7 Amendments of Georgios KYRTSOS related to 2021/2251(INI)
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is an unprecedented instrument of solidarity and a cornerstone of the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) instrument, ending in 2026, as the main tool in the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare the economies of the EU to face the new challenges; As such, the Commission and the recipients of NGEU funding have to ensure its visibility and dedicate 0,5% of every funding to mandatory communication actions on the RRF contribution to investments and reforms;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned, however, that only seven Member States have requested loans amounting to a total of EUR 166 billion out of the EUR 385.8 billion available for loans, leaving a considerable amount available should Member States require loans at a later stage; is preoccupied that the limited interest for the loan component may lead to lost opportunities and prevent the RRF from reaching its full potential; calls on the Commission to redirect these unused loans to Member States that can use them for the implementation of their NRRPs;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Tasks the Commission with analysing the reasons why the Member Statesto request from Member States, prior to the disbursement of funds, to provide detailed reasoning on why they have not requested loans to the full extent of their allocation;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines the importance that the NRRPs dedicate almost 50 % of total expenditure or EUR 203 billion to measures to benefit the well-functioning of the single market, improving the business environment and promoting private investments; calls on the Member States to lift all unnecessary obstacles that would prevent SMEs from accessing the relevant RRF funding; calls on the Commission to launch a legal complaints platform with the commitment of written answer;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that approved NRRPs envisage expenditure on healthcare-related measures of EUR 37 billion, which corresponds to 8 % of total NRRP expenditure; expects these healthcare- related measures to have a direct link with the national healthcare plans and to contribute to increasing the resilience of healthcare systems and their preparedness for future crises;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls that, according to the Commission assessment, all Member States received a B-rating for the criteria that evaluates whether the estimated total costs of the NRRPs are reasonable; Emphasises that prior to the disbursement of funds the rating should be upgraded to A;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls that Member States are required to set up a robust control system in order to guarantee the protection of the financial interests of the Union and to prevent fraud and tackle corruption, and that the Commission is responsible for assuring and monitoring that these systems are in place and functional for as long as necessary before the first payments are approved;