdet i Kommissionens generaldirektorater bør koordineres på en sådan måde, at der tages særligt hensyn til problemer af geografisk karakter (øområder, bjergområder, lav befolkningstæthed, perifer beliggenhed etc.) under gennemførelsen af EU's forskellige politikker.
Steps must be taken to ensure adequate regular, reasonably priced transport with sufficient capacity to and from islands. It is important in each case to ensure that the various measures to be taken will benefit the whole population and not just businesses outside the islands; c) a procedure should be developed to: 1) evaluate legislative provisions taken in areas that are of crucial importance for the island regions (e.g. internal market, energy, environment, transport, fishing, agriculture) in order to establish to what extent they have a negative effect on the situation of the island regions, and 2) allow exceptions or special provisions; d) new ways should be explored of organising and providing high-level services of public interest in island regions (e.g. communications, transport, energy, health, education, culture) so that opening up markets for these services does not harm the island regions owing to low demand, and the European Commission should take adequate measures to offset the additional cost of these services; e) the PSO (Public Service Obligation) should be broadened to include transport to and from island regions via another country.
Inden for rammerne af den fremtidige revision af strukturfondspolitikken foreslår Regionsudvalget følgende: a)
This group would work in each case with both the Member State involved and with the corresponding local and regional authorities of the islands.
Øområder bør de facto falde ind under mål nr. 1 på baggrund af traktatens artikel 158 og erklæring nr. 30 vedføjet slutakten fra Amsterdam, der anerkender, at der skal tages hensyn til de ulemper, øområderne lider under på grund af deres status som øsamfund, og træffes
The activities of the Commission's Directorates should be coordinated in such a way that disadvantages caused by geographical factors (islands, mountainous regions, low population
Under udformningen af EU-initiativerne ville det være hensigtsmæssigt inden for rammerne af Interreg at forudse et særligt program for øerne.
In the context of future reform of the Structural Funds, the CoR proposes the following: a) island regions should automatically be included under Objective 1, in the light of Article 158 of the Treaty and Declaration (No. 30) annexed to the final act of Amsterdam, which recognises that the handicaps experienced on account of island status must be taken into account, and specific measures taken in response to them.
Det er nødvendigt at give prioritet til øerne i forbindelse med tværregionalt og grænseoverskridende samarbejde og parallelt hermed at støtte samarbejdet på tværs af øerne via støtte af alle de eksisterende net og strukturer, som fremmer båndene mellem øerne.
Priority must be given to islands for interregional and intergovernmental cooperation measures, and inter-island cooperation must also be promoted by providing support for all existing networks and systems that encourage links between island regions.
Regionsudvalget tilslutter sig synspunktet om at udforme integrerede aktionsplaner for udvikling af øområder i samarbejde med de lokale myndigheder og EU-partnerne.
The CoR supports the idea of establishing integrated action plans for the development of island regions in cooperation with local authorities and the social partners.
Kommissionen bør fremme samarbejdet mellem en tværtjenstlig gruppe, der beskæftiger sig med øområder, under Kommissionen og de tilsvarende grupper i Europa-Parlamentet, Regionsudvalget, Det Økonomiske og Sociale Udvalg samt med nettene og alle aktører så som CPMR, IMEDOC og ISLENET, der arbejder for øernes interesser, således at der udformes et integreret aktionsprogram for øerne.
It therefore calls on the Commission: a) to compile and publish a report every three years on the situation of the island regions, including comparative data on the competitiveness of island regions, and the impact and outcome of implementing various Community policies, and to identify the areas of action to eliminate or offset the disadvantages experienced by the islands; b) to promote cooperation between an Interservice Group of the Islands Committee and equivalent groups working in the European Parliament, the CoR and the ESC, and with the networks and other organisations representing the islands' interests such as the Islands Commission of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe, IMEDOC, Islenet, etc., with a view to setting up an integrated action programme for the islands; c) to incorporate into the European Spatial Development Perspective a development strategy for island regions and then set up an action programme with a specific timetable for taking integrated measures in favour of island regions that will take their specific needs into account.
Regionsudvalget understreger, at iværksættelsen af særlige foranstaltninger, som skal udgøre en særlig støtteordning for øerne ikke kun er nødvendig, men også hastende i lyset af EU's udvikling, så øområderne ikke risikerer at blive yderligere isoleret eller marginaliseret.
The CoR notes that the need for visible initiatives creating a special system of support for island regions is not just essential but also urgently needed in view of EU enlargement, so that island regions do not risk further isolation and marginalisation.
Regionsudvalget beder Kommissionen og Det europæiske Råd om at give prioritet til en indsats over for øerne.
The CoR calls on the Commission and the European Council to address the problems of the islands as a matter of priority.
Regionsudvalget forpligter til at samarbejde på alle mulige måder for at nå dette mål og er rede til at bidrage til fremtidige aktioner med henblik på at bakke kravene op for at nå målet om balance og bæredygtig udvikling af EU's øområder.
It undertakes to cooperate as fully as possible and proposes to contribute to future measures supporting demands and pursuing the objective of balanced and sustainable development of the EU's island regions.
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Udtalelse om Grønbogen om fremme af en europæisk ramme for virksomhedernes sociale ansvar
Green Paper on Promoting a European Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility
REGIONSUDVALGETS UDTALELSE af 14. marts 2002 om Grønbogen om fremme af en europæisk ramme for virksomhedernes sociale ansvar (KOM(2001) 366 endelig)
OPINION of the Committee of the Regions of 14 March 2002 on the Green Paper on Promoting a European Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility COM(2001) 366 final
1), der blev vedtaget af Underudvalg 5 den 19. november 2001 med Constance Hanniffy (IRL/PPE, medlem af Offaly County Council, medlem af Midlands Regional Authority), og Martine Buron* (F/PSE, byrådsmedlem, Chåteaubriant) som ordførere, og ud fra følgende betragtninger: det er hidtil hovedsagelig store virksomheder, der har anvendt begrebet socialt ansvar.
HAVING REGARD TO the conclusions of the Lisbon and Nice European Councils which emphasised the role of corporate social responsibility in addressing employment, adapting working conditions in the new economy and how it can contribute to the goal of building a dynamic, competitive and cohesive knowledge-based economy;
Der er dog mulighed for at udvikle en socialt ansvarlig praksis i alle typer virksomheder, herunder SMV'er, men også i den offentlige sektor, herunder hos de lokale og regionale myndigheder, at være socialt ansvarlig betyder andet og mere end blot at opfylde de juridiske krav - på den 43. plenarforsamling den 13. og 14. marts 2002 (mødet den 14. marts) enstemmigt VEDTAGET FØLGENDE UDTALELSE:
HAVING REGARD TO the draft opinion (CdR 345/2001 rev. 1) adopted by Commission 5 on 19 November 2001 (rapporteurs: Ms H an n iffy (IRL/EPP, Member of Offaly County Council and Member of Midlands Regional Authority) and Ms Buron (F7PES, Member of Châteaubriant Borough Council));
Regionsudvalget glæder sig over, at grønbogen åbner for en debat om, hvordan EU kan fremme
rd plenary session on 13 and 14 March 2002 adopted unanimously the following opinion at its 43(meeting of 14 March).
Medlem af Regionsudvalget indtil den 25. januar 2002.
Member of the CoR until 25 January 2002
- 2 - virksomhedernes sociale ansvarlighed (VSA), tilskynde virksomhederne til at påtage sig dette ansvar og få mest ud af de eksisterende erfaringer.
1.1 The Committee of the Regions welcomes the Green Paper as an important step towards a socially responsible inclusive and competitive Europe and in launching a debate on how the European Union can promote corporate social responsibility (CSR), how to encourage its acceptance and how to make the most of existing experience.
1.2 Regionsudvalget er opmærksom på, at grønbogen omfatter resultaterne af mange overvejelser og diskussioner om at tilskynde virksomheder til at bidrage til et bedre samfund, og at den desuden kommer på et tidspunkt, hvor forvaltningsstrukturerne står over for nye udfordringer som følge af den globale økonomi, der skaber behov for nytænkning for så vidt angår forbindelserne mellem erhvervsliv og samfund.
1.2 The Committee acknowledge that this Green Paper brings together the results of much thought and discussion on encouraging companies to contribute to a better society and that it also comes at a time when governance structures are being challenged to cope with the global economy giving rise to the need for fresh thinking on the relationship between business and society.
1.3 Regionsudvalget anerkender, at sociale partnerskaber mellem erhvervsliv, myndigheder, NGO'er, enkeltpersoner og civilsamfundet danner basis for virksomhedernes sociale ansvar, og mener, at lokale og regionale myndigheder kan spille en afgørende rolle i forbindelse med udviklingen af virksomhedernes sociale ansvar.
1.3 The Committee accepts that the principle of social partnership between business, governments, NGOs, individuals and civil society underlies the principle of corporate social responsibility and acknowledges that local and regional authorities can play a significant role in contributing to the development of CSR practices.
1.4 Regionsudvalget mener, at der skal sondres klart mellem ansvarsfølelse og filantropi/velgørenhed/sponsorering som bevæggrund, idet dette initiativ handler om ansvarsfølelse.
1.4 The Committee emphasises that a clear distinction must be drawn between business acting out of responsibility as opposed to philanthropy/charity/sponsorship and that the former philosophy underpins this initiative.
1.5 Regionsudvalget understreger, at forslaget er betinget af, at virksomhederne frivilligt påtager sig et socialt ansvar, og er samtidig enig med Kommissionen i, at "virksomhedernes sociale ansvarlighed (ikke) bør (...) opfattes som en erstatning for regler eller lovgivning om sociale rettigheder eller miljømæssige standarder, herunder udvikling af ny relevant lovgivning".
1.5 The Committee stresses that this proposal is based exclusively on the voluntary nature of CSR, while expressing its agreement with the Commission's statement that CSR should "not be seen as a substitute to regulation or legislation concerning social rights or environmental standards, including the development of new appropriate legislation".
1.6 Regionsudvalget vurderer, at der er mulighed for at integrere principperne vedrørende virksomhedernes sociale ansvar bedre i EU's øvrige politikker og programmer, og at nogle af programmerne i højere grad kan anvendes til forskning, fremme og benchmarking af politikker vedrørende virksomhedernes sociale ansvarlighed.
1.6 The Committee would consider that there is potential for better integration of CSR principles into other existing EU policies and programmes and that some of these programmes could be used for better research, promotion and benchmarking of CSR policies.
1.7 Regionsudvalget erkender, at grønbogen er rettet mod såvel offentlige som private organer, og henstiller til Kommissionen, at det foreslåede memorandum eller den foreslåede hvidbog refererer mere direkte til den rolle, som de offentlige myndigheder, herunder de lokale og regionale myndigheder, spiller i vedtagelsen og gennemførelsen af VSA-principperne.
1.7 The Committee recognises that the issues set out in the Green Paper apply to both public and private sector bodies and would recommend that the proposed memorandum on White Paper would have more specific regard to the role of public authorities, including local and regional authorities, in the adoption and implementation of CSR principles.
EU's rolle og behovet for en ramme
The role of the European Union and the need for a framework
2.1.1 Regionsudvalget mener, at selv om socialt ansvar er baseret på virksomhedernes frivillige deltagelse, så har EU en rolle at spille i forbindelse med at opstille en ramme, der skal tjene til at bevidstgøre, fremme virksomhedernes sociale ansvar, hjælpe erhvervslivet og de offentlige myndigheder med at indføre en socialt ansvarlig praksis samt rette opmærksomheden mod god praksis.
2.1.1 The Committee acknowledges that while CSR is based on voluntary participation by business there is a role for the European Union in providing a framework for raising awareness, promoting CSR principles, assisting business and public authorities to incorporate CSR practices and highlighting best practice.
2.1.2 EU vil ligeledes kunne fremme en uddybende undersøgelse af, hvordan socialt ansvar påvirker virksomhedernes resultater såvel som særlige målgrupper og sociale sektorer.
2.1.2 The Union could also promote better research on the impacts of the CSR practices on business performance and also the impact of CSR on particular target groups and social sectors.
2.1.3 Regionsudvalget anbefaler Kommissionen at udarbejde en EU-finansieret studie vedrørende adfærd og praksis, der falder i tråd med virksomhedernes sociale ansvarlighed.
2.1.3 The Committee recommends that the Commission carry out a study in order to take on board types of conduct and practices consistent with CSR within the European budget.
2.1.4 Det anbefales, at de indikatorer, der skal defineres af EU's "Business Impact Taskforce", tilpasses og implementeres straks, hvis de skønnes egnede.
2.1.4 The Committee recommends that the indicators to be defined by the Community's Business Impact Task Force, if deemed suitable, should be adapted and implemented without delay.
Fremme af virksomhedernes sociale ansvar
The promotion of corporate social responsibility
2.2.1 Regionsudvalget mener, at hvis socialt ansvar skal behandles som en investering snarere end som en omkostning, bør erhvervslivet overbevises og oplyses om fordelene ved at indføre en socialt ansvarlig praksis.
2.2.1 The CoR considers that if CSR is treated as an investment rather than a cost, then business needs to be convinced and made aware of the business sense of developing a CSR approach.
Med dette for øje mener Regionsudvalget, at der på EU-niveau bør iværksættes en undersøgelse af forbrugernes holdning til VSA-produkter og -serviceydelser samt af de kommercielle fordele, som erhvervslivet opnår ved at investere i socialt ansvar.
To enable this the Committee believes that a survey of consumer attitudes needs to be undertaken at an EU level to determine the level of consumer support for CSR products and services and assess the commercial benefit for business in investing in CSR.
2.2.2 Regionsudvalget slår endvidere til lyd for, at der hurtigst muligt iværksættes en undersøgelse af virksomheder, der efterlever VSA for at vurdere, hvordan socialt ansvar påvirker virksomhedernes resultater.
2.2.2 The CoR further recommends a survey of businesses using CSR be carried out at the earliest opportunity to assess the impact of corporate social responsibility on business performance.
2.2.3 Regionsudvalget mener, at Kommissionen bør udvikle og tilvejebringe en række redskaber for erhvervslivet og offentlige myndigheder, der anerkender behovet for og fordelene ved social ansvarlighed, og som ønsker at implementere dens principper ved at anvende de bedste metoder.
2.2.3 The CoR considers that the Commission should develop and provide a "tool box" for business and public authorities who are convinced of the need and benefit of CSR and who want to implement CSR principles using the best available practice.
2.2.4 Regionsudvalget finder det nødvendigt at undersøge, om der er et reelt behov for at indføre VSA-mærkning af varer og tjenesteydelser, og om det reelt vil nytte noget.
2.2.4 The CoR believes that it must be determined whether the introduction of a CSR label for goods and services is really necessary and useful.
En mærkning kunne måske fremme forbrugerbevidstheden, men Regionsudvalget er også bevidst om muligheden for misbrug.
Although the existence of such a label would help develop consumer awareness, the Committee is nevertheless equally aware of the potential for abuse of such labels.
Hvis der træffes beslutning om at indføre en sådan mærkning i offentligt eller privat regi, bør man efter Regionsudvalgets mening overvåge mærkningsstandarderne, fastlægge objektive minimumskriterier og regulere deres anvendelse, således at troværdigheden omkring VSA-processen bevares, og forbrugerne beskyttes.
It therefore considers, in the event that it is decided to create the label, either publicly or privately, that there would be potential for monitoring of the standards of these labels, developing minimum objective criteria and policing their application in order to maintain credibility of the CSR process and protect the consumer.