15 Amendments of Wolf KLINZ related to 2008/2155(INI)
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes it necessary to re-consider carefully the EIB's current external lending policies as adopted in 2006; is looking forward to Parliament's involvement under co-decision in the mid term review in 2010 on the European Union’s external lending policy;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes also that, even thoughthat the objectives, expertise and modus operandi of the two banks are different, and a line cannot be simply drawn between lending operations to the public and private sectors,; points out that there are, increasingly, common areas on which both banks develop skills such as in the financing of SMEs, energy and climate change, and PPP projects; highlights in this regard the need for enhanced cooperation;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – point d
Paragraph 11 – point d
(d) a cultureclear mechanisms of cooperation in both institutions isare implemented, both top-down and on the ground;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – point e
Paragraph 11 – point e
(e) the two banks come up with a globalconcrete proposal on more consistent cooperation, including a reflection on common standards, to the benefit of their shareholders, stakeholders and beneficiary countries;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 11 – point e a (new)
(ea) accountability of the banks' activities be strengthened by means of regular reporting to the banks' respective stakeholders;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – point f
Paragraph 11 – point f
(f) therefore the two banks regularly report to the Commission on their cooperation;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the opinion that any proliferation of the European Union's external assistance instruments should be avoided; calls for enhanced cooperation with regional and national development institutions in the European Union, in order to provide for efficient funding by avoiding overlaps and duplications and to ensure better visibility of the EU impact; supports the possibility of mutual delegation and recognition of procedures in this respect;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises that the EIB and the EBRD need to work together with other international or regional financial institutions, such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the African Development Bank, in order to make greater effects in regions further away from Europe and to avoid unwanted overlaps and duplications in funding activities;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes with satisfaction that those banks and institutions have a positiven impact on the developing world; suggests that the financing of land ownership should be an eligible investment cost under the EIB mandate, as it is key for endogenous development, especially in African countriesdeems it necessary to further analyse this impact and to consider further activities against the objectives and operations of the European Development Fund (EDF).
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Encourages the reinforcement of risk-sharing arrangements between commercial banks and the EIB Group in providing financing for SMEs and mid- sized companies;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Suggests, that depend, after carefully studying on the effects of the financial crisis on the real economy, the EIB shcould be invited to enhance its support to the new Member States and that a review of the definition of the "transition" countries and an evaluation of the need of the EBRD to delay its withdrawal from those Member St, provided that these Member States actively seek assistance; furthermore points to the importance of involving the privates should be undertakenector in re-stabilizing these economies;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Is of the opinion that the EIB and the Commission should accelerate the implementation of projects in Member States most affected by the crisis; with that respect considers important to mobilise the expertise of the technical assistance programmes like JASPERS, JEREMIE, JESSICA and JASMINE;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17a. Approves of the EIB capital increase from around 65 billion to 230 billion EUR; stresses, however, that funds must aim at long-term effects rather than short- sighted projects distorting competition;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Requests the Commission to come up with a concrete proposal serving as a temporary solution in order to guarantee continuity in EIB external operations until the envisaged mid-term review in 2010;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recommends, therefore, to the Steering Committee for the purposes of the mid- term review, that it finalise its work by 2010 and invites the Chairman of the Committee to report on its conclusions to Parliament and Council soon thereafter; requests Parliament participation on the Steering Committee, at least at an observer level;