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"This report makes recommendations to the European Commission on applying the principle of equal pay for men and women, and that principle is the key to ensuring dignity, fairness and equality in pension entitlements.
For years now I have strongly backed the Plymouth Senior Citizens' Petition calling for the just treatment of older women.
I was proud to submit three amendments to the Bauer report, reflecting the Plymouth campaigners' demands, and I am delighted that all three have been accepted.
The European Parliament has recognised that many women lose out on earnings as a result of their work caring for children and older people. It has called on the Commission to eliminate the risk of poverty among pensioners and secure for them a decent standard of living. And it has set as a goal the equality of male and female pensions, including the retirement age.
Now we need the European Union and national governments to take heed of these words and turn fine sentiments into forward steps.
Pension equality for senior citizens is a worthy goal, and I am proud to support this report."@en1
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