5 Amendments of Ivan JAKOVČIĆ related to 2018/2046(BUD)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of cohesion policy as the main investment policy of the Union that helps to reduce economic, social and territorial disparities between and within EU regions, enhances smart, sustainable and inclusive economic growth, improves SMEs competitiveness and access to global markets, fosters innovation in urban and rural areas and encourages local and regional authorities to make the transition towards a carbon freeneutral economy; notes every 1 Euro invested in cohesion policy has a proven return on investment by 174%1 and less investment would mean less growth and jobs for citizens; calls for cohesion funds to maintain their role as the main investment policy of the European Union; _________________ 1 Commission Staff Working Document of 19 September 2016 entitled ‘Ex post evaluation of the ERDF and Cohesion Fund 2007-13’ (SWD(2016)0318).
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Given that, according to the latest report (30 June 2018) on disbursements broken down by Member State, some Member States are lagging quite a long way behind in terms of funds disbursed, calls on the Commission to ascertain the shortcomings and take measures with a view to improving the uptake of ESI Funds;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Highlights the need for improvements in terms of visibility and communication of EU funding both to potential beneficiaries and to EU citizens in general ; urges Commission together with Member States to raise awareness of the varied EU investment possibilities, to showcase innovative projects and to share good practices.
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that funding from the European territorial cooperation programmes, that is to say, for cross- border cooperation on the EU’s external borders, helps to bolster enlargement policy.
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Calls on the Commission to look for further synergies and complementarities with ESIF and other research, innovation and competitiveness- related EU programs, such as Horizon, for instance to foster innovation and digitalisation in rural areas and rural economies.