2 Amendments of Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ related to 2008/2334(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that measures, such as acceleration of payments, the use of lump sum payments and flat rates will stimulate the implementation of projects especially in infrastructure and the energy and environmental sectors, energy and environmental sectors; regrets, nonetheless, that other important measures have not been taken, such as the possibility, only in 2009, to make interim payments when the opinion given by the Member State is without reservations even though the Commission has made observations (expenditures which are later proved not to comply with the management and control system would be deducted from the first following application for payment);
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of employment and business support measures for a successful economic recovery; calls for decisive action to support the demand side of the economy, as well as measures to assist small and medium enterprises and local and regional authorities in order to maintain cohesion and to safeguard key investment and infrastructural projects; calls on Member States to make wide use of Structural Funds to promote job creation, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship;