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) ... your earlier report in the European Parliament did, of course, make a substantial contribution to the debate on minimum income, but I would like to repeat what I said to you some months ago, which is that it would be extremely difficult to envisage legislative proposals on this issue at European level.
However, within the Member States – depending, of course, on national traditions and conditions – there is great potential to ensure that there is progress. There are measures, including legislative ones, which can prevent the rise of poverty. Especially in times of crisis, we have to protect the income level of the population, and particularly of the most vulnerable groups, which can include pensioners. That is why – in cooperation with Michel Barnier, who was also part of our efforts to develop sustainable and adequate pensions – we also sought to ensure that, regardless of whether someone is working or retired, there is a guarantee of a decent income level.
We are maintaining this holistic approach to governance. As regards wages and wage setting, which was the original focus of your question, we will definitely continue our cooperation with the social partners, who have a fundamental role in this area in the Member States."@en1
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