6 Amendments of Georgios KYRTSOS related to 2014/2221(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the principle of budgetary accuracy in public accounts shall govern the drawing up of national budgets and the EU budget so as to ensure convergence and stability in the EU; is convinced that said accuracy is one factor in the response to the crisis of confidence existing between the Member States and between said Member States and the citizens of the European Union, a loss of confidence which has increased since the recent financial crisis struck;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for greater uniformity in the presentation of public accounts so as to facilitate comparisons and prevent excessive macro-economic imbalances; calls in particular for the way in which Member States enter their contributions to the EU budget in their accounts to be standardised; is of the opinion that any operating expenses financed by borrowing ought to be shown as a separate figure which is added to investment expenditure when calculating the deficit;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the principle of budgetary accuracy applies to the EU budget too and insists on there being sufficient financing for approved commitments; notes that in spite of Parliament’s warnings, this principle is being compromised by the current level of outstanding payments and the growing gap between payments and commitments; regrets that this is proving detrimental to the goals set at the highest political level for growth and employment – notably youth employment – and support for small and medium-sized undertakings and fears that this will deepen the gulf between the European Union and its citizens;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the EUR 315 billion investment plan presented by Commission President Mr Juncker to offset on the one hand the deficit in public and private investment brought about by fiscal consolidation efforts, and to stimulate economic activity on the other; expects in particular support for SMEs in those Member States particularly affected by the crisis;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to top up this fund, which seeks to maximize the impact of public spending and attract private investment, and welcomes the Commission’s intention to exclude national contributions from stability pact calculations; rejects the idea of any attempts to renationalise the fund or argue for a fair return which could ensue from national contributions; wishes to see trans- European and supranational projects chosen so that citizens may be able to associate the benefits arising from these projects with action by the European Union.
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that the Member States in the adjustment programme expect the Investment Plan significantly to enhance and to facilitate grants and loans for small and medium-sized businesses, which have borne the brunt of the crisis;