8 Amendments of Eric ANDRIEU related to 2020/2140(DEC)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the very high levels of expenditure in relation to direct payment ceilings are nevertheless not very effective and weaken the efficiency of public funds paid out in the form of decoupled aid per hectare, insofar as this type of aid is granted irrespective of the level of revenue and price and regardless of the production methods; considers it necessary to abandon this approach to revenue and budget consumption as it does not benefit the Community and has numerous adverse implications, such as the capitalisation of the price of farmland and revenue capture based on the sector;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights that the proper implementation of the CAP interventions is strictly related to the beneficiaries’ compliance with the commitments set out at Union level; stresses that the increased flexibility of Member States in allocating CAP subsidies risks further aggravating abuses, and urges therefore the Commission to avoid renationalisation of the CAP;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Considers that the EAGF should be part of a counter-cyclical approach by increasing the share of budgetary resources not previously allocated to Member States; maintains that having the means to rapidly respond to overproduction crises as well as counter- cyclical coupled aid to restore the CAP's leadership capacity is essential for increasing its effectiveness and efficiency; recalls that the European Union is the only WTO member that continues to use decoupled aid and that in order to overcome the multilateralism crisis the principle of decoupling, which is broadly considered a form of dumping, must be abandoned;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Notes that the current compliance system has proven effective as recognised by the ECA and has ensured equal treatment and efficient implementation across the Union; is strongly concerned that a new, hybrid system without Union- wide eligibility rules does not contribute in terms of either simplification or performance of the CAP, and puts at risk the equal treatment of farmers and Member States; stresses that the new control and audit system might increase significantly administrative burden and lead to disproportionate loss of resources, due to its complexity;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Highlights that CAP support to young farmers has proven to be an essential tool, to be further strengthened; believes that digitalisation and innovation could be decisive instruments for the revitalisation of rural areas making them more attractive to young farmers;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Stresses that investments contributing to a resilient, sustainable and digital economic recovery in line with the agri-environment-climate objectives pursued under the European Green Deal are fundamental for the social and economic development of rural areas;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission to update its analysis of CAP fraud risks more frequently; encourages it to assess Member States’ fraud prevention measures, sharing best practices;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)