Activities of Lena KOLARSKA-BOBIŃSKA related to 2009/2235(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the synergies of research and innovation earmarked funds in Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 concerning the European Fund of Regional Development and the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development - Delivering a single market to consumers and citizens - Long-term sustainability of public finances for a recovering economy - Contribution of the Cohesion policy to the achievement of Lisbon and the EU 2020 objectives (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Report on the contribution of the Cohesion policy to the achievement of Lisbon and the EU2020 objectives PDF (188 KB) DOC (106 KB)
Amendments (21)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas since 2007 the Structural Funds regulations include obligatory earmarking to the Lisbon objectives for the EU15 and a similar non-obligatory earmarking mechanism has been voluntarily applied by the EU12, targeting cohesion policy resources at the attractiveness of Member States and regions, growth and jobs,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas cohesion policy must be an integral part ofconsidered in relation to the EU2020 Strategy because it is included in the Lisbon Treaty as an instrument to achieve the Treaty's goals,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Da (new)
Recital Da (new)
Da. whereas the proposed EU2020 strategy, similar to the Lisbon Strategy, does not sufficiently reflect the different development levels of regions and Member States and therefore do not put enough stress to the economic cohesion in the enlarged EU,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Observes that in the programme allocations for 2007-2013 approx. €228 billion over the 7-year period has been earmarked to the Lisbon priorities; highlights that the overall allocations, also in the EU12, went beyond the percentages requirsuggested;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the allocations vary significantly across Member States and among Objectives; stresses that there is no one-size-fits-all policy for all areas and that such an attempt would lead to a lack of ownership and identification with any strategy for growth and result in its poor implementation;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3a (new)
Paragraph 3a (new)
3a. Takes the view that the original Lisbon Strategy, based solely on the open method of coordination, was structurally unable to obtain its stated goals and that it was only when it was linked to the Cohesion policy that true results were reached; stresses that this error should be avoided in the proposed EU2020 strategy
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that, while the main objectives of the Lisbon Agenda initially included economic growth, employment and social cohesion, the re-launch of the Strategy in 2005 presented a less ambitious programme with a minor role for the social pillar;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recommends enhancing synergiesgrets the weak synergies that existed between National Strategic Reference Frameworks and the National Reform Programmes through stronger andunder the strategy, which lacked a strong regular dialogue fostered at all levels, including the Community level, among administrations responsible for the cohesion policy and the Lisbon Strategy;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. WelcomNotes the adoption of the Commission proposal on the future EU2020 strategy; stresses the long-term nature of this strategy that aims to create framework conditions for stable growth and jobs creation in Europe, and agrees with the priorities identified;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. WelcomNotes the adoption of the Commission proposal on the future EU2020 strategy; stresses the long-term nature of this strategy that aims to create framework conditions for stable growth in Europe, and agrees with the priorities identified;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13a (new)
Paragraph 13a (new)
13a. Regrets, however, the manner in which this strategy has been proposed even before the completion of the review of the current Lisbon Strategy and without properly consulting the European Parliament;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Appreciates that the social dimension is taken into account in the proposal, but regrets that it still does not have a central role in the strategy; stresses that the recent crisis has demonstrated that no strategy for growth can neglect the objectives of social protection, access to services, the fight against poverty and social exclusion and the creation of quality jobs;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that education, training, research and innovation are key instruments to foster the development of the EU and make it more competitive in the face of global challenges; is of the opinion that there must be regular investment in these fields and that innovation in particular should be measured by its results; notes that an European competitive advantage could be enhanced through the development of "smart specialisation" in regional clusters within Member States and regions;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that infrastructural deficiencies still vary considerably across Europe, blocking its growth potential and the smooth functioning of the Internal Market; believes that a true level playing field in transport, energy, telecommunications and IT infrastructure needs to be created, should be included in the strategy and continue to be a vital part of the cohesion policy;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Asks for an improved governance system in the EU2020 Strategy compared to the Lisbon Strategy; recommends its design and implementation according to the multi-level governance principle so as to ensure the greater involvement of local and regional authorities and civil society stakeholders; Stresses that this involvement should include the adopting of multi-level governance agreements;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that territorial cohesion, included as a new objective in the Lisbon Treaty, must be an integral part of the strategy, as a pre-requisite for the achievement of its goalsEU2020 strategy must be an integral part in the achievement of the goal of territorial cohesion, included as a new objective in the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Points out that a stronger territorial dimension of the strategy, considering the specificities and different development levels of the European regions, with the direct involvement of regional and local authorities in the planning and implementation of the relevant programmes, will lead to a greater sense of ownership of its goals at all levels and ensure a better awareness of objectives and outputs on the ground;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recognises that, although highly significant, the Structural Funds are not the only instrument to implement the EU2020 Strategy; eExpects the Commission to present concrete proposals for creating synergies between the cohesion policy and existing sectoral policies according to an integrated approach; recommends rationalisation of the objectives, instruments and administrative procedures of the programmes and alignment of the programme duration of these policies;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25a (new)
Paragraph 25a (new)
25a. Believes, however, that the Union should continue to use as its main financing mechanisms, the Cohesion Fund and structural funds, which have well-established and operational delivery methods; considers it is unnecessary to create new separate thematic funds to address the EU2020 goals and instead deems that they should be included into cohesion and rural development policies;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26a (new)
Paragraph 26a (new)
26a. Calls on the Commission to present to the Parliament as soon as possible a structured working programme for the implementation of the Strategy and, in the future, clear implementation assessments; moreover calls for a clear working document setting out the relationship between the Strategy and the Cohesion policy;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26b (new)
Paragraph 26b (new)
26b. Considers that the Committee of the Regions, through its Lisbon Monitoring Platform, should continue monitoring of progress on the ground of the future EU2020 strategy and that Member states should be asked to report yearly, in a structured manner, on the progress made;