15 Amendments of Gunnar HÖKMARK related to 2018/2119(INI)
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that the EU’s insufficient level of global competitiveness and productivity calls for structural reforms in the Member States in order to bring about sustained growth;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that Member States needs to build their own fiscal capacities on national level in order to increase stability and to counter economic shocks;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses the need to improving the quality and management of national budgets by addressing the triggers for growth in line with Union fiscal rules;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Calls for a growth-friendly investment climate, a full and consistent implementation of the Stability and Growth pact across Member States and a particular focus on structural reforms;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Takes the view that improving the structure of public budgets is important in order to ensure compliance with EU fiscal rules and to allow for the financing of indispensable expenditure, the building of buffers for unforeseen needs and, lastly, the financing of non-essential spending;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Agrees that high taxation is a hindrance to investments and jobs; calls for reforms in taxation with a view to tackling the high tax burden on labour in Europe;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that well-functioning, flexible labour markets have proven to be more able to recover from the economic downturn;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Stresses the need for changes in labour market legislation that provide flexibility and security for both employees and employers, thereby increasing employment and ensuring sustainable growth;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Welcomes the fact that, on average, youth unemployment is declining; notes, however, that there remain differences across the Member States that call for continued reforms to facilitate the entry of young people into the labour market;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that the lack of competitiveness and investment in the EU is linked to a general tax burden that is 10 to 15 % higher than in competing markets, creating hindering tax wedges on companies, investments and labour;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes that Europe harbours untapped economic potential as growth and employment are advancing unevenly; underlines that this is the result of the heterogeneous performance of the Member States’ economies; emphasises that the implementation of structural reforms in the Member States could facilitate higher growth;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Considers that reforms removing investment bottlenecks would allow for immediate support for economic activity and at the same time set the conditions for long-term growth;
Amendment 276 #
23b. Emphasises that reliable investment requires a regulatory environment that allows for a return on investment; considers that predictable rules, a level playing field and reduced compliance costs are crucial factors for attracting investment;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Notes with concern that the EU share of global foreign direct investments flows have fallen significantly since the crisis;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Considers it of great importance that all Member States take the necessary policy action to address imbalances, in particular high levels of indebtedness, and commit to structural reforms ensuring the economic sustainability of each individual Member State, thereby ensuring the overall competitiveness and resilience of the European economy;