10 Amendments of Barry ANDREWS related to 2024/2019(DEC)
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. While welcoming the Global Gateway strategy as a concerted EU response to global challenges, reiterates that actions bringing together public and private investment must always be guided by the legal framework as provided by the NDICI Regulation, the Agenda 2030, and the needs of partner countries, as communicated by way of an honest dialogue at eye level;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Emphasises the necessity for a comprehensive assessment of the External Action Guarantee, including its contribution to overarching development objectives as stipulated by Article 42(5) of the NDICI-Global Europe Regulation; calls on the Commission to enhance its evaluation methodology to ensure transparency and accountability;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Expresses profound concern regarding the paucity of information on results achieved and operational performance of the External Action Guarantee; urges the Commission to substantially improve data collection and analytical processes concerning the impact of guaranteed operations, with particular emphasis on poverty reduction and sustainable development goals;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Underscores the paramount importance of transparency in the implementation of the External Action Guarantee; calls upon the Commission to publish comprehensively all requisite information on the EFSD+ website and within the NDICI-Global Europe annual report, in strict alignment with the principles of open and accountable governance that the European Union advocates globally;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Notes that, earlier this year, EUR 454 million were redeployed for Syrian refugees in Türkiye, from availabilities freed up in the cushion as result of the transfer of initially planned support to Ukraine to the Ukraine Facility; points out that, just as for support to Ukraine, Syrian refugees in Türkiye are no longer an “unforeseen crisis”, which is what the cushion is reserved for; urges the Commission to budget such support as part of its longer-term planning and to preserve the initial purpose of the cushion;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6 f. Underlines once more the necessity to achieve the NDICI-GE spending targets for climate objectives, biodiversity, human development and gender;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6 g. Highlights the critical democratic oversight role of the European Parliament in scrutinising development funds; recalls Parliament's consistent advocacy for increased resources in international partnerships and global climate action; demands enhanced Commission engagement with Parliamentary priorities;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 h (new)
Paragraph 6 h (new)
6 h. Expresses significant concern over the recent 2 billion euro reduction in development programmes within the mid- term budgetary revision; urges the Commission to develop robust mitigation strategies to preserve the European Union's international development commitments;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 i (new)
Paragraph 6 i (new)
6 i. Recognises the imperative for adequate funding to support the European Parliament's development policy oversight; advocates for the allocation of appropriate budgetary resources to ensure comprehensive scrutiny of development expenditure and impact, including strategic resourcing of the DEVE committee secretariat;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 j (new)
Paragraph 6 j (new)
6 j. Stresses again the important role of local NGOs and partners in service delivery and support to local communities; underlines the importance of enhancing their capacity to manage and implement actions financed by the EU and to improve their access to Union funding.