5 Amendments of Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ related to 2016/2306(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the European Semester debate is of particular importance in view of the need to find a new development model for structural reforms and selective investments, investing in strategic areas; stresses that the European Semester is one of the means of mainstreaming and integrating environmental concerns into other relevant policies, in line with the approach defined by Article 11 TFEU; reiterates, therefore, that the environmental dimension should play a full role, together with the economic and social dimensions, in the European Semester process to ensure that Member States return to higher growth levels while continuing their path towards the development of sustainable societies;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to use the European Semester as an instrument to fulfil EU commitments emanating from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and in particular to include in the process policies and effective measures addressing climate change, sustainable production and consumption, food security and biodiversity;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that ensuring sustainable growth, climate protection and job creation in the EU means using our resources in a smarter and more sustainable way and reducing dependence on imports of raw materials; considers that the focus should be on waste prevention, greater recycling and re-use of products; stresses that if the reform of waste legislation and the action plan on the circular economy are to advance the transition of the European economy into a circular model, it is essential to integrate recommendations to this effect into the European Semester process to boost competitiveness, create jobs and generate sustainable growth; notes that it is estimated that the circular economy could provide EU companies with savings of about EUR 600 billion per year; reiterates therefore its call for the principles of the circular economy to be incorporated into the European Semester;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the efficient use of resources, reducing foreign energy dependence and the induction of production patterns and more sustainable consumption patterns involves promoting entrepreneurship and job creation and effectively implementing international targets and objectives and diversifying revenue sources, in a context of fiscal responsibility and economic competitiveness; considers that the European Semester should also incorporate reporting on renewable energy, energy efficiency and interconnectivity on the basis of targets set at EU level;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that effective investment in health is an essential condition for economic prosperity and growth promotion, producing results in terms of productivity, labour supply, human capital and public spending.; stresses the importance of the sustainability of the healthcare sector, which plays an important role in the overall economy as it accounts for 8 % of the total European workforce and 10 % of GDP in the EU, and of being able to provide equal access to healthcare services for all citizens, as health is an essential factor for stability, sustainability and further development of Member States and their economies;