Activities of Niki TZAVELA related to 2010/2211(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe (debate)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the new multiannual financial framework should reflect the EU's political priorities as outlined in the EU 2020 Strategy; emphasises that the Union needs ashort term, mid-term and long-term visions for an efficient and sustainable energy policy to 2050; notes that substantial investments in the European energy infrastructure are needed, in order not to jeopardise achieving the EU 2020 targets; welcomes the plans for an increase in the EU budget share for energy with a view to contributing to the funding of key European priority energy infrastructure projects with the aim of bridging the investment gap of about EUR 60 billion identified by the European Commission, as well as for European funding for research on new and renewable energy technologies; takes the view that energy efficiency and energy savings should remain key priorities in any future energy strategy, reducing the need for new additional energy infrastructures;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that Pan-European structures and infrastructures that aim at joining sources and resources, could launch a Pan-European industry model, able to compete on the global market;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcomes the Commission's proposal to explore new financing sources for major European Investment projects in areas like energy, transport and ICT with clear European Added Value, and supports the creation of EU project bonds in collaboration with the EIB;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Stresses the importance of the fight against piracy and other maritime security threats, such as illegal sea-born migration and encourages actions to streamline resources and rationalze multilateral EU and NATO efforts towards this end;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that innovation is one of the main contributors to competitiveness and growth; calls for a stronger link between basic research and industrial innovation; stresses the success of the RSFF and encourages the making of more funds available to the RSFF; encourages Commission proposals for a unitary patent protection system that would considerably decrease translation and administrative costs;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that Europe should play a leading role in creating and applying ICT; stresses the importance of continuing efforts towards ubiquitous and high-speed access to fixed and mobile high-speed broadband for all citizens and consumers by 2020, as well as the promotion of e- initiatives ensuring the rapid execution of the EU's Digital Agenda;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a Following the presentation of NATOs new strategic concept, underlines the importance of improved cooperation between the EU and NATO on space policy in order to avoid duplication of efforts on space and satellite initiatives.