15 Amendments of Danuta Maria HÜBNER related to 2010/2211(INI)
Amendment 7 #
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 cohesion policy is the prerequisite for successful joint action by the EU; stresses that the cohesion policy with its horizontal character is contributing to all EU2020 objectives: smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and this should be reflected in the structure of the post 2013 Multiannual Financial Framework; including maintaining the funding at least at the level of the current financial programming;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the European value added of cohesion policy, which accounts for the largest individual budget, is uncontested, as this policy constitutes a well- established mechanism of delivery of European objectives and has been one of the EU's most significant and most successful policies for decades;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Points out that a modern cohesion policy must take on the new challenges facing the EU; considers it is therefore necessary to set the following priorities:
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
– we need sustainable economic growth which hasith a positive impact on the labour market in both urban and rural areas;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 2
Paragraph 5 – indent 2
– we need effective, and modern infrastructure (transport, communications, water/sewage, waste, energy); as well as
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – introductory part
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – introductory part
– we stress the need, within cohesion policy, for increased support for:smart growth based on knowledge and innovation.
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point i
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point i
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point ii
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point ii
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point iii
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point iii
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point iv
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point iv
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point v
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point v
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Insists, in keeping with a spirit of solidarity, on specific support for the EU- 27's mo‘least’ disadvantaged regionseveloped regions (Objective 1); stresses, at the same time, the need for a powerful Objective 2 and sound transitional rulefor the 'most' developed regions and fair provisions for intermediate regions;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Emphasises the need to strengthen the leverage effect of Structural Funds through better use of public procurement; stresses in this respect the need to further develop and implement rules of procurement with reduced environmental impacts ("green procurement"); encourages the Commission and the Member States to further stimulate the use of pre-commercial procurement in order to contribute to more R&D and innovation in the EU;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that a five-year period is too short, since authorisation procedures would be much too long and would not make it possible to use resources efficiently; points to the fact that a seven-year period has proved its worth in the past and that the programming period should in no circumstances be shorter; underscores the fact that a seven-year period, until 2020, would make the link with the EU 2020 strategy clear; emphasises, however, that a ten year period ("5+5") could be considered, provided that a ten year programming is ensured; stresses that adequate flexibility rules would be required to allow for an efficient review mechanism, including transfer between funds;
Amendment 95 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Points to the fact that any conditionality rules provided for should be limited in their scope to the framework of cohesion policy measures and instruments and should not be linked to the compliance of other instruments such as the Stability and Growth Pact;