Activities of Richard SEEBER related to 2009/2235(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the synergies of research and innovation earmarked funds in Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 concerning the European Fund of Regional Development and the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development - Delivering a single market to consumers and citizens - Long-term sustainability of public finances for a recovering economy - Contribution of the Cohesion policy to the achievement of Lisbon and the EU 2020 objectives (debate)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the allocations vary significantly across Member States and among Objectives; stresses that there is no one-size-fits-all policy for all areas and that such an attempt would lead to a lack of identification with any strategy for growth and result in its poor implementation; therefore the approach to establish strategies for macroregions should be considered;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the call for more sustainable, smart jobs, but acknowledges that a new economic model might lead to an uneven distribution of costs and benefits among individual Member States and regions, and thus may require action at Union level to prevent this happening;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that infrastructural deficiencies still vary considerably across Europe, blocking its growth potential; believes that a true level playing field in transport, energy, telecommunications and IT infrastructure needs to be created, should be included in the strategy and continue to be a vital part of the cohesion policy;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that the cohesion policy is not subordinated to the EU2020 Strategy; highlights that whilst the cohesion policy's priorities should be aligned with the EU2020 objectives, sufficient flexibility should be allowed to accommodate regional specificities and support the weaker regions to overcome their socio- economic difficulties, natural handicaps and reduce disparities;