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Activities of Steeve BRIOIS related to 2014/2247(INI)

Plenary speeches (1)

Cohesion policy and marginalised communities (A8-0314/2015 - Terry Reintke) FR
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2247(INI)

Amendments (18)

Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy is aimed at enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion in the Member States, including the reduction and eradication of poverty and exclusion, which calls for the prevention of segregation and for the promotion of equal access and opportunities for all citizens, in particular for the most marginalised communiti of the Member States;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the objective of social cohesion calls for a European role in policies for the inclusion of marginalised communities, and requires Member States to take responsibility for, and use their competences to change, the situation by implementing as much supportive action as possible;deleted
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas heavy cuts to public services as a consequence of the crisis have led to numerous problems, often resulting in severe budgetary problems for municipalities, leading to a lack of options when dealing with marginalised groups and seeking to improve their inclusion and prevent further segregation which make it more difficult for them to provide assistance to marginalised groups;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas the Roma people are Europe’s largest ethnic minority and its most marginalised communityone of the largest ethnic minorities in Europe and the largest of the so-called ‘marginalised’ groups; whereas the reasons behind the marginalisation of the Roma community include its members’ refusal to become part of the dominant culture in the Member States in which they live and the fact that they often break the laws of those Member States; whereas programmes for the social inclusion of Roma cannot be successful in the absence of a strong commitment on the part of that community to integrating into the mainstream and showing greater respect for the laws and customs of the Member States in which they live;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas the inclusion of marginalised communities in funding requires that efforts be made at all levels, a long-term approach, permanent solutions, empowerment, building on experience and capacity building in order to end segregation and reach normalisation;deleted
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the horizontal principle of equal opportunities and non- discrimination must be applied, as systemic causes of inequality need to be eradicated; emphasises that understanding and awareness-raising of systemic xenophobia and racism, such as anti-Gypsyism, should be a focal point when analysing the roots of exclusionthe reasons behind the marginalisation of the Roma community include its members’ refusal to become part of the dominant culture in the Member States in which they live and the fact that they often break the laws of those Member States;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that the ‘explicit, but not exclusive’ principle implies focusing on particular target groups while not excluding others in similar socio- economic circumstances nor triggering defensive reactions from the majority population because they feel their needs are not being addressed;deleted
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that accountable, transparent and democratic structures should be in place to fight corruption and the fraudulent use of funds to ensure the inclusion of Considers it scandalous that corruption and the fraudulent use of funds are making policy for the social inclusion of marginalised communities unworkable; encourages Member States to step up anti-corruption checks and to take extremely firm action against the mafia- type groups involved in such practices, in particular when they are themselves from ‘marginalised communities;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Regards access to public services as one of the major goals in addressing the inclusion of marginalised groups; demands a shift from a demand-driven approach to a welcoming service approach in public administrations;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to ensure that Member States comply with these principles when adopting and supervising the implementation of operational programmes, including tackling the causes of structural inequalities;deleted
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the partnership principle mustshould lead to involvement at all levels and needs to be applied by Member States on an obligatory basis; stresses the importance of the implementation of the code of conduct on partnership to ensure equal participation and representation of marginalised communities; is concerned about the poor compliance with the obligatory involvement of partners in accordance with Article 5 of the CPR; calls on the Commission not to authorise payments for programmes that disregard the involvement of partners, including those most concerned;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Finds regrettable that the Commission has accepted partnership agreements that do not include marginalised communities; asks the Commission to ensure inclusion of marginalised communities in the implementation of projects; suggests recommendations in the European Semester as a suitable tool to promote action to be taken by the Member States;deleted
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Considers multi-level governance to play an important role; eEmphasises that involvement of local authorities is dessentialirable in order to reach the target group and requires the highest territorial proximity possible;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Is of the opinion that funds should be used in a more integrated way, including by means of multi-fund programmes, community-led local development, integrated territorial investments and cross- financing as referred to in Article 98(2) of the CPR and achieve synergies with other EU and national funding instruments; calls on the administrations and authorities concerned to seek active cooperation;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that EU-funded projects must have a long-term perspective in order to be effective; warns that implementers may satisfy the criteria set for inclusion on paper, while not investing in the actual needs of beneficiaries and not reaching target groups; calls for qualitative evaluation and monitoring mechanisms; calls on the Commission to put in place proactive and participatory monitoring and supervision of Members States’ actions in the planning and evaluation process of funds;
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that representatives of marginalised communities need to be actively involved and enabled to participate as full members in monitoring; points out that considerable experience could have been gathered at local, regional, national and transnational level; underlines the need to disseminate and capitalise on best practices; calls on the Commission and Member States to initiate networking activities, including among scientists;deleted
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on all public stakeholders to carry out awareness-raising of the fact that xenophobia and racism, such as anti- Gypsyism, leading to systemic exclusion must be eliminated; suggests educational and anti-discriminatory measures to be considered;deleted
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to issue a communication outlining its intention to ensure that marginalised communities are included in EU funds;deleted
2015/07/24
Committee: REGI