4 Amendments of Dennis de JONG related to 2014/2059(INI)
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that a strong injection of EU funding is fundamental in order to stimulate the real economy and to foster recovery in all Member States; supports the Commission’s recommendation to give priority to public investment in infrastructure, research, innovation and human capital; calls on the Commission to focus on jobs, in particular for young people, by ensuring adequate training programmes;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that the economic crisis has greatly worsened the living conditions of many European citizens and has led to a sharp increase in levels of inequality and poverty; points out that universal access to high- quality public services is key to fostering economic growth while guaranteeing social cohesion and poverty eradication and allowing for more resilient economies and societies;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Commission in this regard to consider applying a solidarity check on its recommendations, thus measuring the effects on inequality and poverty, as well as social cohesion;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that Member States have to step up their efforts to modernise their public administrations, by providing more and better digital services for citizens and businesses, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency; highlights that the proper and quick implementation of EU public procurement and concessions legislation would provide a great opportunity to modernise public administration, at both government and local levels, by enhancing the quality, effectiveness and transparency of public spending and investment.