4 Amendments of Fredrick FEDERLEY related to 2016/2148(INI)
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the new EAFRD builds on the previous programming periods by providing flexibility to better address specific territorial needs and broadening the objectives to six EU priorities for rural development divided into 18 focus areas, all of which contribute to the three cross-cutting objectives of innovation and environment/climate change mitigation and adaptation; stresses that fostering technological and social innovation in the coming financial periods is a key to sustainable and competitive European agriculture;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the more flexible structure of the EAFRD was not fully taken advantage of by some Members States and regions which perceived a risk of increased complexity and control requirements therefore asks the Commission to ensure that all parties are in due time informed about the renewed EAFRD structure and to actively facilitate the uptake and visibility of these funds;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges theCalls Member States to efficiently and fully implement EAFRD and avoid gold-plating or adding unnecessary guidelines and procedures which could interfere with efficient implementation of the EAFRD; asks the Commission to continue the simplification of the CAP and, where feasible and necessary, to adapt the basic legislation to this effect; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that sufficient resources are dedicated to successful fulfilment of remaining ex-ante conditionalities;
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Underlines that there is an urgent need for simplification of the CAP and concrete actions have to be made by the Commission within its mandate without delays; in order to make sure the EAFRD funds are taken up and spent efficiently with a view to meeting the goals of the CAP;