2 Amendments of Esther DE LANGE related to 2015/0009(COD)
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the Union. Investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007, with recent forecasts indicating slight rebound effects. The Union suffers in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of market uncertainty regarding the economic future, the reform agenda and the fiscal consustraintsability onf Member States. This lack of investment slowsFiscal adjustment, structural reforms and an increase in investment will relaunch economic recovery and negapositively affects job creation, long-term growth prospects and competitiveness.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Comprehensive action is required to reverse the vicious circle created by aaddress the lack of investment. SImplementing structural reforms and ensuring fiscal responsibility are necessary preconditions for stimulating investment and for reinforcing confidence in the European economy. Along with a renewed impetus towards investment financing, these preconditions can contribute to establishing a virtuous circle, where economic reforms and investment projects help support employment and demand and lead to a sustained increase in growth potential.