Activities of Rolf BEREND
Plenary speeches (59)
Third report on economic and social cohesion
Cohesion policy
Eurozone
First progress report on economic and social cohesion
Solidarity Fund
Enlargement of the Union
Culture 2000 Programme
Management of regional policy and the Structural Funds (continued)
Economic and social cohesion
Classification of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS)
Future of cohesion policy
Cohesion Fund (1999) – Structural Funds (1999)
Guidelines for innovative ERDF measures
Summer time
Racism
Adoption of single currency by Greece (continuation)
Structural Funds – Cohesion Fund coordination
Social and economic situation and development of the regions of the Union
Rwanda/Burundi
ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund: provisions relating to financial management - New types of costs eligible for a contribution from the ESF - Investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy for housing (amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 on ERDF) (debate)
Green Paper on territorial cohesion and debate on the future reform of the cohesion policy - Regional policy best practice and obstacles to use of Structural Funds - Urban dimension of cohesion policy - Complementarities and coordination of cohesion policy with rural development measures - Implementation of the Structural Funds Regulation 2007-2013: results of negotiations on national cohesion strategies and operational programmes - A European initiative for the development of micro-credit in support of growth and employment (debate)
Preparation of the European Council (19-20 March 2008) - European Economic Recovery Plan - Guidelines for the Member States’ employment policies - Cohesion Policy: investing in the real economy (debate)
European Union Solidarity Fund: obstacles for its reform (debate)
European Union Solidarity Fund: obstacles for its reform (debate)
Addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union (debate)
Reinforcing the Union's disaster response capacity (debate)
The Evaluation of the PEACE Programme (debate)
Outermost regions (debate)
Cultural industries in Europe (debate)
4th report on economic and social cohesion - Territorial Agenda and the Leipzig Charter (debate)
European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (debate)
Adult learning: It is never too late to learn (debate)
The regional impact of earthquakes (debate)
The role of sport in education (debate)
2008 draft general budget: Section III – 2008 draft general budget: Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX (debate)
Efficiency and equity in European education and training systems (debate)
Forest fires in Greece, their consequences and conclusions to be drawn for prevention and preparedness measures (debate)
Housing and regional policy – Structural policies and EU cohesion – Future regional policy and innovation (debate)
Regional policy (islands and natural and economic constraints) (debate)
"Youth in Action" programme (2007-2013) (debate)
"Europe for Citizens" programme (2007-2013) (debate)
Strategic guidelines on cohesion (debate)
ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund (general provisions) – Establishment of a Cohesion Fund – European Social Fund – European Regional Development Fund – European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (debate)
Flood assessment and management (debate)
Natural disasters: agricultural aspects – Natural disasters: regional development aspects – Natural disasters: environmental aspects – EU Solidarity fund (debate)
Cohesion Policy in support of growth and jobs (debate)
Transitional arrangements restricting the free movement of workers on EU labour markets (debate)
Citizens for Europe programme (2007-2013) (debate)
Relocation in the context of regional development (debate)
State aid reform (debate)
Direct state aid as a tool of regional development
Youth in Action
The urban dimension in the context of enlargement
Regional development
Structural Funds
Policy challenges and budgetary means
Explanations of vote
Regional policy
2005 budget procedure
Reports (4)
Report on the implementation of Structural Fund appropriations - Committee on Regional Policy PDF (177 KB)
Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund - Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism PDF (201 KB) DOC (113 KB)
PDF (64 KB) DOC (84 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund PDF (351 KB) DOC (325 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION 2005 budget: Section III - Commission
Amendments (6)
Amendment 6 #
2008/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the relationship between energy and territorial cohesion, as pointed out by the Green Paper on territorial cohesion, in terms of both the positive contribution of energy efficiency measures to sustainable development and the possible long-term solutions for isolated regions; calls on the Commission, together with the Member States, to take the utmost account of these areas, especially mountainous regions and the outermost regions, and to present urgently concrete measures suited to their specific characteristics and constraints aiming at ensuring greater energy efficiency;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that public authorities at all levels, according to their financial circumstances, should be the first to set an example through the use of energy- efficient equipment on their premises, the inclusion of sustainability criteria in their procurement procedures and the promotion of energy-saving practices in their daily activities.
Amendment 27 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas there is a lack of available and comparable micro-regional statistical data for allthose regions of the EU and whereas GDP per capita indicators at NUTS 2 level are not sufficient to target micro- regional territories which are excluded vulnerable communities and groups live,
Amendment 76 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make available comparable micro-regional statistical data for allthose regions of the EU where vulnerable communities and groups live, with special regard to social indicators in order to identify clearly the most underdeveloped territories below traditional NUTS 2 level and to highlight the scale of growing intra- regional disparities;
Amendment 82 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. In this connection takes the view that new quantifiable development and social indicators other thanin addition to GDP per capita shouldmight be used in order to indicate intra- regional disparitieregions where vulnerable communities and groups live, in order to indicate disparities with other regions, evaluate implementation and policy efficiency and be used as guidance for development planning;
Amendment 91 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Council and the Commission to address territorial development disparities through smaller comparable territorial units; recommends in this respect NUTS 4 (LAU 1 and LAU 2) level territorial units be targeted withthe provision of a new instrument that is sufficiently funded and dedicated to cope with intra-regional disparities in order to avoid the growing exclusion of peripheral and least favoured areas;