Activities of Amjad BASHIR related to 2014/2245(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Urban dimension of EU policies - Investment for jobs and growth: promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on investment for jobs and growth: promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion in the Union
Amendments (9)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the financial crisis has undermined the positive effects ofmay have impacted upon cohesion policy and led to higher unemployment rates, increased poverty and social exclusion, and less convergence than expected;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Cohesion Fund and the Structural Funds are still one of the EU’s main investment instruments, with the potential to alleviate negative trends resulting from the economic crisis and to create jobs, if used efficientlcan help to reduce internal competitive disparities and structural imbalances in regions that need it most, if used efficiently and with increased accountability;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it regrettable that the job creation potential of EU funds is still insuEU funds are not as effective as possible in creating jobs; stresses that further moves towards results-based policy making would improve their efficient,cy and notes that it should be further strengthenedcontribute considerably towards smart, sustainable growth;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers it regrettable that the unemployment rate among young people is still too high; calls on the Member States to make the best and promptest possible use of the money available under the Youth Employment Initiative, especially the EUR 1 billion in pre-financing once it has been releasedremains high in some Member States; encourages Member States to use EU funds to complement and enhance national programmes aimed at boosting regional competitiveness, employment and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, particularly amongst young people;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. EmphasisNotes that, on account of changes in production patterns, the role of the European Social Fund (ESF) and investment in adapting workers’ skills have grown significantly; calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure that available resources are used as effectively and efficiently as possible with a view to ensuring workers’ employabilitystrongly believes that the ESF should be used to support rather than subsidise national approaches in the Member States;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that cohesion policy should be used to generate smart and sustainable growth in the regions that need it most by supporting the start-up and development of micro, small and medium sized enterprises through a range of measures and financial instruments;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Encourages Member States to use the European Structural and Investment Funds to focus on creating jobs and business opportunities by providing a hospitable environment and the right regulatory framework for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, businesses and start-ups;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Recalls that aligning wages with productivity is important not only for social cohesion, but also for maintaining a strong economy and a productive labour force;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Considers that budgetary discipline is of vital importance for achieving growth and job creation that is smart and sustainable; calls for a renewed focus on better spending and combatting fraud.