5 Amendments of Stavros ARNAOUTAKIS related to 2008/2174(INI)
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Observes that the view expressed in its above-mentioned resolution of 21 February 2008 includes the rejection of any attempt for re-nationalisation and the commitment to a single Community policy, integrated and flexible Community policy, adaptable to the scale of intervention, which should also be in a position to address common challenges like globalisation, climate and demographic change, migration, energy efficiency; the strong belief that this policy should cover all EU regions, including those with special geographical characteristics, by representing an added value for everyone; the need to set priorities in the spending of EU structural policies and actions and the endorsement of the "earmarking" exercise; as well as the need for synergies on the ground and an integrated approach between the different sectoral policies in order to achieve the optimal result for growth and development on the ground;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Green Paper acknowledges the particular development challenges of regions with specific geographical features, such as mountainous regions, island regions and sparsely populated regions; also notes that border regions face specific policy challenges in terms of accessibility, quality and efficiency; rejectexpresses the view that territorial cohesion should not be a policy exclusively dedicated to addressing the problems of those regions with geographical handicaps; considers, however, that special consideration should be given to the development of those regions in order to offset their handicaps and enable them to effectively contribute to the harmonious development of the Union as a whole;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is of the opinion that territorial cohesion should develop as a horizontal principle that underpins all Community policies and actions; believes that the evolution of the principle of sustainable development and environmental protection should serve as an example of how to integrate territorial cohesion in the future development of all relevant Community policies; calls on the Commission to proceed immediately with an inter-service consultation and promptly take all the necessary initiatives, working intensively to translate into legislative proposals the necessary coordination of sectoral policies on interventions at every territorial level;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need to elaborate, in the context of territorial cohesion, additional qualitative indicators with the purpose of better designing and implementing the corresponding policies on the ground, taking into account the different territorial specificities; underlines, however, that the GDP remains the only eligibility criterion for receiving financial assistance from the Structural Fund, as a criterion for receiving financial assistance from the Structural Funds, is not enough, and must be supplemented with indicators incorporating economic, social and territorial factors; calls on the Commission, therefore, to draw up, without delay, the necessary studies and to develop the possibility of defining new, reliable indicators and the way in which they are to be integrated into the system for assessing regional disparities;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Reiterates its long-standing request for the development of a comprehensive EU strategy for regions with specific geographical features, which will enable them to better address problems and challenges they are facing; believes that an EU strategy should also be concerned on how to adapt Community policies to the specific needs and assets of these territories; underlines that the implementation of such a strategy is an essential condition for the economic and social development of these territories in the context of territorial cohesion;