Activities of Georgios KYRTSOS related to 2023/0200(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 - Establishing the Ukraine Facility - Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (joint debate - multiannual financial framework revision)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The emphasis on loans, concerning the financial assistance to Ukraine, should not undermine the long term sustainability of Ukraine’s public debt. A reappraisal of the dynamics of the Ukrainian public debt and the need to reduce it as a percentage of Ukraine’s GDP should take place in 2026, ahead of the next Multiannual Financial Framework and the necessary financing arrangements.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) Given the importance of Ukraine for the future of the European Union, the European Parliament should open a Liaison Office in Kyiv so as to directly follow on the course of Russia’s war of aggression, the institutional evolution of Ukraine, the country’s financial and military needs and to inform MEPs and political groups as well as European public opinion on major developments and the ways that the European Union could respond.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Given the importance of Ukraine for the future of the European Union, the European Parliament should open a Liaison Office in Kyiv to directly follow the course of Russia’s war of aggression, the institutional evolution of Ukraine, the country’s financial and military needs and to inform MEPs and political Groups as well as European public opinion on major developments and the ways that the European Union could respond.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 b (new)
Recital 24 b (new)
(24b) The emphasis on loans, as far as the financial assistance to Ukraine is concerned, should not undermine the long term sustainability of Ukraine’s public debt. A reappraisal of the dynamics of the Ukrainian public debt and the need to reduce it as a percentage of Ukraine’s GDP should take place in 2026, ahead of the next Multiannual Financial Framework and the necessary financing arrangements.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) In line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Facility should support solidarity, integration, and social justice with the aim of creating and sustaining quality employment and sustainable growth, ensuring equality of, and access to, opportunities and social protection, protecting vulnerable groups, in particular, women and youth and improving living standards. The Facility should also contribute to fighting poverty and tackling unemployment and lead to quality job creation, the inclusion and integration of disadvantaged groups. The Facility should provide for investment opportunities in skills including through vocational education and training aiming to prepare the workforce to the digital and green transitions. It should also enable the strengthening of social dialogue, infrastructure and services.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) rebuild and modernise infrastructure damaged by the war, such as energy infrastructure, water systems, internal and cross-border transport networks including rail, roads and bridges and border crossing points, and foster modern, improved and resilient infrastructures; restore food production capacities; help address social challenges stemming from the war, including for specific groups such as young people, war veterans, Internally Displaced Persons, single parents, disabled people, minorities and other vulnerable persons; contribute to the demining effort;
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) foster the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy and a stable investment environment; support the integration of Ukraine into the Single Market; repair, rebuild and improve social infrastructure, such as housing, healthcare facilities, schools and higher education institutions, and research infrastructure;physical culture and sports facilities and research infrastructure; repair, restoration and improvement of sports and sports-rehabilitation infrastructure, youth infrastructure, strengthen economic and social development, with particular attention to women and youth, including through quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies, including for researchers; support culture and cultural heritage; strengthen strategic economic sectors and support investment and private sector development, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and innovation, as well as on agriculture and rural development, aquaculture and fisheries; restructure Ukraine’s financial markets, including banking sector and capital markets; increase domestic revenue mobilisation; strengthen Ukraine’s ability to trade;
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) further strengthen the rule of law, democracy, the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including through promoting an independent judiciary, reinforced security, the fight against fraud, corruption, organised crime and money laundering, tax evasion and tax fraud; compliance with international law; strengthen freedom of media and academic freedom and an enabling environment for civil society; foster social dialogue; promotion of youth participation; promote non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of persons belonging to minorities and the promotion of gender equality; reinforce the effectiveness of public administration and support transparency, structural reforms and good governance at all levels, including in the areas of public financial management and public procurement and State aid; support initiatives and bodies involved in supporting and enforcing international justice in Ukraine;
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be supported by an operational board in the implementation of the Ukraine Investment Framework. The Commission shall propose the rules of procedure for the operational board.; the European Parliament should have a role in approving the Board Members in exercising its scrutiny rights enshrined in the Treaties;