Activities of Elly SCHLEIN related to 2016/2094(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Revision of the European Consensus on Development (debate) IT
Amendments (6)
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas mobilisation of domestic resources is key to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and represents a viable strategy to overcome foreign aid dependency in the long run;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the importance of plural and inclusive democracy, and calls for the EU to promote a level playing field for political parties and a dynamic civil society in all its actions, including through capacity-building and through dialogue with partner countries to allow sufficient civil society space; calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure engagement of CSOs in the design, implementation, monitoring, review and accountability of development policies;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Recalls that developing countries face major constraints in raising tax revenue and are particularly affected by corporate tax evasion and illicit financial flows; calls on the EU and its Member States to strengthen Policy Coherence for Development in this field, to investigate the spill over impact on developing countries of their own tax arrangements and laws and to advocate for a better representation of developing countries in international fora set up to reform global tax policies;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Reiterates the direct link between security and development, but underlines the need to avoid securitisation of development instruments, that should be aimed at poverty eradication and promotion of sustainable development; stresses that the objective of peaceful and inclusive societies with access to justice for all should translate into EU external action building resilience, promoting human security, strengthening the rule of law, restoring confidence and tackling the complex challenges of insecurity, fragility and democratic transition;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Considers that development assistance should not be used to stem the flows of migrants and asylum seekers or diverted to assist Member States in managing migration; strongly rejects the idea of conditionality of aid based on border control, management of migratory flows or readmission agreements;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Underlines the need for close parliamentary scrutiny and monitoring of migration-linked use of development funds; stresses the importance of close cooperation and the establishment of a good practice of formal and informal exchange of information between institutions, notably in the field of migration and security; recalls its concerns about the increasing use of trust funds, such as limited transparency, lack of consultation and regional ownership;