18 Amendments of Dan-Ştefan MOTREANU related to 2023/0264(BUD)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the EUR 53,76 million in commitments and EUR 52,58 million in payment for agriculture; nonetheless calls for an increase of the budget considering the challenges that the agri-food sector has faced in 2023 and still needs to tackle in 2024; believes that an increase in the budget is needed in order to safeguard food security in the context of extreme climate events, such as protracted droughts and a profoundly modified precipitation regime, and the disruptions determined by Ukrainian agricultural imports, whose state is characterised by increased volatility, as demonstrated by the recent suspension of the Black Sea Grain initiative;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the role that agriculture plays in achieving the Union objectives of food security, sustainable growth, social inclusion, and combating climate change, objectives compatible with the Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out the negative effects of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on food security and on the smooth functioning of the entire agri-food sector; expresses its concern that this conflict has led, amongst other things, to the disruption of supply chains, the limitation of agricultural production and the heightening of vulnerability to food crises in the region; reiterates the need to urgently address these issues through increased EU support in order to ensure access to sufficient food of good quality on the EU market, and in particular in affected areas; draws attention to the urgent need to ensure the appropriate financial framework at EU level to help farmers, and especially small and medium-sized farmers, to operate effectively, in particular to prevent any escalation of the food crisis and potential food security gaps;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 3
3. Points out the negative cascade effects of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on food security and the livelihoods of farmers;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that inflation has been much higher than the 2 % deflator foreseen in the MFF, which will not compensate for the loss of value caused by inflation; this has affected consumers’ purchasing capacity and has put additional pressure on producers, who are facing ever- increasing costs; draws attention to the need to take this reality into account in the design and implementation of the EU’s financial and economic policies;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that inflation has been much higher than the 2 % deflator foreseen in the MFF, which will not compensate for the loss of value; underscores that the subventions granted through the CAP might become unattractive since the requirements for farmers increase in complexity while the financial benefits dwindle;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for additional support for Member States with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices; also calls for additional support for the Member States most affected by the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine; justifies these requests by the fact that the States in question are particularly vulnerable to economic fluctuations and need additional assistance to ensure the stability, resilience and sustainability of their agricultural sector; proposes concrete measures, such as increased funding for agricultural subsidies, facilitating access to credit and technical assistance to help farmers manage risks more effectively and avoid the danger of a relocation of agricultural activities from those countries to other countries inside or outside the EU;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 6
6. Is committed to ensuring that generational renewal must remainconstitutes, among other things, a high priority in the future CAP programming period; calls, and calls for more solid support and more incentives in that direction; calls especially for the strengthening of support measures for young farmers and for the improvement of their access to land and credit; this support should include measures to facilitate transactions in the field of property rights, and in particular help for young people to obtain loans, rapid access to technical assistance and better training in preparation for the special challenges involved in farming; also stresses the importance of maintaining a continuous dialogue with young farmers in order to better understand their needs and expectations;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the importance of redistributive income support mechanisms in supporting smaller and medium-sized farms; emphasises that such farms play a crucial role in ensuring food security, creating and developing short supply chains, protecting the environment and supporting rural economies; stresses the need to ensure suitable financial support to help these farms become more resilient and to adapt to the use of new technologies in the agricultural sector so as to become more competitive on the national, European and international markets;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the importance of redistributive income support mechanisms in supporting smaller, traditional and medium-sized farms;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of sufficient funding for research and innovation in the agri-food sector; recalls the importance of ensuring that research results reach farm level in a timely manner; recognizes the importance of advisory services in delivering updated and tailored information to farmers;
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the need to fund partnerships between universities, research institutions and agricultural organisations in order to stimulate innovation and the development of new technologies and practices that improve the productivity, sustainability and resilience of the agri-food sector;
Amendment 73 #
9. Welcomes the acceleration of the digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas, reminds that farmers should have access to digital solutions, technological advancements and developments in artificial intelligence. In this respect, sufficient financial support is key for ensuring a just digital transformation that prevents the exacerbation of disparities between regions;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the important role of agri-cooperatives, and calls on Member States to provide more support for the cooperative sector; highlights the fact that these organisations play a crucial role in improving economic efficiency and productivity, promoting innovation and improving living conditions in rural areas; also urges the adoption of measures to protect and enhance the rights and interests of members of agricultural cooperatives;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises the need for careful monitoring of the national CAP strategic plans.; stresses that this monitoring should focus not only on compliance with EU regulations, but also on the concrete effects of these plans on farmers, especially small and medium-sized farms and young farmers; calls on the Commission to play an active role in this process and to work closely with the Member States to ensure that the CAP is implemented efficiently and correctly and that farmers are properly informed of the tools available to them through the CAP;
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises the need for careful monitoring of the implementation of the national CAP strategic plans.
Amendment 89 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for a broader debate to be held on the future of agriculture in the EU, including on how the sector can be reformed to face future challenges such as demographic change, climate change and digitalisation;
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Proposes a review of direct CAP payments aimed at ensuring that all farmers receive equal support;