Activities of Helga STEVENS related to 2014/2247(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION Cohesion policy and marginalised communities
Amendments (4)
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Emphasises that cohesion policy is an important tool for generating smart and sustainable growth in regions that need it most by supporting the start-up and development of micro-small and medium sized enterprises;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that cohesion policy has the potential to add value to the work already under way in Member States and that by focusing on improving employment opportunities and investing in skills particularly in those regions that need it most, cohesion policy will, among other benefits, result in greater social inclusion and poverty reduction;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that further moves towards results-based policy making would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cohesion policy and contribute considerably towards smart, sustainable growth;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Believes that cohesion policy must allow appropriate flexibility to enable Member States implement individualised support in line with local needs, to ensure funding is used in the areas where unemployment is highest and most needed;