7 Amendments of Carmen AVRAM related to 2020/2140(DEC)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the level of error was material for the spending areas that the Court had identified as higher risk, including rural development, market measures, environment and climate action; points out, however, that the error rate of 2,7 % for rural development represents a considerable improvement on the situation in previous years; observes that high-risk expenditure mainly concerned reimbursement-based payments, for instance in the fields of cohesion and rural development, where Union spending is managed by Member States; understands that high-risk expenditure is often subject to complex rules and eligibility criteria; calls on the Commission and the Member States to further reduce the error rate and financial corrections;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights that the proper implementation of the CAP interventions is strictly related to the beneficiaries’ compliance with the commitments set out at Union level; stresses that the increased flexibility of Member States in allocating CAP subsidies risks further aggravating abuses, and urges therefore the Commission to avoid renationalisation of the CAP;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Notes that the current compliance system has proven effective as recognised by the ECA and has ensured equal treatment and efficient implementation across the Union; is strongly concerned that a new, hybrid system without Union- wide eligibility rules does not contribute in terms of either simplification or performance of the CAP, and puts at risk the equal treatment of farmers and Member States; stresses that the new control and audit system might increase significantly administrative burden and lead to disproportionate loss of resources, due to its complexity;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Highlights that CAP support to young farmers has proven to be an essential tool, to be further strengthened; believes that digitalisation and innovation could be decisive instruments for the revitalisation of rural areas making them more attractive to young farmers;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Stresses that investments contributing to a resilient, sustainable and digital economic recovery in line with the agri-environment-climate objectives pursued under the European Green Deal are fundamental for the social and economic development of rural areas;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission to update its analysis of CAP fraud risks more frequently; encourages it to assess Member States’ fraud prevention measures, sharing best practices;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)