Activities of Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE related to 2017/2044(BUD)
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Amendments (4)
Amendment 1 #
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2. Considers that a well-functioning internal market, highly integrated and unified internal market with a fair environment for consumers and SMEs is a cornerstone for stronger competitiveness of the Union and stresses the need to take into account the transformation to the digital era with an adequate budgetary allocation;
Amendment 3 #
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3. Is convinced that consumer policy is one of the main horizontal priorities for the Union and that the budget for that policy area should reflect this; asks the Commission to do its utmost to increase education and awareness on consumer policy, as well as on product safety and market surveillance, in particular in the Digital Single Market and to mainstream consumer interests across different Union policies;
Amendment 6 #
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6. Welcomes appropriations for the competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs as it is one of the priorities to support entrepreneurship and boost growth and jobs; stresses the necessity of efficient financing for innovation, scale-up, internationalisation and access to third countries' markets in order to increase the international competitiveness of Union enterprises;
Amendment 7 #
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7. Is nevertheless concerned at the reduction Welcomes the increase in commitment appropriations concerning the budget line 02 02 01 ‘Promoting entrepreneurship and improving the competitiveness and access to markets of Union enterprises’ asbut is nevertheless concerned at the reduction in payment appropriations in that budget line since SMEs still encounter problems in those areas of the real economy;