Betænkningen anerkender, at i en periode, hvor EU's borgere er særlig sårbare, er det afgørende, at medlemsstaterne sikrer, at foranstaltninger til social beskyttelse, især pensioner, er højere og mere pålidelige, så de giver en stadig ældre befolkning ro i sindet og sikrer, at de bevarer deres økonomiske uafhængighed.
The report recognises that in a time in which European Union citizens are particularly vulnerable, it is essential that the Member States ensure that social protection measures, and pensions in particular, are higher and more reliable, thus guaranteeing peace of mind to an ever ageing population, and ensuring that they remain economically independent.