7 Amendments of Maria HEUBUCH related to 2018/0166R(APP)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. NoteStrongly regrets that the proposal for a Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) reflects a new approach to foreign and development policy; recalls that sustainable economic development, good governance and peace and security are essential for achiev which clearly subordinates development policies to EU interests; recalls that the first Sustainable Development Goal concerns the fight against poverty, a key aim of EU development policies and that a key aspect of a high quality development policy is that it is designed and implemented ing the goal of eradicating povertyprimary interest of developing countries;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets that the European Parliament resolution 2017/2052 of 14 March 2018 calling for separate dedicated instruments for the pre-accession assistance, for the neighbourhood, for development and for humanitarian aid was not honoured; reaffirms that a dedicated development instrument is the best option for an effective development policy promoting the economic development and welfare of developing countries, particularly LDCs; recalls that article 208 of the TFEU defines the eradication of poverty as the primary objective of development cooperation;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the new financing needs resulting from the deterioration of security conditions in the European Union's neighbourhood and the increase in migration flows to the Union are reflected in the mobilisation of new funds; notes that these new challenges mustConsiders that EU development, foreign, security and migration policies all remain underfunded; welcomes the proposed increase in financial allocations for EU external actions; considers however that creating the NDICI risks exacerbating the problems highlighted in the mid-term review of the external financial instruments which outlined that increasing demands from other policy fields have moved EU development policies away from poverty alleviation; urges for all external migration and security policies to be adfunded to existing sustainablefrom a separate instrument rather than being mixed up with development goalsfunding;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. ConsidNotes with concersn that the NDICI appears to contain the elements for a more pragmatic implementation of the Union's development cooperation policy and reiterates its position that a single instrument for this policy is necessary and will allow for better cooperation with partner countries and stakeholderproposed NDICI contains several flexibility mechanisms such as reserves, cushions and rapid response frameworks; notes with concern that such a high level of flexibility could undermine development effectiveness, most notably due to a lack of predictability of ODA; further fears that increased flexibility limits the scope of parliamentary scrutiny; regrets that the NDICI proposal lacks a clear elaboration regarding its governance and management structures;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its support for the integration of the European Development Fund (EDF) in the EU budget, with provision also being made for the total additionality of the funds thus transferred; stresses the opportunity that the NDICI represents for boosting the development of the sub-Saharan region through a more targeted neighbourhood policy.
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance that the next MFF in its entirety complies with the principle of Policy Coherence for Development as elaborated in article 208 TFEU and contributes to the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)