Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-10-23-Speech-2-254-000"
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"In spite of Parliament’s repeated calls to that effect, the Commission has failed to put forward a comprehensive strategy for combating violence against women. I therefore urge the Commission in 2013, the European Year of Citizens, to publish such a strategy in the form of a directive on violence against women. The same goes for equal pay for women and men. In a resolution adopted on 13 March 2012, Parliament called on the Commission to present a proposal reviewing current legislation implementing the principle of equal pay. We expect the Commission to put forward such a proposal in 2013. It is also necessary to resume work on the directive on non-discrimination. At a time of crisis, the European Union must take care of all its citizens. I am therefore calling on the Commission to make a determined effort to continue its work in this area and on the Member States to adopt the proposed directive.
I support the Commission’s activities as regards boosting youth employment. The situation is critical. The average unemployment rate for young people in the EU is now more than 22 %, with 50 % of young people unemployed in some Member States. As a Parliament, we expect the Commission, as part of the umbrella communication on the employment package, to put forward clear targets and timetables, along with legislative proposals concerning youth mobility. The communication should also contain provisions relating to the ‘Youth Guarantee’, the quality framework for internships, language skills and youth entrepreneurship."@en1
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