Text tabled : A7-0263/2012

  Lívia Járóka (PPE), in writing. − Beside the short term objective of re-establishing the stability and sustainability of European public finances, consolidation measures need to be matched with a definite focus on social investment and employment policy. Targeted social investments are needed on the one hand to help families and individuals adapt to the changing economic environment, and on the other hand to contribute to the creation of sustainable jobs and supporting all European citizens that are excluded from the labour market – with special regard to the young and the long term unemployed – in returning to work. Social investments have proven to be excellent tools for matching skills available in education and training with the demands of the labour market as well as for reconciling the goals of economic and social policy. The exchange of good practices in this field should therefore be fostered by the European Commission and Member States should consider tax advantages for social enterprises and for investors in social businesses. Furthermore, social enterprises should be made an investment priority within the framework of the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund.