MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on specific funding to support the Member States in managing medical expenses for the elderly

2.10.2016

pursuant to Rule 133 of the Rules of Procedure

Aldo Patriciello

B8-1184/2016

Motion for a European Parliament resolution on specific funding to support the Member States in managing medical expenses for the elderly

The European Parliament,

–  having regard to Regulation (EU) No 549/2013,

–  having regard to Commission Communication COM(2002)143 final,

–  having regard to Rule 133 of its Rules of Procedure,

A.  whereas the 28 EU Member States are now faced with a rapidly and progressively ageing population;

B.  whereas this new demographic trend, accentuated by decreasing birth rates, risks having a negative impact on public spending by increasing the proportion of funding allocated to pensions and healthcare for the elderly;

C.  whereas the Member States should take national measures to manage the situation, and whereas these measures cannot be homogenous and uniform in all the Member States;

D.  whereas the European Union, although unable to interfere in matters that fall solely within the competence of the Member States, cannot ignore an issue of European citizenship;

1.  Calls on the Commission to establish support mechanisms for the Member States, including, for example, specific funding for support in managing medical expenses for the elderly.