Activities of Steeve BRIOIS related to 2014/2247(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Cohesion policy and marginalised communities (A8-0314/2015 - Terry Reintke) FR
Amendments (18)
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
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;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
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;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
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;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
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;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
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;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
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;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
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;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
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;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
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;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
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;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23