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Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18a. Emphasises that an accurate definition of the different circumstances, strengths and weaknesses of individual territories is crucial for realising the added value implied in territorial cohesion; special features may act as a basis for the division of labour while the European Union’s cohesion policy is brought to fruition;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)

18b. Considers that first of all there should be an examination of the way in which the instruments that are currently available could be extended so as to apply to the territorial cohesion objectives;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)

18c. Since all the policies that affect a given territory may have a positive and negative impact on that territory at the same time, recommends that these effects be broken down into separate policies and analysed for each region, thus filtering out the elements that weaken the positive effects as a result of a lack of coordination;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. recommends that the impact assessment mechanism currently used by the European Commission be extended to territorial aspects;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)

20b. Taking into account the fact that this is a new concept, it is especially important with regard to cooperation that not only horizontal but also vertical communication be developed between players in different sectors;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

1. 22. Is of the opinion that territorial cohesion should develop as a cohesion should develop as a horizontal horizontal principle that underpins all principle that underpins all Community Community policies and actions; policies and actions; believes that the believes that the evolution of the evolution of the principle of sustainable principle of sustainable development development and environmental protection and environmental protection should should serve as an example of how to serve as an example of how to integrate territorial cohesion in the future integrate territorial cohesion in the development of all relevant Community future development of all relevant policies, as it must appear in all policy Community policies; areas connected with cohesion;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)

22a. Since the lack of coordination between policies significantly hinders the effectiveness of realising the objectives and thus results in surplus costs, draws attention to the importance of the fact that the goals defined for territorial cohesion must, where possible, be realised within the current administrative and institutional frameworks, without further increasing the bureaucratic burden, thus significantly improving cost-effectiveness and orientation towards results;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23a. Since the objective of cohesion policy is for the quality of life of European Union citizens to be at the same level throughout the territory of the Union, considers it crucial to apply the same indicators that are capable of measuring the level of quality of life;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)

25a. Draws attention to the fact that a multi-level strategy is needed for effective realisation, which must aim not to have one common plan for all regions, and the European Union should merely show the way towards developing regional strategies that reflect specific characteristics;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)

25b. Emphasises that the concept of territorial cohesion must be broken down into more specific goals that are formulated at local level;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)

29a. Emphasises that the effectiveness of projects that are implemented at Member State or local level should also be measured with regard to the extent to which the projects in question have contributed to improving cohesion and thus quality of life;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)

30a. Recommends, in order to strengthen the realisation of partnerships, that the ministers of the Member States of the European Union with responsibility for regional and cohesion matters should meet regularly, thus ensuring a flow of information in connection with this issue;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)

30b. As the aim of territorial cohesion is to ensure equal opportunities for territories with different circumstances so that the territories do not lose their diversity and individual characteristics through uniform development, cohesion must be implemented so that - in accordance with the wording of the Green Paper - we reinforce diversity, and not try to make it disappear;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

Antonio DE BLASIO

Motion for a resolution
Article 30 c (new)

30c. As agricultural policy, regional development policy and rural development policy are the policies of the European Union that place the greatest emphasis on the territorial dimension, their harmonisation is particularly important for improving effectiveness;

2008/12/10
Committee: REGI

14 Amendments of Antonio DE BLASIO related to 2008/2174(INI)

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