Activities of Zigmantas BALČYTIS related to 2014/2086(DEC)
Plenary speeches (1)
Discharge 2013: EU general budget - European External Action Service (A8-0109/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) LT
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2013, Section X - European External Action Service
Amendments (6)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Remains concerned about the considerable number of high-grade posts in the EEAS, which is out of all proportion to the number of such posts in the EU institutions as a whole; notes the associated problem of a top-heavy managerial structure which requires urgent reform; also notes the absence of a competency framework for managers as basis for the evaluation of pre-selected candidates; emphasises that competence in the field of foreign affairs must remain the main criterion for hiring decisions;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the few examples of co- location of EU Delegation and Member States diplomatic representations; re- emphasises, however, the importance of continuing efforts to identify opportunities for long-term savings and synergies between EEAS delegations, HQ, Commission and Member States, to ensure the sustainability of the EEAS budget in a time of budgetary restraints and urges, therefore, to maximise the opportunities for co-location and the shared provision of services;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Emphasises the cost saving potential of providing consular services through EU Delegations; invites the EEAS to prepare a detailed analysis of its financial implications and Member States to agree on this issue and to develop harmonised rules and legislation;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Reiterates again its call to save money on travel costs through innovative solutions in the areas of training and job interviews, including head of delegation positions, for example by making increased use of videoconferencing;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Expresses its concern that EU Delegations are lacking staff in their political sections and for the operational planning and implementation of CFSP missions; notes also that there are practical difficulties for the EU Delegations to receive and deal with intelligence reporting;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Emphasises the cost saving potential of providing consular services through EU Delegations; invites EEAS to prepare a detailed analysis of its financial implications and Member States to agree on this issue and to develop harmonised rules and legislation;