2 Amendments of László SURJÁN related to 2011/2157(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that reducing the development gap between communities divided by the external borders of the EU can be achieved by targeted policies concerning economic and social cohesion; Notes that special knowledge management tools, platforms for local and regional authorities for experience- sharing and proper infrastructure alongside the border areas would enable sustainable development of the border regions and would also reduce tensions in the communities generated by visibly different development levels inside and outside the EU;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses the high potentials of EGTCs involving regions beyond the external borders; encourages specific agreements with neighbouring third countries with regard the introduction of national laws allowing EGTC structures under their national laws and interstate agreements enabling local and regional authorities of third countries to participate in EGTCs;