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5 Amendments of Steeve BRIOIS related to 2016/2228(INI)

Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that European territorial cooperation, including cooperation across the EU’s external borders, is important for the regions in the Arctic; highlights that the EU funding supporting the cooperation creates clear added value and should be maintained post-2020;deleted
2016/10/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the EU to be included in the Arctic Council with full observer status in order to reinforce the Arctic cooperation and to tackle the common challenges affectingPoints out that foreign policy is conducted exclusively at Member State level; stresses, consequently, that the EU does not have the diplomatic legitimacy to interfere in the internal affairs of the Arctic region and is not in a position to obtain full observer status from the Arctic Council;
2016/10/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the vital role the European Structural and Investment Funds have in developPoints out that cohesion policy is intended to reduce regional disparities withing the European Union (Arctic and creating growth and jobs; draws attention to the permanent handicaps that need to be offset (Article 174 TFEU)le 174 TFEU) and that no Arctic region is subject to EU law; considers, consequently, that the structural cohesion funds must first and foremost benefit EU Member States;
2016/10/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that cooperating closely with the regions and sub-regions in the European Arctic is essential when building the EU-Arctic policy and EU funding for the area, as the regions and local communities have strong expertise in the key topics;deleted
2016/10/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the Arctic should be seen as a place of research, ecotourism, sustainable industry, green technology and know-how, as well as a site of many companies – especially SMEs – which thrive on innovative business models and innovative technologies;deleted
2016/10/18
Committee: REGI