7 Amendments of Urmas PAET related to 2017/2279(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the crucial role cohesion policy has played in the achievement of economic and social convergence in the EU; expresses concern, however, that inequalities persist between rich and poor regions and between the salaries of the social categories of citizens; stresses that neither the objectives nor the EU funding of cohesion policy should be watered down; notes with concern that in many areas, like health and income, socio- economic disparities are increasing;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy aims to promote harmonious development of the whole Union, leading to a strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion, in a spirit of solidarity and with the aim of promoting growth, and reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the 7th Cohesion Report draws attention to the diversity of regions and territories, including within current categories of regions, owing to their specific circumstances (ultraperipherality, sparse population, low income, low growth, etc.), making a tailored approach essential;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that investing in and developing connectivity and infrastructure lessens the disparities between regions and peripheral areas and must be taken with high priority.
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that European added value is alsostrongly reflected in European territorial cooperation,; in all its dimensions (cross-border, transnational, interregional co-operation); calls for an increase in its share of the budget allocated to cohesion policy, while improving coordination between different programmes to avoid overlaps;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reminds that the permanent natural and demographic situation of the northernmost regions (sparse population, cold climate, long distances to European markets) justifies specific measures in accordance with Article 174 TFEU; stresses the need to secure and extend the specific allocation for these regions in order to promote unions overall harmonious development and to enable inhabitants of the northernmost Europe to take full advantage of their regions specific characteristics;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. NPoints out that the efficiency of governance varies substantially in Member States; notes that the quality of public administration is a decisive factor in regional growth and the effectiveness of ESI funds; emphasises the need to increase administrative capacities;