9 Amendments of Béla GLATTFELDER related to 2008/0149(COD)
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Financial and material needs to fully address the immediate consequences of the high food prices are very high. The response should come from the international community in its entirety and the Community is endeavoured to contribute its fair share.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The same conditions which lead to the need for the present financing facility (the high food prices), also lead to lower agriculture market expenditure under Heading 2 of the Financial Framework. Current estimates also indicate a significant unallocated margin under the ceiling of Heading 2 in 2009Remaining funds under Heading 2 shall be used for the purposes of the Common Agriculture Policy, and in particular to reduce the differences between the level of direct payment to farmers in the new and old Member States.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Community response strategy should aim to strongly encourage a positive short to medium term supplymost adequate and effective response fromto the agricultural sector in developing countries while at the same time also significantly reducing the negative effects of the food price rises on the poorest in these countries. A supply side response is also in the interest of the Community in order to alleviate the current pressure on agricultural pricfood crisis is to increase food aid to developing countries.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A country is not eligible for assistance - even if otherwise meets the criteria defined by the Annex - if: - its natural forest area is decreasing, - net exporter of agricultural products, - where desertification, overpasture or irrational use of water is taking place.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a)
(a) measures to improve access to agricultural inputs and services, including fertilizers and seeds;
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Assistance shall not be given to the production of raw materials of: -exotic or luxury goods (cacao, tea, tobacco, coffee) or - biofuels.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10