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The European Parliament and Pensions

The European Parliament and Pensions. Caroline Jacobsson, EMF. ‘Towards adequate, sustainable and safe European pension system’. Suggestion from the European Commission Input from stakeholders European Parliament Opinion Statement from FEMM (Committee on women’s rights and gender equality).

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The European Parliament and Pensions

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  1. The European Parliament and Pensions Caroline Jacobsson, EMF

  2. ‘Towards adequate, sustainable and safeEuropean pension system’ • Suggestion from the European Commission • Input from stakeholders • European Parliament Opinion • Statement from FEMM (Committee on women’s rights and gender equality)

  3. National pension systems should take into account career interruptions due to caring obligations, and periods of part-time contract, maternity leave • European pensions system must aim to eliminating inequalities, prohibit discrimination in public private pension schemes • Considers periods spent taking care of dependant family members – effective insured periods, no matter age or degree of dependency • Structural factors should be addressed – child care, family-work life

  4. Guarantee pension rights for all - justified career breaks • Women’s own income guarantees economic autonomy and equality, individualise social security rights • Design a minimum income scheme • Gender pay gap cause for different pensions • Work done in the home to be assessed • Encourage more women to participate int he labour market

  5. European Framework Directive on minimum pensions (individualised assessment) • Usage of gender-neutral mortality tables when calculating pensions • Impact assessment on all social security reforms (day care, eldercare facilities) • New EU Directive that guarantee solidarity between generations • Pension rights for EU citizens working in another MS

  6. What are the specifics for women in the metalworking industry? What are the opportunities of an EU pension system? What can trade unions do to improve their situation? Political influence Financial influence Action Panel discusion

  7. Previous events Projects European Parliament/Commission Member organisations ETUC other federations The Media Web Action Outcome - dissemination

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