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"Madam President, my group supports the publication of this Green Paper. It is very timely and comes at a time when we are, in all Member States, debating the issues which have already been mentioned and which I will not labour – changing demographics, the gender challenge, to name just two.
The report recognises the importance of Member States sharing best practice and exchanging information, but also emphasises that pensions remain a Member State competence. It acknowledges that the EU should not legislate on the adequacy of pension levels and retirement ages, but asks – and asks very clearly and very strongly – that Member States regulate in accordance with their own circumstances, taking account of those issues.
I do believe that further work on portability is essential to strengthen the single market. EU citizens working around Europe – and I have met many – should not be left disadvantaged by having their pension pots frozen in different Member States. Demographics change and so do working practices. Our expectations change, but it is vital that we keep up with these changes in our thinking and our policy making."@en1
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