Activities of André ELISSEN related to 2019/2003(BUD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2020 – Section I – European Parliament (debate) NL
Amendments (13)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the share of Parliament’s budget in 2020 should be maintained under 20 % of the heading V ceiling; notes that the level of estimates for 2020 corresponds to 18,38 %, which is lower than that achieved in 2019 (18,51 %) and the lowest part of heading V in more than 15 years;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. EmphasisesTakes note that the largest part of the Parliament's budget is fixed by statutory or contractual obligations and is subject to annual indexation; asks therefore for a revision of the Statute for Members and the Staff Regulations in order to abolish unacceptable benefits;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Believes that Members should be an example for citizens facing the effects of the economic crisis in several Member States and therefore asks for a reduction of at least 15% of their salaries and allowances; considers that the subsistence allowance should be paid on the basis of a rigorous reporting proved by supporting documents; calls for a new and fairer approach to administrative expenditure, starting from the cut of the highest salaries and pensions of EU staff;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the inaugurationQuestions the added value of the Europa Experience centres, i.e. exhibition spaces, reproducing the successful concept of the Brussels Parlamentarium on a smaller scale; observes that for 2020; condemns the excessive expenditures for the installation of five new Europa Experience centres is planned in Liaison Offices;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. WelcomDeplores the creation of a series of mobile installations, which would tour Member States to bring the Union closer to citizens; condemns the waste of taxpayers' money in a propaganda campaign for the exclusive benefit of the Union system;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Strongly opposes the plan to send permanent staff from the European Parliament to EU delegations in Jakarta, New York and Addis Ababa; questions its usefulness and is deeply concerned about this new huge waste of taxpayers' money; recalls that foreign policy and diplomatic representation should remain exclusive competences of Nation States;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Condemns the lack of transparency and efficiency in the Union building policy, leading to a huge waste of taxpayers’ money;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that further savings can be achievedAsks for substantial further savings as regards the expenditure on furniture for the offices of Members and their assistants, given the complete refurbishment of those offices at the start of the mandate in 2019;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Requests an examination of the voluntary Members´ Pension Fund by the European Court of Auditors, while ensuring full transparency; refuses the idea to use European taxpayers’ money to improve the sustainability of the fund;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Believes that in order to reduce the expenditures, the chauffeur service should be provided only to or from the airport or railway station of arrival to the place of work, with the use of minivan and buses at scheduled times; considers that every other journey should be privately arranged by Members;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33 b. Asks the Bureau for better rules regarding the reimbursement of travels made by car; all journeys, no matter the distance, should be proved by supporting documents;