Activities of Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE related to 2016/2047(BUD)
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Amendments (9)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
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2. Recalls that a strengthened and well-functioning single market is fundamental for the Union’s capacity to absorb shocks; stresses that the Union’s budget must support the transition to a circular economy and an inclusive and an accessible Digital Single Market; calls therefore for more efficient spending of the budget by establishing a clear set of financing priorities for the advancement of the Single Market and consequently the development of the economy;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
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2. Recalls that a strengthened and well-functioning single market is fundamental for the Union’s capacity to absorb shocks; stresses that the Union’s budget must support the transition to a circular economy and an inclusive and accessible Digital Single Market;
Amendment 5 #
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3. Underlines the importance of a strong consumer policy that reinforces consumer safety and awareness and adjusts consumer rights in line with societal, technological and economic changes, in this context, the importance of consumer empowerment and education, as well as of product safety and market survaillence in the Digital Single Market; stresses that new challenges to consumer policy should be addressed through the allocation of an appropriate budget;
Amendment 12 #
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6. Is concerned, however, at the reduction in the COSME budget line 02 02 02 ‘Improving access to finance for SMEs - equity and debt’, as SMEs and microenterprises still face difficulties in finding appropriate funding; believes that developing a right business environment by improving private venture capital frameworks for SMEs and microenterprises, facilitating access to finance, producing sound legislation and fully applying the ‘Think Small First’ principle across the single market is crucial and could support growth and job creation;
Amendment 15 #
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9. Welcomes the allocation of funds for the modernisation of the customs union, which supports the timely implementation of the Union Customs Code and the development of the electronic customs systems;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
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9. Welcomes the allocation of funds for the modernisation of the customs union, which supports the implementation of the Union Customs Code and the development of the electronic customs systems, leading to effective tools in combating fraud and guaranteeing both consumer protection and fair competition;
Amendment 18 #
11. Stresses the important role of standardisation for the single market which ensures the interoperability of products and services and enhances the competitiveness of companies; underlines the importance of consumer and stakeholder involvement in the standardisation procesat standards should be set in a market-driven, open and inclusive way in order to be easily implementable by SMEs, and to avoid the risk of closed value chains; welcomes the continuation of the budgetary support to the standardisation activities performed by CEN, CENELEC and ETSI;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
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11a. Calls therefore on the Commission and all stakeholders to guarantee the financial sustainability of the European standardisation system, including through adequate financial planning in 2017, since this is essential to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
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12. Acknowledges the allocation of financing for internal market governance tools, including SOLVIT; recalls the importance of strengthening and streamlining existing tools for SMEs in order to simplify their cross-border expansion; urges the Commission and the Member States to place greater emphasis on streamlining and improving Product Contact Points and Points of Single Contact; believes that further efforts are also needed to ensure that existingthese tools operate well together, with a view to maximising the added value of allocated resources; encourages the initiative for a Single Digital Gateway;