3 Amendments of Nikolaos CHOUNTIS related to 2011/2289(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Ε a (new)
Recital Ε a (new)
Ea. Having regard to the fact that in cases of statistical inaccuracy and statistical fraud, above and beyond the member- states implicated, responsibility is also borne by Eurostat, which had full cognizance of the way manipulated statistical data was being accepted for reasons of political expediency.
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Emphasises how, particularly in periods of crisis, it is indispensable that should be an increase, by Eurostat and the national statistical authorities in the social and environmental indicators employed. Emphasises the necessity for social and environmental indicators to carry more weight as an instrument for exercising economic and social policy at the national and European level.
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 α (new)
Paragraph 6 α (new)
6a. Emphasises that the independence of the statistical services must be safeguarded both at the national and European level from the threat of possible political interventions.