9 Amendments of Maria SPYRAKI related to 2019/2211(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
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1. Acknowledges that Europe’s economy is showing signs of less dynamic growth; highlights that more must be done to support Member States which are experiencing slower growth and high unemployment, particularly where young people and vulnerable groups are concerned;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
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3. Points out that the European Semester must consistently contributetribute consistently to the elimination of social, economic and territorial inequalities and disparities between EU regions;the different regions of the EU; stresses that the continuing geographical imbalance in EIB investments is of great concern
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
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4. Stresses that the European Semester should further economic and social convergence between regions and Member States by adjusting trade imbalances, reducing the excessive surplus and giving effect to existing sanctions; highlights the fact that the European goal of more inclusive growth means greater investment in infrastructure, education and training, health, and research and innovation; stresses that increases in productivity should lead to increased paypredominantly stresses that EU should cease the opportunity to invest to future- oriented skills and infrastructure, which will lead to increased productivity and income;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
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4. Stresses that the European Semester should further economic and social convergence between regions and Member States by adjusting trade imbalances, reducing the excessive surplus and giving effect to existing sanctions; highlights the fact that the European goal of more inclusive growth means greater investment in growth-enhancing sustainable infrastructure, education and training, health, and research and innovation; stresses that increases in productivity should lead to increased pay;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
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4. Stresses that the European Semester should further accelerate economic and social convergence between regions and Member States by adjusting trade imbalances, reducing the excessive surplus and giving effect to existing sanctions; highlights the fact that the European goal of more inclusive growth means greater investment in infrastructure, education and training, health, and research and innovation; stresses that increases in productivity should lead to increased pay;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates the crucial role of cohesion policy, as the main investment policy in Europe, in the recovery process; underlines the need to increase the budget for cohesion policy for the 2021-2027 period and increase synergies and complementarity with other EU funds, in order to maintain its European added value, thus contributing to economic growth, social inclusion, innovation and environmental protection;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion
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6. Welcomes the inclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Semester, with the aim of putting people, their health and the planet at the centre of economic policy; notes that, in this respect, special attention must be paid to the labour market, by safeguardingadjusting the existing jobs and creating new ones in the context of a sustainable economic model;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the inclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Semester, with the aim of putting people, their health and the planet at the centre of economic policy; notes that, in this respect, special attention must be paid to the labour market, by safeguarding existing jobs and creating new ones in order to ensure optimal employment for all and recognizes the importance of social economy to that end;
Amendment 97 #
Draft opinion
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7. Notes that the best response to citizens’ concerns is to support an increase in real earnings, seek greater investment in quality jobs, boost domestic demand and ensure a fairer and inclusive distribution of the wealth generated; considers that the Stability and Growth Pact should be more flexible so as to take into account cyclical conditions, structural reforms and government investment;