11 Amendments of François ALFONSI related to 2010/2211(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points to the increased importance of cohesion policy following the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, and to the fact that a third pillar – territorial cohesion – has been added to it, and notes that the regions are best placed to implement that policy on an active basis and that sectoralisation is therefore counterproductive and would not be consistent with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that cohesion policy is an important component of the EU 2020 strategy and that a sound, fully developed cohesion policy is the prerequisite for successful joint action by the EU;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the success of economic and social cohesion policy can be clearly seen in the 271 regions of the 27 Member States and notes that the subsidiarity and partnership principles and multilevel governance are fundamental prerequisites for that success; emphasises that direct management of funds by the regions will help to improve effectiveness; reaffirms its position on best practice, as set out in its resolution of 24 March 2009 on best practices in the field of regional policy and obstacles to the use of the Structural Funds;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point v a (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point v a (new)
(va) the fight against climate change,
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point v b (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point v b (new)
(vb) recognising the promotion of biodiversity and cultural heritage as aspects of regional development;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points outTakes the view that all forms of territorial cooperation and the budgets allocated to them must be strengthened;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Insists, in keeping with a spirit of solidarity, on specific support for the EU- 27's most disadvantaged regions; sStresses, at the same time, the need for a powerful Objective 2 and sound transitional rulesto adapt to the new reality of Europe's regions by giving consideration to establishing, alongside Objective 1, which should be retained for the most disadvantaged regions, and Objective 2, under which all the regions of the European Union would be eligible for funding, an intermediate objective for regions whose GDP is below the EU average, but above 75% of that average;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that a successful, strengthened cohesion policy needs commensurate funding, which cannot in any circumstances be less than in the current 2007-2013 funding period;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that funds must be spent transparently and efficiently in the regions, on the basis of rules that are as simple as possible, publication of the names of the recipients and sound management;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Insists that, in future, expenditure control should be more result-oriented; considers, with that aim in view, that a performance reserve will make it possible to strengthen the regional programmes which make the greatest contribution to achieving the priorities laid down in the development contract;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Proposes the establishment of a ‘Cohesion policy mediation centre’ which would be set up by the Commission and would enable every member of the public freely to submit any information or complaint concerning the implementation of cohesion policy on the ground should suspicions arise concerning the inadequate or inappropriate use of cohesion funds;