14 Amendments of Costas MAVRIDES related to 2018/2094(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the approach presented during plenary debates on the ‘Future of Europe’, whereby the future EU budget should promote European added value in terms of socio-economic impact, ensure finances for new challenges and continue supporting European solidarity, equality, stability and growthsmart, sustainable and inclusive growth, prosperity and social cohesion as well as the modernisation of EU policies;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is extremely worried about the risks arisen from the delay to complete the Banking Union and emphasises that a robust and ambitious Banking Union is a key component of a deeper and genuine EMU, and a key policy; Underlines the importance of commitment to the process of completing the Banking Union and the need to ensure openness and equal treatment of all Member States participating in the Banking Union; Calls for a fully mutualised EDIS by 2022;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the completion of the EMU requires strong political commitment, efficient governance on European level, democratic accountability and determination to proceed with the solidarity instruments needed for the sustainability of the EMU;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the need for a reformed European Semester with reforms for economic, social and environmental transformations, being on equal footing, and with the establishment of EU minimal social standards;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the importance of ensuring greater national ownership and democratisation in the formulation and implementation of CSRs; deems it necessary for the CSRs to take account of the European Pillar of Social Rights towards upwards convergence of real economies, decent working and living conditions, while reducing income divergences among Member States;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Insists on the need for a reform of the Stability and Growth Pact with more flexibility and the introduction of an aggregate euro area fiscal stance in order to boost investment and growth in the EU; reiterates that exemption of the public investment from debt accounting is the most effective way to increase counter- cyclicality and growth-enhancing in fiscal policy;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Underlines that the European Pillar of Social Rights shall be reflected in all European policies;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Underlines that fighting economic and social divergences in the euro area is necessary not only for the economic governance of the Eurozone but also for fighting extremism; thereby supports the development of new budgetary tools aimed at stabilisation and convergence in the euro area, including European insurance against unemployment;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5f. Welcomes the Commission’s proposals on the Euro area fiscal capacity, the European Monetary Fund and the Euro Area finance minister and underlines the need to proceed swiftly with the implementation of those proposals;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5g. Recalls that the EU cohesion policy is vital for strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion and has a direct impact on citizens’ lives; Deeply regrets the proposed cuts in cohesion policy as set out by the Commission in its MFF proposal; strongly believe that making part of the allocation of European funds conditional on the European Semester and economic governance is against the main principles of cohesion policy and has adverse effects; Stresses the key importance of structural funds for the stimulation of public investment, taking into account their strong multiplier effect;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the future InvestEU programme and stresses the need to ensure finances for more risky private projects, innovation and the quick scaling-up of start-ups; stresses that the proposed investment programme should aim to create quality employment in the EU and guarantee a more balanced budget allocation among Member States and regions;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need to encourage public investment and promote domestic demand in order to ensure Europe’s economic integration and prosperity;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls the necessity to support and promote solid growth and sustainable development of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises, especially in Member States where the crisis has had a greater negative impact;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to scrutinise the unfair clauses and practices employed by the banking sector in consumer contracts and to insist on the effective implementation of the relevant European Directive, in order to ensure fairer competition and consumers’ protection;