4 Amendments of Luděk NIEDERMAYER related to 2021/0227(BUD)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) represents a significant decision in the area of the Union budget. Only efficient use of funds can lead to the success of that instrument. Recalls that approval of the national plans is only the beginning of the process, and requests the Commission to guarantee that only projects consistent with NGEU will be financed.
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Requests a more proactive approach by the Commission in the fight against the misuse of the Union funds, including against wrongdoings and conflicts of interest. Significant improvement is needed to maintain the credibility of the key principles of EU budgetary policy, including solidarity. Expresses concerns about insufficient progress made especially in spending in the area of Common Agricultural Policy, where there is less transparency and the role of the Commission in controlling the proper use of Union funds is inferior to other parts of the Union budget.
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes that the Council shares the opinion of the Commission on the financing of the ESAs. Stresses, that acceptance of the proposed budget should lead to clear progress in the areas where some responsibilities are given to the ESAs and where the current situation is dissatisfactory, especially in the area of anti-money laundering.
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls for more transparency in the work of the Commission when evaluating pilot projects submitted by the European Parliament, as some can be beneficial for the functioning of the Union. Current working methods lack transparency and clarity, which results in several important and feasible proposals, that could have added value, being refused.